Jeju_Civilian-Military_Complex_Port

Jeju Civilian-Military Complex Port for Beautiful Tourism

Jeju Civilian-Military Complex Port for Beautiful Tourism

Republic of Korea Navy base

The Jeju Civilian-Military Complex Port for Beautiful Tourism (Korean: 제주 민군복합형관광미항; Hanja: 濟州民軍複合型觀光美港) or Jeju Naval Base (제주 해군기지; 濟州海軍基地) is a joint civil and Republic of Korea Navy base constructed by the South Korean government in Gangjeong village on the southern coast of Jeju Island (coterminous with Jeju Province, or Jeju-do), South Korea. Construction of the base at a projected cost, as of 2011, of ₩977 billion or about US$907 million proved highly controversial.[1][2] A poll revealed that majority a residents of Jeju island wanted to have a referendum about the construction of the base.[3] By 2011, construction had been halted seven times by protesters concerned about the base's environmental impact and who saw it as a US-driven project aimed at China, rather than enhancing South Korean defense.[4] In July 2012, the South Korean Supreme Court upheld the base's construction.[5] It is expected to host up to 20 military vessels and occasional civilian cruise ships.[5][6]

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Tourism Port

A portion of the Port complex is taken up by tourist and fishing infrastructure. There is a Cruise Ship terminal, a dive-school, restaurants, a coffee shop, three houses of worship, a walking path, a football pitch, and the Sunrise-Sunset Road. The Sunrise-Sunset Road has been closed since September 2022.

References

  1. [1]
    "Construction of Disputed Naval Base Resumes on Jeju Island". The Chosun Ilbo. Seoul, Republic of Korea: ChosunMedia Group. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
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    Choe, Sang-Hun (18 August 2011). "Island's Naval Base Stirs Opposition in South Korea". The New York Times. New York, NY, USA. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
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    "Islanders favor referendum on Jeju naval base project: Poll - JEJU WEEKLY".
  4. [4]
    Salmon, Andrew (5 October 2011). "S. Korean base tests U.S., Chinese interests". The Washington Times. Washington, DC, USA: The Washington Times LLC. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  5. [5]
    Rabiroff, Jon; Yoo, Kyong Chang (6 July 2012). "Plans for South Korean naval bases moving forward". Stars and Stripes. Washington, DC, USA: Defense Media Activity. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  6. [6]
    Rabiroff, Jon (5 October 2011). "S. Korea: Jeju Island naval base not built for U.S." Stars and Stripes. Washington, DC, USA: Defense Media Activity. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
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