Yeongdeungpo-gu Mullae-dong Youth-Only Space Branch 4 'Mullae, Nalda' Begins Operation

Entrance of Mullae Creative Village with a View of Mullae Park and Stylish Interior... A Rest and Gathering Space for Out-of-School Youth Supporting Study, Employment, and Entrepreneurship

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) has officially started operating the 4th Youth Autonomous Cultural Space, ‘Mullae, Nalda,’ this year to support the autonomous exchange and independence of out-of-school youth.

‘Mullae, Nalda,’ the 4th Youth Autonomous Cultural Space, is located on the 3rd floor of a three-story building within Mullae Creative Village, covering approximately 66㎡. From the window, there is an unobstructed view overlooking Mullae Park.

Although completed in December last year, it remained closed due to concerns over COVID-19 infections and began operations on February 23 of this year.

At ‘Mullae, Nalda,’ there are rest and meeting spaces where out-of-school youth can build the foundation of socialization through peer relationships, as well as start-up and job creation spaces where they can receive vocational education and experience to become healthy members of society.

In particular, the space features a caf? where youth aspiring to become baristas can receive employment education and vocational training while dreaming about their future, drawing attention.

On the 24th of last month, Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Chae Hyun-il visited ‘Mullae, Nalda’ and communicated with students undergoing barista vocational training.

Leveraging the geographical characteristics of ‘Mullae, Nalda,’ the district plans to operate start-up classes in cooperation with Mullae Creative Village and support practical start-up processes such as forming social cooperatives.

Additionally, efforts are being made to support career activities as members of society by providing online lectures and study spaces for the qualification exam (GED).

Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Out-of-school youth who wish to use the facility can inquire at the Yeongdeungpo-gu Out-of-School Youth Support Center Dream or visit the website to check related information.

Meanwhile, the Yeongdeungpo-gu Out-of-School Youth Support Center, which operates ‘Mullae, Nalda,’ offers programs supporting counseling, education, career, and independence for youth.

Despite operational suspensions due to COVID-19 last year, the center achieved results including 28 passing the qualification exam, 6 advancing to university or higher education, 4 obtaining barista certificates, 34 acquiring qualifications related to machinery equipment and computer applications, and 26 securing employment or internships.

Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Chae Hyun-il stated, “The Yeongdeungpo Youth Autonomous Cultural Space, now established up to the 4th branch, aims to be a space where out-of-school youth can freely nurture their dreams and talents,” adding, “I hope that youth will participate in various programs here, gain experience, and grow into respectable members of society.”

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