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Visitor perception survey on the Saemangeum reclamation district

새만금 사업 지구의 방문객 인식 조사

  • Son, Jae-Gwon (Dept. of Rural Construction Engineering, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Seong-Su (Graduate School of Natural Resources & Life Sciences) ;
  • Choi, Jin-Kyu (Dept. of Rural Construction Engineering, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Jang, Dong-Heon (Dept. of Food Resource Marketing Economics, Chonbuk National University)
  • 손재권 (전북대학교 지역건설공학과) ;
  • 김성수 (전북대학교 생명자원과학대학원) ;
  • 최진규 (전북대학교 지역건설공학과) ;
  • 장동헌 (전북대학교 생명자원유통경제학과)
  • Received : 2012.10.17
  • Accepted : 2012.12.03
  • Published : 2012.12.31

Abstract

Main objective is to examine visitors the image, awareness of Saemangeum to examine its image, awareness, expected projects, and areas of improvement. This can establish measures for publicity and nation-wide participation. Main results are as following. First, visitors are broadly distributed to all age groups. Majority of visiting is travel and rate of returning visit is high as well. Second, the Saemangeum project is positively recognized and it is expected to be a prime development of the west coast in the future. Third, TV has significantly contributed to the visit to Saemangeum but the internet has larger effects in younger generations. Furthermore, rest and experience facilities, accommodations, and food items are major areas of improvement. Fourth, visitors have high expectations for tours, leisure, and ecosystems. Therefore, efforts should be made to become the Mecca of greed-development and cultural tourism. Fifth, many people replied that Saemangeum is an assistance to the national development but water quality management should be continued. In addition, the public participation should be made centrically cultural and economical participations.

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