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NEAR Activities I Secretariat News I NEAR Member News I NEAR Member Event Schedule

Feature Report 2016 Northeast Asia Youth Leaders Forum Special Events in Magadan Region, Russia : Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination, International Investment Fair, and Gold Festival

NEAR Member Tour

The Republic of Tyva (by Irgit Valeriy, Foreign Staff from Russia)

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“NEAR News� was launched in 2005 to serve as a messenger between NEAR member regions and promote sharing of information. The bi-monthly magazine is published and distributed to NEAR members and other relevant organizations free of charge, containing information on NEAR activities, news from members, international issues, contributions and announcements (also available free at http://www.neargov.org). You can take part in creating NEAR News anytime by contributing articles and creative ideas (Contact the NEAR Secretariat).

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NEAR is... a representative regional diplomacy cooperation and international organization by 80 regional governments (73 member regions and 7 observers) in 6 Northeast Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, North Korea, and Mongolia.

Since the adoption of the NEAR Charter based on mutual prosperity, NEAR has carried out extensive exchange and cooperation projects in various fields ranging from economy and humanities exchange, education & cultural exchange, environment, disaster prevention, cross-border cooperation, science & technology, ocean & fisheries, tourism, mineral resources development & coordination, energy & climate change, women & children, bio-medical industry to agriculture.

Partnering with and promoting joint projects by strengthening the exchange with international organizations such as AER (The Assembly of European Regions), the largest independent network of regional authorities in Europe, and R-20 (Regions of Climate Action), NEAR takes the lead in building an international cooperative network communicating with the world beyond Northeast Asia.

NEAR is open to all.

Any local government located in the Northeast Asian region sharing the founding purpose of NEAR can join us through the NEAR General Assembly.

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NEAR Activities

NEAR Activities The Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination (Magadan Region, Russia)

promotion policies and the provision of various programs such as homestay and traditional cultural experience.

The Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination was held in Magadan Region, Russia on July 15 (Fri.).

At the Sub-Committee meeting which was attended by 30 participants including the Governor Vladimir Pecheny, a presentation on the state of natural resources in Magadan region was given by the Russian Minister of Environment. Presentations on geological prospecting and investment in the gold mining area were followed.

Secretary-General Jun Jae-won emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation over the use of the natural resources in the region and the expressed a need in holding sub-committee meetings more efficiently in order to bring about practical outcomes.

NEAR Youth Leaders Forum (Aug. 7-12) The Northeast Asia Youth Leaders Forum was held from August 8 to 12, in Dongguk University. Approximately 80 participants from 44 member organizations from 5 countries, China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia and Russia, were assigned to 7 different teams, and held discussions on the major issues for better understanding of Northeast Asia. For more news on the Young Leaders Forum, please see the ‘Feature Report’.

The 16th Sub-committee Meeting on Education and Cultural Exchange (Shimane Prefecture, Japan)

The 11th NEAR General Assembly (Sep. 26-28) The 11th General Assembly meeting will be held in Irkutsk Region, Russia, the

The 16th sub-committee meeting on Education and Cultural Exchange was

11th Chair of NEAR, from September 26 to 29. Since this year is the 20th

held on Aug. 19th in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. In total, 25

anniversary of the founding of NEAR, and there will be various programs and

university students, including 7 from Shimane Prefecture, Japan, 3 participants

celebratory events.

from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 3 from Jilin Province, China, 3 from

The agenda for this year’s General Assembly are as follows: adoption of the

Dongguk University, South Korea, 3 from Uiduk University, South Korea, 5 from Primorsky Territory, and 1 from Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia

membership fee system, revision of the NEAR Charter will be discussed and decided upon. The General Assembly will be followed by the 20th Anniversary

participated in the meeting this year.

Celebration event.

With the participation of Mongolian members, the meeting this year was particularly meaningful due to the attendance of all 5 members in Northeast Asia. The ‘Wings of Northeast Asia Exchange in Shimane’ was held between August 19th to 24th, where opinions were exchanged concerning tourism

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Many High-level Officers will participate in the General Assembly for decision making of major agenda such as adoption of membership fee system.

