History of Mokpo

Roman"">Samhakdo was reclaimed since 1940 by connecting islands toward Mokpo, continuing the landfill construction during 1968-73. The island is divided into three major sections. In 2000, the city assured the plan to restore a naturalized island for tourism, bringing up tremendous criticism from environmental groups. However, the project stretched out for 6 years of construction to link three parts of island in close proximity with 5 bridges between small, middle islands. From 1 March 2007, the site became free to the public.

In 1980, Gwangju Democratization Movement swept up whole close area. In Mokpo, student movement was also initiated by several people who marched with the cards saying "Freedom" along the boulevard from Mokpo Station to the second plaza. Mokpo station served as a central congregation for many groups supporting people in Gwangju.

After 1990, new port (called newly built outdoor harbor) was officially working for accommodating exports, mainly KIA motors, while Daebul and Samho industrial complexes gained factories in fields. At first pace, South Jeolla province was confronted for deep concerns over investment owing to lacking transportation and accommodation. In 2007, South Korean ministry of Industry and Resources designated the area for renovation cluster with that of Masan in Gyeongsangnam-do. The chief reasons