The Gwangmyeong City Council on October 13 sought to promote the local historical figure Admiral Yi Sun-sin and explore ways to utilize related historical and cultural resources.
According to the council, a policy forum titled 'Discussion on Designating Honorary Street Name for Admiral Yi Sun-sin' was held in the council's operations committee room.
The forum was chaired by Council Member Choi Mi-young, aiming to examine the historical significance of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and discuss the necessary steps for the honorary street name designation.
Attendees included Council Member Choi Mi-young, Lee Seung-gu, president of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin Promotion Association, Lee Seung-rae, permanent representative of the Namchon Cultural Forum, and officials from relevant departments of Gwangmyeong City.
Kim Yeon-jun, secretary-general of the Gwangmyeong City Development Research Association, presented on the topic 'Can History Be Evaluated by Records Alone?' highlighting the need for a reevaluation of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's historical significance at the local level.
The subsequent discussion covered the procedures and implementation plans for the honorary street name designation, fostering public consensus, and reevaluating historical figures.
In particular, the forum addressed ways to link the honorary street name designation with local resources, such as the Mujigong Food Culture Street in Iljik-dong, to uncover historical and cultural content, thereby positively impacting cultural tourism and local businesses.
Participants expressed that the honorary street name designation could serve as an opportunity to inform citizens about the region's historical figures and strengthen Gwangmyeong's historical and cultural identity.
Council Member Choi Mi-young stated, 'Admiral Yi Sun-sin is a valuable historical asset that Gwangmyeong must remember and inherit,' adding, 'We will work to specify the direction for the honorary street name designation and ensure that citizens can encounter local history and figures in their daily lives.'
Meanwhile, Chairman Lee Hyeong-deok remarked, 'Local historical and cultural resources are the foundation for enhancing the city's identity and citizens' pride,' and pledged to maintain ongoing interest in connecting local historical values with policies that citizens can experience.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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