Secretariat News

Secretariat News Visit to Members in Russia (June 14-19) NEAR Secretariat sent a delegation headed by Under-Secretary-General Lee Sang-gi from June 14 to 19 to visit Krasnoyarsk Territory, Republic of Tyva, and Novosibirsk Region in Russia to introduce major meetings of NEAR such as the General Assembly in September. The delegation also asked for the active participation of members in up-coming events and encouraged those yet to join NEAR to become members.

The Vice-Minister of Krasnoyarsk Region showed interest in economic cooperation with South Korea and exchange between universities, using NEAR as the connecting bridge to other members in Northeast Asia.

The delegation met the advisor to the Governor of the Republic of Tyva, and presented this year’s upcoming events and activation of sub-committees. The advisor to the Governor stated that he is willing to support the plans and suggestions made by NEAR. Lastly, the delegation visited a non-member state, Novosibirsk Region, and introduced NEAR and the affiliation procedure.

Meeting with High-level Officials of Hunan and Xianxi Province, China (Jul. 4-8) NEAR Secretary-General visited Hunan and Xianxi Province in China to meet high-level officials between July 4 to 8. At the meeting the Secretary-General introduced NEAR and listened to various opinions of members regarding major NEAR events such as the General Assembly.

At the meeting with Vice-Governor Zhao Jian Cai of Hunan Province, one of the founding members of NEAR, the Vice-Governor stated that he is very well aware of the role of NEAR and is looking forward to extending long term relationships for cooperation and exchange with other countries in Northeast Asia, especially South Korea. Additionally, Hunan Province will actively participate in various NEAR events, said the Vice Governor.

NEAR Secretary-General JUN also met the Governor of Xianxi Province, Li Xiaopeng, and made a request to join NEAR. The Governor Li responded to that through NEAR, the Xianxi provincial government is looking forward to

NEAR Secretariat Delegation's Second Visit to Members in Mongolia

introducing its rich history and abundant natural resources of the area.

NEAR Secretariat sent a delegation to meet Mongolian Members from July 3 to 8 to introduce major events of NEAR such as the General Assembly and asked for their active participation.

The delegation headed by Kwon Nam-won, director of department of planning and public relations of NEAR met Mr. Badraa, Governor of Umnugovi Aimag and introduced the main agendas for the General Assembly in September, and requested for the participation and cooperation.

The delegation also met the Vice Governor and the Head of the state administration of Dundgovi Aimag, introducing major events of NEAR and asked for the active participation. In Tuv Aimag, the delegation visited the construction site of Chinggis Khaan International Airport which is to be finished

by January, 2017.

NEAR Secretary-General’s Visit to Primorsky and Magadan Region, Russia

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The NEAR Secretary-General Jun Jae-won visited Primorsky and Magadan Region from July 14 to 15, and asked for active participation in the General Assembly in this September and other various NEAR events.

NEAR Secretary-General Attendance of the Economic Cooperation Forum of CEO in Northeast Asia 2016

The Vice Governor Alexander Rossi has stated that Primorsky Region would participate in the NEAR more actively, and requested for the preparation of the strategies in disaster prevention in Northeast Asia.

The NEAR Secretary-General stated at the Sub-Committee meeting on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination that NEAR would support more efficiently in which to exchange more practical cooperation for the development of mineral resources at the meeting with Governor Vladimir Pecheny of Magadan Region.

NEAR Secretary-General Jun Jae-won participated in the Economic Cooperation Forum of CEO in Northeast Asia 2016 in Pohang, South Korea, on July 30 (Sat.).

At the forum, the former Minister of Unification Ryu Gil-jae delivered the opening speech. Following the speech, the Mayor of Jang Gil-bong of Hunchun, China, the Mayor of Korsakov, Russia Alexander Rudakov, and the Director General of Pohang Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries Yoon Seok-hong gave presentations on the topic.

At the discussion session, governors and mayors of major cities in Northeast Asia, representatives of logistics companies and specialists on economy and tourism shared cooperation plans for mutual prosperity and sustainable development in various fields.

