Muju-gun Launches Large-Scale Tourist Site Development Along Geumgang River Area

Mujugun is investing a total project cost of 19.5 billion KRW to develop a large-scale tourist attraction spanning 67,800㎡ along the Geumgang River at 773 Daeyu-ri, Bunam-myeon, Mujugun. The site will include the Geumgang Leisure Sports Center, a leisure park, and the Geumgang Theme Park. Photo by Mujugun

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dal-young] Muju-gun is set to establish a large-scale tourist complex that will newly transform the Muju map along the Bunam Geumgang River area, laying the foundation as a global tourist complex.

On the 26th, Muju-gun announced that it will create a large-scale tourist site covering 67,800㎡ along the Geumgang River at 773 Daeyu-ri, Bunam-myeon, Muju-gun, with a total project cost of 19.5 billion KRW, including the Geumgang Leisure Sports Center, Leisure Park, and Geumgang Theme Park.

This is a discovery of a new tourist destination utilizing the excellent resources of the Bunam Geumgang River. By linking various tourist resources, it aims to provide new attractions to encourage tourists to stay longer, and the establishment of tourism infrastructure is expected to significantly help revitalize the local economy.

Earlier, the county gained momentum for project promotion by receiving approval for changes to the Eastern Region Development Project plan from Jeonbuk Province Road in April. Based on this, the county completed the revision of the basic plan in April and plans to secure 4.3 billion KRW (2.3 billion KRW from the province, 2 billion KRW from the county) to commission basic and detailed design services.

The "Geumgang Riverside Tourism Activation Project," which will be developed as a tourist complex along the Geumgang River, is known to include a complex report center at the Geumgang Leisure Sports Center where tourist guidance and events can be held.

Additionally, a Geumgang Camping Ground equipped with camping facilities, infrastructure, and other convenience facilities will be established, and the Leisure Park will provide tourist convenience and serve as a Geumgang Leisure Sports space where adventure and survival activities are possible.

Furthermore, a theme park offering sightseeing and relaxation will be created along the Geumgang River, and a waterfall space with a cliff backdrop utilizing the riverside scenery is expected to add interest for visitors.

Moreover, rafting experience facilities utilizing the natural scenery of the Geumgang River, including those along the Bunam Geumgang River, will be installed, becoming a new local landmark where visitors can directly experience the natural landscape crossing the Geumgang River. Large and small parking lots will also be provided to assist tourists with parking convenience.

The county plans to complete preliminary administrative procedures such as detailed design by May next year, then break ground in June next year, and complete construction by December 2024.

Hwang In-hong, the mayor of Muju-gun, stated, "If tourist resources blending dreams and charm are established around the Bunam Geumgang River, it will become a landmark and a future tourist attraction of Muju," adding, "It will be a new tourist complex not only for Muju but also for Jeonbuk."

Muju-gun plans to develop the Bunam Geumgang River tourism resource activation project as a recreation, leisure, and winter sports project in the Eastern Mountain Area, expecting it to become the largest domestic and international tourist attraction utilizing Muju's tourism resources.

Meanwhile, on the 28th, Muju-gun plans to hold a basic plan briefing and listen to residents' opinions ahead of full-scale promotion with citizens and residents at the 2nd-floor meeting room of the Bunam-myeon Administrative Welfare Center in the morning.

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