'Walking Together Toward History and the Future'... Yangju City and Yeongwol County Discuss Win-Win Cooperation

The turbulent figure of Joseon, Kim Satgat (real name Kim Byeong-yeon), whose poetic spirit is imbued in Gyeonggi Yangju City and Gangwon Yeongwol County, has brought the two places together.

On the 20th, Yangju City officially welcomed the 'Yeongwol County Delegation,' including Choi Myung-seo, the governor of Yeongwol County, to explore a path of mutual growth based on the historical and cultural ties shared by the two regions. Provided by Yangju City

On the 20th, Yangju City announced that the ‘Yeongwol County delegation,’ led by Choi Myeong-seo, the head of Yeongwol County, made an official visit and sought ways for mutual growth based on the historical and cultural ties shared by the two regions.

Yangju is the hometown of Kim Satgat, while Yeongwol is the place where he wandered throughout his life and took his last breath, making these two regions fatefully connected. They have decided to join hands to open the door to cooperation in various fields such as culture, economy, and tourism.

This meeting was arranged as a meaningful time to envision the future of the two regions together, beyond simple exchanges.

Yeongwol County possesses abundant tourist resources such as Jangneung, Cheongnyeongpo, and the Kim Satgat Literature Museum, and is promoting various development strategies utilizing these assets.

The two institutions plan to build a mutually complementary cooperative system by leveraging the strengths of each region in the future.

Yangju City expects that if broad cooperation encompassing culture, economy, and industry is realized, it will become a ‘mutually prosperous partnership’ that transcends time.

Moreover, the schedule on that day did not end with mere discussions.

The delegation visited Seoul Milk Yangju Factory and Hoheup Temple Site Museum in sequence, directly experiencing Yangju City’s industry and cultural heritage, further solidifying the historical bond, according to reports.

Yangju Mayor Kang Su-hyun said, “Kim Satgat was not just a poet but a figure who satirized the era and navigated the world with a free spirit,” adding, “Yangju and Yeongwol will be able to inherit his spirit and build a deeper cooperative relationship.”

He continued, “I hope this meeting will not end as a one-time exchange but serve as an opportunity to establish a practical model for mutual growth.”

Choi Myeong-seo, head of Yeongwol County, responded, “Since both Yangju and Yeongwol have deep ties with Kim Satgat, this visit is especially meaningful,” and said, “We will actively cooperate to achieve tangible results such as economic cooperation and tourism revitalization beyond cultural exchange.”

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