Gwangyang City Explores Hydrogen Economy Cooperation with Linz City, Austria

Hydrogen Economy Cooperation Meeting Held to Explore Practical Economic Cooperation Measures -

130th Anniversary of Korea-Austria Diplomatic Relations, Strengthening International Sister City Friendship Exchanges

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeonnam announced that a delegation led by the Mayor of Linz, Austria visited Gwangyang City from October 28 to 29 (1 night, 2 days) to explore cooperation plans for the hydrogen economy and to promote friendly exchanges between international sister cities.

The Linz City delegation, consisting of 9 members (4 public officials, 3 city councilors, 2 businesspeople), was personally led by Mayor Klaus Luger of Linz, who had previously visited Gwangyang City in 2019 to sign a ‘practical exchange agreement.’ Among the delegation was also the Linz City hydrogen strategy planning and development coordinator, drawing further attention.

Amid the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Austria this year, the Linz Bruckner Orchestra’s visit to Korea (Seoul, October 26?27) was linked with this visit. The delegation specially visited their sister city Gwangyang to explore cooperation plans in the hydrogen economy sector, which has become a major global issue.

The ‘Korea Gwangyang - Austria Linz Hydrogen Economy Cooperation Meeting’ held on the afternoon of October 28 was attended by about 20 people including officials from both cities and related organizations. The meeting featured mutual information sharing through PPT presentations and an active Q&A session, maintaining a heated atmosphere for two hours.

Mayor Jeong In-hwa of Gwangyang said during the morning reception of the delegation, “I am very pleased to invite Mayor Luger and his delegation from our sister city Linz to Gwangyang in this meaningful year marking the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries.”

He added, “Along with exploring cooperation plans for the hydrogen economy, I hope that cultural and artistic exchanges involving artists from both cities will also be actively promoted,” expressing his welcome and expectations for the promotion of practical exchange projects.

According to city officials, Linz, Austria, became Gwangyang’s first international sister city in 1991, and they have continuously exchanged mainly in the cultural and artistic fields such as mutual art exhibitions. Last October, marking the 30th anniversary of their sister city relationship, they held a commemorative exchange week event, further strengthening their friendship.

Meanwhile, Linz is a beautiful city located on the northern Danube River in Austria and is the third largest city in Austria after Vienna and Graz.

It is home to the largest steelworks in Europe, Voestalpine Steelworks, and annually hosts the Electronica Festival, which combines science and art. Linz was designated as the ‘European Capital of Culture’ in 2009 and as a UNESCO ‘City of Media Arts’ in 2014.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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