Opening of the Health and Welfare Administration Town in Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu

Opening Ceremony Held for Completion of Health and Welfare Administration Town and Relocation of Four Public Institutions... Over 1,200 Full-Time Employees, Daily Foot Traffic of Around 3,000 Expected to Revitalize Local Economy

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] The opening ceremony of the Health and Welfare Administration Town located in Junggok-dong, Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) was held on the 22nd.

The Health and Welfare Administration Town around Junggok Station is part of the comprehensive medical complex development project on the site of the National Seoul Hospital in Junggok-dong. The first phase, the National Mental Health Center, was completed in 2016, and the second phase, the Medical Administration Town, was completed in July this year.

The Medical Administration Town was constructed with a total floor area of 52,222㎡ (15,797 pyeong), consisting of 2 basement floors and 20 above-ground floors.

Four medical administrative institutions under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, including the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, the Korea International Health and Medical Foundation, the Korea Health Promotion Institute, and the Korea Social Security Information Service, have completed moving in.

Accordingly, on the 22nd, Gwangjin-gu Mayor Kim Seon-gap, Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol, and representatives of each resident institution attended the opening ceremony of the Health and Welfare Administration Town. The number of attendees was limited to fewer than 50 considering the COVID-19 situation.

The event proceeded in the order of progress report, presentation of plaques of appreciation and commendation, viewing of congratulatory videos, and closing.

All four medical administrative institutions reside in the Health and Welfare Administration Town, with about 1,200 full-time employees, and the daily floating population is expected to be around 3,000, which is anticipated to lead to revitalization of the local economy.

In particular, on the 3rd and 4th floors, which are facilities used by Gwangjin-gu, a comprehensive childcare support center, a public indoor playground, and a children's performance hall have been established to promote convenience for residents.

Additionally, the district office plans to promote cooperative projects such as ▲ selection of local talents and scholarships ▲ customized welfare projects like support for low-income families ▲ support for traditional markets and social economy enterprises through a business agreement with the resident institution, the Korea Social Security Information Service.

Gwangjin-gu Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “As a result of continuous communication and efforts with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, local assembly members, and residents, we have been able to promote a comprehensive medical complex in the Junggok-dong area.” He added, “The first phase, the National Mental Health Center, was completed in 2016, and this year, the second phase, the Health and Welfare Administration Town, was completed.”

He continued, “This place will be developed as a specialized strategic hub focused on medical and administrative work,” and said, “Moreover, with the establishment of medical administrative institutions and convenience facilities for residents, it is expected to enhance the value of the Junggok-dong area and lead to the revitalization of the local economy.”

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