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Saemaul Undong has been a developmental model for developing countries. Indeed, many countries in Africa and Southeast Asia including China have adopted and implemented it as a model of national development. For successful development, Saemaul Undong newly attracting a great attention should meet the demands of the times and society. Furthermore, it should lead a change of the times. It is asked for a model of Saemaul Undong to be modified to be applicable to the 21 century. However, Saemaul Undong of Daegu-Gyeongbuk regions faces several challenges, which include that it does not fit into diversified society, the linkage and cooperation among related organizations are not sufficient, and it's outcomes has not be reflected in the policies. The purposes of this study are to review the value of the Saemaul Undong, to analyze the characteristics of Saemaul Undong of Daegu-Gyeongbuk regions, to present the direction of Saemaul Undong, and to fomulate plans that contribute to the national development. To achieve these goals, it is needed to impel a national branding of global Saemaul Undong, to politicize the practice of Saemaul spirit and to take Saemaul Undong as a means of nation's advancement. In addition, the studies and institutional education of Saemaul Undong, and a systemic training of Saemaul leaders should be promoted. The laws of Saemaul Undong should be improved to establish it's infrastructure development.