One Month Since Opening, Sokcho Media Center Establishes Itself as a ‘Media Playground’ Amid Explosive Interest

Citizens Flock to Learn Media Skills
Popularity of Sokcho Media Center Surges
Opening Commemorative Workshops Quickly Filled
Role as Regional Media Hub Strengthened

Public interest is surging in the Sokcho Media Center, the first media education and experience hub in the Yeongbuk region, which marks its first month since opening.

Elementary school students visiting Sokcho Media Center. Provided by Sokcho City

On November 3, Sokcho City opened the Sokcho Media Center on the first floor of the Marine Industrial Complex, establishing the region’s first hub for media education and hands-on experiences. Designed as a platform that combines broadcasting, experiential activities, and education, the center allows all citizens to directly experience video filming and editing, as well as studio production, helping them to develop their creative skills.

The introductory filming and editing workshops, held to commemorate the opening, were fully booked on the very first day of registration, reflecting high levels of interest. The subsequent film director master class and one-day acting workshop were also quickly filled, further demonstrating the strong demand for media education among local residents.

The number of visitors to the center has also been steadily increasing. Children from Sodam Summerhill Daycare Center and students from Soya Elementary School have toured the facility, while students from Sokcho Middle School and the Senior Club SNS Reporter Group have also visited, showing that people of all ages are taking part. Numerous other organizations and groups have scheduled future visits and hands-on experiences as well.

In addition, the center is rapidly establishing itself as a regional media hub by producing the city’s own SNS content and collaborating with other organizations to create promotional materials.

In December, the center plans to meet the high demand for media education by offering special programs and workshops for college entrance exam students, smartphone photography outings, and courses in filming and editing.

Equipment rentals, which have drawn significant interest from citizens, are expected to begin as early as this year.

Lee Byung-seon, Mayor of Sokcho, stated, "I have truly felt the high level of interest and expectations that Sokcho citizens have for media," adding, "We will continue to expand a variety of programs so that citizens can go beyond basic education and become media creators themselves, ensuring that the center becomes a media playground where people of all ages can freely pursue their dreams."

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