Yongin City to Purchase Real Estate in Yeokbuk-dong 'Chejaegong Noemunbi' Area

Utilization as Cultural Heritage Protection and Cultural Arts Space

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 27th that it plans to purchase land and houses partially included in the cultural heritage protection zone of the 'Chae Jegong Neomunbi' located in Yeokbuk-dong, Cheoin-gu, for the protection and systematic management of cultural assets.

'Chae Jegong Neomunbi' is designated as Gyeonggi Province Tangible Cultural Property No. 76, and its official name is 'Jeongjo Eoje Chae Jegong Neomunbi.' The monument is inscribed with a text personally written and sent by King Jeongjo mourning the death of his cherished minister Chae Jegong (1720?1799). Chae Jegong was a distinguished statesman and scholar who rose to the position of Chief State Councillor after serving as Left State Councillor. He compiled works such as the 'Gukjo Bogam' and left behind poetry collections including the 'Banamjip.'

'Chejegong Noemunbi' located in Yeokbuk-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si. Yongin-si will purchase land and houses within the cultural heritage protection area in this region.
[Photo by Yongin-si]

The land to be purchased this time consists of two parcels totaling 836㎡. Since Gyeonggi Province has agreed to provide initial funding for the purchase of one parcel, the city plans to acquire one parcel next year first and then purchase the remaining parcel with additional support from the province. The Gyeonggi Province Cultural Heritage Committee previously resolved in 2021 to expand the cultural heritage protection zone by acquiring all land and houses located in the relevant lot numbers.

After purchasing the land and houses, the city is considering remodeling them to create a cultural and artistic space for citizens.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin City, said, "Once this project is completed, the cultural heritage value of Chae Jegong Neomunbi will be enhanced, and citizens will be able to visit more comfortably."

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