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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World “Island Waste” Reborn as Art < Participant Interviews > Island Story
Noteworthy Island Regional Specialization Project

Sebin Hong, a university student and
volunteer:

Marine debris collected from an island has been
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first time participating in island environmental
transformed into art. “It was such a meaningful experience. It was my
protection, and I was especially touched that
this wasn’t just about picking up trash, but
This transformation took place during the “Junk Art Volunteer Tour”
transforming it into art.”
held on Gaeyado Island, Gunsan, from November 14 to 16, hosted
by the Korea Island Development Institute (KIDI).
The event was part of the Island Regional Specialization Project
Samgwan Park, junk artist:
supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and aimed to
address the growing problem of marine waste on Gaeyado Island. “Islands and the ocean are among our most
precious resources. I hope this project becomes
Participants walked along the island’s coastlines collecting plastic a powerful message to raise awareness about
waste, discarded fishing nets, Styrofoam buoys, and more. But the protecting marine environments.”
activity didn’t stop there—the collected waste was reborn through
junk art, creatively repurposed into unique works.
The resulting pieces—including milestones, bulletin boards, trash
bins, and informational signboards—have been installed and
Vol.03 exhibited across the island, giving new life and purpose to what Junk Art Installation
was once marine debris.

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