📢 Controversy over Lee Jae-myung’s Turtle Island Speech – Investors Are Crying, but the Island Still Has Potential
📢 Controversy over Lee Jae-myung’s Turtle Island Speech – Investors Are Crying, but the Island Still Has Potential 🐢 What Is Turtle Island (Geobukseom)? Turtle Island, also known as Geobukseom , is an artificial island located in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea . The island was created in the shape of a turtle and designed as a luxury marine leisure complex , housing Wave Park — the largest artificial surfing facility in Asia. In addition to Wave Park, the area includes: Commercial shopping zones Hotels and cultural facilities Public event spaces and marinas Originally envisioned as a flagship regional development project , the site drew attention not only for its size but for its ambitious plan to become a leisure destination rivaling global resorts. 🗣️ What Did Lee Jae-myung Say? During a campaign speech in May 2025, Lee Jae-myung , leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, proudly stated: "We convinced the businesses to come to Turtle Island and...