Gokseong-gun, Working Hard on Village Development

Promoting the Creation of 46 Clean Jeonnam Eutteum Villages
Residents' Satisfaction Doubles as They Create Flowerbeds and Murals Themselves

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Yoo Geun-gi) announced on the 31st that it is taking the lead in promoting the to restore village communities.

To effectively promote the project, Gokseong-gun first focused on increasing residents' understanding of the project. Village promotion teams and publicity teams were formed in a total of 46 villages, and through meetings, the background of the project was shared and the achievement of goals was pledged.

Next, village-making projects tailored to the characteristics of each village were promoted. The entire process from planning to execution was led directly by the residents. Participating residents of the 46 villages are actively involved in beautifying their villages by creating flower beds, painting murals, making separated recycling stations at village entrances, installing mailboxes, and setting up tile murals.

A resident A of Jukrim Village, Godal-myeon, who promoted village mural painting, said, “Decorating the village entrance with beautiful murals has brightened up the village. I find myself coming out to the village entrance more often than before.”