Mayor Joo Gwangdeok: "I Hope You Apply the Habit of Recording to Your Own Life"

Namyangju Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Delivers Special Lecture on "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong" for Teenagers
"Jeong Yak-yong said, 'Memories fade and thoughts disappear; do not trust your mind, but trust your recording hand'"

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) announced on the 14th that the village community "Jinjeop Aureum" (led by Jeong Jaeun) held an educational program called the "Dasan Learning Center" for teenagers at the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site on the 13th.

Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, gave a special lecture on the 13th at the Dasan Learning Center, operated by the village community "Jinjeop Aureum" for teenagers, at the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site. Provided by Namyangju City

This program was organized by "Jinjeop Aureum," which was selected for the 2025 village community contest project. It was designed to allow teenagers to visit the birthplace of Jeong Yak-yong in person, learn about his life and philosophy, and reflect on the spirit of Silhak together with the local community.

The educational activities included a Jeong Yak-yong poetry reading concert, a session where the mayor shared stories about Jeong Yak-yong, and a tour of photo spots at the historic site, among other diverse hands-on experiences.

Notably, Mayor Joo Gwangdeok personally visited the historic site and delivered a special lecture about "Dasan Jeong Yak-yong" tailored to the perspective of teenagers. Mayor Joo presented Jeong Yak-yong's life and philosophy in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner, imparting wisdom and sound values to the youth.

A first-year middle school student who attended the program shared, "It was an enjoyable time because the mayor explained the story of Jeong Yak-yong, whom I had only thought of as a historical figure, in a way that was easy and fun to understand."

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok said, "Just as Jeong Yak-yong once said, 'Memories fade and thoughts disappear; do not trust your mind, but trust your recording hand,' I hope you will apply the habit of recording to your own lives."

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, attended the 'Dasan Learning Center' field visit on the 13th and took a commemorative photo with teenagers after finishing a special lecture. Photo by Namyangju City

Meanwhile, the city is supporting various village community activities to address local issues and build networks. This year, the city established a new field dedicated to Jeong Yak-yong activities, selecting and supporting five communities including "Jinjeop Aureum." Through educational programs and media content production themed around Jeong Yak-yong, the city is working to strengthen its brand image as the "City of Jeong Yak-yong."

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