NEAR Member News China - Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Ningxia World Friendship Forum held in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Ningxia Hui Autonomous People’s government held the Ningxia World Friendship Forum from September 8 to 10.

Ningxia is the only autonomous province of the Hui tribe, and a very important location geographically, as a hub for the Silk Road Economic Belt and the Ningxia Inland Opening-up Pilot Economic Zone.

Representatives from Ningxia Hui’s sister cities who participated in the forum titled ‘Enriching Friendship and Cooperation for Prosperity’, shared the experience of signing sister affiliations internationally.

An officer from Ningxia Province has said that this forum acted as a great platform for friendship building among the participants and promoting development of the region.

After the official visit of the Governor of Aomori Prefecture to Jeju Island in 2009, the two governments have pursued an active exchange, signing a sister affiliation agreement for World Natural Heritage in 2010, and a friendship

Japan - Aomori Prefecture Sister Affiliation between Jeju Island, Korea and Aomori Prefecture, Japan

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affiliation in December 2011.

2016 marks the 5th year of the affiliation, and suggestions to deepen the affiliation have been made. The Governor of Aomori Prefecture Mimura Shingo, and the Governor of Jeju Self-Autonomous government signed a sister affiliation agreement to promote exchange in world nature heritage, tourism and culture.

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Discussions were held concerning the building up of relationships surrounding

‘seeing’ part of the festival includes academic discussion sessions, an exhibition

primary industries and youth exchange to boost the local economies and

of different styles of Kimchi and fermented foods from all over the world, foods

increase the number of people involved in exchange. Further discussions were

made of Kimchi, and pickles and the history of Kimchi. Moreover, Korean

held with regards to finding ways to exercise more private level exchange, such

traditional music such as Namdosori and Samulnori and plays such as Gosaum

as walking, tracking or cycling tour programs based on the mutual agreement.

and Madanggek will be performed. For the ‘experiencing’ part of the festival, there will be Kimchi making lessons, competitions regarding Kimchi, and food markets.

Japan - Toyama Prefecture 2016 Northeast Asia Regional Environmental Forum in Toyama 2016 Environmental Expert Meeting in the Northeast Asia Region which was held on May 23 in Toyama Prefecture attended by approximately 50 environmental experts and scholars from Korea, China, Japan, and Russia and the Secretary-General Jun Jae-won. This meeting was held along with G7 (Japan, Italy, Canada, France, USA, UK, Germany, EU) Toyama Environment Ministers’ Meeting.

At the Specialist panel session, discussions on topics of climate change, biodiversity, and marine waste were held for strengthening the networks for environmental protection in Northeast Asia, and finally, Toyama Declaration was chosen aimed for the new global collaboration on environment.

Discussion in the Environmental Expert Meeting

On the 24th, the Environment of Northeast Asia People’s Forum took place, alongside a report given by the G7 Toyama Environmental Ministerial Forum and Specialists on Environment in Northeast Asia. Furthermore, an introduction of NEAR was given by the Secretary-General Jun Jae-won. It was an opportunity for the people of Toyama to increase their interest in and

South Korea - Jeollabuk-do Province 2016 Jeonju International Sori Festival The 15th Jeonju International Sori Festival is held from September 29 to October 3. Jeonju Sori Festival is a ‘pan’ (place) where the music, human-beings

understanding of environmental issues.

and the nature would play in harmony. It is an international music festival centered around Korean traditional music including Pansori, which showcases various elegant world music, promoting exchange among the cultures.

Performances of various genres from all over the world by world-class artists will also be given at the festival.

Moreover, the 2012-2015 Jeonju Internatinal Sori Festivals were included in Presentation by Toyama Prefecture

Case I introduction by NEAR Secretary-General Jun Jae-won

the ‘25 Best World Music Festivals’ list compiled by Songlines, the professional British world music magazine, shifting the status of the festival beyond the

South Korea - Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangju International Kimchi Festival 2016 Gwangju International Kimchi Festival will be held from November 18 to 22.

