Seongsan-Nokdong Ferry Route Reopens
김동국 PD  |  ttiger8@kctvjeju.com
|  2020.07.20 07:56
The sea route between (성산) Seongsan Port in Seogwipo and the mainland has opened for the first time in five years.
Along with the reopening, the Jeju Tourism Organization’s duty free shop at the port, which has also been closed for years, is preparing to resume business.
Area residents hope the change will help boost the local economy.
Todd Thacker reports.



The passenger ship “Sunrise Jeju” has begun sailing between (성산) Seongsan Port in Seogwipo and (녹동) Nokdong Port in (고흥군) Goheung-gun, South (전라) Jeolla Province.


Since MERS, or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, led to the suspension of the route connecting (장흥) Jangheung, South (전라) Jeolla Province in 2015, it has been five years since (성산) Seongsan Port welcomed ships from the mainland.


Operator H Ferry can transport 630 passengers and 170 cars per day between Seongsan and Nokdong Ports.


The Jeju Tourism Organization is reopening its duty free shop at Seongsan Port for tourists who leave the island by ferry. The shop has been closed for years.


The JTO is planning to reopen its pickup location first, and then resume duty free operations next month after renovations are complete.


Expectations for the tourism and logistics industries on the east side of the island are high.


Area residents are hopeful that the new ferry sailing will help boost the local economy, which is suffering under the shadow of COVID-19.

Todd Thacker, KCTV



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