Yeongdeungpo-gu Opens Seoul's First Women's Cultural Space 'Hey YDP!'

The sky lounge and lifestyle books space of ‘Hey YDP!’, Seoul’s first cultural communication space for women

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) is leading the enhancement of residents' quality of life by establishing Seoul's first communication and cultural space for women, ‘Hey YDP!’, which opened on the 9th.

In the lecture room, monthly themed cultural lectures are held. In July, to celebrate Women's Month, under the theme ‘Look at You, You Are Beautiful’, participants can learn ▲flower vase making accompanied by classical music ▲pottery with children ▲fashion and beauty.

Additionally, programs such as Reasons for Travel (August), Reading the Mind through Books (September), Self-Branding (October), Finding the Right Job for Me (November), and Holiday Project (December) are prepared.

‘Hey YDP!’ is free to use for any women in the area. It is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed every Monday and on public holidays.

To respond to the demand for elementary school student care, ‘Dangsan 1-dong Island’ (Dangsan-ro 29-gil 9, 1st floor) was established in the same building as ‘Hey YDP!’ to maximize accessibility and convenience. ‘Dangsan 1-dong Island’ is Yeongdeungpo’s second branch, officially starting operations following ‘Yeongdeungpo Bondong Island’ (Yeongdeungpo’s first branch).

It supports full-day care for working couples and, above all, offers the greatest advantage of flexible use according to parents' schedules. The center director, who has extensive social welfare experience, and two care teachers are responsible for children’s play, reading, physical activities, and learning guidance. The program is characterized by creative activities that encourage learning through play.

During the school term, it operates from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and during vacations from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Until the COVID-19 situation stabilizes, it will continue to operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cha Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District (left), inspected the facility and checked the safety of residents ahead of the opening of 'Hey YDP!' on the 8th.

Any elementary school student aged 6 to 12 can use the service by applying in person or online through the ‘Our Neighborhood Care Portal’.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “We will spare no support to make Yeongdeungpo an open and happy place for mothers and children.”

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