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Title

Limitations and Problems Associated with Marine Healing Tourism: An Examination of the Chungcheongnam-Do Marine Healing Pilot Program.

Authors

Kim, Hanbeom; Kim, Chul Woong

Abstract

Kim, H. and Kim, C.W., 2023. Limitations and problems associated with marine healing tourism: An examination of the Chungcheongnam-Do Marine Healing Pilot Program. In: Lee, J.L.; Lee, H.; Min, B.I.; Chang, J.-I.; Cho, G.T.; Yoon, J.-S., and Lee, J. (eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches to Coastal and Marine Management. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 116, pp. 428-432. Charlotte (North Carolina), ISSN 0749-0208. This study examined the problems with the marine healing program based on the results of the Chungcheongnam-Do Marine Healing Pilot Program conducted in Taean-gun. It discusses the direction of the program at the Taean-gun Marine Healing Center. To achieve the research purpose, data were mainly collected through Focus Group Interviews (FGI). The limitations of the marine healing program are summarized as follows. First, each activity of the marine healing program was not different from traditional marine activities (sea bathing, seawater hot spring baths, healthcare, etc.). Second, there is no verification or certification system to prove the effectiveness of marine healing programs. Third, the marine healing center should provide sustainable health- care services via programs specializing in data-based digital healthcare. Finally, a marine healing program should be developed with a focus on preventive health care rather than medical treatment.

Subjects

CHARLOTTE (N.C.); MARITIME pilots; PILOT projects; COASTAL zone management; HOT springs; DIGITAL health

Publication

Journal of Coastal Research, 2023, Vol 116, p428

ISSN

0749-0208

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.2112/JCR-SI116-087.1