Jongno-gu Actively Supports Seoul City's Creation of 'Songhyeon Cultural Park'

Expert Discussion Forum on the Development of Songhyeon Forest Cultural Park Held on June 11 Last Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) has expressed strong support for the creation of the 'Songhyeon Cultural Park' on the site of the former U.S. Embassy staff dormitory in Songhyeon-dong, which is being promoted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

On the 4th, Seoul announced the Bukchon District Unit Plan decision to designate the site of the former U.S. Embassy staff dormitory at 48-9 Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, as a cultural park, and is collecting residents' opinions until June 18. Since Kim Young-jong first took office as district mayor in 2010, Jongno-gu has proposed to Seoul to purchase the Songhyeon-dong site and develop it into a park. This is because Songhyeon-dong is a historic area connecting famous landmarks representing South Korea such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Square, as well as Bukchon, Insadong, and Changdeokgung Palace.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “We expect to create Songhyeon Cultural Park that reflects the diverse voices of citizens,” adding, “Since Jongno-gu has long focused on the historical and cultural value of Songhyeon-dong, we will actively participate in the process of transforming it into a space for the citizens.”

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