"I'll Find the Fun for You" Sweet Fun Spots Revealed by Mayors of Daejeon, Ulsan, Gwangju, and Cheongju [No-Fun Cities]

[No Fun, Searching for Urban Fun]
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④ Introducing Must-Visit Fun Spots Recommended by Mayors of 4 Cities

Editor's NoteAre you familiar with so-called 'No-Jam Cities,' meaning boring cities? These are cities lacking things to do, see, and enjoy, where locals feel bored and people from other regions do not visit. Since 2019, the term 'No-Jam City' has been used on social networking services (SNS) to describe various cities. What started as a kind of 'meme' for fun has led local governments in places like Daejeon, Ulsan, Gwangju, and Cheongju to launch 'Honey-Jam City Creation Projects.' Are cities labeled as 'No-Jam' really dull and boring places? What makes a city fun? We aim to reflect on the places and spaces where we live.

The leaders of Daejeon, Ulsan, Gwangju Metropolitan Cities, and Cheongju, who have embarked on the 'Honey-Jam City Creation Project,' claim that their cities are full of gem-like spots. Although these local governments made pledges in response to controversies that began on social networking services (SNS), a closer look reveals that there are already fun spaces within these cities that both locals and visitors can enjoy. Asia Economy asked the heads of the four cities to confidently recommend their region’s 'Honey-Jam Spots' and compiled them into a map format.