Mayor Kang Suhyeon: "Deokgye-dong National Forest Will Be Transformed into a Public Asset Enhancing Citizens' Lives"
Yangju City Explores Urban Forest Revitalization in Deokgye-dong
Executive On-site Meeting Held for Active Review
On December 23, Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province held an on-site executive meeting at the national forest in Deokgye-dong (covering an area of 49,910 square meters) owned by the Korea Forest Service. The meeting was presided over by Yangju Mayor Kang Suhyeon and attended by 20 senior city officials, during which they discussed plans for acquiring the national forest through an exchange with the Korea Forest Service.
Yang Suhyun, mayor of Yangju City, is holding an executive meeting on the 23rd at the site of the Korea Forest Service-owned national forest in Deokgye-dong (area 49,910㎡). Provided by Yangju City
This meeting was convened to assess the current status of the national forest located in the central eastern area of Yangju and to comprehensively review ways to improve public accessibility and explore potential public-interest uses.
The city is seeking a reasonable approach to utilizing this area by coordinating with relevant agencies, recognizing its strategic importance for urban expansion and balanced development.
At the site, Mayor Kang Suhyeon stated, "We must consider the national forest not just as an object of preservation, but also as a public asset that can enhance the quality of life for citizens." She urged, "Carefully review measures to revitalize urban forests and address citizen inconveniences through close cooperation with relevant agencies."
Yangju City expects that the revitalization of the urban forest will help achieve various public objectives, including securing urban infrastructure, creating leisure spaces for citizens, and conserving ecological and environmental resources.
A Yangju City official stated, "We are formulating a detailed plan for the exchange of national and public forests in accordance with legal procedures, with the goal of reaching an agreement with the Korea Forest Service as soon as possible."
Yang Suhyun, mayor of Yangju City, is holding an executive meeting on the 23rd at the site of the Korea Forest Service-owned national forest in Deokgye-dong (an area of 49,910 square meters). Provided by Yangju City
Meanwhile, as part of the 'Comprehensive Development Plan for the Eastern Region,' Yangju City is promoting the systematic utilization of urban forests and the restructuring of public assets, with the Deokgye-dong forestland drawing attention as the first target site.
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