Haenam-gun to Open 'Small Cinema'

Operation of Two Screening Rooms, Anticipated Synergy with Youth Complex Cultural Center

Haenam-gun Small Theater Bird's-eye View (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 2nd that two small theaters with seating capacities of 100 and 50 seats, promoted as a Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism national project to bridge the cultural gap in areas without movie theaters, will begin operation from the first half of next year.

Once the theaters open, it is expected to reduce the time and economic burden on residents who previously had to visit Mokpo, Gwangju, and other cities to watch movies, as well as create jobs and revitalize the local economy, generating synergistic effects.

In particular, the Haenam small theaters are being developed simultaneously with the Youth Complex Cultural Center, with the small theaters located on the first floor and the Youth Complex Cultural Center occupying the second and third floors.

The Youth Complex Cultural Center will include a creative workshop, club activity rooms, musical instrument practice rooms, audio media production rooms, dance practice rooms, a book cafe, a multipurpose auditorium, and karaoke rooms.

This project is being promoted as a campaign pledge of the 7th elected Haenam-gun administration to address the lack of family-oriented cultural spaces in rural fishing and farming areas and to support creative leisure activities for youth.

By linking youth and family cultural spaces in one facility, the project aims to increase operational efficiency and attract related foot traffic, thereby aiding in the activation of the facility’s use.

The total project cost for the small theaters and Youth Complex Cultural Center, including national and provincial funds, amounts to approximately 7.4 billion KRW, with construction currently 25% complete and aiming for opening in the first half of next year.

In this regard, the county plans to actively gather residents’ opinions on theater operations, including conducting a preference survey for theater seat selection in front of Haenam Culture and Arts Center on the 11th and 12th.

Myeong Hyun-gwan, Haenam County Governor, stated, “The establishment of the small theaters, a long-awaited project for our residents, will provide an opportunity for our citizens to enjoy cultural benefits at ease,” adding, “We will ensure smooth construction progress and actively collect residents’ opinions, including holding a contest to name the theaters, to establish it as a beloved cultural space for our community.”

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