"Let's Revive the Historic Turtle Ship Dock at Ichon District, Hangang Park"

Seoul City Councilor Kim Yong-ho: "The Turtle Ship Dock of the Great Hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin Holds Great Educational Significance," Advocates "Rebirth as a Small Library with Expansion in Ichon District of Hangang Park"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Kim Yong-ho, Vice Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council's Urban Safety and Construction Committee (People Power Party, Yongsan 1), argued on the 26th during the 1st review of the Budget and Accounts Special Committee at the 311th extraordinary session that the Geobukseon Naruteo should be revived as a historic landmark.

Geobukseon Naruteo is a pier located in the Ichon district of Seoul Hangang Park, used as a river crossing experience site and water sports facility, as well as a teamwork training ground for groups. It is also famous as the prime spot for the Seoul Fireworks Festival held every October.

Vice Chairman Kim stated, “Before 2005, Geobukseon Naruteo was an educational landmark because of the Geobukseon cruise ship, but now only the name remains with nothing corresponding to it,” and added, “In the future, the Hangang Project Headquarters should take the lead in reviving Geobukseon Naruteo as a historic landmark.”

He continued, “Since the Geobukseon was a historic warship commanded by Admiral Yi Sun-sin that defeated the Japanese invasion during the Imjin War, reviving the Geobukseon at Geobukseon Naruteo would have great educational significance for elementary, middle, and high school students in Seoul,” and said, “I urge the Hangang Project Headquarters to closely consult with me to establish a Geobukseon within the Ichon district of Hangang Park so that a unique historic landmark along the Hangang riverside in Seoul can be created.”

Vice Chairman Kim also expressed, “I hope to expand the buildings in the Ichon district of Hangang Park to build a small library where citizens can enjoy books by the beautiful Hangang riverside,” and emphasized again the necessity of reviving the Geobukseon Naruteo and constructing a small library together, saying, “If both the revival of Geobukseon Naruteo and the small library are established, it will become the only historic and educational landmark in Seoul. Not only Seoul citizens but especially growing children and teenagers can visit the Hangang riverside, board the Geobukseon, reflect on Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s spirit, pledge their patriotism, and study while looking at the Hangang from the riverside library.”

Yoon Jong-jang, head of the Hangang Project Headquarters, responded, “If you provide good ideas, we will actively cooperate.”

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