Jungnang-gu's First Youth-Only Space 'Dingadong' Opens

Youth Community Space 'Dingadong 1beonji' Opens in Sinnae 1-dong as the First Public Facility... Expected to Serve as an Autonomous Play Space for Jungnang-gu Youth... Youth-Led 'Youth Space Creation Team' Actively Participates in Space Design and Layout... Jungnang-gu Plans to Expand to Four Locations by 2022

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has established the district's first youth-exclusive space.

The district has created the youth community space "Dingadong 1-beonji" to allow teenagers to rest freely and communicate with friends in a safe environment, and will hold an opening ceremony at 5 p.m. on the 26th.

"Dingadong," which means "freely hang out and play," is a youth autonomous play space created in response to the continuous demands from youth and residents for a dedicated youth space.

The newly opened "Dingadong" is especially meaningful because the "Youth Space Creation Group," consisting of 33 youths aged 11 to 18, local residents, and 7 expert supporters, directly participated in the overall space composition and interior design, creating and designing the space they will use themselves.

Dingadong 1-beonji spans 183.59㎡ with one basement floor and two above-ground floors, each designed with different themes.

The basement floor's theme is "Diverse," featuring a photo zone, billiards room, mini soccer game space, and karaoke zone. The first floor is themed "Energetic," providing spaces for movie watching, lectures, meetings, and board games.

The second floor is "Secretive and Cozy," consisting of small independent rest areas, meeting spaces, bookshelves, and a memo zone for sharing opinions.

Youths aged 11 to 18 who wish to use the space can visit with a student ID or youth ID.

Operating hours are Wednesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The space is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and legal holidays.

For more details on usage, inquiries can be made to the Sports and Youth Division of Jungnang-gu Office.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, "I thank everyone who kindly participated in creating this youth space," and added, "We will continue to make efforts to expand youth spaces and youth programs so that young people can grow up happily and healthily."

The district plans to establish one youth community space per zone, starting with Dingadong 1-beonji. The second branch will open in Myeonmok 2-dong in May next year, followed by a total of four branches by 2022 in areas including Muk-dong and Yangwon district.

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