Haenam-gun, Movie Theater Opens After 30 Years

Haenam Cinema and Youth Nurim Culture Center to Open on the 13th

Haenam Cinema Exterior (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Haenam-gun (Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan) announced on the 8th that the small cinema ‘Haenam Cinema’ will open on the 13th.

This is the first time in over 30 years since the last theater closed in the mid-1990s that a cinema is operating in Haenam-gun, which is expected to resolve the long-standing wish of the residents.

Haenam Cinema, opening in Haeri, Haenam-eup, and the Youth Nurim Culture Center are located on a 4,539㎡ site with a total area of 2,171㎡ in a four-story building. The first floor will operate as a cinema, and the second and third floors as a youth complex cultural center.

In particular, the construction of the small cinema was once canceled due to location issues during the 6th local government term but was newly promoted after the launch of the 7th term. It is expected to greatly help alleviate the lack of family-oriented cultural spaces in rural fishing villages and revitalize the local economy through the activation of the old downtown area.

The cinema consists of two screening rooms with a total of 136 seats (Screen 1 with 91 seats, Screen 2 with 45 seats) and a resting area.

It will be open year-round, with admission fees of 6,000 KRW for 2D and 8,000 KRW for 3D. Seniors aged 65 and over, national veterans, and disabled youth receive a 1,000 KRW discount on 2D tickets only.

On the 13th, along with the opening ceremony, free screenings for residents will be held at 4:00 PM and 7:20 PM. The free screenings will feature “Restricted Call” starring Jo Woo-jin and “Shining Moment” starring Go Doo-shim and Ji Hyun-woo, with tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at noon on the day.

Additionally, as an opening event, purchasing one on-site ticket will grant a weekday admission ticket until the end of July. A special opening exhibition called ‘Cine Brunch’ will also be held, screening art and independent films on weekday mornings.

Meanwhile, the Youth Nurim Culture Center is scheduled to open and begin full operation on the 13th, currently recruiting participants for various programs.

The second floor of the youth complex cultural center will include dance practice rooms, individual and group practice rooms, and a recording studio, where entertainment-related programs such as broadcast dance and vocal lessons will be conducted. It will also house study rooms and resting areas.

The third floor will be filled with a book caf?, a creative workshop utilizing 3D printers, cooking classes, a multipurpose auditorium, and offices.

Youth aged 9 to 24 can use most of the facilities free of charge, while the general public can use them by paying a small fee on a lower priority basis.

Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan said, “With the construction of the small cinema and youth complex cultural center, which are long-awaited projects by the residents, families will have the opportunity to enjoy cultural benefits at ease,” and added, “We will operate the facilities meticulously to establish them as beloved cultural spaces for the residents.”

Haenam=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun kh0424@asiae.co.kr

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