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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World On-Site Island Forum : The On-Site Island Forum is a vital communication platform Dates of On-Site Island Forums KIDI Business

that connects local governments’ island policy departments
Finding Practical
with island residents, field activists, and experts. By visiting
Solutions for Island
different islands each month, the forum aims to identify
Development
research topics, propose revitalization projects, and address
the practical challenges faced by island communities. It serves
as a bridge between island residents and local governments,
fostering collaboration and understanding.

1st Forum 2nd & 3rd Forums
KIDI has hosted these forums in conjunction with the Island of the Month
program, co-organized with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The
Nov 12, 2021 Feb 4 and Feb 10, 2022
forums have led to tangible outcomes, such as the Geumodo Island
Forum held in June 2022. During this forum, residents proposed the Jeungdo and Jaeundo Gijeon Soakdo Island,

Islands, Sinan, Sinan, Jeollanam-
construction of a bridge, which was later approved as the Geumodo Sea
Jeollanam-do do, and Wonsando
Bridge Construction Project in October 2022. This project, connecting Island, Boryeong,
Wolho, Daedura, and Geumodo Islands in Yeosu, will include a 3.46 km Chungcheongnam-do
extension of bridges (1.53 km) and roads (1.93 km). The project, backed
“The Island Issue by a 192.4 billion won investment from Jeollanam-do Province, fulfills
Troubleshooting TF Listens to a long-standing request of local residents. Similarly, the Ulleungdo
4th Forum 5th Forum
Island Residents” Island Forum in September 2022 provided a platform for meaningful
discussions, such as exploring a mandatory regional rotation system for Apr 7, 2022 Jun 21, 2022
To proactively address both domestic and specialists at National and Provincial Medical Centers.
international island issues, KIDI operates Sandaldo Island, Geoje, Geumodo Island, Yeosu,
a dedicated Island Issue Troubleshooting Gyeongsangnam-do Jeollanam-do
Task Force (TF) and call center focused on In 2023, the On-Site Island Forum will continue to host regular sessions to
Vol.01 island research and revitalization projects. gather feedback from residents and address pressing issues with relevant
organizations and departments. The initiative aims to further strengthen
Phone: (+82) 61-802-1282
communication channels and solidify a cooperative system for resolving
Email: listen@kidi.re.kr island-related challenges.
6th Forum 7th Forum
Jul 29, 2022 Aug 10, 2022

Godaedo Island, Seonyudo Island,
Boryeong, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do
Chungcheongnam-do

8th & 9th Forums 10th Forum
Sep 22 and Sep 26, 2022 Oct 26, 2022

Ulleungdo Island, Yokjido Island,
Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Tongyeong,
Chujado Island, Jeju-do Gyeongsangnam-do

11th Forum 12th Forum
Nov 24, 2022 Dec 7, 2022

Jawoldo Island, Ongjin, Yeondo Island, Yeosu,
Incheon Metropolitan City Jeollanam-do
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