Jeongeup-si Launches Effort to Discover Scattered Historical and Cultural Future Heritage in Original Downtown Area

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk has embarked on a project to systematically preserve and manage various cultural heritages and future heritages scattered throughout the old downtown area by investigating and excavating them, and to utilize the findings as data for urban regeneration projects.

The city announced on the 10th that it held the final report meeting for the 'Old Downtown Historical and Cultural Future Heritage Excavation Service.'

The meeting was attended by Mayor Yoo Jin-seop, city officials, the head of the Jeongeup Cultural Center, local historians, and experts in modern architecture.

At the meeting, attendees listened to explanations about the findings excavated over ten months since April last year based on the Urban Regeneration Activation Plan and discussed preservation measures together.

Through this service, a database was established for about 30 modern buildings approved for use before 1960 scattered within the old downtown area, and along with value assessments of these architectural assets, systematic management and utilization plans were formulated for the future.

The city plans to organize the opinions presented at the report meeting, share the accumulated data with relevant departments, and establish strategic goals and specific maintenance plans suitable for the characteristics of Jeongeup City.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, "It is our city's duty to investigate and excavate heritages scattered in various forms and preserve them systematically," adding, "We will actively strive to ensure that the excavated heritages become places for historical education and are utilized as resources for urban regeneration projects and tourism."

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