Korea Regional Newspaper Gyeongbuk Council Takes First Step to Strengthen Korean Residents Network in Japan: "A Milestone for Mutual Development and Patriotism"

Expanding Private Exchanges with the Korean Residents Union in Tokyo and the Gyeongbuk Residents Association
Serving as a Bridge Connecting Our Hometown and the Korean Community in Japan

The Korea Regional Newspaper Association Gyeongbuk Council (Chairman Kwon Hyukman, hereinafter referred to as the Council) held a dinner meeting for mutual exchange with the Tokyo Headquarters of the Korean Residents Union in Japan (Head Oh Youngseok) and the Tokyo Gyeongsangbuk-do Residents Association (Chairman Choi Yongil) at the Saikaboh Main Branch (3-10-25 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) on November 15, as part of the "Overseas Training for Activating Overseas Koreans and Exchanges" program.

The meeting was attended by key figures from both sides, including Chairman Kwon Hyukman, who led the training delegation; Oh Youngseok, Head of the Tokyo Headquarters of the Korean Residents Union in Japan; Deputy Head Shin Daeyoung; Lee Seoji; Choi Yongil, Chairman of the Tokyo Gyeongbuk Residents Association; Vice Chairman Lee Sangil; and Lee Jungeun, Director of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Government Tokyo Office, which serves as Gyeongbuk's overseas base.

The Korea Regional Newspaper Association Gyeongbuk Council (Chairman Kwon Hyukman) delivered Uiseong garlic extract, a specialty product of Uiseong, Gyeongbuk. Photo (left) Choi Yongil, Chairman of the Tokyo Gyeongbuk Residents Association - (right) Kwon Hyukman, Chairman of the Korea Regional Newspaper Association Gyeongbuk Council - Oh Youngseok, Head of the Tokyo Branch of the Korean Residents Union in Japan / Photo by Kim Ihwan

In his remarks, Chairman Kwon Hyukman stated, "This training program in Tokyo was a valuable opportunity to consider the role of regional media in promoting the appeal of Gyeongsangbuk-do in Japan and strengthening ties with the Korean community in Japan. By sharing our stories and thoughts about our hometown, we have expanded private-level exchanges, which not only foster mutual development but also inspire patriotism. I propose that we continue to pursue ongoing and progressive exchanges in the future."

Oh Youngseok, Head of the Tokyo Headquarters of the Korean Residents Union in Japan, responded, "The Korean Residents Union always strives for the development of our hometown, and cooperation with the media is an important channel for facilitating communication between our regions. I hope this will be an opportunity for us to grow together. I am very pleased to have this meaningful gathering with regional media representatives from Korea."

Choi Yongil, Chairman of the Tokyo Gyeongbuk Residents Association, also remarked, "This meeting with the Regional Newspaper Association, which delivers news from our hometown of Gyeongbuk, is highly significant for Koreans living in Japan. Through regular exchanges in the future, we will further promote economic, cultural, and tourism exchanges between Gyeongbuk and Tokyo, and serve as a bridge connecting our hometown and the Korean community in Japan."

The Korea Regional Newspaper Association Gyeongbuk Council "Overseas Training for Activating Overseas Koreans and Exchanges" held a dinner meeting for mutual exchange with the Tokyo Headquarters of the Korean Residents Union in Japan (Chairman Oh Youngseok) and the Tokyo Gyeongsangbuk-do Residents Association (President Choi Yongil), followed by a group photo / Photo by Kim Ewhan

The participants shared a meal while exchanging a wide range of opinions on the development of the Gyeongbuk region, the current situation of the Korean community in Japan, and ways to cooperate between the two sides.

In particular, they reached a consensus on the importance of the role of regional media and strengthening the overseas Korean network, and discussed the operation of regular exchange programs in the future.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.