Goseong-gun Youth Center 'On' Fully Opens on Weekends for Youth Activities

Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, will fully open the Goseong-gun Youth Center ‘On’ on weekends starting in September to provide cultural spaces for youth to engage in healthy activities.

Since its opening on September 4, 2000, Youth Center ‘On’ has operated various customized programs tailored to the needs of youth and residents, establishing itself as a representative youth space in Goseong-gun, and has received great responses over its three years since opening.

Goseong County Youth Center.

Youth Center ‘On’ is a space symbolizing the great journey of a baby turtle heading toward the vast sea, representing the pursuit of dreams. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities rarely seen in military areas, including ▲Sangsangnolteo, an augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experience zone to boost youth imagination ▲a climbing gym for healthy physical activity ▲the latest media and information rooms suited for the 4th Industrial Revolution era ▲dance and band rooms equipped with various sound equipment.

Additionally, it is recognized for enhancing the cultural level of local youth by operating diverse and high-quality programs year-round in areas such as youth activities, career development, education, and counseling.

Youth aged 9 to 24 can use all facilities and programs free of charge, making Youth Center ‘On’ a meaningful resting place for young people who have nowhere to go after school or on weekends.

To present future capabilities to youth, the main actors of the 4th Industrial Revolution era, youth leaders passionately work alongside young people on the front lines, helping them enjoy today and design their dreams based on three core values: ▲autonomy ▲potential ▲integration.

Accordingly, through various programs such as ▲activation of youth self-governance activities ▲specialized programs ▲youth activity programs ▲Youth Eoullim Madang (Youth Harmony Festival) ▲public projects ▲community linkage, efforts are being made to promote healthy growth of youth and create a livable Goseong.

To maximize youth potential and instill democratic citizenship awareness, activation of youth self-governance activities is being promoted. Five youth self-governance organizations are formed and operated: ▲Goseong-gun Children and Youth Council ▲Youth Participation Committee ▲Youth Operating Committee ▲Youth Clubs (Club Federation) ▲Youth Eoullim Madang Planning Group.

Especially this year, with the establishment of the Youth Eoullim Madang Planning Group, the number of youth self-governance organizations expanded to five. Youth independently plan, prepare, and implement programs, and improve program quality through feedback processes.

Specialized youth programs also provide cultural arts education opportunities and enhance sensitivity through musical experiences for local youth.

The ‘Youth Orchestra String Trio - ON Band,’ composed of 15 elementary and middle school students in the area, is operated, with a small-scale concert planned for the second half of the year.

Furthermore, to nurture future-oriented talents suited for the 4th Industrial Revolution era, the ‘NaraON Drone Soccer Team’ is operated, providing education on drone operation and drone soccer theory and practice.

Based on a needs survey conducted among youth, an ‘Open Lecture’ program that youth require is operated, with about 100 participants across six program fields.

County Governor Sang-geun Lee said, “We will do our best to operate the Goseong-gun Youth Center ‘On,’ which is envied by other local governments for its high-level systems and diverse program operations comparable to large cities, more solidly to promote the healthy growth of Goseong-gun youth, the future leaders.” He added, “We will continue to create spaces where youth as well as local residents can communicate and enjoy together.”

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