Opening of 'Cheongyeon', a Youth-Only Space in Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Equipped with various spaces such as a book cafe, lecture rooms, meeting rooms, and interview experience rooms for youth community activities, job training, and interview practice

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] A dedicated space for 200,000 young people in Gangseo-gu, Seoul has been created.

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) announced that it will officially begin operating the Gangseo Youth Activity Hub ‘Cheongyeon’ in Banghwa-dong from the 14th.

This space was established to provide young people with a place for communication and rest, as well as to support their social advancement such as employment and entrepreneurship.

‘Cheongyeon’ means ‘Beautiful Connections of Youth.’ It carries the hope that young people will freely express their potential and possibilities through open exchange and communication in this newly prepared space.

‘Cheongyeon’ includes ▲a book caf? + community facilities ▲lecture rooms ▲meeting rooms ▲AI·VR interview experience rooms.

The book caf? is furnished with round tables and chairs to serve as a space for meetings and communication. It is expected to be actively used as a space for youth gatherings and communities to revitalize youth networks.

To assist young people in preparing for employment, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and VR (Virtual Reality) interview experience rooms have also been equipped. In this space, smart technologies such as AI and VR are utilized to provide vivid virtual interview experiences. This was established to enhance the interview adaptability of job-seeking youth.

Additionally, the district plans to provide customized education for youth about to enter society and labor consultations for early-stage entrepreneurs at ‘Cheongyeon.’

The target users are young people aged 19 to 39 residing in Gangseo-gu for various reasons such as work or study.

Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and it is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. However, operating hours may change depending on the spread of COVID-19.

The book caf? is currently available, and employment education and AI·VR interview experience rooms will undergo pilot operation in the first half of the year and will be fully operated from the second half.

A district official said, “We are honored to create a dedicated space to strongly support young people who have various concerns such as employment, entrepreneurship, and career paths,” and added, “We hope young people will nurture their shining dreams at Cheongyeon.”

For more details, please contact the Job Policy Division of Gangseo-gu Office.

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