Daesan Port to Reinforce Three Breakwaters Against Rising Seas

The Daesan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries has announced the implementation plan for the “Daesan Port Outer Facility Reinforcement Works,” a civil-engineering project to reinforce three breakwaters at Daesan Port in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. The plan was published on 2 September 2026 in the Republic of Korea Official Gazette (Gwanbo), No. 21313, under Daesan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries Notice No. 2026-107.

The project is issued under Article 10(1) of the Port Act and Article 17 of its Enforcement Decree, which require the competent authority to establish and publish an implementation plan before carrying out a port development project. The works are to be carried out by contract (도급) over a period running from 2026 to 2028, or 24 months from the date of commencement.

Project Purpose and Scope

The stated objective of the works is to prevent damage to facilities and loss of life caused by storm surges driven by rising sea levels, by reinforcing the outer facilities of Daesan Port — specifically three breakwaters. The works are classified as civil engineering (토목).

• Port: Daesan Port
• Type of works: Civil engineering (토목)
• Scale: Reinforcement of outer facilities (three breakwaters)
• Location: Daesan Port
• Method: Contract (도급)
• Period: 2026–2028 (24 months from commencement)

Issuing Authority and Legal Basis

The plan is issued by the Head of the Daesan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries, whose office is located at 42 Hongcheon-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The notice cites the Port Act (Article 10(1)) and its Enforcement Decree (Article 17) as the legal basis for establishing and publishing the implementation plan.

Public Access to Project Documents

Interested parties may inspect the related project documents, which are kept at the Daesan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries. The related drawings are omitted from the gazette publication, and requests for inspection can be directed to the office by telephone at 041-660-7696.

The announcement reflects a broader national effort to harden coastal port infrastructure against the effects of climate change, particularly sea-level rise and intensified storm surges along the west coast. For the construction industry and the local economy of Seosan and the surrounding South Chungcheong region, the project represents a significant multi-year public works opportunity, while for port users it signals a commitment to safeguarding the operational safety and resilience of one of the region’s key maritime gateways.

Source: Republic of Korea Official Gazette (Gwanbo), No. 21313, 2 September 2026, notices section (official reference: Daesan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries Notice No. 2026-107).