Suwon City Appoints Advisory Committee Members for Community Development Local Government Council

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City has appointed nine advisory committee members to the Community Development Local Government Council (Chairman Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon).

At an appointment ceremony held at the city hall situation room on the 23rd, Mayor Lee Jae-jun presented appointment certificates to the advisory committee members. The term of office is two years.

The advisory committee consists of experts from the landscape architecture, architecture, and community sectors: ◇Landscape Architecture △Kim Hyun, Professor at Dankook University △Choi Jae-hyuk, CEO of Ofnis Studio (Environmental Design Studio) △Yoon Ho-jun, CEO of Landscape Lab Yeoreeum ◇Architecture △Ryu Hyun-soo, Director of Oran Future Architecture Research Institute △Ryu Geun-soo, Executive Director of Tera Urban Architects △Community △Hwang Gil-sik, CEO of Myeongso IMC △Son Nyung-hee, Team Leader at Kyonggi University Multicultural Education Center △Han Kyung-hee, Vice Chairman of Suwon Community Development Council △Yoon Su-jin, Director of Sangsang Village Value Workshop.

These advisory committee members will provide consultation on community projects by local governments, presenting solutions to regional issues, sharing best practices, and attending discussion forums. Regular advisory meetings on community development agenda for each local government are planned.

The Community Development Local Government Council, launched in September 2015, is an inter-local government body operating with the goals of 'realization of local autonomy,' 'realization of local communities,' and 'improving residents' quality of life.' A total of 36 local governments nationwide—4 metropolitan and 32 basic level—are participating. The council is taking the lead in expanding community development through related forums and discussion meetings, including the 'National Community Development Conference.'

Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon said, "Based on your professional knowledge and rich experience, please provide direction for the council's future and offer wise advice generously," and "Please open 'Community Development Season 2' that presents new community models."