Seoul Seeks Private Investment for Youth Culture Center at Former Detention Site

Seoul City has launched a public tender for private investment to develop a key parcel of land at the former Seongdong Detention Center site. The initiative, part of the '2026 First Half Public-Private Partnership Investment Project,' specifically targets a section designated as Special Planning Zone 4 in Garak-dong, Songpa-gu.

The city's plan is to transform this specific plot into a vibrant youth culture center. This endeavor is integrated into a broader, phased development strategy for the former detention center's grounds. The overall vision for the site includes the creation of a mixed-use complex encompassing residential, business, and cultural facilities.

Adjacent to this development is another parcel, Special Planning Zone 5, which is also slated for private investment, focusing on cultural and sports facilities. The city's approach emphasizes public-private collaboration to revitalize the area, turning a former correctional facility into a dynamic urban space.