Creating a Premium Tourism Hub on the South Coast... 68.1 Billion KRW Invested in 4 Projects

Coastal and Inland Area Map (Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 12th that it will launch four new projects worth 68.1 billion KRW this year to develop coastal and inland areas, including the creation of premium scenic spaces along the southern coast.

First, 11.8 billion KRW will be invested in creating premium scenic spaces along the southern coast. Small-scale rest areas, guardrail improvements, and specialized bus stops will be implemented at three representative observatories (Goheung, Yeosu, Tongyeong) located along the 575 km section from Goheung, Jeollanam-do to Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do to revitalize tourism on the southern coast.

1.9 billion KRW will be invested in the Namhae Bridge tourism resource project. Although it was renowned as a popular tourist destination, the Namhae Bridge lost its function as a bridge due to the opening of the Changseon-Samcheonpo Bridge and Noryang Bridge, and this project aims to revitalize it as a new-concept cultural tourism bridge. Construction began in earnest in 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

To create the Seomjingang Yeonghonam complex transfer park around the Seomjingang Rest Area located in the center of the Namhae Expressway, 18 billion KRW will be spent to build a Hi-Pass IC, southern coast special sales center, transfer parking lot, shared bicycle rental station, Yeonghonam Story Room, and waterfront park. Construction started in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2023.

Namhaean Premium Scenic Space Development Project Target Area (Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

1.93 billion KRW will be invested in the Baekdudaegan Cultural Railroad Station Cooperation Project. This project aims to renew the image of abandoned mining areas into cultural tourism hubs by creating experiential facilities linked to surrounding tourist resources centered on six stations in Taebaek and Jeongseon cities.

Detailed projects include the creation of the Nakdong River Source Story Park (Taebaek Station), railroad-side walking trails, Starlight Library (Chujeon Station), mining life experience park (Cheoram Station), five-day market road (Jeongseon Station), Black Rubber Shoes Theme Park (Najeon Station), and Aura Bridge Observatory Tower and zip-wire installation (Aura Bridge area). Construction began in 2022 and is planned to be completed in 2024.

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