Stamp Tour in Small Groups Across Various Spots in Yongsan-gu

Selected 29 Local Attractions and More, Tour Program Runs Until the 18th... Souvenirs Given Based on Number of Stamps

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun) Village Autonomy Center is operating the ‘Yongsan Village SamSamOOh Stamp Tour’ until the 18th.

This is to support residents in having a healthy autumn during the COVID-19 era.

The method is simple. After applying to participate, receive a tour passport (notebook), visit the desired locations, and collect stamps.

The visiting sites include local attractions and village community project sites such as Namijanggun Shrine, Danggogae Martyrdom Holy Site, Simwonjeong Waemyeong Ganghwaji Cheobi, former US military officers’ quarters at Yongsan Base, Yu Gwan-sun Memorial Monument, Saenamteo Martyrdom Holy Site, National Hangeul Museum, Colonial History Museum, Yongsan Craft Center, Lee Bong-chang History Echo Center, and Manliseojae. A total of 29 locations have been selected.

It is recommended to check the operating schedule for each site in advance by referring to the passport. Some facilities require prior reservation for viewing.

A center official said, “Through the stamp tour, residents can learn about the attractions in our neighborhood and how village community projects are progressing. After completing the tour, if you bring your passport to the old Village Autonomy Center, you can receive various souvenirs depending on the number of stamps collected.”

Those who wish to participate can inquire at the center. Applications are accepted until the 15th. Passports are distributed at the district Village Autonomy Center, Yongsan 2-ga, Hyochang, Yongmun, Hangang-ro, Hannam-dong Residents’ Autonomy Committees, Haebangchon Urban Regeneration Support Center, and Huam-dong Village Workshop.

The district Village Autonomy Center is a public-private intermediary organization supporting village communities and residents’ autonomy committee projects. Since its opening in 2019, it has been conducting projects such as village community contests, discovering village activists, education, networking, archiving, and supporting residents’ autonomy committees to create a village autonomy ecosystem.

In particular, through the village community contest projects, 51 projects were selected this year, with project funds ranging from 1 million to 5 million KRW distributed differentially.

Recently, the center staff directly created the ‘Yongsan-gu Village Community Map,’ attracting attention. The map is A1 size (594mm x 841mm), with the front side listing village projects by neighborhood and the back side containing activity photos of each project and the contest project procedures.

Center Director Kim Kyung-wook said, “Through the SamSamOOh Stamp Tour, you will be able to feel the charm and warmth of the village where you live. We hope for much interest and participation in village community and residents’ autonomy committee projects.”

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