Yongin City Seeks Public Input on New Exhibition Space and Lounge at Yongin Jungang Market; Survey Starts Nov. 16

Anyone can participate on Yongin City website through Nov. 29
Seeking input on market history exhibits, dining area, and more

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province is seeking citizens’ opinions on how to operate the exhibition space and customer lounge at a multipurpose convenience facility to be built at Yongin Jungang Market.

A poster announcing a public consultation on plans for using the space at the Yongin Jungang Market multipurpose facility. Provided by Yongin City.

Yongin City (Mayor Lee Sang-il) announced on the 15th that it will conduct a survey from November 16 to 29 on the city website’s “Citizen Design Studio” page.

The survey covers the exhibition space and customer lounge planned for the facility’s third floor. The city will ask about preferences for exhibitions on the market’s history and development, displays of works by local artists and residents, and hands-on programs for children and families. It will also ask which convenience services are needed, such as a place to eat food bought at the market, luggage storage, mobile phone charging, and free Wi-Fi.

The survey also covers plans for permanent and special exhibitions, programs involving merchants and residents, and activities linked to the five-day market and night market. Anyone can participate, regardless of where they live, including market merchants and customers and nearby residents. The survey can be accessed through the Yongin City website or a QR code on promotional materials. Respondents may also submit comments that are not included among the listed options.

The multipurpose convenience facility will be built in the area around 133-186 Gimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu. The project will replace an old public restroom and provide a shared waste collection facility, a nursing room, and customer rest areas. The city is currently working on the design, based on “Moiljang,” the winning proposal in a design competition held in June.

After the survey ends, the city will consult with a public architect and review whether to incorporate citizens’ opinions. It plans to share the survey results with relevant departments in December for use in developing future operating plans. The review results will be posted on the Citizen Design Studio bulletin board.

A Yongin City official said, “We are seeking citizens’ opinions so that the multipurpose convenience facility at Yongin Jungang Market can provide market visitors with a comfortable place to rest and opportunities to enjoy a variety of cultural experiences. We will review the diverse opinions of people who will use the facility and work to reflect them in plans for using the space and operating the facility.”

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