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Hello~~ This is JIRO! It’s been such a long time since our last post, but we’re back with some exciting news—JIRO is returning! ! Let’s jump right in! To. Our Readers JIRO is back!! From. JIRO JIRO is back in business! (26.08.14~) Hello~~ This is JIRO! After taking about a month  to reorganize and recharge, JIRO is ready to make a comeback!! Thank you for  waiting for us! ^^ The reason JIRO took a break to reorganize was to ask ourselves: 'Were the topics of JIRO’s content becoming too predictable?' 'Were we trying to cover too much without a clear goal or direction?' 'Were we simply creating content mechanically, following the same familiar format?' We took this time to reorganize and find the answers to these questions. In its early days, JIRO began as a.. “consulting partner that unlocks the hidden potential of local communities,” visiting local festivals and suggesting ways they could be improved. In the middle and later stages of JIRO, we gradually shi...

Hello, this is JIRO~~ This month marks the 6th edition of the JIRO Letter! The star of this issue is none other than Wando County in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. From the Milky Way and the Slow Trail to the legacy of Jang Bogo and Wando's famous abalone, we've packed this edition with the unique charms that can only be found in Wando. Let's dive in and explore! The Milky Way over Cheongsando Surrounded by blue mountains, blue seas,  and blue skies, the island was named Cheongsan (青山), meaning "Blue Mountain." If Cheongsando by day is an island of emerald seas and stone-walled paths,  then Cheongsando by night belongs to the stars. The Milky Way offers a different kind of beauty in every season, making Cheongsando worth visiting year-round. Asia’s First Cittaslow! Recognized by Cittaslow International as the world's first Slow Trail. Cittaslow is a movement that began in Italy. It is a movement in which local residents takIt encourages local residents to preserve...

​Hello~~~ This is JIRO~~~!! 👋 Last Saturday (June 13), JIRO visited the 27th Eumseong Pumba Festival. A few days ago, we shared the story behind the Eumseong Pumba Festival and its origins here on the blog. Today, we'd like to take you on a tour of the festival and share what we experienced on-site! If you'd like to learn more about the history of the festival, be sure to check out the article below. Related Article Link:  https://blog.en.localnow.kr/2026/06/eumseong-pumba-festival-choi-gwidong-2026.html