Ganggu-myeon of Yeongdeok Participates in the 20th Hanmadang Grand Festival in Sister City Buk-i-myeon, Cheongju

Ganggu-myeon in Yeongdeok County, North Gyeongsang Province, strengthened friendship and cooperation between regions by participating in the 20th Hanmadang Grand Festival held on November 8 in Buk-i-myeon, Cheongju City, its sister city.

Officials from the local governments of Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok County, and Buk-i-myeon, Cheongju City, are commemorating their participation in the 20th Hanmadang Grand Festival. Provided by Yeongdeok County

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The delegation, consisting of about 20 people from both the public and private sectors-including Nam Heedong, head of Ganggu-myeon, Kim Yongtae, chairman of the Ganggu-myeon Development Council, and other committee members-encouraged the event organizers and promoted camaraderie by enjoying a luncheon with the Buk-i-myeon Residents' Autonomy Committee.

During the event, the two regions also discussed new cooperative projects for next year, such as mutual donations to the Hometown Love Donation Program and the operation of a local specialty market. This meaningful occasion further solidified the foundation of friendship and cooperation between the two areas.

In his opening ceremony congratulatory remarks, Nam Heedong, head of Ganggu-myeon, stated, "Although Ganggu-myeon and Buk-i-myeon are not geographically close, our annual mutual visits have brought us closer together in spirit. Together with Buk-i-myeon head Lim Sangmuk and Residents' Autonomy Committee Chairman Shin Byungil, we will continue to promote ongoing exchange activities for the mutual development of both cities."

Since signing a sister city agreement in November 2023, Ganggu-myeon and Buk-i-myeon have been expanding cooperation in various fields, including culture, economy, and administration, and plan to further strengthen their alliance to address the shared challenge of local depopulation.

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