Yongsan District Unveils 55 Changes in Administration, Daily Life, Welfare, and Health Systems

Integrated Local Care Support, Launch of Yongsan Cultural Foundation, and More

On January 2, Yongsan District in Seoul (District Mayor Park Heeyoung) released "2026 Changes in District Administration and Systems," which summarizes major policies and systems that will directly impact residents' daily lives, on the district's official website to mark the new year.

This guide covers a total of 55 changes across five categories: Administration & Daily Life (6 items), Welfare & Health (22 items), Childcare & Education (5 items), Culture & Economy (8 items), and Safety & Urban Affairs (14 items).

Yongsan District 2026 Changes in District Administration and Systems Nuri Magazine. Provided by Yongsan District.

In the Administration & Daily Life category, the Yongsan District Integrated Administration Town will be reborn this month as an open living space. The second-floor lobby and outdoor plaza of the district office will be transformed into garden-style rest areas. Starting this year, residents can dispose of household waste six days a week, from Sunday to Friday, an increase from the previous five days (Sunday to Thursday). The district will also expand the pilot project for installing RFID-based food waste meters, previously limited to apartment complexes, to include general housing.

In the Welfare & Health category, the Integrated Local Care Support Project will be fully implemented starting in March. The Yongsan Senior Club, a hub for senior employment, will open in May, and the public Yongam Daycare Center will open in July. All residents can receive professional psychological counseling services at the Onmaeum Forest Center, and a dedicated website will also be launched in March. The district will establish the "Wonhyo-ro Dementia Counseling Office" and a "Physical Fitness Certification Center," and will newly provide support for liability insurance enrollment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

In the Childcare & Education category, a study cafe-style youth study room will open in Ichon 2-dong on January 2, the Yongsan 50 Plus Center will open in March, the Seoul-style Kids Cafe in Cheongpa-dong will open in April, and the swimming pool at the Yongsan Youth Center will open in May.

In the Culture & Economy category, the Yongsan Cultural Foundation, which will oversee the district's cultural policies, will be established in March, and a cultural complex facility for both residents and artists will open. The "Orae Ieum Store" project will also be launched to discover and support small business owners who have served the community for many years. Additionally, a new tourist attraction, the "Itaewon Observatory," will be created.

In the Safety & Urban Affairs category, the district will implement seasonal safety measures such as expanding road heating systems to prepare for snow, providing cooling and heating shelters for heat waves and cold spells, and offering free bottled water at Yongsan Springs. Starting in March, the district will also strengthen protection systems for vulnerable groups by utilizing AI-powered rapid search in closed-circuit (CC) TV monitoring. Major development projects will also move forward, including the creation of the Yongsan International Business District, transforming the Yongsan Electronics Market area into a new industry hub, and the Hannam Redevelopment Promotion Project. Detailed information can be found in the Nuri Magazine format on the district website under "About Yongsan → District Administration Promotion."

Park Heeyoung, Mayor of Yongsan District, stated, "The changes in district administration for 2026 are focused on reducing inconveniences in residents' daily lives and improving their quality of life. We will continue to do our best to ensure that residents can enjoy a happier life through tangible changes in all areas of administration, welfare, and safety."