'Seaside Park in Yeongjongdo, Visited by 500,000 Annually... Accelerating Maintenance in Preparation for With-Corona'

Yeongjongdo Seaside Park Panorama
[Photo provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority is accelerating the installation and maintenance of facilities at Seaside Park, the representative park of Yeongjong Island, in preparation for the transition to With Corona (gradual return to daily life).

According to the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority on the 12th, to promptly restore the Songsan cut slope (area 650㎡) that was washed away by heavy rain, a detailed design service was initiated last month, and maintenance work is planned to be completed within this year.

In addition, an automatic parking control system was introduced around the scenic waterfall area of Seaside Park to facilitate smooth access for emergency vehicles.

Along with this, about 600 million won was invested through the resident participation budget to install a pavilion at Yeongjongjin and create a traditional park equipped with a memorial monument for the war dead linked to the 'Unyoho Incident' and Taepyeongru Pavilion in the surrounding area.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority has reduced usage fees three times and extended the usage permission period to support leaseholders of facilities such as the rail bike, camping site, and tennis courts within Seaside Park, who have been struggling due to a decrease in visitors caused by COVID-19.

Opened in 2017, Seaside Park covers a total area of 1.77 million㎡ and features a 6km-long promenade and bicycle path along the beach, camping sites, rail bikes, a forest kindergarten, and a water play area.

An official from the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority stated, "Seaside Park on Yeongjong Island attracts about 500,000 visitors annually, but the number of visitors has recently decreased due to the spread of COVID-19. We will proactively respond to the recovery of visitors by expanding convenience facilities for residents."

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