Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jung Meets with Philip Goldberg, U.S. Ambassador to Korea

Discussion on Interests Such as Exchange and Cooperation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] On the morning of the 23rd, Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jung met with Philip Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to Korea, in the city hall reception room to discuss cooperation plans and mutual interests between Gwangju and the United States.

Mayor Kang introduced Gwangju to the ambassador as a sacred place of democratic movements not only in South Korea but also in Asia, and now as a representative city of artificial intelligence and a future industry hub.

He added, "Cooperation between South Korea and the United States is expanding beyond security to include economy, science, and technology," and said, "Gwangju also intends to cooperate with the U.S. in various ways."

He continued, "Gwangju has established sister and friendship city relationships with 22 cities in 11 countries and has maintained a sister city relationship with San Antonio, USA, since 1982, marking its 40th anniversary this year," emphasizing, "Recently, the California State Assembly established May 18 as the Day of the 5.18 Democratic Movement, commemorating it annually, which holds a significant meaning as exchanges with the United States further expand."

Philip Goldberg, U.S. Ambassador to Korea, said, "Gwangju is a symbol of the history of Korean democracy, so I wanted to visit it as my first local trip after my appointment," and added, "I hope Gwangju and the United States will cooperate together to advance the completion of democracy."

He also said, "Cooperation between South Korea and the United States is broadening beyond security to economy, science, and technology, and I hope Gwangju will participate in this as well."

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