Youth Free Space 'Bandarak' Opens in Banwol-dong, Ansan

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On December 10, Ansan City in Gyeonggi Province held an opening ceremony for 'Bandarak,' a youth free space, located in front of Changchon Elementary School in Banwol-dong.

At the opening ceremony of 'Bandarak,' a youth free space established in Banwol-dong by Ansan City, Mayor Min-Keun Lee of Ansan and other attendees are unveiling the signboard. Provided by Ansan City

Youth free spaces are dedicated areas where young people can safely and freely spend time in their daily lives. Previously, the city established similar spaces including 'Bajirak' in Daebu-dong in May last year, 'Dalddeurak' in Wolpi-dong, and 'Byulda-rak' in Ansan-dong.

The city explained that Banwol-dong, being an outlying area, has long lacked infrastructure for youth activities, and there have been continuous calls for the establishment of such facilities.

'Bandarak' is a compound word combining Banwol-dong and 'firefly.' It is located on the third floor of a neighborhood living facility at 66 Geungeon-ro, Sangnok-gu, in front of Changchon Elementary School.

The facility is free to use and operates from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturdays, it is temporarily open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and public holidays.

Following the opening of Bandarak, the city plans to open additional youth free spaces: 'Kkumjarak' in Hosu-dong on December 17, and 'Bonorak' in Bono 2-dong on December 24.

Min-Keun Lee, Mayor of Ansan, stated, "We will continue our efforts to create an environment where young people can grow safely in their daily lives."

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