Abstract
Nowadays the importance of Machi-Zukuri is widely recognized in Japan. On the other hand, in Korea, a new term “Maulmandulgi” which is equal to Japanese Machi-Zukuri was created in the mid-1990s. The aim of this paper is clarify some characteristics of Korean Machi-Zukuri. Now many citizen groups do self-help Machi-Zukuri activities. Their purpose is not to establish democratic government anymore but to improve their living environment. In “Onchunchun Movement” in Pusan,citizen groupscooperated withresidents' organizations. Citizen groups can be driving forcesto improve the living environment because of their skills and know-how to promote Machi-Zukuri.
