Professor Kim Younghwan of Cheongju University Appointed as Chief Planner for Sejong Urban Spatial Environment

Lee Chun-hee, Mayor of Sejong City (left), is taking a commemorative photo after presenting the appointment certificate for the chief planner to Professor Kim Young-hwan (right) on the 11th. Photo by Sejong City

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Professor Kim Young-hwan of the Department of Dormant Environmental Design at Cheongju University has been appointed as the Chief Spatial Environment Planner for Sejong City.

According to the city on the 11th, Professor Kim is an expert in urban planning and urban design, having served as the 10th president of the Korean Urban Design Association, an advisory member of the Administrative City Comprehensive Planning Group, a member of the Architecture Committee, and a gate review member for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's general area urban regeneration projects.

Following his appointment as the Chief Spatial Environment Planner for the city, Professor Kim will reside in Sejong two days a week during his two-year term, overseeing and directing urban design tasks, coordinating large-scale development projects, and participating in the establishment of spatial environment strategic plans.

The city expects that this appointment will enhance expertise in the fields of new town architecture and design, thereby contributing to strengthening competitiveness in urban landscape areas.

Professor Kim expressed his aspirations, saying, "Sejong is the practical administrative capital that the Republic of Korea is investing in and building. I will contribute to creating a living space where citizens are happy, meeting the expectations and responsibilities placed on the urban environment sector."

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