Yongsan Park National Participation Group's First Workshop... "Beginning Dialogue with the Public"

Yongsan Park Partial Opening Site (Former US Military Officers' Quarters Complex 5)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 31st that they held the first regular workshop of the 'Yongsan Park National Participation Group' to share the first impressions and future vision of Yongsan Park.

The workshop was held on the 13th and 14th at the partially opened site of Yongsan Park. About 200 members of the National Participation Group, who will prepare public recommendations on the Yongsan Park development plan (draft), attended.

Over the past seven weeks, the participants learned background knowledge such as the park's history, vision, and development direction through a preliminary online education course. At this first regular meeting, active suggestions and discussions were conducted based on this.

In the first half of the year, the depth of discussions will be enhanced through monthly regular workshops, various experiential activities, and thematic lectures.

Regarding the first impression of Yongsan Park, participants responded with phrases such as "America within Korea," "Traces of history," "An axis of urban ecology, transportation, and culture," and "Yongsan Park itself feels like a large museum exhibiting existing buildings."

As for the future vision of the park, they suggested "a world-class landmark with a distinct identity," "a park that coexists with surrounding areas," and "a space anyone can enjoy comfortably in daily life."

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to specify discussion topics and proceed with follow-up opinion collection processes. Additionally, related organizations will provide the participants with online educational materials through the Yongsan Park National Communication website and summarize the monthly discussion process of the participants in briefs, card news, and videos to be published online.

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