Jegi-dong Community Shared Space 'Jegi-dong Onteul' Opens in Dongdaemun-gu

September 4 Opening Ceremony of Resident Shared Space 'Jegidong Ondeul'
Expected to Serve as a Hub for Exhibitions and Cultural Activities

Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) held an opening ceremony for the community shared space ‘Jegidong Ontteul’ on the 4th.

At the opening ceremony, District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung, district council members, Korea University professors, and local residents attended to celebrate the opening of ‘Jegidong Ontteul’.

The event proceeded with a progress report on the construction of ‘Jegidong Ontteul,’ followed by a commemorative speech by Mayor Lee Pil-hyung, congratulatory remarks from guests, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees also viewed an exhibition of ‘Image Stitching’ works by seven emerging local artists displayed in the gallery inside the building.

‘Jegidong Ontteul’ is a two-story building with a total floor area of 133.38㎡. The first floor houses the exhibition space called ‘Go(GO) Gallery,’ and the second floor contains the ‘Godaeap Village Urban Regeneration Project Field Support Center.’

‘Go(GO) Gallery’ will serve as a cultural hub for the community, providing a venue for exhibitions and cultural activities. For rental inquiries, please contact the Godaeap Village Urban Regeneration Field Support Center.

In the second half of this year, construction will begin on a four-story community lounge building on a nearby site. The building is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025 and will be designed as a space where residents can relax.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, “I hope Jegidong Ontteul will establish itself as a space leading local culture,” adding, “I look forward to various activities that connect residents’ hearts and contribute to the community in conjunction with the upcoming community lounge.”