Republic of KoreaTotal population
38138
Literacy rate
Smart phone use frequency
Majority of Residents
3. Majority of residents
Smart phone primary users
Mobile broadband coverage
Variable strength/Average
3. Variable strength/average
Mobile internet use frequency
Majority
3. Majority
Mobile internet primary users
Main purpose(s) of internet use by village residents (at least once a month)
Main social medial tools (or platforms) used by village residents
Social media platforms use for marketing, commercial, data exchange or other services or types of activities (what, by whom and frequency)
Main livelihood occupations (crop types, fish, livestock, agrifood, etc.) practiced by village residents
Main farming activities
Fishermen (Octopus)
Main agri food activities
Other livelihood activities (outside farming)
Digital solutions available (or used) in Village (or by local residents)
The Tidal Flats Smart Octopus Fishing Support and Resource Management Service
Featured Digital Solution
Name
The Tidal Flats Smart Octopus Fishing Support and Resource Management Service
Name of Lead Developer/supplier (and partners)
Korean Government
Lead developer category
Government agency
Government agency
Delivery type
Internet of Things (sensors, apps)
Mobile app
Smart drones
Primary users
Fisherfolks
Number of users/subscribers (at village/local area level)
Development stage category and description
Testing/pilot/proof of concept stage
Testing/pilot/proof of concept stage
Digital category
Digital Agriculture
Indicate if the highlighted "top digital solution" is linked to (or part of) government, private, or multi-partner initiative, project or programme
Main issues, needs, or priorities faced (or expressed) by villagers in accessing, and/or using digital solutions, services, or innovations (examples: reliability/strength/slow internet connection; access through local language; lack of adatpation to needs; urgently needed services not available, accessible, affordable, etc....)
There is a need for more investment into the platform at government and public institution levels to develop and operate the platform. Furthermore, although Korea’s internet penetration is very high, but infrastructure support is still required in local island networks like Sinan-gun.
Other relevant information, data, statistics, links, application history etc.
According to reports from the region, 82 fishermen in two fishing villages (Igok and Jukryeon) were using the services while almost 450 barehanded fishermen had registered for the service.