Ganghwa County's 'Stories of Dongmunan Village People' Selected for Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Small-Scale Regeneration Project

[Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young Reporter] Ganghwa County announced on the 25th that 'Stories of Dongmunan Village People' was selected for the small-scale regeneration project implemented by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport from March until the 14th of this month.

The small-scale regeneration project is an initiative where at least 10 local residents form a community, propose projects needed for the region, and residents voluntarily establish and implement plans. To expand resident participation, strengthen resident capacity, establish regional governance, and lay the foundation for the development of the Urban Regeneration New Deal project and realize effective urban policy, 50% of project costs are supported by state funds.

The selected 'Stories of Dongmunan Village People' is a project where residents directly write and illustrate stories about 'life' and 'living spaces' to understand residents' lives and create a book through the narrative of 'a village with stories, a village with human warmth, and a vibrant village'. Residents will write and illustrate these stories themselves and publish them as a book.

The total project cost is 382 million won. Working with local bookstore owners who have experience publishing children's books with Dongmunan residents and picture book artists residing in the county, a village bookshop will be established and operated in the community center spaces of Gwancheong 1 and 3 districts. Additionally, a village garden will be created on the grounds of Gwancheong 3 district community center to serve as a space for contemplation and rest. Plans also include hosting a publication celebration event and screening a village video produced by residents themselves to coincide with the book's release, along with other village events.