Gwangju Dong-gu Installs Comic Guideboards Introducing Historical and Cultural Resources 'Eye-catching'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 15th that it has installed comic guideboards introducing the region's historical and cultural resources at five locations within the district.

The guideboards were created in comic form so that local residents as well as travelers visiting Dong-gu can easily and enjoyably understand Dong-gu's tourist attractions and historical and cultural resources. They were completed through storytelling about the historical and cultural resources of each village, based on verification and materials from village residents.

The installation locations are ▲ Gyerim 1-dong Gyeongyang Gallery Cafe ▲ next to 5·18 Historic Site No. 14 in Junam Village, Jiwon 2-dong ▲ in front of Jisan 2-dong Administrative Welfare Center ▲ next to the Dangsan Tree in Hak-dong ▲ and Hongrim Bridge in Hakun-dong, totaling five locations.

The guideboards entertainingly depict in comics ▲ the story of Pastor Kim Bang and the Ant's Gratitude related to the construction legend of Gyeongyang Bangjuk in Gyerim 1-dong ▲ the story of the Dangsan Tree that has protected Hak-dong village ▲ the origin of why Hongrim Bridge in Hakun-dong is called the "Hungry Bridge" ▲ the 1980 May 18 minibus shooting incident near Junam Village in Jiwon 2-dong ▲ and the comprehensive story of Jisan-dong village introducing various figures and cultural resources of Jisan 2-dong.

The comic guideboards were produced in two types: a rotating comic guideboard where comic panels can be turned or flipped to see the next panel, and a comic booklet-type guideboard. In particular, scanning the QR code attached to the comic guideboards plays a video, making information easily accessible and engaging for everyone.

Mayor Im Taek of Dong-gu said, "I hope that through the newly installed comic guideboards, the meaning and value of Dong-gu's local culture and historical resources will be conveyed more enjoyably and easily to residents and visitors," and added, "We will continue to promote the historical, cultural, and other humanistic resources possessed by Dong-gu in various ways."

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