Seongbuk-gu - Onsan Onmal Sangsaeng Committee - Bukhansan National Park Office Cooperation for Bukhansan National Park Conservation

Promoting National Park Conservation in Collaboration with Local Communities ... Enhancing Public-Private 'Win-Win Development'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) is joining hands with the Onsan Onmal Coexistence Committee and the Bukhansan National Park Office of the Korea National Park Service to promote the conservation of Bukhansan National Park and the mutually beneficial development of the Jeongneung-dong community.

Bukhansan National Park is a rare urban natural park worldwide and was designated as the 15th national park in South Korea in 1983.

Under this agreement, Seongbuk-gu will support various administrative tasks including gathering residents' opinions, consulting with related organizations, and handling various matters, while the Coexistence Committee will propose various policies for environmental cleanup of Bukhansan National Park and community development.

The Bukhansan National Park Office will continue efforts to conserve the national park and secure cultural spaces for residents' use.

Since its establishment centered on Jeongneung-dong residents, the Coexistence Committee has worked to conserve Bukhansan National Park and promote communication and cooperation within the Jeongneung community.

Going forward, it plans to propose policies in areas such as environment, culture, welfare, and economy within Jeongneung-dong and promote local projects through residents' consensus building.

The Bukhansan National Park Office was established with the purpose of promoting sustainable park use by systematically conserving and managing the natural ecosystem, natural and cultural landscapes, and geological resources of Bukhansan National Park, enabling residents to live healthy and leisurely lives in a pleasant natural environment.

Since its completion in 1971, there have been ongoing calls for reconstruction due to safety issues caused by aging and decreased efficiency in park management due to limited office space.

Last year, through architectural consultations with Seongbuk-gu, a new building is planned on the current office site with a total floor area of 2,775.5㎡ (1 basement floor, 2 above-ground floors). Construction began in September 2020 and is scheduled for completion in 2022.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, said, “Through this business agreement, we hope to fully preserve the beautiful natural scenery and cultural resources of Bukhansan National Park while creating opportunities for public-private coexistence and development within the Jeongneung-dong community.” He also stated, “We plan to actively support residents so that they can enjoy comfortable and healthy leisure activities in Bukhansan National Park, Seongbuk-gu’s representative natural resting place.”

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