Sevit island, an artificial island in the Han River was opened to public on 15th.

Sevit Dungdungseom (Floating Island) next to Banpo Bridge at Han river has changed its name to Some Sevit and had grand opening in Seoul, South Korea on 15th.

The 20,382-square-meter landmark was built in September 2011 as part of former Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s Hangang Renaissance Project.

Located near the southern end of Banpo Bridge, the 139 billion won ($128 million) artificial island consists of three sections for conventions, art exhibitions and recreational activities.

Its opening was suspended as the city failed to find an operator and construction of its bridge was delayed.

Seoul Metropolitan Government and the largest investor, Hyosung, recently reached an agreement to revise the contract rules.

The english name of sevit island is also very distinctive.
It is written as "Some Sevit" in english and its notation differs from the correct english 'Sevit Island'.
Word 'some' of  Some Sevit come from word "Awesome" which has meaning of excellent.
'Some' also means island in Korean.

English name of Sevit island was also determined in consideration of the foreign tourists.
English name "Some Sevit" is similar to the pronunciation of Sevit island in Korean which is "Sevit Some" so foreign tourists can feel more familiar.