Haenam-gun, 1 Year Since Opening of Cheongsonyeon Nurim Culture Center Changes Youth Culture

Establishing a Core Hub for Youth Culture

Haenam-gun Youth Culture Center Dance Practice Room
(Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Haenam=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun Youth Nurim Culture Center announced on the 15th that it has surpassed a cumulative total of 14,000 visitors in just over a year since its opening, establishing itself as a core hub for youth culture in Haenam.

The Youth Nurim Culture Center opened on July 13 last year and is housed in a newly constructed four-story building in the old downtown area of Haenam-eup. The first floor is Haenam Cinema, while the second and third floors are utilized as the Youth Nurim Culture Center.

With cultural and leisure spaces for youth and families gathered in one place, the center has contributed to improving the living standards of residents, revitalizing nearby commercial districts, and serving as a catalyst for the activation of the old downtown area, which had been experiencing severe depopulation.

The Youth Nurim Culture Center is used by over a thousand youths every month, playing a significant role in securing cultural spaces in rural fishing and farming areas at the county level where youth facilities are scarce.

The center offers a total of nine spaces, including various program rooms and classrooms, and most facilities are free of charge for youths aged 9 to 24.

In particular, the dance practice room equipped with a spacious area, mirrors, and sound equipment; the group practice room with various musical instruments, recording facilities, and a karaoke machine updated monthly with the latest songs; and the book caf? housing around 2,200 books mainly requested by youths are extremely popular among young visitors.

Additionally, the rooftop garden serves as a resting place for youths, and club activity rooms offer traditional games, board games, nail art, instant photography, and other recreational and entertainment options for young people.

Myung Hyun-gwan, the mayor of Haenam-gun, said, “Since the operation of the Youth Nurim Culture Center, a space where Haenam youths can enjoy cultural leisure has been established, receiving great response. We will continue to invest in facilities and provide policy support so that the center firmly establishes itself as a cradle that enhances the cultural and artistic sensibilities of local youths and develops the creativity necessary for future talents.”

Meanwhile, during this summer vacation, 22 programs will be held over three weeks starting from the 26th. These include five special summer vacation lectures such as webtoon and character creation, 14 activity experiences like terrariums and creative board games, and three programs including elementary writing classes. Participants are being recruited until the 21st.

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

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