“Community-Centered Yuseong: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future”

In, MiDong, Yuseong City(District) Council Member: Uncovering Local Value for Yuseong’s Future!

In, MiDong(인미동) serves as the Vice-Chair of the 9th Yuseong District Council and is also a Special Professor at Mokwon University’s Stokes College. She represents the Na constituency, which includes Oncheon 1-dong, Oncheon 2-dong, and Noeun 1-dong in Yuseong District.

Council Member In met with Kang Dea-hoon, CEO of WalkintoKorea, Editor-in-Chief Lee Hong-jun, and journalist Hwang Hoon-joo near the Gyerong Spa Hotel and foot bath area in the Yuseong Hot Springs District to discuss local culture and community engagement.

Council Member In emphasized the importance of community-centered spaces and said, “We need to enhance local value with a focus on residents, not public administration.” She believes that active participation from residents is essential for the cultural and economic development of the area. Regarding the Yuseong Hot Springs Festival, she mentioned that the focus should be on improving the quality of life for local residents rather than the number of visitors or economic impact. “I hope the festival is conducted meaningfully throughout the year, highlighting local culture and values rather than inviting famous celebrities,” she added.

As an avid traveler who has visited over 30 countries, Council Member Dong also shared her views on tourism development.

"When I was young, I wanted to go abroad. I looked for something different and saw something interesting. But now I see our city. Daejeon is such a beautiful place. The images that change over time are beautiful, three big rivers are flowing in the city, and trees grow and flowers bloom around them" 

She pointed out that tourist destinations in Korea are becoming standardized nationwide and stressed the need for tourism development that showcases the unique characteristics of each region. She emphasized that even though the administration may change every four years with elections, residents themselves must create a vision for a sustainable Yuseong.

She concluded by stating her commitment to being a council member who works with residents to make Yuseong a sustainable city.