Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Construction of the 'Lee Kun-hee Donation Hall'

Jongno-gu Forms Private Promotion Committee to Attract (Tentative Name) Lee Kun-hee Donation Hall in Songhyeon-dong, Making Efforts in Various Areas... ‘Sinbundang Line Northwest Extension Project’ Passing Through Jongno-gu... Expected Balanced Development Across the Region with Expanded Transportation Network in Pyeongchang and Gugi-dong Upon Opening

Overview of Songhyeon-dong Site

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu announced on the 28th of last month that it welcomes the selection of the '(tentative name) Lee Kun-hee Donation Hall Construction' and the 'Northwest Extension Project of the Shinbundang Line' as preliminary feasibility study projects by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The '(tentative name) Lee Kun-hee Donation Hall Construction' is a project promoted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to build a space to preserve and exhibit about 23,000 national treasure-level cultural assets and artworks donated to the nation by the family of the late Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Group. Last year, Songhyeon-dong in Jongno-gu was finally decided as the construction site, giving the project momentum. With a budget of 323.2 billion KRW, it is underway with the goal of opening in 2027.

Previously, since 2010, Jongno-gu has consistently proposed creating a 'Forest and Culture Park' on the Songhyeon-dong site.

After Hanjin Group, the landowner, announced plans to sell the Songhyeon-dong site in February 2019, discussions involving experts and citizens were held to promote the park creation. In July 2021, the 'Lee Kun-hee Donation Hall Jongno Attraction Private Promotion Committee' was formed, and a joint statement was issued, among other activities, to attract the donation hall to Songhyeon-dong.

Jongno-gu plans to continue building cooperative systems with Seoul City and various related organizations, reflecting diverse citizen opinions to support the passage of the preliminary feasibility study.

Additionally, the 'Northwest Extension Project of the Shinbundang Line (Yongsan~Samsong),' a long-standing wish of residents in Pyeongchang-dong and Gugi-dong areas, was also selected as a preliminary feasibility study project. Upon opening as scheduled, it is expected to contribute to alleviating chronic traffic congestion in the area and promote balanced development throughout Jongno.

A district official stated, "We welcome the selection of two national projects related to Jongno-gu in the 4th preliminary feasibility study of 2021. We will closely cooperate to ensure both projects successfully pass the preliminary feasibility study."

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