Merlin Entertainments has announced that a new Legoland Korea park would be coming to South Korea by 2022. Built in agreement with the Gangwon Provincial Government, Legoland Korea Resort will be located on the island of Hajungdo in Chuncheon, approximately one hour east of Seoul.
The theme park resort will also incorporate a fully themed Legoland Hotel, and the entire resort will employ 1,600 people.
The Gangwon Provincial Government expects the park to economically boost the Chuncheon area and its surrounding regions because of the high employment.
“It’s been long in gestation, but I’m delighted that we are now in a position to move forward with opening Legoland Korea Resort,” said Nick Varney, CEO of Merlin Entertainments. “We know Koreans love theme parks and love Lego, and together with the Gangwan authorities, we have already established an attractive and well-connected site in Chuncheon.”
Legoland Korea Resort is expected to cost KRW 290 billion, ($259.3 million). Merlin will invest KRW 210 billion ($187.8 million) into the resort, while the remaining amount would be financed by LL Developments, the investment arm of Gangwon Province.
Following Legoland New York’s scheduled opening in 2020, Legoland Korea Resort will be the company’s 10th Legoland Park.
By: Maytinee Kramer
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