Lee Sang-il, the mayor of Yongin, visited the Quang Phu District Office in Da Nang on August 6, where he met with Secretary Bui Ngoc An and Chairman Huynh Ngoc Ba to discuss plans for sending a youth volunteer group from Yongin to Quang Phu.
In his opening remarks, Mayor Lee expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the Quang Phu community, stating, "It seems that the relationship between our two cities is becoming stronger over time," and he thanked them for effectively operating the Yongin Public Digital Library in Quang Phu.
Secretary Bui responded, saying, "The Yongin Public Digital Library in Quang Phu is a valuable space that provides new inspiration to local residents and significantly contributes to nurturing local talent. I hope that based on the valuable achievements we have made, our two cities can become precious partners in creating value and a future together."
Mayor Lee also introduced the Yongin youth volunteer group that will be dispatched to Da Nang and Quang Phu next year, urging for interest and cooperation from the Quang Phu community.
As part of the 'K-On Gi Village Project,' Yongin plans to send about 20 youth volunteers to Da Nang for ten days from late July to early August 2027 to support youth participation in international exchange and sharing activities.
Mayor Lee remarked, "This will be a great opportunity for the youth of both cities to meet and share friendships," and expressed hope for mutual growth through various exchange programs, including the dispatch of the Yongin youth volunteer group.
The youth volunteers will engage in service activities such as painting murals at the 'Yongin Public Digital Library in Quang Phu' and promoting Yongin's representative character, 'Joayang.' They will also conduct activities to introduce Korean culture, including operating a K-pop academy, performing joint shows with local residents, and showcasing traditional Korean games.
Following this, Mayor Lee visited the 'Yongin Public Digital Library in Quang Phu,' located within the International Lotus Village Comprehensive Welfare Town, to review its operational status.
The 'Yongin Public Digital Library in Quang Phu' is Yongin's first international development cooperation project. The library, built on a site of approximately 1,686 square meters (about 510 pyeong), includes digital learning spaces, reading rooms, and a promotional area for Yongin City.
The International Lotus Village Comprehensive Welfare Town, established by the International Lotus Village Association in 2015, is a Korean-style welfare village that includes a vocational training center, a Korean language school, a daycare center, and a nursing home for the elderly.
Mayor Lee expressed pride that Yongin's first international development cooperation project has been completed as a library, providing practical assistance to the residents of Quang Phu. He hopes that children and youth visiting the library will cultivate greater dreams through its resources.
Meanwhile, the International Lotus Village Association, the parent organization of the International Lotus Village, was established in August 1989 and is based in Baegam-myeon, Yongin. It currently operates the Yongin Senior Welfare Center, which is entrusted to it by Yongin City.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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