Accelerating the Construction of 'Mugyewon South Public Parking Lot and Cultural Facility' in Buam-dong, Jongno-gu

Construction of Public Parking Lot and Cultural Facility on the South Side of Mugyewon, Buam-dong... 22 Parking Spaces on Basement Level 1 and Ground Level 1, Permanent Exhibition Hall for Mongyudowondo Planned on Ground Level 2

Perspective View of Mugyewon South Public Parking Lot and Cultural Facilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] A complex facility including a public parking lot to enhance the convenience of local residents will be established in Buam-dong, Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) by the end of this year.

The district began construction in January 2021 on the public parking lot and cultural facility south of Mugaewon in Buam-dong, and is currently progressing with the goal of completion in December.

The Buam-dong area where the parking lot and cultural facility will be built has consistently faced complaints from residents due to a lack of parking spaces. In response, Jongno-gu is carrying out this project, which includes a Hanok cultural facility, to alleviate parking difficulties and contribute to improving the quality of life for residents.

The site is located at 328-2 Buam-dong, and the building will have a total floor area of 917.76㎡ with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. The basement and first floor will accommodate 22 parking spaces, and the second floor will house a permanent exhibition hall for Mongyudowondo.

The Hanok cultural facility, the "Mongyudowondo Exhibition Hall," is intended to broadly introduce the cultural resources possessed by Jongno to residents and provide opportunities for experiential learning.

The district planned the exhibition hall based on the historical significance of Mugaejeong site, where Mugaewon is located. It is said that Prince Anpyeong dreamed of a utopia similar to the one depicted in Mongyudowondo, and painter An Gyeon was commissioned to paint Mongyudowondo in three days. The prince also built a pavilion there to recite poetry and shoot arrows.

By linking with the nearby Mugaewon, the project is expected to widely promote the historical and cultural significance of the area and provide residents with opportunities to enjoy culture and the arts.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “By building a parking lot and cultural facility that will help improve residents’ living environment, we expect to solve the parking problems in this area and also re-highlight its historical and cultural value.” He added, “We will continue to expand social infrastructure such as transportation facilities to add convenience to residents’ lives.”

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