Dobong-gu to Pursue Designation of Chang-dong Station Area as "Strategic Development Promotion District"

Aiming to Establish a K-Culture Hub
Targeting Designation by March 2028

Dobong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Dongwook) announced on August 3 that it is pushing to designate the Chang-dong area near Chang-dong Station as the "Chang-dong Strategic Development Promotion District" to establish it as a hub for K-culture and cultural performance industries.

Dongwook Kim, Dobong District Mayor (center), is inspecting the Seoul Arena construction site together with officials involved in the project. Provided by Dobong District.

The target area covers approximately 350,000 square meters around Chang-dong Station (including the vicinity of Madeullo 13-gil). It encompasses the influence zones of key facilities such as the Seoul Arena complex cultural facility (51,002 square meters, scheduled for completion in May next year), Chang-dong Private Investment History, Chang-dong Auroune, Seedcube Chang-dong, and Nonghyup Hanaro Mart.

A Strategic Development Promotion District is designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government after a comprehensive review of its strategic value and development potential. Once designated, companies engaged in recommended industries such as culture, performance, and entertainment receive incentives including local tax reductions, financial support for management funds, and eased restrictions on floor area ratio and building coverage ratio.

The district office plans to conduct a related research study starting in August, aiming for the designation by March 2028. On July 29, Mayor Kim Dongwook visited the construction site of Seoul Arena, the core anchor facility, to check on construction progress.

Mayor Kim stated, "If Chang-dong is designated as a Strategic Development Promotion District, the area around Chang-dong Station will be transformed into Korea's representative K-culture and cultural performance industry hub. While we will build a foundation for companies and the cultural industry to grow together, we will also make every effort to protect the daily lives and safety of residents from noise, crowds, and traffic issues."

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