Gangbuk District to Demolish Former Veterans Center and Create "Charming Garden"

Built in 1975, Rated Grade D...
To Be Reborn as Green Space and Community Rest Area

On May 19, Gangbuk District in Seoul (District Mayor Lee Soonhee) announced plans to demolish the old building on the long-neglected site of the former Veterans Center at 1348-1 Mia-dong and to create a new community rest area called "Our Neighborhood Charming Garden" for local residents.

Former Veterans Hall exterior. Captured from Naver.

The former Veterans Center, completed in 1975, has land owned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, while the building itself belongs to Gangbuk District. Since the Veterans Center relocated in August 2018, the site has remained vacant. A safety inspection rated it at grade D, raising significant concerns regarding deterioration and potential safety hazards.

To prevent pedestrian accidents and improve the urban landscape, the district has decided to fully demolish the aging building. After the demolition, the site will be transformed into "Our Neighborhood Charming Garden," equipped with green spaces and rest facilities. A variety of trees and seasonal flowers will be planted, and a relaxation space for residents to unwind and interact will also be provided.

A district official stated, "We expect that establishing Our Neighborhood Charming Garden will greatly improve the local environment and become an open shelter where all residents can comfortably enjoy their time. We will continue our efforts to create a pleasant and beautiful urban environment in the future."

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