Democratic Peaceful Unification Advisory Council Mokpo Chapter Conducts Second Half Training for Western Region Advisory Members

Online and Offline Education in 11 Western Regions Including Mokpo, Jangheung, and Jindo

Park Woo-young, Chairman of the Mokpo Council of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, delivering a welcome speech before the training session. Photo by Jung Seung-hyun

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seung-hyun Jeong] The Mokpo City Council of the National Unification Advisory Council (Council Chairman Park Woo-young, hereinafter referred to as NAUC) held the second half of 2021 Jeonnam Region 1 Advisory Council training session on the 27th.

Under the theme "The Path to Sustainable Peace on the Korean Peninsula," this training session was attended both online and offline by over 250 advisory members from 11 councils in the western Jeonnam region including Mokpo, Jangheung, Gangjin, Haenam, Yeongam, Muan, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, Wando, Jindo, and Sinan counties, such as Jo Ok-hee, Vice Chairman of NAUC Jeonnam, Park Woo-young, Chairman of Mokpo City Council, Kim Jong-sik, Mayor of Mokpo, and Park Chang-soo, Chairman of Mokpo City Council.

Chairman Park Woo-young, in his opening remarks, said, "With the declaration of the end of the war approaching, we must strive to maintain amicable inter-Korean relations and achieve peaceful unification," and advised, "I hope this training will establish a foundation for the future direction of NAUC advisory members and the realization of peaceful unification."

Following this, an in-depth educational session was conducted through an expert lecture by Jeong Dae-jin, Director of the Peace Center at Hanpyeong Policy Research Institute, on the topic "Why is the Declaration of the End of the Korean War Necessary and How Should It Be Promoted?"

Director Jeong shared with the advisory members practical content regarding the achievements of the Korean Peninsula peace process, North Korea’s situation during the COVID-19 era, international cooperation, and the role of NAUC in peaceful unification.

He explained, "The Korean Peninsula peace process refers to the policy process aimed at eliminating tensions and threats of war between the South and the North, establishing complete denuclearization and permanent peace on the peninsula, and further strengthening exchanges and cooperation so that South and North Korea can enjoy peaceful coexistence and joint prosperity," elaborating on the projects promoting peaceful unification.

After Director Jeong’s lecture, an online Q&A session was held with the Yeonggwang, Jindo, and Mokpo councils.

Jo Ok-hee, Vice Chairman of the NAUC Jeonnam Regional Council, pointed out, "Before the declaration of the end of the war, we must understand both South and North Korea well and prepare for the future," adding, "In an era of diversification and individualization, it may be difficult to single out one value and spirit, but peace must always be our aspiration that transcends the times."

Subsequently, presenters from five western region councils came forward to announce policy proposals and activity plans for the "Realization of Sustainable Peace on the Korean Peninsula."

Jeong Dae-cheol, advisory member of the NAUC Mokpo Council, stated in his presentation, "We plan to hold a cooking contest featuring South and North Korean dishes between defectors and advisory members, and we will do our best to promote cultural exchanges such as the North Korean standard language through the Mokpo Council."

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