Yeongjong-gu Head promotes South Korea-China cooperation

Yeongjong-gu District Head Son Hwa-jeong attended the ‘Cheon-in United Cultural Event’ held on September 20 at the Paradise City Convention to commemorate the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China, as well as the Chuseok and National Day holidays.

During the event, which was organized by the China-Korea Peace and Unification Promotion Federation, Son emphasized Yeongjong-gu’s role as a global gateway and airport city that connects South Korea to the world. She expressed her intention to establish the district as a central hub for Northeast Asian coexistence and prosperity through enhanced cultural, economic, and human exchanges.

Son highlighted the deep ties between the two nations, citing the Chinese idiom ‘中韩两国 毗邻而居 情深谊长’ to describe the long-standing friendship and proximity of the two neighbors. She stated that Yeongjong-gu aims to be an open, global autonomous city that actively engages in multifaceted cooperation with China and other nations.