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Dongduk Women's University Holds Meeting to Boost Regional Cooperation with District Council, Residents

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dongduk Women's University's Living Lab ANCHOR Center held a meeting with the Seongbuk District Council and local residents on August 7 to discuss regional cooperation and revitalize the Wolgok-dong commercial district.
  • The meeting focused on sharing the center's regional cooperation projects, including the 'Seongbuk Culture Road Crossing' initiative, and discussing ways to increase local participation.
  • Residents requested a regular communication system for pre-shared schedules and content, while local merchants suggested linking student perceptions of the area to the center's programs for mutual benefit.

Dongduk Women's University's Living Lab ANCHOR Center hosted a collaborative meeting on August 7, bringing together Seongbuk District Council members, local residents, and merchants. The primary goal was to foster regional cooperation and stimulate the commercial district in Wolgok-dong.

Led by Professor Kang Soo-mi, the center's director, the discussion centered on the university's ongoing regional cooperation projects. These include initiatives under the 'Seongbuk Culture Road Crossing' theme, such as '2026 Seongbuk: Live,' '2026 Generations Together Festival,' and 'All Exhibition Gathering.' The university also plans to connect these with programs from its Social Service Center, which pairs students with local self-employed individuals.

We will actively cooperate to ensure the university and the region cooperate and achieve mutual growth.

— Seongbuk District CouncilThe Seongbuk District Council expressed its commitment to supporting collaboration between the university and the local community.

Key requests from the residents' autonomous committee included establishing a regular communication channel to share event schedules and details in advance. Local merchants proposed that understanding and addressing the needs of Dongduk University students regarding the local commercial area could be a starting point for a mutually beneficial relationship. The Seongbuk District Council pledged its full support for university-community collaboration, while Professor Kang committed to enhancing Wolgok-dong's cultural and social value through regular dialogue with local stakeholders. Dongduk University plans to continue working with residents and merchants, incorporating local needs into its upcoming projects.

We will enhance the cultural and social value of Wolgok-dong through regular communication with local stakeholders.

— Kang Soo-miProfessor Kang Soo-mi, director of the Living Lab ANCHOR Center, promised to improve the area through consistent dialogue.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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