Yangpyeong County Completes Long-Awaited 'Muwang 1-ri Healing Center'... Expected to Serve as a Hub for Community Communication

Built with 905 Million Won from the Resident Support Fund
Fulfilling a 28-Year Wish for the Village Hosting the Waste Facility

Yangpyeong County in Gyeonggi Province (Governor Jin Jinseon) announced on the 24th that the completion ceremony for the 'Muwang 1-ri Healing Center' in Jipyeong-myeon, a long-awaited project by local residents, was successfully held on the 22nd.

Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor, is delivering a greeting at the completion ceremony of the 'Muwang 1-ri Healing Center' in Jipyeong-myeon, a long-awaited project by local residents, on the 22nd. Provided by Yangpyeong County

The event was attended by Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor; Ji Minhee, Vice Chairperson of Yangpyeong County Council; Lee Hyewon, Gyeonggi Provincial Council member; Song Jinuk and Yeo Hyeonjeong, Yangpyeong County Council members; Park Taesoon, Chairperson of the Yangpyeong Resource Circulation Center Residents' Countermeasure Committee; as well as heads of institutions and organizations, and over 100 village residents, all celebrating the completion of the center.

The ceremony began with a Jipyeong-myeon samulnori (traditional percussion) performance, followed by introductions of distinguished guests, a progress report, presentation of plaques of merit and commendations, commemorative and congratulatory speeches, ribbon cutting, a group photo, and a tour of the facility. The plaque of merit was presented to Kang Beomsu, the village head of Muwang 1-ri, who was recognized for his exceptional passion and sense of duty in dedicating himself to the development and unity of the village. The county also presented certificates of commendation to two individuals who contributed to the construction of the new center-Kim Insun, President of the Women's Association, and Kim Juwon, President of the Daedong Association-in appreciation of their long-term dedication to the community.

The completion ceremony also featured contributions from artists residing in the village. Sculptor Lee Jaehyo, charcoal artist Lee Jaesam, and the ceramist couple Park Seonguk and Lee Geumyeong exhibited their works at the Healing Center.

Jeon Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor, and other attendees are cutting the ribbon at the completion ceremony of the 'Muwang 1-ri Healing Center' in Jipyeong-myeon, a long-awaited project by local residents, on the 22nd. Provided by Yangpyeong County

The Muwang 1-ri Healing Center is a multi-purpose community healing facility, construction of which began in May this year and was completed in November. The total project cost was 905 million won, entirely funded by the Muwang 1-ri Resident Support Fund. The building covers 199.48 square meters (two above-ground floors). The first floor features a lounge where residents can enjoy tea and socialize, massage chairs, and therapeutic equipment for the health and well-being of the community. The second floor is fully equipped with various exercise machines, including treadmills.

Muwang 1-ri is home to the Yangpyeong Resource Circulation Center (formerly the Muwang Sanitary Landfill), a waste treatment facility. For 28 years since 1997, local residents have endured sacrifices for the waste management needs of Yangpyeong County. With the establishment of the Healing Center, a long-desired community facility has finally been provided, and its location directly in front of the Muwang 1-ri Community Center is expected to make it highly accessible and useful for residents.

Kang Beomsu, the village head of Muwang 1-ri, expressed his gratitude to the distinguished guests who attended the ceremony, saying, "I hope the Healing Center will become a landmark of Muwang 1-ri, serving as a facility for health and communication among residents. If our village becomes even happier and more desirable, making people want to move here more than any other village in Yangpyeong County, I could not wish for more." His commemorative speech was deeply moving.

Jin Sun Jeon, Yangpyeong County Governor (right), is taking a commemorative photo after awarding a commendation to a meritorious person at the completion ceremony of the 'Muwang 1-ri Healing Center' in Jipyeong-myeon, a long-awaited project for local residents, on the 22nd. Provided by Yangpyeong County

Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor, said, "I was deeply moved by Village Head Kang Beomsu's heartfelt commemorative speech," and added, "I hope that this completion ceremony will not only improve the quality of life for Muwang 1-ri residents, but also serve as a great gift to heal the pain they have endured. I will continue to do my best to fulfill the long-held wishes of Muwang 1-ri residents."

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