The operator of a new resort complex under development on the country's southern resort island of Jeju said Wednesday its theme park will open to the public next month, as it aims to become a world-leading tourist destination.
The Shinhwa World resort complex will encompass high-end facilities along with a series of entertainment options such as a water park and casino when it goes into full operation in 2019, according to its developer Landing Jeju Development Co.
It is partially open at the moment with a plan to open the theme park on Sept. 30, the operator said.
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Models pose for a photo at a press conference held by Landing Jeju Development Co. in Seoul on Aug. 30, 2017. Landing Jeju Development Co. said Jeju Shinhwa World`s theme park will open on Sept. 30. (Yonhap) |
"When the complex is fully open, we will be able to accommodate up to 4,200 residents and 30,000 visitors," said Senior Vice President Lim Tack-bin during a press conference held in Seoul.
The new complex is expected to create 10,000 new jobs, the company said.
So far, a total of 1.32 trillion won($1.18 billion) of foreign direct investment has been injected into the 2-trillion won project.
Landing Jeju Development is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Landing International Development, which mainly invests in resort and entertainment businesses. (Yonhap)
