Wonju City Receives Approval for Three Projects from Ministry’s Central Investment Review, Accelerating Implementation

Securing Momentum for Project Implementation, Including Budget Allocation

Three major projects being promoted by Wonju City, Gangwon Province-the (tentative name) Wonju Kkumirum Community Center, the Taejang Complex Sports Center in Gangwon Province (including a swimming pool), and the Wonju City Integrated RPC-have received final approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s Central Investment Review.

Perspective view of the tentative Wonju Dream Room Community Center. Provided by Wonju City

The Central Investment Review is a procedure in which the Ministry of the Interior and Safety comprehensively evaluates the feasibility and other aspects of large-scale investment projects worth 20 billion won or more that are being pursued by local governments. With this approval, the key projects of Wonju City have been validated for their feasibility, which is expected to accelerate their implementation.

The construction of the Wonju Kkumirum Community Center is a project being promoted in cooperation with the Office of Education and other agencies, utilizing idle land created by the relocation of the Wonju Office of Education. The project was selected through a Ministry of Education competition. The center will include a survival swimming pool, a care support center, an indoor gymnasium, and a character education center. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the opening targeted for 2029.

Perspective view of the Taejang Complex Sports Center in Gangwon region. Provided by Wonju City

The Taejang Complex Sports Center in Gangwon Province will be built on the Camp Long Culture and Sports Park site, with a total floor area of 7,168 square meters (one basement level and three above-ground floors). The facility will feature a 50-meter swimming pool with 10 lanes that meets official Level 2 standards, an elite athlete training center, and dedicated pools for hosting various competitions. Construction is set to begin in the first half of 2026, with the opening planned for 2028.

The construction of the Wonju City Integrated RPC is a project selected through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ competition to promote high-quality rice distribution. The plan is to begin construction in 2026 and complete the modernization of facilities, including storage and processing facilities, by 2027. This is expected to establish an integrated system for production, processing, distribution, and sales, thereby strengthening both quality and brand recognition.

Aerial view of Wonju City Integrated RPC. Provided by Wonju City

Wonju City plans to mobilize all available administrative resources to ensure these projects are carried out thoroughly and on schedule.

Won Kangsoo, Mayor of Wonju City, stated, "The Central Investment Review’s approval of these key projects is a very meaningful achievement for the sustainable development of Wonju and the enhancement of resident welfare. We will continue to focus all our efforts on expanding infrastructure in areas that residents can truly feel, thereby improving the quality of life for citizens and revitalizing the local economy."

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