# South Korean regional international cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-regional-international-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-27T06:32:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. South Korean municipalities and regional authorities are actively pursuing international cooperation to strengthen economic, industrial, and cultural ties. In early September, Gyeongju officials met with leadership from ASEAN-Korea, ASEAN-China, and ASEAN-Japan centers to discuss practical cooperation and exchange. The city also utilized APEC networks to engage Chinese business representatives regarding investments in nuclear energy, automotive parts, and advanced materials. Simultaneously, Jinju leaders conducted a delegation to Georgia, USA, to expand aerospace and economic ties, resulting in a memorandum of understanding between the Jinju Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Georgia Korean Chamber of Commerce. By late September, regional efforts shifted toward tourism promotion in Japan. During Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, Daegu Metropolitan City engaged with Japanese travel agencies to develop themed travel products, while the Jeju Tourism Organization conducted business-to-business consultations focused on high-end travel, cruise tourism, and individual traveler packages. Jeju officials also met with Korean Air to discuss marketing strategies linked to increased direct flight frequencies between Jeju and Japan. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: South Korean regions promote tourism at Japan's Tourism EXPO 2026 South Korean regions Daegu and Jeju promoted local tourism and held B2B consultations with Japanese travel agencies at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 to attract more inbound visitors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-regions-promote-tourism-at-japans-tourism-expo-2026 ### 2026-09-02: South Korean cities expand international economic and cultural cooperation South Korean cities Gyeongju and Jinju are expanding international networks through diplomatic meetings and economic agreements with ASEAN centers and U.S. entities in Georgia to boost investment and aerospace. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-cities-expand-international-economic-and-cultural-cooperation --- Cite as: South Korean regional international cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-regional-international-cooperation