Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun: "Ilwol and Yeonghung Arboretums to Open in May, Reflecting Citizens' Input"

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

The mayor visited the Ilwol and Yeonghung Arboretums on the 13th and 14th consecutively, holding "Mobile Mayor's Offices" on-site and inspecting the facilities while listening to citizens' voices.

Currently, the Ilwol and Yeonghung Arboretums are operating on a temporary basis for Suwon city officials and some citizens. After temporary operation until the 27th, from the 3rd of next month through the 28th, the arboretums plan to accept approximately 1,000 visitors per day through online advance reservations for the general public.

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

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

Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "I will collect and actively reflect citizens' opinions before officially opening," and added, "I hope it becomes a space where all citizens, from children to seniors, can visit year-round and enjoy leisure."

On the 14th, the mayor visited Yeonghung Arboretum, conducted on-site inspections and participated in gardening activities, and held a forum with eight residents from Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong 1, 2, and 3-dong, listening to citizens' opinions.

At this meeting, citizens suggested △composition of experience programs △provision of shaded rest areas △installation of handrails on slopes △installation of winter illumination festival (Luminariae).

Meanwhile, the "Mobile Mayor's Office" is a mobile city hall where Mayor Lee Jae-jun and senior city officials travel by bus to areas with major issues or where residents face inconvenience, engaging in on-site administration.