Gyeonggi Province Opens "The Greaves" Promotional Hall at Camp Greaves

Reflecting the Historical Significance of the Former US Military Base
Reimagined with a Movie Theater Concept
Creating a Promotional Space for Camp Greaves

Camp Greaves, the only returned US military base within the Civilian Control Zone, has been transformed into a new cultural space that bridges the past and present.

The Greaves, a promotional exhibition hall remodeled from the old US military warehouse within Camp Greaves. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

On August 2, Gyeonggi Province announced that it officially opened "The Greaves," a promotional exhibition hall remodeled from an old US military warehouse inside Camp Greaves, on July 31.

The Greaves is a storytelling-style exhibition hall that preserves Camp Greaves' historical character while adopting the concept of an American movie theater from the 1950s. Moving beyond a simple display of artifacts, the space allows visitors to experience the exhibition as if watching a film, applying a three-stage narrative structure: 'Opening-Highlight-Ending.'

The 'Opening' area, situated at the entrance, replicates the entrance to a 1950s American movie theater. With features such as a ticket booth and concession stand reminiscent of that era, the design allows visitors to experience a retro atmosphere before entering the main exhibition.

Passing through blackout curtains, visitors enter the main historical experience area, the 'Highlight.' Within an exhibition design inspired by film reels, photos of daily life for US soldiers and scenes from the base's past are arranged like film frames. Seated in theater chairs, visitors can watch videos projected onto a screen to naturally learn about the units that were stationed at Camp Greaves and their history.

Inside view of Camp Greaves, the only U.S. military base returned within the Civilian Control Zone. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The final 'Ending' area is an interactive section designed for visitor participation. A photo zone that evokes an actual movie theater has been created, allowing guests to take commemorative photos as if they were film protagonists, extending the emotional experience of the exhibition.

Kim Youngok, Director of DMZ Policy at Gyeonggi Province, said, "The Greaves promotional hall is a space that combines the unique historical background of Camp Greaves with the fascinating cultural element of a movie theater. We expect it to become a new landmark that offers visitors to the DMZ both the educational value of learning about history and the enjoyable retro atmosphere."

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