Yongin City Opens New Veterans Hall in Yeokbuk-dong

Equipped with Offices, Exhibition Hall, Grand Auditorium, and Health Promotion Room
Lee Sang-il, Mayor: "Active Support for Carrying On the Spirit of Veterans"

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 19th that the newly constructed 'Yongin Special City Veterans Hall' at 549-13 Yeokbuk-dong, Cheoin-gu, held its opening ceremony on the 17th and has begun operations.

About 200 people attended the opening ceremony, including Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin, city and provincial council members, Son Ae-jin, head of the Eastern Gyeonggi Veterans Office, heads of veterans organizations, and veterans' families.

At the opening ceremony of the 'Yongin Special City Veterans Hall' held on the 17th, attendees are cutting the commemorative tape. Provided by Yongin City

In his commemorative speech, Mayor Lee said, "I would like to thank the veterans' families who supported and patiently waited until the space for over 12,000 Yongin veterans' families was opened," adding, "We will support and encourage the Veterans Hall to be utilized as an excellent space for veterans' families."

Construction of the Veterans Hall began in March 2022 but was delayed once due to raw material supply shortages caused by COVID-19 and a strike by ready-mix concrete transport drivers. In March of last year, when the construction progress was about 80%, the project was halted due to the contractor's financial difficulties. In response, the city took urgent measures, reselected the contractor in August last year, and completed the construction by the end of last year.

The Veterans Hall is a building with one basement floor and four above-ground floors, covering a total floor area of 2,629㎡. The hall houses veterans organizations such as the Military Merit Awardees Association, the Liberation Association, the Korean War Veterans Association, the Bereaved Families Association, the Widows Association, the Agent Orange Veterans Association, the Vietnam War Veterans Association, the Disabled Veterans Association, and the Special Mission Merit Association. Additionally, it is equipped with convenience facilities including a cafeteria, a large auditorium, an exhibition hall, meeting rooms, and a health promotion room, as well as outdoor gardens and a sunlit courtyard for relaxation.

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