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Goseong County Opens Northernmost East Coast Marine Promenade

From Hankyoreh · (5m ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Goseong County in Gangwon Province has opened the Daejin Lighthouse Marine Promenade, offering panoramic views of the East Sea.
  • The 157-meter-long promenade was built as part of a project to enhance tourism in the Daejin Port area.
  • Visitors must adhere to operating hours and stay within designated paths due to the promenade's location within a military protection zone.

Goseong County, situated at the northernmost tip of the East Coast, has unveiled a stunning new attraction: the Daejin Lighthouse Marine Promenade. This impressive 157-meter-long walkway, officially opened on May 1st, offers visitors unparalleled, close-up views of the vast East Sea, promising to become a significant draw for tourists.

The promenade's construction, which began in May of the previous year and concluded in April, is a key component of the 'Daejin Port Area Tourism Enhancement Project.' Goseong County anticipates that the promenade, when linked with existing attractions like the Daejin Port Marine Park, Hwajinpo Lake, and Kim Il-sung's Villa, will significantly boost regional tourism and create a more immersive experience for visitors exploring the area.

Through the opening of the Daejin Lighthouse Marine Promenade, we aim to further enhance the tourism appeal of the northern East Coast region and expand our capacity for stay-type tourism.

— An Su-namGoseong County Tourism Division official expressing expectations for the new marine promenade.

Access to the Daejin Lighthouse Marine Promenade is subject to specific regulations due to its location within a military protection zone. Visitors are required to adhere strictly to the designated operating hours, which vary seasonally (7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from April to October, and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from November to March). Furthermore, the promenade shares space with a military patrol route, necessitating that visitors remain on the marked path to ensure both safety and security.

An official from the Goseong County Tourism Division expressed optimism about the promenade's potential, stating, "Through the opening of the Daejin Lighthouse Marine Promenade, we aim to further enhance the tourism appeal of the northern East Coast region and expand our capacity for stay-type tourism." The county is also undertaking related projects, including the development of a sea-viewing deck and parking facilities near the promenade, underscoring a comprehensive strategy to develop the area as a premier tourist destination.

We ask for the active cooperation of visitors for safe and pleasant use.

— An Su-namGoseong County Tourism Division official requesting visitor cooperation for the new marine promenade.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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