Heerim Selected as Preferred Negotiation Partner for Saemangeum Tourism Complex Development Project

Creation of the Best Marine Leisure Complex Including Tourism Leisure Facilities, Residential and Accommodation Facilities, and International Golf School
Based on Global Design Expertise and CM Know-how... Overall Planning, Design, and CM Supervision

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Global architectural design and CM·supervision company Heerim Architects & Planners Co., Ltd. has been selected as the preferred negotiation partner for the ‘Saemangeum Marine Leisure Tourism Complex Development Project’.

The Saemangeum Development Authority announced that it selected the 'Global Bluepia Land Consortium,' consisting of six companies including Heerim as the representative company, BNK Investment & Securities, Dongwon Construction Industry, and Junghae Construction, as the preferred negotiation partner for the ‘Saemangeum Marine Leisure Tourism Complex Development Project.’ Heerim, the largest architectural firm in Korea, will oversee the overall project planning, design, and CM (Construction Management) tasks based on its world-class design capabilities and CM expertise.

To select the preferred negotiation partner, the Saemangeum Development Authority held an evaluation committee meeting on the 17th, composed of private experts and public officials. They comprehensively reviewed development plans such as development concept and securing public interest, as well as financial and operational plans including funding procurement and business feasibility analysis.

The Global Bluepia Land Consortium proposed the creation of tourism and leisure facilities such as a marine golf course, wave park, marina, and marine leisure sports center, as well as residential and accommodation facilities like yacht villages and golf pool villas, and an international golf school, receiving high evaluations from the judges.

This is a large-scale development project to create a 1.64㎢ marine leisure tourism complex led by the private sector on Saemangeum tourism leisure land. With an investment exceeding 300 billion KRW, tourism facilities and convenience facilities aligned with the purpose of establishing a marine leisure complex will be developed.

A representative from Heerim stated, "Heerim possesses world-class design capabilities and know-how in the fields of hotels and tourism facilities, sports, and cultural facilities," adding, "We will do our best to create Korea’s top marine leisure complex that can induce extended stays by linking global educational facilities, year-round marine leisure, and regional tourism elements."

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