Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center Reopens... Youth Cultural and Experiential Space Refurbished

Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center, a cultural and experiential space that supports the autonomy and holistic growth of youth in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, has reopened after completing facility and environment improvements.

Exterior view of Osan City Hall. Provided by Osan City

The Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center carried out renovations to upgrade its aging facilities and improve the space, enabling youth to engage in a variety of activities in a safer and more comfortable environment. To commemorate the reopening, a ceremony was held on March 11, 2026. The event was attended by Osan city officials, representatives of the entrusted organization, local youth, and citizens, who celebrated the reopening and toured the newly refurbished facility.

The Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center operates a variety of programs and experiential activities to support the healthy growth and cultural participation of young people. In particular, it offers youth-centered programs such as the Youth After-School Academy, as well as career, cultural, and club activities, providing diverse opportunities for local youth to participate and grow.

With the recent facility improvements, the Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center plans to further strengthen its role as a freely accessible cultural space for youth and will continue to operate various programs that allow young people to pursue their dreams and develop their talents.

An Byungseok, Director of the Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center, said, "It is meaningful that the reopening allows youth to participate in activities in a safer and more comfortable environment," and added, "We will continue to strive to make this a cultural space that local youth can enjoy."

Osan Mayor Lee Gwonjae stated, "I hope the newly renovated Osan Jungang Youth Culture Center will become a space where young people can learn, communicate, and gain a variety of experiences freely," and emphasized, "We will continue our efforts to create an environment where youth can grow up healthy."

Meanwhile, Osan City has secured a special grant of 500 million won from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and 500 million won in special adjustment grants from Gyeonggi Province to promote facility improvement projects for aging youth facilities within the city.

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