Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun: "Yiwol and Yeonghung Arboretums to Open in May by Reflecting Citizens' Opinions"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-sung] Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "The Yiwol and Yeonghung Arboretums, which will open formally in May, will actively reflect citizens' opinions before opening."

The mayor visited the Yiwol and Yeonghung Arboretums on the 13th and 14th consecutively, holding an "On-site Mobile Mayor's Office" and inspecting various areas while listening to citizens' voices.

Currently, the Yiwol and Yeonghung Arboretums are operating on a temporary basis for Suwon city officials and some citizens. After temporary operations until the 27th, from the 3rd to the 28th of next month, online advance reservations will be accepted for the general public, with each arboretum accepting approximately 1,000 visitors per day.

On the 13th, Mayor Lee Jae-jun visited the Yiwol Arboretum in Cheoncheon-dong, Jangan-gu, and held an "On-site Mobile Mayor's Office" with six residents from Yulcheon-dong, Guun-dong, and Hwaseo 2-dong.

At the forum held that day, citizens requested △expansion of the arboretum site △promotion of the arboretum △installation of photo zones for social media promotion.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "I will collect citizens' opinions and reflect them as much as possible before the formal opening," and added, "I hope it will become a space where all citizens, from children to the elderly, can visit year-round and enjoy leisure time."

On the 14th, the mayor visited the Yeonghung Arboretum, conducted an on-site inspection and participated in a gardening experience, and held a forum with eight residents from Woncheon-dong, Youngtong 1, 2, and 3-dong to hear citizens' opinions.

At this venue, citizens suggested △composition of experiential programs △provision of shaded rest areas △installation of handrails on slopes △installation of winter light festival displays (luminarie).

Meanwhile, the "On-site Mobile Mayor's Office" is an "mobile mayor's office" where Mayor Lee Jae-jun and senior officials travel by bus to areas with major pending issues or where residents face inconveniences to implement on-site administration.