'광안리 테마거리' 22년 만의 변화

[Anchor] Gwangalli Beach, a major tourist destination in Busan, is undergoing a major redevelopment after 22 years. Changes are expected across the entire beach, including widening the pedestrian walkway and building new public restrooms. Reporter Park Cheol-woo covers the changes and when they will take place. [Article Content] This is Gwangalli Beach in Busan. While tourists flock to the area, the narrow sidewalks and outdated facilities have long been a source of inconvenience. Such concerns were raised at the "Theme Street Specialized Design Resident Briefing Session" held at the district office on the 2nd. Gwangalli will undergo a significant transformation starting next year. Suyeong-gu will fully implement the Gwangalli Beach Theme Street Redevelopment Project, which runs until 2028. The project will cover approximately 1.1km, from the Marine Sports Center to the Meeting Square. The core of this project is improving the pedestrian environment. All aging public restrooms will be rebuilt, and sidewalks will be widened. Existing sculptures will also be renovated to enhance the harmony with the beach landscape. A wave-shaped, sloping observation area will be created at the Meeting Square, providing more comfortable ocean views. Local residents also express anticipation for the changes. [Go Ye-mi / Local Resident] "I hope this themed street will be developed to appeal to both tourists and local residents." This project will cost approximately 10 billion won. It will be entirely funded by private investment. Suyeong-gu plans to begin designing next year, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and completion scheduled for 2028. [Kwon Seong-hun / Beach Management Division Manager, Suyeong-gu Office] "The goal of this project is to revitalize the aging themed street and improve pedestrian accessibility, transforming Gwangalli Beach into a world-class tourist destination." Gwangalli Beach has emerged as a representative tourist destination in Busan, fueled by social media, but aging facilities and congestion have been cited as limitations. Suyeong-gu plans to consider expanding the project to nearby areas if the redevelopment is well-received. [Stand Up_Reporter Park Cheol-woo / [email protected]] "The Gwangalli Beach theme park has endured for 22 years. It remains to be seen whether this redevelopment will serve as a catalyst for transforming it into a more convenient beach for both tourists and residents." This is Park Cheol-woo from B tv News. [Video coverage: Park Dong-wook]