Gwangyang City Signs Business Agreement with Haesung Industrial Development Co., Ltd.

Business Agreement for Baegun Recreation Area Development

Pet Resort, Complex Leisure Facilities, etc.

Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 19th that it signed a business agreement with Haesung Industrial Development Co., Ltd. to mutually cooperate for the development of Baegun Recreation Area tourism.

Haesung Industrial Development Co., Ltd. plans to invest 67.8 billion KRW in a 29,533㎡ area at San 5-1, Bongdang-ri, Bonggang-myeon, to build four complex leisure facilities (from basement level 1 to ground level 4) including 249 lodging rooms, a cafeteria, a pet playground, a performance hall, a sports field, and a swimming pool.

[Photo by Gwangyang City]

Last year, the city prepared a basic plan and private investment attraction measures through a feasibility study and revitalization plan for the Baegun Recreation Area trail. Additionally, to attract a pet resort complex leisure facility, the city completed various preliminary administrative procedures such as the Gwangyang City Urban Planning Review Advisory Committee and is scheduled for review by the Jeollanam-do Urban Planning Review Committee on the 29th.

Lee Kyung-rin, chairman of Haesung Industrial Development Co., Ltd., stated, “The pet resort to be established around Gwangyang Baegunje will be the largest and highest-level facility for companion animals nationwide,” adding, “In particular, the facility that can accommodate large dogs is unique in the country.” He further said, “Considering the economic situation such as rising prices, construction will begin immediately once permits are completed.”

Jung In-hwa, mayor of Gwangyang City, said, “With more than one in four citizens raising companion animals, the establishment of a pet resort near Baegunje will greatly contribute to building Gwangyang’s infrastructure,” and added, “The area around Baegunje has very good natural environments such as clean air and a lake, so there is sufficient potential for success.”

= Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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