Crystal Lagoons to Develop 30 Public Access Lagoons in Korea

Crystal Lagoons, the multinational innovation company, will create 30 Public Access Lagoons (PAL) in Korea that are expected to receive more than 30 million people a year. “PALS transform any location into the most entertaining spot in the city, and add significant value to urban environments, creating beach life on people’s doorstep,” explains Cristián Lehuedé, Crystal Lagoons Executive Director. Attractive amenities surround these monumental crystalline bodies of water, which can be accessed via ticketed entry such as restaurants, beach clubs, retail stores, amphitheaters as well as entertainment and cultural activities, for hosting concerts, shows and film screenings, converting PALS into the meeting spot of the 21st century. The first project will be in Songdo International City and will include a 6.8-acre crystalline lagoon. “One of the main forms of entertainment for Koreans is shopping malls. PALS offer locals a new experience, allowing them to change their lifestyle. This is part of a growing, worldwide trend in which malls are being reconverted into open spaces and the need to offer new functional alternatives and experiences, such as these lagoons,” says Lehuedé.