A Study on the Evolution and Development Plan of the Saemaul Movement Spirit in Gyeongsangbuk-do

The purpose of this study began with the question of how the Gyeongbuk Saemaul Movement originated and how it has achieved sustainable development to this day. Gyeongbuk's spirit encompasses the Hwarang spirit, the Seonbi spirit, and the spirit of patriotism. These spirits have been passed down to the present day through mature civic consciousness and community spirit, leadership and service, public responsibility, integrity, peace, and respect for human rights, and have been inherited and developed into the Saemaul Movement. The Saemaul Movement, based on the ideologies of diligence, self-help, and cooperation, aims to overcome poverty in Korea by fostering community development, establishing sound values, fulfilling one's duties as a sound democratic citizen, and pursuing community participation and effort. Gyeongbuk's Saemaul Movement, which began in the 1970s and continues to this day, has contributed to the modernization and economic development of the country domestically and has served as a model for the Saemaul Movement in Asian and African countries internationally. Despite these efforts, the Saemaul Movement lacks the innovative drive for sustainable growth and faces a critical juncture where it must overcome global challenges. To inherit and develop the Gyeongbuk Saemaul spirit, the following efforts are necessary. First, the Saemaul Movement must foster a sense of local community. Second, the Saemaul Movement must actively foster learning. Third, the Saemaul Movement must shift to a more horizontal mindset. Finally, the Saemaul Movement must move toward responding to the international community and maximizing its value.