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Hello~ this is JIRO~^^! On March 25, JIRO attended the “Conference on Enhancing Metropolitan Governance for Sustainable Urban Models” held in Daejeon. Mokwon University Concert Hall, where the conference was held. Enhancing Metropolitan Governance for Sustainable Urban Models Date & Time | March 25, 2026 (Wed) 13:30–17:00 Venue | Mokwon University Concert Hall, Daejeon Hosts | Daejeon Metropolitan City, Daejeon Urban Regeneration Support Center, Mokwon University, Korea Urban Regeneration Society At the conference, discussions focused on what changes are needed for Korea’s urban regeneration projects— which have grown significantly in scale over the past few years— to become truly sustainable. Rather than focusing solely on physical redevelopment, the sessions explored broader perspectives on the long-term sustainability of cities, featuring both presentations and in-depth discussions. While the conference offered valuable insights overall, there were also a few aspects that fe...

Hello, this is JIRO! Recently, we attended the “Locale Conference – The Alleyways We Live In” held in Daejeon. While we were there, we got around the city using Daejeon’s city buses. Based on what we noticed during those rides, we’ve put together a short quiz for you. Give it a try! Daejeon city buses are all about __. 1. First-aid kit At the back of a Daejeon city bus, we spotted a first-aid kit. There’s no law that requires it— yet it’s there, placed purely for safety. 2. Driver AM / PM shifts In Daejeon, most routes run on AM–PM shifts with fixed bus assignments. Compared to irregular schedules, this reduces driver fatigue and helps improve safety. 3. “Do not stand up until a full stop.” Standing up before arrival has become the norm. That bold message says it all— Daejeon city buses take safety seriously. Daejeon city buses truly care about safety. That’s all for our look at Daejeon’s city buses. Isn’t it impressive how seriously they take safety? If you ever visit Daejeon, take a ...

Hello! This is JIRO 🙂 On the 15th, we visited the Locale Conference: “The Alley Where I Live,” held at the Social Economy Innovation Town in Daejeon. Arriving in Daejeon We took the train and got off at Seodaejeon Station, then headed toward the Social Economy Innovation Town. Lunch: Jajangmyeon After that little detour, it was finally time to dive into the conference.