Gwangju Urban Railway Corporation and Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency Join Hands to Enhance Citizen Convenience

Agreement Signed for the Creation of Gwangju Animation Content Hall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (President Yoon Jinbo) and Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency (Director Tak Yongsuk) have joined hands to enhance convenience for citizens using Gwangju urban rail and to develop cultural content.

Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation announced on the 18th that it signed a business agreement with Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency on the 16th to create the "Gwangju Animation Content Hall."

According to this agreement, the two organizations will establish the "Gwangju Animation Content Hall" in the underground first-floor concourse of Geumnamno 4-ga Station by October, providing popular animation characters and related content produced in Gwangju such as "Dudadakung," "Jurassic Cops," and "Storyteller Donggaebi."

Through this project, by offering opportunities to experience Gwangju's excellent cultural content in everyday spaces like subway stations, the convenience for urban rail users is expected to improve, and local residents' interest and enthusiasm for the cultural content industry will be greatly enhanced.

Meanwhile, the corporation is designating Geumnamno 4-ga Station as a "Generation-Connecting Hot Place" and is providing a wide range of content that citizens from various demographics can enjoy together.

Following the opening of the "AI Culture and Arts Experience Center" on the 8th, the second half of this year will see the consecutive establishment of the "Gwangju Animation Content Hall," "AI Smart Farm," and "K-pop Metro Fan Zone," which is expected to further increase the enjoyment of citizens visiting the subway station.

President Yoon Jinbo stated, "Through the creation of this content hall, we expect regional cultural content that inherits the artistic spirit of Namdo to develop further," adding, "We will make Geumnamno 4-ga Station a 'Happy Station' full of joy by providing diverse content."