Opening of Yongsan-gu Yongmun-dong Eoullim Center

Yongmundong 38-191 Basement 1 to Ground 4 Floors, Total Floor Area 524㎡, Total Project Cost 3.1 Billion KRW... Providing Various Programs as a Resident Convenience Complex Facility

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seongjang Hyun) has established the ‘Yongmun-dong Eoullim Center,’ which provides shared spaces for residents and supports various cultural and experiential programs in an integrated manner, and has officially begun its operation.

On the 16th at 2 p.m., the district held a completion ceremony for the Eoullim Center. The 40-minute event proceeded in the order of opening, ribbon cutting, unveiling ceremony, national anthem, introduction of guests, commendation of contributors, commemorative and congratulatory speeches, and facility tour, attended by Yongsan-gu Mayor Seongjang Hyun, residents, and related officials.

The Eoullim Center is located at 37-gil 1, Hyochangwon-ro (Yongmun-dong 38-191). The center was constructed with a total floor area of 524.61㎡, spanning from the basement first floor to the fourth floor above ground.

The interior consists of ▲ basement 1 multipurpose room and storage (90.70㎡), ▲ 1st floor residents’ autonomy committee office and lounge (110.83㎡), ▲ 2nd floor small library (115.58㎡), ▲ 3rd floor shared caf? (115.58㎡), and ▲ 4th floor lecture room (91.92㎡).

The basement 1 multipurpose room is a space suitable for various arts and sports activities such as lectures and performances. On the 1st floor office, consultations regarding center operations and residents’ autonomy programs are available.

The 2nd floor Orange Tree Small Library features interior design that makes good use of the space. It is equipped with various books and tables to allow residents to use it comfortably. The 3rd floor Hetsalmaru Caf? includes a caf? space and a shared kitchen, making it a versatile complex space. The 4th floor lecture room hosts various classes and resident programs.

The center’s operation is managed by the Yongmun-dong Residents’ Autonomy Committee. The committee plans to actively utilize the multipurpose room and lecture room to continuously develop and operate various experiential and cultural programs.

The district received resident proposals in 2019, conducted preliminary reviews and deliberations, secured the budget, and began preparations for the center’s establishment. Subsequently, detailed design was carried out in February last year, construction started in October, and after about a year of construction with a total project cost of 3.1 billion KRW, the center opened this month.

Mayor Seongjang Hyun said, “I sincerely congratulate the opening of the Yongmun-dong Eoullim Center,” and added, “As the name ‘Eoullim’ implies, I hope it becomes a space where many residents gather to attend beneficial lectures and share warm affection with their neighbors.”

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