New Consul General Jang Cheong-gang of Guangzhou, China, Visits Kim Han-jong, Chairman of Jeonnam Provincial Council

On the 24th, Exchange and Cooperation Discussions Between Jeonnam Provincial Council and Gwangju Consulate General

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Kim Hanjong, Chairman of the Jeonnam Provincial Council, announced on the 24th that he received a visit from the newly appointed Consul General Jang Cheonggang of the Gwangju Chinese Consulate and discussed cooperation plans between the two organizations.

This visit was made as a courtesy following the expiration of the term of Sun Xianyu, the former Gwangju Consul General, and the new appointment of Jang Cheonggang as the Gwangju Chinese Consul General.

Chairman Kim Hanjong said, “Congratulations on your appointment as the 5th Gwangju Chinese Consul General, and thank you for visiting our provincial council as your first official external schedule despite your busy agenda,” adding, “I hope today's meeting will not end as a one-time event but will be the beginning of frequent meetings to strengthen cooperation.”

He continued, “Amid difficulties in international exchanges between the two countries due to COVID-19, I ask for your future support and cooperation so that exchanges between the Jeonnam Provincial Council and Chinese related organizations can be revitalized with the wisdom of Consul General Jang Cheonggang, who has worked for many years in both South Korea and North Korea.”

Newly appointed Gwangju Consul General Jang Cheonggang said, “I express my gratitude for the warm welcome and have a deep connection with Korea, including interpreting during President Kim Dae-jung’s visit to China,” adding, “Although there are difficulties due to COVID-19, I will actively support exchanges between the Jeonnam Provincial Council and China as Consul General through the development of various international exchange methods such as advanced quarantine systems and video conferences.”

Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Provincial Council contributes to promoting friendly cooperation through international exchanges with the People's Congresses of four Chinese provinces: Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Shanxi.

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