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Saemangeum is a coastal estuarine area on South Korea's Yellow Sea coast, near Gunsan and Buan. The Saemangeum reclamation project began in 1991 and used a 33-kilometre seawall, completed in 2010, to enclose tidal flats for planned reclaimed land and a freshwater lake. The project became an environmental controversy because enclosing the estuary altered tidal exchange, water quality, and habitat used by migratory shorebirds.
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How good is Saemangeum?
Saemangeum scores 4.18/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Marsh category. Internationally criticized reclamation project destroyed extensive tidal flats and damaged migratory bird habitat; engineering scale cannot offset eco...
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See our alternatives page for Saemangeum for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Yong-neup Wetland, Wadden Sea, Tonle Sap Lake.
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Is Saemangeum worth it in 2026?
With a score of 4.18/10, Saemangeum is a solid option in Marsh. See all Marsh ranked.
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