‘Han-China-Japan Local Government Exchange Meeting’ Held in Gwangju

‘Strengthening Trust Among Local Governments of Korea, China, and Japan’ Theme
From 21st to 25th... Promotional Booths of the Three Countries' Local Governments Set Up
Gwangju Industrial and Cultural Experience Programs Also Operated

The Council of Governors of Provinces in the Republic of Korea held the "25th Korea-China-Japan Local Government Exchange Meeting" on the 21st at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju. This year's meeting, themed "Strengthening Trust among Korea, China, and Japan Local Governments," brings together local governments from the three countries for five days until the 25th to discuss various topics such as regional joint development and cooperation measures.
[Photo by Council of Governors of Provinces in the Republic of Korea]

The Council of Governors of Provinces and Cities of the Republic of Korea (Chairman Park Hyung-jun, Mayor of Busan), in collaboration with Gwangju City, announced on the 21st that the "25th Korea-China-Japan Local Government Exchange Meeting" has commenced at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju, running for 4 nights and 5 days until the 25th.

The "Korea-China-Japan Local Government Exchange Meeting" is held annually on a rotating basis among the three countries?Korea, China, and Japan?to strengthen trilateral networks and explore practical exchange and cooperation measures. Since 1999, it has been a representative meeting among local governments of the three countries held continuously for 26 years. The meeting is jointly hosted by the Council of Governors of Provinces and Cities of the Republic of Korea, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and the Japan Local Government Center, together with the host local government. Last year, it was held in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

More than 400 local government officials from Korea, China, and Japan attended this exchange meeting, including Kang Ki-jung, Mayor of Gwangju; Yoo Min-bong, Secretary General of the Council of Governors of Provinces and Cities of the Republic of Korea; Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; and Yasuda Mitsuru, Chairman of the Japan Local Government Center.

This year’s meeting theme is "Strengthening Trust among Korea-China-Japan Local Governments to Solve Complex Challenges," featuring presentations and discussions focused on ▲ revitalizing urban and citizen exchanges among Korea, China, and Japan ▲ creating sustainable eco-friendly cities ▲ and smart cities to promote regional economic revitalization.

From Korea, presenters include Kang Ki-jung, Mayor of Gwangju; Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong District, Seoul; Choi Dae-ho, Mayor of Anyang; and Lee Hae-seon, Director of Global City Policy, Seoul Metropolitan Government. From China, presenters are Li Hongtao, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Henan Province; Pan Xingsheng, Director of the Economic Development Department, Beijing Research Office; Xie Yanbing, Deputy Secretary-General of Yibin City, Sichuan Province; and Fang Chunbiao, Deputy Mayor of Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province. From Japan, participants include Shibasaki Mitsuko, Mayor of Wako City, Saitama Prefecture; Yamaguchi Nobuhiko, Deputy Mayor of Osaka Prefecture; Takahashi Shinichi, Deputy Mayor of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; and Yamada Motoyasu, Deputy Mayor of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Reflecting the situation where issues such as regional extinction risks due to population decline and labor shortages are recognized as national crises beyond local concerns, Joo Hyung-hwan, Vice Chairman of the Low Birthrate and Aging Society Committee, will deliver a keynote speech on "Measures to Reverse the Low Birthrate Trend." Additionally, promotional booths for local governments of the three countries and a one-on-one exchange plaza will be operated. Furthermore, to promote the urban brand value of the host city Gwangju, Korea-China-Japan officials will be given opportunities to experience local industries and culture such as Gwangju Global Motors and the Gwangju Biennale.

Meanwhile, following this 25th meeting, the 26th Korea-China-Japan Local Government Exchange Meeting is scheduled to be held next year in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China.

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