Gwangju City to Directly Promote Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Projects

Ministry of Unification Approves 'Daebuk Support Project Operator' as of the 15th

Gwangju City Hall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 14th that the Ministry of Unification has designated it as a ‘North Korea Support Project Operator’ effective on the 15th, allowing it to independently carry out inter-Korean exchange and cooperation projects.

Previously, Gwangju City had to proceed with inter-Korean exchange and cooperation projects through private organizations, but from now on, it can directly promote such projects, enabling the city to implement inter-Korean exchange and cooperation projects reflecting Gwangju’s unique characteristics.

So far, Gwangju City has supported cooperation materials to North Korean flood-affected areas even during the inter-Korean deadlock phase, and has steadily promoted inter-Korean exchange and cooperation projects by directly requesting the participation of North Korean athletes and cheering squads in various international events, including the Gwangju World Swimming Championships.

Through this designation as a North Korea Support Project Operator, Gwangju will discover and establish independent consultation channels with the North, revise and supplement various project plans reflecting the North Korean situation in preparation for the activation of inter-Korean exchanges in the future, and actively cooperate with the Ministry of Unification, private organizations, and others to promote these projects.

Lee Myung-soon, Director of Peace Infrastructure Creation at the city, said, “It is especially meaningful that Gwangju City has been designated as a North Korea Support Project Operator this year, the 20th anniversary of the June 15 Joint Declaration,” adding, “We will strive to actively carry out inter-Korean exchange and cooperation projects and contribute to laying the foundation for inter-Korean exchange and cooperation.”

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