Suwon Opens 'Cheongmuri,' a Complex Cultural Space for Young Adults

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Cheongmuri, a complex cultural space where young adults in Suwon can experience and freely enjoy various cultural programs, has opened its doors.

Suwon City held the opening ceremony for Cheongmuri at Paldal-sa in Paldal-gu on the 21st. Around 100 people attended, including Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young, Suwon City Council Chair Jo Myung-ja, National Assembly Member Kim Young-jin, and citizens.

The name Cheongmuri combines the native Korean word "nuri," which means "world," with "cheong" (youth), and carries the meaning of "a space enjoyed by young adults." Cheongmuri is located in the basement 1st floor to 1st floor of Paldal-sa Hoegwan Beomtang, a Buddhist building situated at 68-1 Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, with a total floor area of 493 square meters. The basement 1st floor features a performance hall and community space, while the 1st floor has meeting rooms, lecture halls, and lounge areas.

The city plans to operate Cheongmuri as a complex cultural space where young adults can communicate, exchange, and experience various programs. The city is preparing employment support programs, cultural performances, youth lectures, and exhibitions for young adults.

Previously, the city signed a business agreement with the Seonhak Foundation, which operates Paldal-sa, in September of last year, and decided to operate the basement 1st floor to 1st floor of Paldal-sa Hoegwan Beomtang as a public rest space for young adults and local residents. Remodeling work began in October of last year. The project was completed with an investment of 883.47 million won in provincial funds (100%).

In his opening remarks, Mayor Yeom Tae-young said, "Following the opening of Cheongnyeon Baram Jidae in June 2016, the second youth space, 'Cheongmuri,' has opened its doors," and added, "I hope this becomes a space where young people in the city create positive energy and freely enjoy and experience their youth."