'Ecobius' Development Plan Approved by Ministry of Industry Review
Creation of Ecocultural Park, Cultural Arts Creation Space, Wellness Hotel, etc.
Unyeomdo, a small island located between Yeongjongdo Island and the mainland in Incheon, will be reborn as a hub for cultural and artistic content.
On the 26th, the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced that the 'Ecobius' development plan, which includes this project, has passed the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's Free Economic Zone Committee, completing the revision of the Yeongjong International City development plan.
The Ecobius development plan aims to transform a 160,000㎡ site within Unyeomdo, Jungsan-dong, Jung-gu, into an eco-friendly complex cultural and artistic space, turning it into the premier cultural and artistic content production hub in the metropolitan area.
Looking at the main facilities by zone, Zone A, the Ecological Culture District, will feature an outdoor art exhibition hall, Forest Way, and a Mudflat Life Art Museum. Zone B, the Media Content District, will include a media studio, Atelier Wol, and an independent film screening room.
Additionally, Zone C-1, the Hallyu Experience District, will have a Korean-style garden, Hallyu residence, and Hallyu experience facilities, while Zone C-2, the Healing Accommodation District, plans to introduce a boutique hotel and spa facilities.
Yeongjong International City Ecobius Development Plan [Provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority]
The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority has set the development concept to attract artists from various fields such as video, scriptwriting, photography, and fine arts, and to develop the content they create in a way that tourists can enjoy.
The development area will be within 30% of the total project site, with development carried out in a manner that maximally preserves the existing environment and nature. The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority plans to begin construction in 2026 after establishing detailed plans and conducting environmental impact assessments.
The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority expects that once the Ecobius project is completed, it will create synergy with the nearby marine tourism complex, Hansang Dream Island.
An official from the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority stated, "The cultural and artistic content industry is a sustainable, future-oriented, high value-added industry," adding, "We will strive to make the cultural and artistic industry a new growth engine for Incheon by linking the Ecobius development project with various K-content industries in Incheon."
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