JINDO - S

Jindo(Jin Island) is the third-largest island in South Korea and famous for its handed-down Korean culture like painting, calligraphy, and the traditional songs(Jindo Arirang). It s also known for its beautiful landscapes like Dadohae National Maritime Park, Unrim Mountain, stunning coastal roads, and the best sunset point in Korea. The dog named Jindo dog is a beloved symbol of the island.The island we will work on is Jindo and 7 surrounding islands. However, they are having difficulties due to some significant problems such as ocean trash, depopulation and aging society. As a result, most of the residents became elderly and there arent enough people to handle that problem. During our stay, participants will use Jindo as the main island and help clean up 7 surrounding islands. They will visit 2 neighboring islands each day for various activities in the morning and afternoon. Additionally, they will join the local community in cleaning up the beach and experience the importance of conserving the environment firsthand. Beside the beach on the island, we will work Dadohae National Maritime Park to maintain its hiking trails. Currently, visitors are challenging to explore the park due to various obstacles on the paths. They will also have a session to discuss the way to preserve the national park and help make it safer. There will be an excursion day that involves visiting landmarks like Unrim mountain and the most beautiful sunset point in Korea. Additionally, participants will host an international cuisine day and cultural exchange session with locals. We hope that participants can help make a big difference in bringing life back to locals.