Pyeongtaek City Opens Sosabeol Branch of Youth Free Space

Equipped with Play Zone, Book Cafe, and Board Cafe Zone

Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province and the Pyeongtaek Village Education Social Cooperative announced on the 27th that they opened and started operating the 'Youth Free Space Sosabeol Branch' located at 1015-5 Vision-dong, Hongik Building on the 26th.

'Cheongsonyeon Jayu Gonggan Sosabeol Branch' opened in Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek City. Equipped with a book cafe and board game cafe, it provides a safe space for youth to enjoy their leisure time. Photo by Pyeongtaek City

This Sosabeol Branch is the third youth shelter established in the district, following the previously opened Cheongbuk Branch and Sinpyeong Branch. The area near the Sosabeol Branch is a cram school-dense region, so a play zone, book cafe, and board game cafe zone were set up for youth to rest or enjoy during their spare or free time. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed every Sunday, Monday, and on legal holidays.

About 30 people attended the opening ceremony, including Pyeongtaek Mayor Jeong Jang-seon, officials from the Pyeongtaek Village Education Social Cooperative, and Pyeongtaek City Council member Choi Jun-gu. Mayor Jeong said, "I hope the Youth Free Space becomes a place where young people can freely imagine and play."