Youth Community Space in Dongdaemun-gu 'Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun' Breaks Ground

On the 8th, Construction of Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun Begins at Cheongnyangni Station Plaza...Foundation for Youth Community Hub...Equipped with Book Cafe, Shared Kitchen, Startup Space, Seminar Room for Youth Communication and Activities...Target Completion in August

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor You Deok-yeol) began construction on the community space for youth, ‘Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun,’ on the 8th.

‘Mujungryeokjidae’ means a space where young people can enjoy free activities such as performances, seminars, and small group meetings, free from economic and social pressures.

Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun will be newly built as a three-story temporary structure in the Cheongnyangni Station plaza, aiming for completion in August. The first floor of the building will have a lounge, operation office, book cafe, shared kitchen, and spaces where not only youth but all citizens can rest. The second floor will mainly be used by youth, featuring startup spaces, counseling rooms, podcasts, and small meeting rooms. The third floor will consist of seminar rooms and lounges.

Unlike Mujungryeokjidae spaces implemented by other autonomous districts in Seoul, Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun is the first case where the district office directly manages all processes including space discovery, design, and construction.

After much deliberation to create a community space for youth, the district held several meetings with the Seoul Youth Policy Division, Korea Rail Network Authority (the owner of Cheongnyangni Station plaza), Hanwha Station (the land user), and the Dongdaemun-gu Youth Policy TF team, ultimately enabling the establishment of Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun at the transportation hub of Cheongnyangni Station plaza.

After receiving site usage approval from the Korea Rail Network Authority and starting the design phase, the district discovered a buried sewage pipe at the lower part of the site, which required design changes and adjustments to various matters. Despite these difficulties, the situation was resolved, allowing construction to commence.

Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun is expected to become a place where young people gather to discover new youth policies and support various youth activities.

Furthermore, it is anticipated to play a significant role as a genuine community space through communication among youth and cooperation with residents.

You Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “Since Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun is being established at the transportation hub of Cheongnyangni Station plaza, I hope many young people will gather to form a strong youth community. We will gradually expand youth policies centered on Mujungryeokjidae Dongdaemun and continue efforts to create activity spaces for youth throughout Dongdaemun-gu.”

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