Table of Contents
- Family-Friendly City Busan, Revived as a Space for All Citizens ‘Busan Women Plaza’
- Reconstruction of Busan Women Center, Reborn as a Family Activity Complex Space
- A Citizen Complex Space that Incorporates Care, Culture, Education, and Counseling Functions
- Construction Schedule and Temporary Operation Plans
- The 44-Year-Old Women Center, Transforming into a Space for a New Era
- Summary of Business Overview
- ‘Busan Women Plaza’ for All Citizens, a Symbol of Family-Friendly City
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Family-Friendly City Busan, Revived as a Space for All Citizens ‘Busan Women Plaza’
The (tentatively named) Busan Women Plaza construction project currently being promoted by the Busan city has passed the central investment review of the Ministry of Interior and Safety, entering the phase of full implementation.
This project is a large-scale public initiative that aims to reconstruct the old Busan Women Center into a family activity complex space that can be utilized by a diverse group of citizens, including women, men, youth, and infants.
Reconstruction of Busan Women Center, Reborn as a Family Activity Complex Space
On October 17, Busan announced that the '(tentatively named) Busan Women Plaza construction project' has passed the central investment review conditionally. Consequently, design competitions will be held in 2026, construction will commence in 2027, and a concrete plan for opening in 2030 has been established.
This project will be built on the site of the current Busan Women Center located at 356 Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, with a total area of 16,679㎡. The building will consist of 11 floors above ground and 4 floors underground, and the total cost required for the project is estimated at 73.5 billion KRW.
The details of the conditional approval include ▲ Establishing a debt management plan ▲ Modifying the mid-term local financial plan ▲ Public naming contest, among others. The city of Busan plans to faithfully implement these conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
A Citizen Complex Space that Incorporates Care, Culture, Education, and Counseling Functions
Busan Women Plaza is set to transform into a cultural platform for citizens, allowing various generations to mingle together, going beyond merely being a women-only space.
The upper floors (6-11th floors) will significantly enhance existing women's education and support for entrepreneurship and employment. The middle section will include a municipal child psychology treatment room and a children’s complex cultural space called 'Deullaknalak', as well as exhibition and performance spaces.
Additionally, the 1st and 2nd floors will provide resident convenience facilities and customized educational spaces, enabling local residents to utilize an open space for sharing culture and knowledge. This development plan is expected to contribute to enhancing cultural communication within the local community.
Construction Schedule and Temporary Operation Plans
Busan plans to begin the design competition in 2026, start the construction in 2027, and complete the construction by 2029. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2030.
During the construction period, to minimize inconvenience for citizens, the functions of the Busan Women Center will be temporarily transferred and operated.
After opening, various programs reflecting citizens' opinions will be solicited and operated. Furthermore, the name will be officially determined through public participation.
The 44-Year-Old Women Center, Transforming into a Space for a New Era
Since its opening in 1981, the Busan Women Center has played a key role in educating and supporting the welfare of women in the Busan region for 44 years. However, due to aging facilities and limited space, safety issues and inconvenience of use continue to arise.
To address this situation, the city of Busan has decided to evolve from a women-centric space to a 'complex space for all citizens' that encompasses men, infants, youth, and various generations. This move is part of an effort to meet the diverse needs of the local community.
Summary of Business Overview
This project, located at 356 Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, will be built on the current site of the Busan Women Center.
Comprising 11 floors above ground and 4 floors underground, the building will cover a total area of 16,679㎡, with project costs estimated at 73.5 billion KRW.
Major facilities included in this project span from a women's entrepreneurship support center, child psychology treatment room, complex cultural space ‘Deullaknalak’, performance and exhibition halls, to resident convenience facilities.
The planned opening is set for 2030.
‘Busan Women Plaza’ for All Citizens, a Symbol of Family-Friendly City
The (tentatively named) Busan Women Plaza construction project in progress in Busan has passed the central investment review. This serves as an important milestone not just as a construction project, but in realizing the vision of Busan as a family-friendly city.
This facility is expected to contribute to increasing women's social participation and preventing career interruptions, while also establishing itself as an integrative public complex facility that includes men, children, and adolescents.
Busan plans to actively incorporate citizens' opinions during the design and construction phases to build a ‘Women Plaza for All Citizens’ where everyone can learn and grow together.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When will the Busan Women Plaza construction project take place?
The Busan Women Plaza construction project will proceed from 2022 to 2029, aiming for opening in 2030.
The Busan Women Plaza construction project is scheduled to start in 2022 and conclude with design and construction by 2029. Design competitions are set for 2026, with construction beginning in 2027, culminating in an opening in 2030. The plan is clearly structured to facilitate the creation of a cultural complex space that citizens can all enjoy.
Q. What functions and facilities will the Busan Women Plaza have?
Busan Women Plaza will be a complex space equipped with support for women's entrepreneurship, child psychology treatment, cultural space, performance halls, and resident convenience facilities.
Busan Women Plaza will consist of upper floors (6-11) strengthening existing women’s education and entrepreneurship support, middle sections housing child psychology treatment rooms, a children’s cultural complex space ‘Deullaknalak’, and exhibition and performance spaces. The 1st and 2nd floors will have convenience and educational spaces for residents, designed to serve as a multipurpose space accommodating various generations.
Q. Where is the Busan Women Plaza construction project located and what is its scale?
Busan Women Plaza will be built on the existing Women Center site at 356 Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, with 11 floors above ground and 4 below, covering a total of 16,679㎡.
The new Busan Women Plaza will be constructed on the site of the current Busan Women Center, with 11 floors and 4 underground, totaling 16,679㎡. An investment of approximately 7.35 billion KRW is allocated, aiming to provide various cultural, educational, and counseling services as a signature public complex facility in family-friendly Busan.
Q. What is the timeline for the project and what were the results of the central investment review?
The Busan Women Plaza construction project conditionally passed the central investment review in 2023, with construction starting in 2027 and opening scheduled for 2030.
On October 17, 2023, the (tentatively named) Busan Women Plaza construction project conditionally passed the central investment review by the Ministry of Interior and Safety. The conditions include establishing a debt management plan, modifying the mid-term local financial plan, and a public naming contest. The city of Busan intends to diligently fulfill these conditions to ensure the project progresses on track for a 2027 construction start and 2030 opening.
Q. What issues did the Busan Women Center face before the reconstruction, and why was reconstruction necessary?
The 44-year-old Women Center, being old and cramped, faced safety and usability issues, making reconstruction into a complex space for diverse generations necessary.
Since its opening in 1981, the Busan Women Center has supported women's education and welfare, but safety accident concerns and inconvenience of use have persisted due to facility aging and spatial limitations. Therefore, the city of Busan is pushing for reconstruction to shift from a women-centric space to a family activity complex accommodating men, youth, infants, and other citizens. This serves the purpose of responding to diverse community needs and realizing Busan's vision as a family-friendly city.
