Seoul's largest future technology experience facility among its autonomous districts surpasses 11,000 cumulative visitors just six months after opening; hands-on programs in robotics, drones and more draw crowds — and even foreign civil servants on benchmarking visits
The Gwangjin Future Technology Center, built by Gwangjin-gu to cultivate future talent, has surpassed 11,000 cumulative visitors in just six months since opening, cementing its place as the district's flagship space for future technology education.
The center is a multi-purpose education facility where visitors can experience and learn about AI and digital technology firsthand. Since opening in December last year, it has drawn a wide range of age groups — from children and teenagers to adults. The largest future technology experience facility among Seoul's autonomous districts, it offers hands-on experiences, structured education and advanced learning all under one roof.
Programs at the center cover the latest technologies, including AI, robotics, virtual reality and autonomous driving, through both experiential and instructional formats.
The lineup spans coding and drone education for elementary school students to generative AI courses for adults, making cutting-edge technology accessible to a wide audience.
Resident interest has been consistently strong. The Academy Zone's education programs for June sold out on the first day registration opened. The walk-in Experience Zone, which requires no advance reservation, has also been a hit with families — offering activities such as coding drones, AI mini-robots and AI character design.
Beyond hands-on experiences, the center serves as an educational venue where visitors can deepen their understanding of future technologies and explore career paths. Local elementary and middle schools have been making group visits regularly, giving students the chance to build digital skills and creative problem-solving abilities through direct engagement with advanced technology.
The center has also been expanding its role as a hub for future technology exchange. In April, civil servants from eight countries visited to benchmark the facility as an example of outstanding public administration. Seasonal and themed programs — including a special Children's Day experience day and a companion robot invention program — have also been well received. The companion robot invention program has drawn particular interest: participants identify real-life problems and explore solutions using AI and robotics, working through the full process of inquiry-based invention.
"The Gwangjin Future Technology Center is establishing itself as an educational space where residents can encounter future technologies in an easy and approachable way," a district official said. "We will continue to run diverse programs that reflect residents' needs and further expand the foundation for nurturing future talent."
For details on visiting the center or registering for programs, residents can check the center's website or contact it by phone.
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