Seoul City to Transform Damaged Green Area in Gongneung-dong into a 'Forest to Walk' with Shinhan Card and Forest Cooperative
Goal to Complete Construction in November
Planting Trees on Damaged Green Spaces, Creating Walking Trails...Reducing Fine Dust and Carbon Emissions
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government, together with Shinhan Card and the Korea Forest Service, is transforming a damaged green space (860㎡) located in Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, into a "Forest You Want to Walk In." Trees will be planted and walking paths created in the area, which had become difficult for citizens to access due to illegal cultivation, so that local residents can enjoy relaxation anytime.
On the 18th, Seoul announced that it signed a business agreement on the 9th with Shinhan Card and the Korea Forest Service to create a "Forest You Want to Walk In," and according to the agreement, it will support administrative tasks such as providing basic directions and coordinating with related organizations. Shinhan Card and the Korea Forest Service will promote financial support, design, and construction implementation with the goal of completing the project by the 11th.
Seoul has been carrying out various urban greening projects linked to corporate social responsibility activities. This cooperation is being promoted as a continuation of that effort. Over the past eight years, Seoul has conducted greening projects with 197 companies, attracting private capital amounting to 17.5 billion won, and creating urban forests throughout the city.
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Yu Young-bong, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Green City Bureau, said, “It is meaningful that companies, who sympathize with Seoul’s intention to improve the urban environment, participate in creating urban forests through social contribution activities,” and added, “We plan to continuously promote various urban greening projects with like-minded companies to create a pleasant living environment and improve the quality of life for local residents.”
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