Paju-si Begins Construction of 'Citizen Space Development in Red-Light District' Project

The Second Phase: Transforming an Illegal Sex Trade District into a Space for Citizens

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyung-il) announced on the 20th that on the 19th, it began construction of an exhibition hall, the second key space where citizens can freely enter and exit, in the area of the sex trade district to enhance the effectiveness of anti-sex trade education and secure the driving force for the closure of the sex trade district.

Paju City began construction on the exhibition hall, the second key space where citizens can freely enter and exit, on the 19th to enhance the effectiveness of anti-prostitution education and secure momentum for the closure of the prostitution district. Photo by Paju City

This exhibition hall was selected as a 2024 Gyeonggi-do Special Adjustment Grant project due to the recognized rationality of its background, purpose, and expected effects, and was established with the full project budget granted.

With a total area of 250㎡ based on building area, the facility plans to display various materials to elicit a higher-level public consensus on the closure of the sex trade district. It is located near the key facility of the sex trade district established last year, and is expected to create a synergy effect for various anti-sex trade campaign activities.

A Paju City official said, “The construction of the exhibition hall is expected to be completed around April 10,” adding, “After interior finishing, including placing anti-sex trade related materials, it will be possible to start operations from the end of April.” He continued, “We plan to operate it to play a key role in the closure of the sex trade district by linking and utilizing it with ongoing anti-sex trade education such as travel route education.”

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