The Yongsan Humanities Research Team seeks to understand the geographical features of Yongsan based on humanities to study the lives and cultures of the people who live there. Because of its geographical proximity to the Han River, Yongsan is the origin of capitalist economic activities, and despite its development as Korea’s first satellite city, it has been on the outskirts of Korea’s modern history because of various hindrances, such as 100 years of foreign military occupation. Regional development projects are gaining momentum, and now is the time to provide education that will elevate the identity and value of Yongsan by focusing on the developmental potentials of Yongsan.

To this end, the Yongsan Humanities Research Team will connect the past, present and future through Yongsan’s numerous cultural artifacts and establish a humanities identity for Yongsan. This team will enhance pride and knowledge about the cultural identity of the Yongsan area and help citizens discover the future value of the humanities and gain proper historical awareness. This will be realized by continuously providing the residents of Yongsan with opportunities for lifelong education and re-education.