Declaration of the Birthplace of Saemaul as World Tourism Destination: Initiated in the early 70s by late President of the Rep. of Korea Park Chung-hee, the Saemaul Undong, or New Village (or Community) Movement has its origins in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in Korea. This community-based movement has been the driving force behind Korea’s development from an aid recipient, to an aid donor country.
Also read: War diary and archives of Saemaul Movement inscribed as Memory of the World
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| Introducing the Saemaul Undong at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul |
