The Present of Geumgang Canoe & Kayak Experience Center, Begun on 90,000㎡ Upstream of Sejongbo
Geumgang Canoe & Kayak Experience Center is a site known to have operated as a water sports experience class in 2012, using the river surface at Naseong-ri upstream of Sejongbo. As its current operating hours and facility information have not been confirmed, this overview focuses on the scale, activities, and fees of the former program, as well as points to know before visiting.
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Is Nasung-ri upstream of Sejongbo currently operating?
The official record found regarding the Geumgang Canoe and Kayak Experience Center is a water-sports experience class planned to operate in the Nasung-ri area upstream of Sejongbo on June 21, 2012. Its current operating status has not been confirmed, and official materials do not confirm the current facility name “Geumgang Canoe and Kayak Experience Center.”
Therefore, it cannot be assumed that visitors can come here and immediately go canoeing like at a regular tourist facility. Current operating hours have not been confirmed, and publicly available materials do not provide information on closing days, reservations, payment methods, photography restrictions, English guidance, or the availability of an audio guide.
90,000 m² of water surface and a 150 m² floating dock
The operating area of the experience class was 90,000 m², and official materials also listed it as approximately 27,000 pyeong. A separate 150 m² floating dock facility was installed, equivalent to approximately 45 pyeong.
The river-occupation permit area covered 22 parcels, including 658-24, Naseong-ri, Yeongi-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. The area was listed as Yeongi-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at the time because the record predates the establishment of Sejong Special Self-Governing City; the current road-name address has not been confirmed.
Why it was planned to open on June 23, 2012
This water-sports experience class was created using the water surface upstream of Sejongbo, developed through the Geumgang Restoration Project. The Korea Sea Cadet Corps Federation applied to operate it, and it was introduced as a program for citizens and young people sponsored by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs.
Installation was scheduled to be completed by June 22, 2012, with operations planned from June 23 through the end of October 2012. In other words, the record should be understood as a seasonal experience class intended to open the water surface around Sejongbo to citizens, rather than as evidence that a permanent canoe facility was established there.
Four water-sports activities—not just canoeing
The activities offered at the time included kayaking and canoeing, while yachts were introduced in two types: tug yachts and cruise yachts. Rafting boats were also included, and the materials describe them as inflatable boats.
Therefore, even though “canoe” and “kayak” appear in the name, the overall program at the time was not a single-activity facility. The activities confirmed in the materials fall into four categories: two types of yachts, kayaks and canoes, and rafting boats. There is no information that these activities are currently operating.
The experience fee was 2,500 won per activity
According to the official information from 2012, the experience fee was 2,500 won per activity. This amount was the fee presented at the time for using one of the following: canoeing, kayaking, yachts, or rafting boats. It is not a price that can be used as the current admission or experience fee.
According to currently available official guidance, the water-sports experience fee is 10,000 won per person. However, since current operations themselves have not been confirmed, this amount should not be assumed to be the current fee at the Geumgang Canoe and Kayak Experience Center; the latest official guidance should be checked again.
When were the online application and 1577-2281 information valid?
At the time, participants could apply online, and www.k-marina.or.kr was provided as the application website. The main inquiry telephone number was 1577-2281. Both pieces of information were operating instructions included in a press release dated June 21, 2012.
Current reservation availability and the current telephone number have not been confirmed. Therefore, the 2012 application website and main telephone number should be treated only as historical information about the experience class, and visitors should not expect to use the facility without a reservation.
Information gaps for visitors traveling upstream of Sejongbo
The official records indicate the area around Naseong-ri upstream of Sejongbo in Sejong Special Self-Governing City. At the time, the permitted area consisted of 22 parcels, including 658-24, Naseong-ri, Yeongi-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. However, the current road-name address, public transportation routes from train stations, terminals, and airports, bus stops and exit numbers, bus routes, walking distances, and parking information have not been confirmed.
Current operating hours, closing days, recommended experience duration, wheelchair and stroller accessibility, operating restrictions during severe weather, the extent of access controls, and the areas of water open to the public have also not been confirmed. In particular, since the past operating period was from June 23 through the end of October, a key preparation point for first-time visitors is not to confuse a seasonal event with a current permanent facility.
A realistic assessment when adding this place to your itinerary
For travelers interested in the history of water sports and changes in the area upstream of Sejongbo, the 2012 record is useful. The water surface created through the Geumgang Restoration Project, the 90,000 m² operating area, the 150 m² floating dock, and the river-occupation permit covering 22 parcels show that this was not simply a riverside rental shop, but an experience class using public waters.
On the other hand, if your purpose is to ride a canoe, it is difficult to finalize travel plans when current operations have not been confirmed. You may use the location around Naseong-ri upstream of Sejongbo, the planned operating period from June 23 through the end of October 2012, and the historical fee of 2,500 won per activity when making your decision to visit, but do not treat them as information guaranteeing access at the site.
Before You Go
- Address
- Confirmed as the area around Naseong-ri upstream of Sejongbo, Sejong Special Self-Governing City, but the current road-name address has not been confirmed
- Admission
- According to currently available official guidance, the water-sports experience fee is 10,000 won per person
- Official site
- Official website of the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Facilities Management Corporation
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official guidance again before visiting.
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National Sejong ArboretumAn arboretum where visitors can enjoy a variety of plants in themed gardens and the Four Seasons Exhibition Greenhouse.
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Gwanghwamun Mijin Sejong BranchA Korean restaurant serving pan buckwheat noodles, pork cutlets, stir-fried octopus, and more. -
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Jinwon Sowu Sejong Naseong BranchA Korean barbecue restaurant where you grill and enjoy various cuts of beef. -
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Sejong Kimchi Pork StewA restaurant in Naseong-dong serving pork kimchi stew and samgyeopsal.
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