Yeoju City in Gyeonggi-do is emerging as a new tourist destination. As part of Gyeonggi-do’s regional balanced development project, the Yeoju Namhangang Suspension Bridge officially opened on May 1, injecting fresh energy into the tourism industry of eastern Gyeonggi-do.
Connecting Cheonsong-dong and Yeonyang-dong in Yeoju, this pedestrian-only suspension bridge spans 515 meters in length and 2.5 meters in width, with a total project cost of KRW 33.2 billion, jointly funded by the city and the province. The bridge links northern tourist attractions such as Silleuksa Temple with southern sites like the Geumeunmorae Recreation Area, Phone Museum, Art Museum, and campgrounds, forming a continuous tourism route expected to boost long-term visitor stays.
This project stands out as a flagship achievement of Gyeonggi-do’s regional balanced development initiative, which has been in progress since 2015. Gyeonggi-do has invested a total of KRW 868.6 billion over more than a decade into underdeveloped northern and eastern regions, including Yeoncheon, Gapyeong, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Pocheon, and Dongducheon. With the bridge’s opening, Yeoju City has declared this year as the “First Year of Yeoju Tourism,” marking the beginning of a full-scale tourism revitalization strategy. The suspension bridge is expected to become a turning point in Yeoju’s tourism efforts, forming a tourism belt alongside events like the Ceramic Festival, Silleuksa Temple, local museums, and the Geumeunmorae Camping Ground — all contributing to local economic development.
A Gyeonggi-do official commented, “The opening of this bridge goes beyond simply expanding tourism infrastructure. It is a symbolic achievement of balanced development in eastern Gyeonggi-do,” adding, “We will continue investing to strengthen regional tourism competitiveness.”
Source: Gyeonggi-do Government