Gyeonggi Province Attends Korea-China-Japan Trilateral Friendship Exchange Meeting on the 29th... Discusses Revitalizing Arts and Culture

Gyeonggi Province discussed cooperation measures with Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan and Liaoning Province in China.

On October 29, Gyeonggi Province announced that it discussed cooperation measures among the three regions of Korea, China, and Japan under the theme of "Regional Revitalization through Arts and Culture" at the 15th Trilateral Friendship Exchange Meeting held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

The Trilateral Friendship Exchange Meeting is an intergovernmental cooperation conference that has been held biennially since 1996 by Gyeonggi Province, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Liaoning Province in China.

It is the longest-running consultative body led by local governments of Korea, China, and Japan. Despite ongoing political and diplomatic tensions, it has remained a valuable asset for international exchange, with the three regions sharing policies and exploring cooperation in diverse fields such as the environment, urban regeneration, and sustainable development.

This year's event was attended by a Gyeonggi Province delegation led by Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Goh Youngin.

Prior to the main meeting, the three regional representatives held informal talks and bilateral meetings by region, broadly discussing cooperation issues in various fields, including cultural and artistic exchanges and youth exchange programs with Kanagawa Prefecture and Liaoning Province.

During the main session, held under the theme "Regional Revitalization through Arts and Culture," the three regions shared their respective policy cases and explored ways for arts and culture to become a driving force for regional growth.

Goh Youngin, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeonggi Province (left), is taking a commemorative photo with the delegation at the Korea-China-Japan Trilateral Local Government Friendship Exchange Meeting held on the 29th in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province introduced the case of regenerating the former Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences site in Suwon into a creative cultural space, centered around the Gyeonggi Sangsang Campus, where citizens and artists can collaborate. The province also presented its unique cultural policy model, supporting the creative activities of young artists and operating citizen-participation programs to connect art and local communities in everyday life.

Kanagawa Prefecture introduced "Magnet Culture" as a core policy, emphasizing that citizen-led arts and culture policies contribute to community cohesion and economic revitalization. The prefecture also shared examples of resident-participation performance and education programs centered around local public theaters.

Liaoning Province presented cases of expanding arts infrastructure, fostering the local content industry, and combining traditional culture with the modern cultural industry under the theme of "Regional Development through the Promotion of Arts and Culture."

Goh Youngin, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "Even amid political and diplomatic tensions, exchanges among local governments serve as a foundation for regional stability and cooperation. We will continue to promote cultural and artistic exchanges to bridge the emotional distance among the three regions of Korea, China, and Japan, and contribute to the sustainable development of our communities."

The 16th meeting will be held in 2027 in Liaoning Province, China.

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