Gangbuk-gu Creates Creative Support Space 'Makerspace'

Internet Broadcasting System and 3D Printer Installed on 4th Floor of Gangbuk Cultural Information Library... Operated as an Open Space for All Residents, Maker Introductory Courses Scheduled from September

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is creating a 'Makerspace' equipped with advanced digital equipment where creative ideas can be realized.

The Makerspace will be established on the 4th floor of the Gangbuk Cultural Information Library (located in Beondong, Gangbuk-gu) with a total area of 208㎡. The space includes an 'Education Room' equipped with 3D pens and Arduino education kits, and an 'Imagination Workshop' furnished with 3D scanners, 3D printers, laser cutters, and vacuum forming machines, allowing users to produce items that realize their ideas using advanced equipment.

The district also plans to set up a 'One-person Media Room' equipped with video editing computers and internet broadcasting systems to enable individual content creation activities.

Furthermore, the Makerspace will be operated as an open space so that any local resident can engage in creative activities.

In addition, the district will offer related programs such as introductory maker education, 3D pen and 3D printer courses, YouTube courses, and Arduino courses to help residents more easily access maker activities and experience various activities.

Construction will begin in May. In August, the facility will be temporarily opened to library users, and courses will be operated starting in September.

Park Gyeom-su, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “I hope citizens with ingenious imagination and a spirit of challenge will gather at the Makerspace to demonstrate their talents,” adding, “We will make every effort to prepare a space of innovation where residents’ fresh ideas can be realized.”

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