Seoul Facilities Corporation Renovates 'Cheonggyecheon Panjeotjip Theme Zone' into a Natural Ecological Rest Area

Cheonggyecheon Shantytown Theme Zone Renovated and Opens on the 2nd
Opening Commemoration Exhibition of 'Cheonggyecheon Nenmanyeon' Illustrations Featuring Over 100 Species of Cheonggyecheon Flora and Fauna

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul Facilities Corporation announced that it will reopen on the 2nd after renovating the Cheonggyecheon Shantytown Theme Zone in Majang-dong, Seongdong-gu, into a nature-ecology-friendly resting space.

The Cheonggyecheon Shantytown Theme Zone, established in 2008, has displayed nostalgic items reflecting the lifestyle of the 1960s and 1970s, but the number of visitors has steadily declined each year, raising the need for change. Accordingly, the corporation has transformed the Shantytown Theme Zone into a resting space that comprehensively showcases the nature and ecology of Cheonggyecheon.

The corporation preserved the exterior of the shantytown to maintain the sense of "nostalgia," while renovating the interior facilities and content with the theme of "nature and ecology." The interior space of the theme zone was designed as a place where citizens can rest while experiencing nature through sight and sound.

To commemorate the renovation, the "Cheonggyecheon Millennium" exhibition is also being held. Illustrator Park Yeon, active both domestically and internationally, has illustrated over 100 species of flora and fauna inhabiting Cheonggyecheon, which are on display. Visitors can also check detailed ecological information about the illustrated works via tablet PCs.

Meanwhile, visitors who participate in the visitor event can receive a postcard set featuring Cheonggyecheon’s flora and fauna through a lottery. The Cheonggyecheon Shantytown Theme Zone is located near Gosan Bridge, in front of the Cheonggyecheon Museum, and admission is free. Operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with regular closure every Monday.

Director Lee Hangyeong said, “I hope people taking a walk along Cheonggyecheon stop by the downstream Shantytown Theme Zone to experience the diverse life forms inhabiting Cheonggyecheon,” adding, “We will continue to improve Cheonggyecheon, an ecological space in the city, so that citizens can enjoy it better.”

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