The Daebandong Yudal Tourist Area in Mokpo, a prominent coastal destination in Jeonnam, has been transformed into a nighttime attraction featuring media art and scenic lighting.
The Mokpo city government announced the completion of the 'Daebandong Nighttime Landscape Design Improvement Project,' part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's initiative to develop tourism hubs, and held a joint completion ceremony with the Mokpo Bridge lighting project on November 3.
A total of 23 billion won was invested in this project. The city began basic and detailed design work in March of last year, followed by administrative procedures, and construction commenced in April of this year, concluding in October.
The project's core objective was to enhance nighttime tourism by integrating light and video content into the existing coastal landscape.
Media art installations using video projectors were set up along the walls and beaches of the Yudal Tourist Area. These installations feature video content that reflects Mokpo's history and local characteristics, allowing visitors to enjoy new attractions against the backdrop of the night sea.
The aging scenic lighting was replaced, and surrounding lighting facilities were improved to create a refreshed atmosphere for nighttime pedestrian spaces and coastal views.
Notably, Daebandong offers a panoramic view of Mokpo Bridge and the sea, and this project is expected to enhance its use as a nighttime tourism space that harmonizes natural scenery with artificial lighting.
The city aims to boost the nighttime tourism competitiveness of the Daebandong area in conjunction with the Mokpo Bridge lighting improvement project, focusing on increasing the duration of tourist stays.
Previously, tourists could only appreciate the coastal scenery during the day, but now they can enjoy both media art and nighttime views, expanding the range of tourism content available.
However, with 23 billion won invested, the future operation and maintenance of the facilities will be crucial. Continuous management of video content, stable operation of lighting facilities, and ensuring visitor convenience will be key factors in achieving actual tourism revitalization.
Mayor Kang Seong-hwi expressed hope that this project will establish the Daebandong Yudal Tourist Area as a representative nighttime tourism destination where Mokpo's beautiful sea, light, and video come together.
He added, "We will continuously discover nighttime tourism content that reflects Mokpo's unique characteristics to attract tourists and revitalize the local economy."
Meanwhile, the Daebandong Yudal Tourist Area is a major tourist site in Mokpo, offering views of the coastal scenery against the backdrop of Mokpo Bridge and the West Sea. The city plans to enhance nighttime tourism resources through this improvement project in conjunction with the Mokpo Bridge lighting, strengthening the foundation for stay-type tourism.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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