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DOT Penalizes Southwest Airlines $140 Million for 2022 Holiday Meltdown
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DOT Penalizes Southwest Airlines 0 Million for 2022 Holiday Meltdown

DOT ensured Southwest paid over $600 million back to passengers and issued record penalty – 30 times larger than any in DOT history – to deter other airlines from failing to protect customers during disruptions WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for numerous […]

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES $88.3 MILLION LOAN FOR LOUISIANA TO BUILD CRITICAL CONNECTOR PROJECT
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES .3 MILLION LOAN FOR LOUISIANA TO BUILD CRITICAL CONNECTOR PROJECT

Monday, December 18, 2023 New LA 415 will Connect Routes to Support Evacuations and Mobility in Baton Rouge Parish WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided a $88.3 million loan to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the benefit of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and […]

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FHWA Releases New Traffic Control Device Manual with Updates to Improve Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and All Road Users
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FHWA Releases New Traffic Control Device Manual with Updates to Improve Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and All Road Users

Updated MUTCD also encourages new innovations to improve travel and looks toward transportation infrastructure of the future   WASHINGTON – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the 11th edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,” known as the MUTCD. The manual, last updated edition in 2009, is the […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $66 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Airport Improvements Across the Country
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests  Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Airport Improvements Across the Country

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $66.2 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to airports in 23 states and Puerto Rico. The 66 projects are funded exclusively by non-discretionary grant funds under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. In total the infrastructure law invests […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for Over $9 Billion in Funding to Modernize Nation’s Bridges
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Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for Over  Billion in Funding to Modernize Nation’s Bridges

Planning and Bridge Project grants are part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that is rebuilding  infrastructure in communities nationwide WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced today that it has opened applications for $9.7 billion in multi-year funding, which was announced in September, to improve the nation’s bridges […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Freight Office and Major Progress Strengthening Supply Chains
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Freight Office and Major Progress Strengthening Supply Chains

Largest U.S. ports, ocean carriers, and retailers now use DOT’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program to better anticipate shipments, improve efficiency and cut costs for consumers  WASHINGTON – As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced today the […]

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Tongyeong, Korea’s First City Specializing in Night Tourism, Reveals Representative Nighttime Venues
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Tongyeong, Korea’s First City Specializing in Night Tourism, Reveals Representative Nighttime Venues
Tongyeong, Korea’s First City Specializing in Night Tourism, Reveals Representative Nighttime Venues
Night Scenery of Gangguan Port

Gangguan Port is the central venue of Tongyeong's night tourism development

Tongyeong City, the first 'city specializing in night tourism' in South Korea, unveiled its night tourism brand, 'Tonight, TongYeong,' last December and has since been actively working to establish itself as a premier night tourism destination. The city has undertaken projects in content development, improved night tourism infrastructure, and engaged in promotional marketing.

To celebrate its one-year anniversary as a designated city for night tourism, Tongyeong the best night destinations for visitors.

Best Scenery Spots Illuminating Tongyeong's Night

1. Gangguan Bridge
Gangguan Bridge, named through a public vote, is a 13m high, 92.5m long pedestrian bridge spanning Gangguan Port, the hub of Tongyeong's fishing industry. Illuminated with colorful lights at night, the bridge offers a stunning view of the city center and the serene sea. It is renowned as an observation point to appreciate the night scenery from atop the bridge.

2. Dpirang
Dpirang is the country's first and largest outdoor digital theme park. Inspired by murals that change every two years in Dongpirang Village, a famous mural village in South Korea, Dpirang incorporates media art. A 1.5km hillside trail adorned with harmonious music enhances the experience.

3. Gangguan Cultural Square
A pivotal landmark in Tongyeong's night tourism, Gangguan Cultural Square features a large sculpture of Tongyeong's mascot, 'Dongbaegi' (a seagull character), holding the Tongyeong night tourism slogan 'Tonight TongYeong' over the sea. The square hosted various night-specialized festivals and cultural events, including the Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival, Tonight Tongyeong Night Fringe, Modern Boys & Dining Festa, and the Candlelight Concert.

4. Tongyeong Bridge
Connecting Tongyeong's mainland and the city's largest island, Mireukdo, Tongyeong Bridge is a renowned night-view attraction and one of Tongyeong's eight scenic views. The rainbow-colored night view leading to Tongyeong Canal and the seaside park provides a fantastic experience for visitors.

Best Sunset Spots to Enjoy a Golden Sunset

1. Dara Park
Dara Park, cherished by locals, offers a beautiful horizon view 30 minutes before sunset. The sunset deck, situated at the park's highest point, allows visitors to enjoy the golden light created by the sunset, overlooking the spectacular Hallyeo Waterway.

2. Dangpo Fortress
Situated at the location where the Dangpo Fortress once stood to prevent external invasions, this site offers a steep but short slope that leads to a panoramic view of the harbor and the sea. Particularly during sunset, visitors can appreciate the golden hues of the setting sun, accompanied by the earthy feel of the fortress walls, providing a unique and indigenous atmosphere.

Tongyeong City has actively promoted night-specialized festivals, engaged in social media marketing, established night photo zones and lighting installations, and hosted field trips with foreign influencers to strengthen its position as Korea's premier night tourism city. The city has announced its commitment to continue diverse promotional activities to invigorate night tourism in the future.

Contact Information:

Jongeun Kim

Marketing agency PM

[email protected]

+82+070-8064-1343

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Tongyeong, Korea's First City Specializing in Night Tourism, Reveals Representative Nighttime Venues

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