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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World coordinating body is now essential—one that can oversee everything from master planning to operational execution. 7PM KIDI Research
Establishing a Central Policy Control Tower
Island transportation policy has long been fragmented, often dismissed as a geographic or logistical challenge. A central

The Island Development Promotion Act already establishes the Island Development Deliberation Committee and the Working
Committee for Island Development. These bodies could be empowered to serve as the control tower, or a new Island
Transportation Subcommittee could be created under their authority.

Clear Division of Roles Between Central and Local Governments SeomSeom
The central government should be responsible for constructing and maintaining basic island transportation infrastructure, while Islands of Korea, Islands of the World
local governments should develop and implement plans tailored to their region’s unique needs.
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Some municipalities have begun discussing the devolution of maritime transport licensing to local authorities. Just as local
governments already oversee land-based public transit systems like buses and taxis, they could also assume responsibility for
ferry and boat licenses.
However, transferring these responsibilities must come with adequate financial support. Without additional funding, such
decentralization could overburden local governments, which already operate on limited budgets. Any handover of licensing
The Korea Island Development Institute carries out a wide range of projects and research
authority must be accompanied by fiscal measures to ensure that policy translates into real-world impact.
to promote the global value of Korea’s islands—our precious territories and resources—
while striving to enhance the quality of life for island residents
What now? and foster sustainable growth for the future.

Islands of Korea, Islands of the World is created for those who live on islands, those who
Policy Response Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Launches the
understand their worth, and those who love them. This semiannual magazine serves as a
“Underserved Island Route Support Program” guide to reflect on recent developments and prepare for the journey ahead.
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Vol. In February 2023, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced a public call for proposals for its
Underserved Island Route Support Program. The initiative aims to establish maritime transportation
systems for remote islands that are not currently serviced by passenger or ferry routes.
Through this program, the Ministry invited applications from both metropolitan and local governments
seeking to operate vessel routes to these isolated islands.
As a result, ten locations were recently selected as target areas for support.
A Silent Light That Guides the Sea

The cover of SeomSeom Vol. 2 draws inspiration
from the lighthouse—an ever-present guardian
that gently lights the way for those at sea.

Just as a lighthouse illuminates the path across
open waters, the Korea Island Development
Institute will continue to shine a light on the
Gyeongnam Province Jeonnam Province Chungnam Province Jeju Province
future of Korea’s islands.
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· (Tonyeong) · (Yeosu) Daeundudo, · (Taean) Oedo · (Jeju)
Ogokdo Sodurado & Hoenggando
· (Goseong) Jarando Sohyunggando & Chupodo
· (Wando) Darangdo,
Chowando &Neopdo
· (Jindo) Sanggujado
& Hagujado
· (Shinan) Hyojido

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