Gimpo's Sinan and Goyang ports selected for fishery renewal program, marine tourism belt planned

Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province has reached a turning point in its bid to become a northwestern marine tourism hub, after Sinan Port and Goyang Port were selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' 2027 Fishery New Deal 3.0 program.

The city plans to link the two ports with the existing Daemyeong Port to form what it calls the "Gimpo Marine Tourism Belt," with the goal of drawing 1 million annual marine tourists by 2030.

The city announced Wednesday that it will invest a total of 9.5 billion won ($7.07 million) to develop Sinan Port as a marine culture hub and Goyang Port as a dedicated fishery support base.

At Sinan Port, a multipurpose fishing village station will be built — a two-story structure with a total floor area of 350 square meters. The facility will house an open-shelf library and book cafe, a sales area for Gimpo seafood specialties, a children's play area and a family rest space.

Goyang Port, set to become the center of fisheries in northwestern Gyeonggi Province, will receive a dedicated fishery support complex. The development includes a fishing gear and equipment warehouse, a rest area for fishers, a 300-square-meter vessel landing area, two boat-lifting rails, a crane and other vessel maintenance equipment, along with a comprehensive overhaul of the port's seawall and infrastructure.

"We will build Sinan Port into a landmark marine culture destination representing the greater Seoul area, and Goyang Port into a hub that ensures the safety of our fishing communities," Gimpo Mayor Lee Gi-hyeong said. "By connecting Daemyeong Port, Sinan Port and Goyang Port into a single corridor, we will dramatically transform Gimpo's marine industry and tourism landscape."