The 23rd festival will be held in Gwangju Folk Museum to promote the

boundaries of Jeollabuk-do, Korea, to the world stage. This year’s festival marks the 15th year, and will be held in Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do, under the theme ‘All the Sounds in the World’ Over 165 music performances from 28 countries including Pansori, Sanjo, and other world music will be on stage in 14 cities and counties in Jeollabuk-do Province. The festival is open for all to enjoy.

For more information, please refer to the webpage below. http://www.sorifestival.com/

excellence of Kimchi world-wide, and to attract tourists domestically and internationally. It first started in 1994, under the name “Gwangju Kimchi Festival”, and it has developed into the “Gwangju Kimchi Culture Festival” in 2009.

The festival is divided into two main parts: “seeing” and “experiencing” . The

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Region : Chungcheonbuk-do, South Korea 4 Event : 2016 Cheongju World Martial Arts Mastership When : September.3-8 Where : Cheongju City, Chungcheonbuk-do Contact : The organization of the 2016 World

Martial Arts Masterships (T)+82-43-220-8461~8466

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Region : Jeollabuk-do, South Korea Event : UCLG ASPAC Congress When : September.5-8 Where : Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do Province Contact : Jeollabuk-do Provincial Governement

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NEAR Secretariat Event : The 11th NEAR General Assembly When : September 26-29 Where : Irkutsk Region, Russia Contact : NEAR Secretariat Office

Region : Krasnoyarsk Territory Event : EXPODREV, the 15th specialized wood-working exhibition When : September.6-9 Where : Krasnoyarsk City Contact : Culture Department of

Krasnoyarsk Territory

(Т) +7 (391) 249-34-84

(E) Natarov@econ-krsk.ru inter@econ-krsk.ru

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Region : Irkutsk Region, Russia 13 Event : World Mountain Forest Forum ‘Forest and Human beings – Irkutsk’ and Fair ‘Usage of Siberian Forest’ When : September.13-16 Where : Irkutsk City Contact : Economic Development

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Region : Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea 20 Event : 2016 Global Innovation Forum When : September.20-23 Where : Tangerang Selatan City, Indonesia Contact : WTA Secretariat Office

(T) +82-42-270-2267

(F) +82-42-471-2319

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Region : NEAR Secretariat 2 Event : NEAR Young Leaders’ Forum When : Aug. 7-13 Where : Gyeongju, Gyeonsangbuk-do Province Contact : (T) +82-54-223-2320(CN)

+82-54-223-2317(JP)

+82-54-223-2384 (MN)

+82-54-223-2319(RU) +82-54-223-2318(EN)

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Region : Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea 4 Event : 3rd Cosmetic & Beauty Expo, Osong Korea 2016 When : October.4-8 Where : KTX Osong Station Cheongju-City Contact : Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Government (T) +82-43-220-4542

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Region : Khabarovsk Territory, Russia Event : Amur Industry and Trade Fair 2016 When : September.22-25 Where : Khabarovsk City Contact : Khabarovsk International Fair

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Region : Republic of Kamchatka, Russia 2 Event : Eco-Tourism Conference When : September.2-11 Where : Republic of Kamchatka Contact : Travel and External Affairs Agency of Kamcha\tsky Region (E) travel@kamgov.ru

Region : Republic of Kamchatka, Russia 3 Event : Kamchatka Annual Fair of Business When : September.3-4 Where : Yelizovo City Contact :Kamchatka Territory (Т) + 7econ@kamgov.ru

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Region : Thomsk Region,Russia 9 Event : World Finn Swimming Championship When : September.8-12 Where : Thomsk City Contact : World Underwater Federation

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Region : Khovd Province, Mongolia 16 Event : International Academic Conference ‘Oirad Mongolian Intangible Cultural Heritage’ When : September.16-18 Where : Khovd City Contact : Khovd University (T) +976-70435118 (F) +976-70432038 (E) munkh_boroldoi@yahoo.com

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Region : Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 22 Event : DMZ Documentary Film Festival When : September.22-29 Where : Paju, Gyeonggi-do Contact : Gyeonggi-do Provincial Government (T) 031-8008-2198

