Yongin City to Conduct Financial Feasibility Study for Seongbok-dong Complex Cultural Center Construction

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City announced on the 5th that it will begin a feasibility study this month for the construction of a complex cultural center in the Seongbok-dong area, Lot 177, Suji-gu, in an effort to create a cultural space.

The city has been making administrative preparations to build a four-story complex cultural center equipped with performance halls and exhibition spaces on a site of approximately 10,627㎡ in a general residential zone.

A financial feasibility study by the Korean Institute of Local Administration will begin shortly, according to city officials.

The city plans to proceed with administrative procedures including the Central Investment Review by the Ministry of Interior and Safety based on the results of the study.

This site, designated as an elementary school lot according to urban planning facilities in 2003, has remained as vacant land with no designated use since the Gyeonggi Province Office of Education canceled its school establishment plan in 2012. Residents of Seongbok-dong have long requested the construction of a complex cultural center that includes a library, exhibition spaces, and performance halls on this site, and Mayor Sang-il Lee in the 8th popular election pledged to build the complex cultural center two years ago during the election, taking into account the wishes of numerous residents.

Mayor Sang-il Lee said, "I believe it is very meaningful to build a complex cultural space on land that has remained as an empty lot in the heart of Seongbok-dong for more than 20 years, where citizens can enjoy culture and arts and spend their leisure time," and added, "We will proceed with all necessary administrative procedures without delay to ensure that the construction of the complex cultural center progresses as planned by the city."