WINNERS GALLERY

1. What is the representative competitiveness of Yeosu?

The nature and scenery, including Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park and Daedohae National Marine Park, with a mild climate in all seasons and the geographical advantages of 365 islands and the uncontaminated sea along the southern coast are the best competitivenesses of Yeosu. Visitors can enjoy a trekking course along the coast filled with the unique attractions of Yeosu, take part in marine sports, and experience healing with a variety of cultural content, highlighted by the magnificent night sea of Yeosu. In particular, Yeosu will have the opportunity to be widely acknowledge for its dignity and status again through the ‘2026 Yeosu International Islands Expo’.

2. What are the secrets for the popularity of Yeosu, the tourists attraction?

Yeosu has three key elements for attracting tourists, tourism resources (contents), accommodations and food, and the accessibility of transportation.

Including Geumodo Bireong-gil with mysterious rocks in fantastic shapes along the coast, Sanghahwado Kkotseom-gil with seasonal flowers in full bloom, Gasari Eco Park, boasting the fantastic sunset over the field of reeds, and Jangdo, the island of art across the bridge when the sea path is open, a variety of tourist attractions is another advantage of Yeosu.

Another advantage is the differentiated city bus tours, including ‘Busker Leaping

Through Time’ with romantic music and busking, ‘Bridge Course’ linking Yeonryukgyo and Yeondogyo Bridges, and ‘Day Moon Strolling Tour,‘ following the path of General Yi Sun-shin.

In particular, improved accessibility of transportation using the road with the opening of Yeonryukgyo and Yeondogyo Bridges, linking Yeosu to Goheung shall not be missed. People can visit Yeosu from all over the country using the KTX. The Yeosu↔Yangyang air route was newly opened in Feruary. and those who use the existing Yeosu↔Gimpo and Yeosu↔Jeju air routes have been increasing.

3. What is the plan for tourism promotion?

Yeosu will cope with the change of tourism trends by making the best use of differentiated tourism resources and enhance the attractions of Yeosu, the city of sustainable tourism, through the development of new content and marketing strategies.

Yeosu will lead the marine tourism trends in Korea by activating island tours represented by Yeosu Seomseom-gil, developing wellness and ontact tourism focusing on healing, and forming a global smart tourism city, providing one-stop customized tour services.