Gangneung Underwater Park, 'Decommissioned Military Supplies' Exhibition... Establishing Itself as a Domestic 'Diver Sanctuary'

Increased Diver Visits Due to Light Armored Vehicle Installation in Underwater Museum

The abandoned armored vehicle (by artist No Jin-woo) installed in Gangneung Underwater Park is gaining popularity among divers [Gangneung City]

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gangneung City is solidifying its position as the nation's top "diver sanctuary" by adding discarded military supplies to the "Gangneung Underwater Park (Underwater Museum)" created near the Sagunjin area.

According to the city on the 21st, in December last year, four types of discarded military supplies, including a light armored vehicle, were installed underwater about 3 km off the Sagunjin coast, covering an area of 113 hectares.

Since then, the number of diving visitors to the underwater park has increased by more than 30% compared to the same period last year.

A representative of a nearby diving resort said, "Winter is usually the off-season, but with the underwater installation of the light armored vehicle as an underwater scenic facility, we are experiencing an unexpected peak season."

This year, as part of the marine sports culture festival, the city plans to hold an underwater photography contest focusing on underwater terrain, ecological environment, and underwater scenic facilities, aiming to develop the area as a marine leisure tourism hub on the East Coast.

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