Paldalgu Book on 'Stories of Jidong Village' Published

Jidong-dong in Paldalgu (Dong Chief Park Chan-bok) announced on the 29th that it has published a booklet titled 'Stories of Jidong Village,' which captures vivid stories from neighbors centered around Jidong Village with its diverse potential and three traditional markets—Jidong, Minari Gwang, and Motgol Market.

'Stories of Jidong Village' comprehensively covers the history of Jidong, the origins of place names, traditional markets, people of Jidong, market merchants, and stories of community development. The booklet was created from a people-centered perspective, focusing on the sincere lives of Jidong residents and traditional market merchants.

Through this book, we can encounter the history and value of various cultural heritages centered on 'Suwon Hwaseong' and look forward to new developments in Jidong Village.

Dong Chief Park Chan-bok said, "We elevated the completeness of the booklet by forming an editorial committee of six members, including experts in traditional culture, creative writers, poets, citizen journalists, and illustrators. To stimulate reader interest, we included photographs and illustrations alongside the text in the booklet," and added, "We will utilize the 'Stories of Jidong Village' booklet in various ways so that Jidong can become a themed exploration route with narrative and tourism appeal."