Gangnam-gu Announces Naming Contest for ‘Nonhyeon Public Complex Cultural Center’ Opening in December

Gangnam Cultural Center, Lifelong Learning Center, and Public Library to be Established at Donated Site 40-5, Nonhyeon-dong... Applications Accepted Until the 19th

Gangnam-gu (Mayor Jo Seong-myeong) is holding a naming contest until the 19th for the 'Nonhyeon Public Complex Cultural Building' at 40-5 Nonhyeon-dong, scheduled to open this December.

The area around 40 Nonhyeon-dong, which was a school facility site (covering 11,798㎡), had been left unused for decades until public housing construction was promoted starting in 2016.

In this process, the donated site at 40-5 Nonhyeon-dong (1,363㎡) was designated for the construction of the public complex cultural building, which is currently under construction. The building, with a total floor area of 9,411㎡ and six basement levels to five above-ground floors, will house the Gangnam Cultural Center, Lifelong Learning Center, and Public Library, serving as a space to enhance the cultural welfare of local residents.

The contest is open to anyone without regional restrictions. Applicants can download the proposal form from the district website and submit one entry per person, including the proposed name and its meaning, via email, fax, or mail (Cultural City Division, 426 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu).

The proposed name should be based on the following criteria: ‘Suitability’ indicating whether it fits the facility’s function and purpose; ‘Symbolism’ encompassing all uses of the facility; ‘Popularity’ ensuring it is easy for the public to understand and use; and ‘Originality’ differentiating it from other facilities and spaces.

After a preliminary review, 10 entries will be selected for a preference survey and a selection committee review, with the final name to be chosen in July. The winner will receive a certificate of appreciation and a cultural gift certificate worth 200,000 KRW.

Jo Seong-myeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “We expect the opening of this complex cultural building to significantly improve the cultural welfare conditions for local residents,” and added, “We hope many people will take interest in the naming contest so that it can become a cultural space representing the region.”

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