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Geumjeong Library “Deullak Nallak” Opens – Key Facility of the 15-Minute City Concept Opens Its Doors

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced today (13th) the opening of the Busan Children’s Complex Cultural Space “Geumjeong Library Deullak Nallak,” a key facility of the 15-Minute City initiative.

“Geumjeong Library Deullak Nallak” is a large-scale children’s complex cultural space established within the district’s central public library in Geumjeong District.

The City and Geumjeong District will hold the opening ceremony today (13th) at 3:00 p.m. in the first-floor lobby of Geumjeong Library, attended by more than 100 people, including Mayor Park Heong-joon, Geumjeong District Mayor Yoon Il-hyun, city and district council members, children, parents, and daycare center representatives.

“Geumjeong Library Deullak Nallak” was selected in the 2024 Busan Metropolitan City District and County Contest Project for the Creation of Children’s Complex Cultural Spaces, with a total project budget of KRW 2 billion invested. The facility was remodeled into a space where reading, education, and digital experiences are possible, transforming it into a friendly and child-centered environment.

Utilizing 1,582 square meters of underused areas such as the library lobby and outdoor spaces, the project took over a year to complete, creating a learning, cultural, artistic, and digital experience space designed to stimulate children’s cultural sensitivity.

The facility includes ▲ “Imagination Playground,” a dedicated digital content space within the children’s reading room, equipped with a four-sided immersive experience room, a “Coloring Interactive” system*, and multimedia signage to allow children to explore their creativity without concerns about noise; ▲ the “Dalbit Green Outdoor Library” in the backyard, where families can enjoy the library in nature through various events; and ▲ “Creative Workshop,” a dedicated learning space offering high-quality educational programs.

• ●Coloring Interactive: A system where hand-colored characters appear in a media space, interact through touch, and respond to users.

“Deullak Nallak” will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. It will be closed on Mondays and public holidays.

With the establishment of Deullak Nallak at Geumjeong Library, a key district public library, the City expects the library to evolve from a traditional reading space into a family-friendly complex and contribute to expanding public education outside of schools.

Meanwhile, “Deullak Nallak” is a Busan Children’s Complex Cultural Space aimed at enhancing children’s creativity and imagination. It transforms idle spaces within a 15-minute living radius into child-friendly libraries and play-based learning areas that integrate both analog and digital content. It has achieved various successes to date.

Currently, Deullak Nallak facilities are operating in 87 locations across Busan, with 20 more under development. Busan Metropolitan City directly provides high-quality educational programs such as “Let’s Play in English,” “Creative Learning Center,” and “Let’s Play Freely” at these facilities. In particular, native English programs like “Let’s Play in English” are so popular that registration closes immediately upon opening.

Mayor Park said, “Busan Children’s Complex Cultural Space ‘Deullak Nallak’ is not only a core facility of the 15-Minute City but also an innovative example of utilizing idle urban spaces, attracting great interest both in Korea and abroad. The establishment of Deullak Nallak at a district’s central library is another outstanding case.”

He added, “I hope Geumjeong Library will be reborn as a space where local children can cultivate creativity and imagination, and also become a place where the whole family can enjoy together.”