Uijeongbu City Breaks Ground on 'Buyong Park Golf Course'... A Step Toward a Healthier City With Citizens

Scheduled for Completion in the First Half of 2026

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) has officially launched the development of the Buyong Park Golf Course on the site above the Buyong Tunnel, which had remained unused for a long time, and held a groundbreaking ceremony on the 17th at 100-35 San, Minlak-dong.

Kim Donggeun, Mayor, is participating in the groundbreaking ceremony with attendees at Buyong Park Golf Course on the 17th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This project was initiated to address gaps in sports welfare and to expand opportunities for participation in recreational sports. The city plans to enhance citizens' health and improve the quality of leisure life by providing a park golf course that anyone can easily enjoy.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by over 200 people, including park golf club members, local residents, the mayor, members of the National Assembly, and city council members. The event also featured a pre-ceremony performance by the acoustic guitar band "Chiyu" from the Singok Senior Welfare Center, highlighting the significance of a recreational sports space for middle-aged and older adults.

The Buyong Park Golf Course will be built on a 10,000-square-meter site within the sports park and will feature 18 holes, with a total project cost of approximately 3 billion won. In conjunction with the nearby picnic trail, walking paths will also be improved, and additional facilities such as shaded pergolas and benches will be provided for user convenience. Completion is targeted for the first half of 2026.

Kim Donggeun, the mayor, is delivering a greeting at the groundbreaking ceremony of Buyong Park Golf Course on the 17th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

The city plans to continuously expand recreational sports infrastructure so that all citizens can enjoy healthy leisure activities in their daily lives, taking the construction of this golf course as an opportunity.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "This park golf course will be more than just a sports facility; it will serve as a starting point for invigorating the lives of our citizens. We will continue to do our best to provide a foundation that allows everyone to easily enjoy sports and lead a healthy life in their daily routines."

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