The Jeju Civilian-Military Complex Port for Beautiful Tourism (

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base constructed by the

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in Gangjeong village on the southern coast of Jeju Island (coterminous with

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, or ''Jeju-do''),

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. Construction of the base at a projected cost, as of 2011, of ₩977 billion or about US$907 million proved highly controversial. A poll revealed that majority a residents of Jeju island wanted to have a referendum about the construction of the base. 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. In July 2012, the

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upheld the base's construction. It is expected to host up to 20 military vessels and occasional civilian cruise ships.

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.

References

{{reflist Republic of Korea Navy bases Ports and harbours of South Korea