Ansan City Opens "Kkumjarak," a Youth Free Space, in Hosu-dong

Fifth Youth Free Space in the Area
"Bonorak" in Bono 2-dong to Open on the 24th

Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 18th that it has opened and begun operating "Kkumjarak," a youth free space established in Hosu-dong, Danwon-gu, on the 17th.

At the opening ceremony of the youth free space "Kkumjarak" established in Hosu-dong on the 17th, Ansan Mayor Lee Mingeun (fourth from the left) and other attendees are supporting the dreams of the youth. Provided by Ansan City

This space is a venue where local youth can freely use the facilities in their daily lives without any financial burden. The city is expanding such spaces, focusing on areas where youth facilities are relatively lacking, taking into account local characteristics and living zones.

"Kkumjarak," which opened its doors on this day, is the fifth youth free space in the city. Previously, since last year, the city has established youth free spaces in Daebu-dong (Bajirak), Wolpi-dong (Dalteurak), Ansan-dong (Byuldarak), and Banwol-dong (Bandarak).

The Hosu-dong "Kkumjarak" was created in response to citizens' demand for a place where urban youth, who frequently travel in the area, can stay before and after school. The city invested 362 million won to set it up on the second floor of Rodeo Town Building B, located at 154 Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu.

This space is equipped with a single-person study zone, a PC and printer zone, a lounge-style cafeteria sofa zone, and indoor landscaping. Facilities such as a karaoke room, photo booth, and PlayStation have also been installed so that youth can enjoy learning, relaxation, and leisure activities.

The space is free for any youth to use. It is temporarily open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed every Monday and on official holidays.

The city also plans to open "Bonorak," the sixth youth free space, in Bono 2-dong on the 24th.

Mayor Lee Mingun of Ansan said, "I hope Kkumjarak becomes a place where every young person can nurture their dreams and take confident steps toward the future," adding, "We will continue to pursue policies that youth can feel close to in their everyday lives."