The Former Sabuk Mining Site in Gangwon to Be Reborn as a Complex Cultural Space

Hi One Resort Transforms with 56.1 Billion KRW Investment into Exhibition Hall, Cafe, and Park

A scene from the play 'Spring in the Coal Mining Village'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] High1 Resort, under Kangwon Land, is accelerating the 'Coal Mine Cultural Park Development Project,' which utilizes abandoned mine sites in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Province, to create a complex cultural space.

This project involves transforming the former Dongwon Coal Mine Sabuk Mining Site in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Province, into a complex cultural space. With a total project cost of 56.1 billion KRW, construction began in January. The site will feature a coal relic exhibition hall showcasing the history of the coal industry at a glance, a 100-seat caf?, experience workshops, an outdoor park, and community facilities supporting cultural activities for local residents. Completion is targeted for the end of 2022.

The prime time appearance of the downtown area in Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon.

Sabuk Mining Site, opened in 1962, was recognized as a stable source of national energy infrastructure and affordable fuel for the public. The mine's establishment led to an influx of people, resulting in the formation of a village.

However, in the 1990s, rising coal extraction costs and government coal industry rationalization policies brought an end to its prosperous era. Sabuk Mining Site was closed in 2004.

Currently, the Sabuk Mining Site still bears traces of bituminous coal production, including the main building and shafts. Kangwon Land is located behind the Sabuk Mining Site. Once the complex cultural facilities are established, this area is expected to be filled with diverse content such as tourism and educational experiences.

Perspective view of the 'Gwon-yang-gi (a machine that lifts or lowers heavy objects using ropes or chains)' to be installed in the Sabuk Mining Site complex cultural facility.