Jeju Shinhwa World
{{Short description|Entertainment complex on Jeju Island, South Korea}}
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|location = Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo
|location2 = Jeju Island 63521
|location3 = South Korea
|coordinates = {{Coord|33.30645|126.31620|display=inline,title}}
|theme = Casino theme park resort
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|opening_date = {{Start date and age|2017|04}}
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|season = Year-round
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Jeju Shinhwa World is a fully integrated South Korean resort located on Jeju Island. The resort has a casino, multiple theme parks and hotels. The first building, Somerset Jeju Shinhwa World, opened in April 2017. On 25 February 2018, the resort had its grand opening.{{Cite web| title = Happy Landing in Jeju| author = Cohen, Muhammad| work = Asgam| date = 2018-11-01| access-date = 31 December 2018| url = https://www.asgam.com/mags/201811/18/}}{{Cite web| title = $1.8 Billion Jeju Shinhwa World to Open First Phase on South Korean Resort Island| author = Barlowe, Kate| work = Casino.org| date = 2017-04-01| access-date = 1 January 2019| url = https://www.casino.org/news/1-8-billion-jeju-shinhwa-world-open-first-phase-south-korean-resort-island}}
History
Prior to the establishment of the resort Landing International purchased the land with the intent on opening a casino called the Landing Casino. After the warming of South Korean and Chinese relations, Jeju granted Chinese citizens 30-day visa free stays. The park expects to provide approximately 5,000 jobs when it becomes fully operational.{{Cite web| title = Will Chinese tourist ban hurt Hong Kong-backed Jeju casino resort?| author = Zhen, Summer| work = South China Morning Post| date = 2017-10-03| access-date = 31 December 2018| url = https://www.scmp.com/property/international/article/2113769/landing-internationals-korean-casino-resort-faces-uncertainty}}
In April 2017, the resort opened its first location, the Somerset Jeju Shinhwa World. In September of that year, Shinhwa Theme Park opened in a partnership with TUBAn Company Limited. In November, Landing Convention Centre and YG Republique, a "food and beverage and entertainment complex", opened. In December, the resort opened Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort and Shinhwa Shoppes.{{Cite web| title = Jeju Shinhwa World Grand Opening - A World-class Integrated Leisure and Entertainment Resort in Jeju| author = Newswire Asia| work = AsiaOne| date = 2018-03-22| access-date = 31 December 2018| url = http://www.asiaone.com/business/jeju-shinhwa-world-grand-opening--a-worldclass-integrated-leisure-and-entertainment-resort}}
The Jeju Shinhwa World Theme Park opened on September 30, 2017. It covers 280,000 square meters in south-west Jeju. The theme park is split into three zones which covers stories of ancient and medieval times. The park consists of "roller coasters, rides, exhibits, and live performances".{{Cite news| title = Jeju Shinhwa World Theme Park set to open at the end of this month | trans-title = | author = Elder, Duncan| work = Jeju Weekly| date = 2017-09-20| access-date = 1 January 2019| url = http://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5640}}
On 25 February 2018, the resort had its official grand opening. In the summer of 2018, Shinhwa Waterpark opened. The resort is expected to open Jeju Shinhwa World Four Seasons Resort & Spa, a luxury hotel, and Lionsgate Movie World by 2020. Lionsgate Movie World is a collaboration with Lionsgate Entertainment Corp. Construction is expected to begin in 2019.{{Cite web| title = Lionsgate Unveils Plans For Outdoor Theme Park At Korea's Jeju Shinwa World| last = Tartaglione | first = Nancy| work = Deadline| date = 2017-08-15| access-date = 31 December 2018| url = https://deadline.com/2017/08/lionsgate-movie-world-theme-park-korea-1202149103/}}
South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper, G-Dragon, was announced as the official ambassador of Shinhwa World.{{Cite web|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201707240100213540015790&servicedate=20170723|title=[엔터비즈]지드래곤, 프리미엄 복합리조트 제주신화월드 브랜드 앰버서더 발탁|last=|first=|date=July 23, 2017|website=Sports Chosun|access-date=July 30, 2018}} G-Dragon directly participated in the development, designing and planning the concept of the resort complex.{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=076&aid=0003125944|title=[엔터비즈]지드래곤, 프리미엄 복합리조트 제주신화월드 브랜드 앰버서더 발탁|work=Naver|accessdate=July 25, 2017}}
The casinos are opened only to foreigners due to South Korean law.{{Cite web| title = Lotte Tour Bets Korea Casino Resort Towers Can Stack Up| last = Cohen | first = Muhammad| work = Forbes| date = 12 December 2018| access-date = 1 January 2019| url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/muhammadcohen/2018/12/12/lotte-tour-bets-korea-casino-resort-towers-can-stack-up/#74a346b0654b}}
Landing Casino
In 2018, the Landing Casino hosted the Triton Poker SHR Jeju, one of the first televised short deck hold 'em events. The line up included Tom Dwan, Paul Phua, Jason Koon, Andrew Robl, Elton Tsang, Qiang Wang and Tan Xuan.{{Cite web| title = WATCH: Triton Poker SHR Jeju 2018 Short Deck Cash Game| author = Cross, Valerie| work = PokerNews| date = 2018-10-04| access-date = 31 December 2018| url = https://www.pokernews.com/tours/triton/2018-triton-super-high-roller-series-jeju/news/watch-triton-poker-shr-jeju-2018-short-deck-cash-game-31272.htm}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.shinhwaworld.com/}}
- [http://www.582.com.hk/en/index.php Corporate website]
Category:Casinos in South Korea