Seongbuk-gu to Hold Tree Planting Event on the 30th to Commemorate the 78th Arbor Day
Samcheonggak Area Reborn in June 2022 as Seoul's Representative Traditional Culture and Arts Complex
Seongbuk-gu Mayor Lee Seung-ro, Related Organizations, and About 100 Residents to Participate; Approximately 1,130 Trees Including Cornus and Azaleas to Be Planted
Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) will hold a tree planting event in the Samcheonggak area of Seongbuk-gu to commemorate the 78th Arbor Day. This event is resuming after four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event, starting at 10 a.m. on the 30th, will be attended by about 100 people including Mayor Lee Seung-ro, residents' organizations such as the Nature Conservation Council and Saemaul Association Seongbuk Branch, and nearby residents. They plan to plant a total of approximately 1,130 trees, including 130 tall trees such as Cornus and Cornelian cherry, and 1,000 smaller trees such as azaleas.
A Seongbuk-gu official stated, "This Arbor Day tree planting event is part of the ongoing efforts to create 'a city of forests and gardens, green Seongbuk,' which has been carried out through the 7th and now the 8th term of the local government." The district actively purchases private lands in areas like Gaewoonsan and Cheonjangsan and transforms neglected spaces into parks, providing citizens with pleasant resting places.
Additionally, efforts are underway to transform ecological spaces by planting various seasonal flowers, shrubs, and flowering trees along Seongbukcheon and Jeongneungcheon streams.
Samcheonggak, where the Arbor Day tree planting event takes place, was reborn in June 2022 as Seoul's representative traditional culture and arts complex. The name 'Samcheonggak' means that the mountains, water, and people's hearts are so pure and beautiful.
For this event, the nearby vacant land will be utilized by leveling the ground to prevent soil erosion, and trees such as Cornelian cherry, which blooms yellow cotton candy-like flowers, and Cornus, which produces white flowers resembling clouds in the sky, will be planted to create a spectacular view for domestic and international visitors to Seongbuk-dong in spring and summer.
Mayor Lee Seung-ro of Seongbuk-gu said, "Many people found comfort and healing in urban plants, forests, and streams during COVID-19," adding, "Through the tree planting event resuming after four years, I felt the urgent need to think about environmental protection and the future and to make Seongbuk-gu a more beautiful and healthy city." He expressed deep gratitude to all participants.
Gangbuk-gu to Operate ‘Healing Walk on Good Paths with a Story Writer’
Program Runs Every Thursday for Two Months Starting April
Walking Tours of Bukseoul Dream Forest, Opaesan, and Bukhansan Trails with a Story Writer
Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) announced that it will operate the ‘Healing Walk on Good Paths with a Story Writer’ program as part of health experience activities for residents.
This program is one of the themed walking events that highlight the characteristics of Gangbuk-gu, designed to help residents relieve stress and promote physical and psychological stability.
The healing walk program for the first half of the year will be held every Thursday from April to June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The walking courses include Bukseoul Dream Forest, Opaesan, and Bukhansan trails. Story writer Kang Se-hoon will accompany participants, providing explanations about the origins and history of Gangbuk-gu’s neighborhoods, teaching how to take landscape photos with smartphones, health stretching, and how to use trekking poles.
Anyone aged 20 to 69 who is a resident of Gangbuk-gu or works in Gangbuk-gu can participate in this program. Interested individuals can apply by scanning the QR code on the right side of the poster or by contacting the Health Promotion Division of Gangbuk-gu Public Health Center.
The district plans to provide participants with health measurement results before and after walking and conduct satisfaction surveys to continuously improve the program.
Mayor Lee Soon-hee of Gangbuk-gu said, "Around April, Opaesan and Bukseoul Dream Forest are covered with cherry blossoms, creating a spectacular view," adding, "I hope many people participate to take care of their health and enjoy healing, and also visit the Uicheon Cherry Blossom Festival held in April."
“Highlighting Women Who Left Footprints in Modern and Contemporary History”… Jongno-gu to Recruit Exploration Team for Women’s Travel (女行) Routes
Selected Members to Investigate Historical Women Figures and Places in Jongno and Participate in Developing Exploration Courses
Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Moon-heon) is recruiting the 'Jongno Women’s Travel (女行) Route Exploration Team' until the 31st to honor historical women figures active in the modern and contemporary history center of Jongno and to trace their footprints.
The exploration team will enhance their capabilities through special lectures on Korean women's history and expert workshops, investigate women figures and places related to Jongno, and later participate in developing exploration courses and producing leaflets. The activity period is until December this year, with a modest allowance provided.
Applicants must be residents or have their main living area such as workplace or school in Jongno-gu. This includes those registered as residents in Jongno, employees working in the area, university students, or members of organizations based in the district.
Applications must be submitted by the 31st by downloading the form from the district office website, filling it out, and sending it along with other supporting documents via email to the person in charge. A total of 20 people will be selected.
Results will be individually notified after verifying eligibility. For inquiries, contact the Elderly Women and Women’s Welfare Team.
The district plans to hold an inauguration ceremony in April to share the roles and goals of the exploration team. Additionally, there will be a session to share personal research materials on historical women figures and places in Jongno and to exchange impressions.
Other scheduled activities include a workshop in May, field explorations in June and July, expert reviews, and a performance sharing meeting in September and October.
Mayor Jeong Moon-heon said, "It will be a meaningful time to learn about women who played important roles in the modern and contemporary history center of Jongno and the places where they were active, and to participate in developing future exploration courses," adding, "We encourage many interested people to join."
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