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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World “5th Island Day” The forum was divided into two sessions. The host location for the 6th Island Day has been confirmed as Wando County. KIDI Now

Next Host Confirmed: 6th Island Day to Be Held in Wando
: Successful Hosting of the International Island Forum

In celebration of Island Day, an international
Home to 265 islands, Wando boasts rich natural beauty and cultural heritage—including Myeong-
island forum was also held.
sashimni Beach, Cheongsando Slow City, and the Cheonghaejin Historic Site.
Part 1 covered:
The 7th Korea Island Forum (International
Academic Conference) was held on August 9
tourism policy (Dr. Jin Yinhuan, Korea Institute
and engaging program lineup already in the works.
at Hotel Solaire in Boryeong, with the aim of - Trends and development of China’s island The 2025 Island Day events will take place throughout Wando County beginning August 8, with a diverse
of Ocean Science and Technology)
examining overseas island tourism policies—such
- Tourism policy in the Pacific Island region (Prof.
as those of the United States and China—and
Karl Kim, University of Hawaii, USA)
discussing the implications and challenges facing
Part 2 featured:
Korea’s own tourism policy transformation.
- International tourism trends and linking
The keynote speech was delivered by Byungjoon them to Korea’s “sixth island industry” (Bora
Kim, Chairman of the Community Chest of Korea, Jin, Associate Researcher, Korea Culture and
Tourism Institute)
He addressed issues such as local autonomy and
- Sustainability and revitalization strategies for
the role of the state.
Korean island tourism (Soohyun Yuk, Associate
Researcher, KIDI)
Chairman Kim stated:
- Utilization and management of island forests for
“The maritime ban policy closed Joseon’s eyes
sustainable tourism(Seongeun Lee, Researcher,
and ears, leading to its exclusion from the
National Institute of Forest Science)
Industrial Revolution that began in Europe. In
contrast, Japan actively exchanged with Europe The comprehensive discussion brought together
Vol.03 by sea and rose to become a global power.” representatives from the Ministry of Oceans and
Fisheries, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
He also noted:
Pukyong National University, Dongseo University,
“While public interest in islands has grown, Korea Islanders’ Association, island residents, and
many islands are still being neglected and youth participants for a passionate exchange of
disappearing. Organizations like KIDI must be ideas.
strengthened to raise powerful voices and drive
meaningful change.”

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View of Wando Tower and Wando Town Center