Yeosu City Visits Chinese Sister Cities, Signs Consecutive Participation Agreements for Island Expo

Visits to Weihai, Lishui, and Shaoxing Since November 2
Achievements in Attracting International Visitors Through Cooperation with Korean Associations and City Delegations

Yeosu Mayor Jeong Gi-myung’s official visit to sister cities in China, which began on November 2, achieved significant results in promoting the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo overseas. The achievements include agreements with Korean associations to attract international visitors and the signing of participation agreements with delegations from each city.

This tour was organized to expand the recruitment of foreign delegations for the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo. Mayor Jeong visited three Chinese sister cities in succession: Weihai, Lishui, and Shaoxing.

Jeong Gi-myung, mayor of Yeosu, who visited Lishui City, held a meeting with Mayor Zhu Linsen and confirmed the intention of the Lishui delegation to participate during the island expo period. They also signed a letter of intent for practical support and cooperation. Provided by Yeosu City

In Weihai, the first stop, an information session was held at the Korean Association office for President Jeong Dongkwon, executive members, and representatives from the travel association. Mayor Jeong introduced the Island Expo and Yeosu’s marine tourism content.

The Weihai Korean Association agreed to actively cooperate in promoting the expo through its network of Korean associations in China and to work with the travel association to develop tourism exchange products.

Next, during his visit to Lishui City, Mayor Jeong met with Mayor Zhu Linsen, confirmed the intention of the Lishui delegation to participate during the expo period, and signed a letter of intent for practical support and cooperation. The two cities also agreed to expand exchanges that leverage their respective inland and maritime characteristics.

At the final destination, Shaoxing City, Mayor Jeong held a meeting with Mayor Wu Dengfen and senior officials, securing a commitment for delegation participation. Through the Foreign Affairs Office, they also signed a letter of intent, officially confirming Shaoxing’s participation in the Island Expo.

Mayor Jeong Gi-myung stated, "This tour has yielded significant results in attracting international visitors," and added, "We will do our utmost to ensure the successful hosting of the Island Expo and to revitalize regional tourism through continued international exchange and cooperation."

Meanwhile, Yeosu City plans to continue discussions with Hangzhou and Yangzhong, sister cities not visited during this trip, and aims to sign participation agreements with them by December.

The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, the world’s first expo themed around islands, will be held from September 5 to November 4, 2026, centered on the Dolsan Jinmo District and including islands such as Geumo-do and Gae-do within Yeosu.

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