Jeju Naval Base
제주 해군기지
Jeju Province in Republic of Korea
Coordinates33°13′41″N 126°29′02″E / 33.228°N 126.484°E / 33.228; 126.484
TypeNaval Base
Site information
OwnerRepublic of Korea
Operator Republic of Korea Navy
Open to
the public		No
Site history
Built2012-2015
In use2016-present

The Jeju Civilian-Military Complex Port for Beautiful Tourism (Hangul: 제주 민군복합형관광미항; Hanja:濟州民軍複合型觀光美港) or Jeju Naval Base (Hangul: 제주 해군기지; Hanja: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]

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. ↑ "Construction of Disputed Naval Base Resumes on Jeju Island". The Chosun Ilbo. Seoul, Republic of Korea: Chosun Media Group. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Islanders favor referendum on Jeju naval base project: Poll - JEJU WEEKLY".
  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. 1 2 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. ↑ 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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