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http://dx.doi.org/10.5394/KINPR.2006.30.4.303

A Study on the Economic Impact of the Marine Leisure Sector Following the Designation of Haeundae as 'Convention, Movie, Marine Leisure Special Zone

Hwang, Young-Woo (Department of Urban Planning, Busan Development Institute)
Ryu, Tae-Chang (Department of Urban Planning, Busan Development Institute)
Yhang, Wii-Joo (Department of Tourism Management, Pukyong National University)

Publication Information

Journal of Navigation and Port Research / v.30, no.4, 2006 , pp. 303-308 More about this Journal

Abstract

This study is designed to analyze the production, employment, value added and income impacts tha, in the event of designation and development of Haeundae as 'Convention, Movie, Marine Leisure Special Zone', its marine sector would have on the local economy. The realization of marine leisure special zone of Haeundae in Busan is expected to lead to a direct and indirect investment of approx. \13.6 billion, resulting in \68.0 billion in production impact, 850 jobs in employment impact, \28.0 billion in value added impact and \14.5 billion in income impact. This is expected to give a boost to a stagnant local economy, offering opportunities for the revival of Busan's tourist industry.

Keywords

Marine leisure; Convention; Special local development zone; Haeundae;

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