Some Sevit
| Some Sevit | |
| Hangul | 세빛섬 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Sebit-seom |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sebit-sŏm |
| Alternative name | |
| Hangul | 세빛섬 |
| Revised Romanization | Sebit-seom |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sebit-sŏm |
The Some Sevit (세빛섬), Islands Sevit, or Floating Islands are artificial islands in the Han River, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] It was built at the suggestion of Kim Eun-sung (citizen of Seoul City) in 2006. Seoul City made this island by Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO). It has 3 islands: Some Gavit, Chavit, and Solvit. Yevit is part of the Some Sevit but is not an island itself, but rather, it's an on-land multimedia art gallery complimenting the three floating islands.
Background
Some Sevit, covering a combined area of 10,421㎡ (Gavit: 4,881㎡, Chavit: 3,477㎡, Solvit: 1,271㎡, Yevit: 792㎡), was set to open as a private equity consortium in September 2011 containing convention halls and performance and display areas, along with commercial areas (e.g. restaurant, cafés, etc.), but due to managerial conflicts, the plan was indefinitely postponed.[3] In September 2009, however, roughly $86 million (USD) were invested into Some Sevit (then-named Flo Some or 플로섬) to build the lobbies, decks, and rooftops of each island.[4] As of May 2011, 47% of Some Sevit is owned by Hyosung Group; 10% is owned by Jinheung Company, an affiliate of Hyosung Group; and 29% is owned by SH Construction. Some Sevit has been managed and operated by a manufacturing firm named CR101.[5] Monthly expenses on upkeep and rentals reach around $970,000 (USD) or an annual expense of roughly $11.6 million. The projected expenses is estimated to be over $268 million (unadjusted for inflation) during the next 25 years.
History
- 2006 November: Suggestion to create artificial islands on Han River received
- 2009 November: Yevit completed construction (the media art gallery)
- 2011 April: Some Sevit completed construction and placed into Han River
- 2011 May 21: Outside viewing areas opened
- 2014 May: Opening of Gavit
- 2014 July: Opening of Chavit
- 2014 November: Inaugural opening of Some Sevit to the public[6]
Controversy
The luxury brand Fendi held a fashion show on June 3, 2011, unveiling its Fall and Winter collection, amidst heavy protests from animal rights activists. When it was reported that the show would focus on fur items, the Seoul government demanded fur to be excluded from the show "in response to protests from anti-fur activists about this use of a public venue."[7] In response to the government, Fendi cited the lack of time left until the show (there were only weeks left before the show) and the time and money they had already spent in preparation. In response to the protest, however, Fendi decided to diminish the show's focus on fur by introducing a greater variety of items, such as shoes, bags, and other accessories. Earlier in the year, a popular SBS TV program, "TV Animal Farm," aired an episode bringing awareness to the fur industry and to the living conditions of animals farmed for fur. It depicted actual footage of the process of collecting fur from live animals and shocked viewers, which may have impacted the amount of protesters against the fashion show.[8]
Characteristic of each island
- Some Gavit (가빛섬, 佳島, Island 1, Vista): It is an island of performing arts. It contains a performance hall and moonlight trail.
- Some Chavit (채빛섬, 彩島, Island 2, Viva): It is the first island among these 3 islands. It has culture experience facilities. It is an island of entertainment.
- Some Solvit (솔빛섬, 帅島, Island 3, Terra): It is an island of water leisure. There is water leisure facilities.
- Some Yevit (예빛섬, 艺島, Media Art Gallery): It is also a floating structure along with the three floating islands.
References
- ↑ "Fendi launches fashion line on Seoul floating island". Taipei Times. June 4, 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ 이형구 (14 July 2014). "세빛둥둥섬 새이름은 '세빛섬'". The Daily Sports (Seoul: JoongAng Ilbo). Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ↑ "시설 소개". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "세빛둥둥섬 ‘호화쇼’만 둥둥?". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "(주)CR101". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "세빛섬 소개". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ HEEJUNG JUNG (3 June 2011). "Fendi launches fashion line on Seoul floating island". Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "산 채로 가죽 벗겨진 너구리 '충격'". July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2015.