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On October 29, Uijeongbu City (Mayor Kim Donggeun) successfully concluded the final (fifth) session of the 'Industrial Complex Embracing Cultural Heritage, Lunch Concert' in front of the Jeong Munbu General’s Tomb within Yonghyeon Inno City Valley (Yonghyeon General Industrial Complex).

Uijeongbu City, 'Industrial Complex Embracing Cultural Heritage, Lunch Concert' for Workers at Yonghyeon Inno City Valley. Photo by Uijeongbu City

This lunch concert series began with its first performance on September 24 and was held every Wednesday for a total of five sessions, from 12:20 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Jeong Munbu General’s Tomb. The program aimed to expand cultural and leisure opportunities for industrial complex workers, featuring performances in a variety of genres by professional local arts organizations.

Art Performances in the Industrial Complex, Enthusiastic Response from Workers

The performances took place at Jeong Munbu General’s Tomb (a Gyeonggi-do cultural heritage site) in the heart of the industrial complex, providing a meaningful cultural experience for workers who typically have limited access to cultural events in their daily lives.

Each of the five performances attracted more than 100 workers, who responded enthusiastically.

The first session featured a wide range of genres, from Baroque to contemporary music. Immediately after the performance, Mayor Kim Donggeun held a discussion with young workers to listen to their feedback from the field.

The second session showcased Korean art songs from different eras, while the third session featured world folk songs and storytelling. After a band performance in the fourth session, the final fifth session concluded the lunch concert series with a world-class b-boy dance team delivering a spectacular finale.

Workers expressed high satisfaction, saying, "It is very enjoyable to experience such diverse performances during lunch. We hope to have more opportunities to enjoy cultural events like this in the future."

The city plans to further develop the program based on the satisfaction surveys conducted after each performance.

Transformation from Aging Industrial Complex to Advanced 'Yonghyeon Inno City Valley'

Until just a few years ago, Yonghyeon Industrial Complex was perceived as outdated and stagnant. Recently, the city incorporated the brand name 'Yonghyeon Inno City Valley' into its basic management plan for the industrial complex and installed a monument sign at the entrance, aiming to shed the old-fashioned image and transform it into a cutting-edge industrial complex.

In January 2023, the city signed a 'Data Center Attraction Agreement,' securing core IT infrastructure. In May of this year, the Uijeongbu City Business Support Center was finally selected as the site for the 'Gyeonggi-do AI Innovation Cluster' project, establishing itself as a key hub for an AI-based industrial ecosystem.

Additionally, by the end of next year, the city plans to expand the Uijeongbu City Business Support Center and build a complex cultural center. This space will include a youth entrepreneurship support center, club rooms, one-day classes, and multipurpose rooms, creating a comprehensive platform where young people can prepare for employment and entrepreneurship and engage in community activities. It is expected to serve as a 'youth hub space' supporting young people's social advancement and growth.

'Yonghyeon Inno City Valley' Reinterpreted as a Space Where Culture and Industry Coexist

Jeong Munbu General’s Tomb, a Gyeonggi-do cultural heritage site located at the center of the industrial complex, was once considered an obstacle to the development of the complex due to building height restrictions. However, the city has reinterpreted it as a space where culture and industry can coexist.

In July last year, the amendment of the Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Ordinance removed the requirement for impact assessments on buildings over 10 stories within a 200-300 meter radius. In July this year, the building height limit in the central area (Zone 2) of the industrial complex was relaxed from 11 meters to 14 meters for flat roofs, and from 14 meters to 17 meters for sloped roofs. As a result, it is expected to become much easier to expand manufacturing spaces and business support facilities.

The area within the industrial complex that can be developed without building regulations has drastically increased from 64,308㎡ (19%) to 154,518㎡ (45%), which is expected to further boost the attraction of promising companies and activate investment. Now, Jeong Munbu General’s Tomb is no longer a limiting factor for the industrial complex’s development, but is being reborn as a symbolic space where history and art converge.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "Amid increasingly challenging economic conditions, we will strengthen infrastructure and provide tailored support to ensure that manufacturing companies, the core drivers of the local economy, can continue to grow. We will actively support Yonghyeon Inno City Valley so that it can become a new model of an industrial complex where advanced industries and cultural heritage coexist."

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