Mayor Kim Seong-je stated on August 5 that he aims to create a premier cultural space fitting the name Uiwang Arts Center, allowing citizens to enjoy high-quality performances and exhibitions in their daily lives.
On this day, Mayor Kim announced that the official name of the cultural arts center under construction, targeted for completion by the end of this year, will be 'Uiwang Arts Center,' accelerating the city's leap toward becoming a cultural hub.
Mayor Kim has prioritized expanding cultural and artistic infrastructure as a key policy during his administration.
With this name confirmation, the plan is to develop the Uiwang Arts Center into a cultural and artistic focal point representing southern Gyeonggi Province.
The newly confirmed name 'Uiwang Arts Center,' which replaces the previously used provisional name 'Uiwang Cultural Arts Center,' signifies a landmark that enhances the city's cultural symbolism and brand value, going beyond just a performance facility.
Mayor Kim explained, "After comprehensively reviewing the latest cultural trends, facility expertise, external competitiveness, and the image of a high-quality performance venue, we conducted a preference survey among all staff, and 'Uiwang Arts Center' received the highest support as the final name choice."
The Uiwang Arts Center is expected to operate as a multi-cultural arts facility encompassing classical performances, large musicals, concerts, planned performances, and exhibitions, significantly expanding cultural opportunities for citizens and serving as a new driving force for revitalizing cultural tourism in southern Gyeonggi Province.
In particular, Mayor Kim believes that expanding cultural facilities will enhance citizens' quality of life, strengthen the city's competitiveness, and improve living conditions, and he plans to proceed with related administrative procedures, including the enactment of relevant ordinances, without delay.
The Uiwang Arts Center will be built on a site in Gocheon-dong, Uiwang City, covering a total area of 9,924 square meters, with one basement level and four above-ground floors, featuring a large performance hall, a small performance hall, and exhibition spaces.
Local residents are welcoming the construction of the Uiwang Arts Center and expressing their expectations for the city's transformation into a cultural hub.
Citizens have reacted positively, saying, "Now we won't have to go to Seoul or other cities to see performances or musicals," and, "I look forward to enjoying high-quality performances and exhibitions with my children nearby," adding that the establishment of cultural facilities will enhance the city's image and pride.
Additionally, they expressed hopes that it will help revitalize local businesses and attract tourists, wishing for the Uiwang Arts Center to become a representative cultural space that improves the quality of life for citizens.
Meanwhile, Mayor Kim Seong-je emphasized, "I will concentrate all administrative efforts to ensure that the Uiwang City cultural landmark, equipped with top-notch stage facilities and performance environments, is completed without any issues by the end of 2026."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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