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World Cup Park

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World Cup Park
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LocationSeongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul,South Korea]
Area857 acres (347 ha)[citation needed]
EstablishedMay 1, 2002
Operated bySeoul Metropolitan Government
VisitorsApproximately 9.8 million (in 2012)
WebsiteOfficial Website

World Cup Park(Korean:월드컵공원) is anecologicalpark built in Sangamdong-gil, inSeoul, South Korea.The park was established on May 1, 2002 in anticipation of the2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Games.

World Cup Park is subdivided into five parks:Pyeonghwa Park(Peace Park),Haneul Park(Sky Park),Noeul Park(Sunset Park),Nanjicheon Park,andHangang Riverside Park.[1][2]

The park is mostly composed of the former islandNanjido(Korean:난지도;Hanja:Lan chi đảo;lit.orchid island). That island was joined to the mainland in 1977.

Sub-parks

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Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park

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Located on the opposite side ofSeoul World Cup Stadium,it is the main park of World Cup Park created to commemorate the2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Games.Its name was given to symbolize world peace and unity. There isUNICEFPlaza, Nanji Pond, Peace Park, Hope Forest, and the World Cup Park Museum.[2][1]

Haneul Park

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Like its name Haneul, which means sky inKorean,the park is situated at World Cup Park's highest point. The Haneul stairs consist of 291 stairs and have become a tourist attraction. Situated at the highest point in World Cup Park, there are observation points on the sloping sides of the park.

Noeul Park

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The park contains wild animals such as deer, wildcats andraccoons.There is asculpturepark which is a themed space with nature and cultural art works displayed on green lawns.[3][1]

Nanjicheon Park

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Nanjicheon Park was built along the Nanji Stream, which flowed under the Haneul Park. The stream was filled with sewage but it is now purified. It has an outdoor stage and various sports facilities.

Hangang Riverside Park (Nanji Area)

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Hangang Riverside Park was built on the banks ofHan River (Korea).It hassoccerfield,basketballcourt, grass field,River cruiseship port, and an area for nature-studies.[1]

History

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The park's area was once the islet Nanjido.Peanutsandmilletwere cultivated on this land.[2]Construction began on anembankmentfor the island on January 7, 1977. As a result of this work, the island joined the mainland.[4]

Between 1978 and 1993, Nanjido was used as a municipal landfill for Seoul. By the end of its use, it had accumulated a large amount of waste. Work was then performed to reduce the environmental impact of the waste disposed of there.[5]A wide variety of techniques, including waterproof barriers, methane gas collection, and the planting of plants, were employed. Collected gas is reportedly burned for heating.[4]

These efforts have reportedly been successful. Plants and animals have moved back onto the land,[4]and there are now five different public parks that host 9.8 million visitors per year. The five parks are equipped with conservation facilities for further revival of diversified ecological system.[6][5]

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  • Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park in World Cup Park
    Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park in World Cup Park
  • Reeds of the Haneul Park
    Reeds of the Haneul Park
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  • Noeul Park in World Cup Park
    Noeul Park in World Cup Park
  • Nanjicheon Park
    Nanjicheon Park

References

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  1. ^abcd"World Cup Park".Korea Be Inspired.Retrieved9 November2013.
  2. ^abc"About Nanji".Official Site.Retrieved9 November2013.
  3. ^"Seoul World Cup Park".Visit Seoul.Retrieved9 November2013.
  4. ^abc"난지도 생태공원화: 쓰레기매립지에서 생태공원으로".Seoul Solution.RetrievedJune 11,2024.
  5. ^ab이, 의한,"난지도 ( lan chi đảo )",Encyclopedia of Korean Culture(in Korean),Academy of Korean Studies,retrieved2024-06-11
  6. ^"난지도"[Nanjido].terms.naver.com(in Korean).Retrieved2019-05-24.
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