Region : Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea 23 Event : 6th Chinese Student Festival When : September.23-25 Where : Cheongju Arts Center Contact : Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Government T.+82-43-220-3962

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Region : Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Event : International Industrial Fair 2016 KOBE When : September.8-9 Where : Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Contact : Hyogo Prefecture (T) +81-78-362-3054 (F) +81-78-362-4273

Region : Jeollanam-do,South Korea Event : Asia Pacific Conference of Osteopathic Medicine in Jangheung EXPO 2016 When : September.29-31 Where : Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do Contact : Jeollanam-do Provincial Government (T) +82-61-286-2421

Region : Jeollabuk-do, South Korea Event : 2016 Jeonju International Sori Festival When : September.29-October.3 Where : Sori Arts Center, 14 cities and counties in Jeollabuk-do Contact : Culture and Art Division, Jeollabuk-do Provincial Government T.+82-63-280-4846

Region : Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Event : 2016 Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival When : September.30-October.10 Where : Donguibogam Village, Sancheon-gun Contact : Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival Committee (T) +82-55-970-7771~5

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Region : Dundgovi Province, Mongolia 5 Event : Airag Festival When : Aug.10-15 Where : Baga Gazriin Chuluu Contact : Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Dundgovi Province (E) blissfull_0247@yahoo.com

Region : Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea 6 Event : Busan International Film Festival When : October.6-15 Where : Busan Contact : Busan BIFF Secretariat Office (T)+82-1688-3010 (F)+82-51-709-2299

Region : Daegu Metropolitan City, South Korea 7 Event : Daegu International Opera Festival 2016 When : October.6-November.5 Where : Daegu Opera House Contact : Daegu International Opera Festival Committee (T)+82-53-666-6111 (F)+82-53-351-5825

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Region : Gangwon-do, South Korea 13 Event : Greater Tuman Initiative Local Cooperation Committee & 2016 GTI International Trade & Investment Expo When : October.13-16 Where : Sokcho City Contact : International Affairs Division, Gangwon-do Provincial Government (T) +82-33-249-3286 (T) +82-33-249-2174

Region : Tottori Prefecture, Japan 14 Event : 2016 World Trails Conference When : October.14-17 Where : Tottori Prefecture Contact : Tottori Prefectural Government World Trails Conference Committee (T) +81-858-23-3290

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Region : Jeollabuk-do, South Korea 20 Event : Jeonju International Fermented Food Expo When : October.20-24 Where : Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeollabuk-do Contact : Division of Agricultural Food Industry, Jeollabuk-do (T) +82-63-280-3676

Region : Ulaanbaatar City,Mongolia 21 Event : Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival When : October.20-27 Where : Ulaanbaatar City Contact : Festival Committee (T) +976-11- 321529 +976-11- 319017

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Region : Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Event : G-Fair Korea (Korea Sourcing Fair) When : October.26-29 Where : KINTEX Contact : Gyeonggi Provincial Government (T) +82-31-8008-2198

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Feature Report

Northeast Asia Youth Leaders Forum 2016

2016 Northeast Asia Youth Leaders Forum

The Northeast Asia Youth Leaders Forum was successfully held from August 8 to 12 in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Despite the fact that the forum is in its first year, 77 participants from 5 countries attended the forum. Under the theme of “I, We and Northeast Asia�, the participants, assigned to 7 different teams, held discussions with enthusiasm on the major issues concerning the prosperity of Northeast Asia.

Furthermore, during the forum, the participants had opportunities to experience Korean culture, visiting Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju and Youngildae beach in Pohang.

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Cultural Diversity and the Future of Northeast Asia Development through understanding the importance of cultural diversity

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The Role of Youth in the Development of Northeast Asia The role of youth as the future leaders of Northeast Asia

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The Revitalization of Tourism for Economic Growth in Regions Seeking out solutions for the revitalization and development of the Regional economy via the tourism industry

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The Importance and Limitations of Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Examining and seeking out solutions regarding the importance and limitations of business ethics and corporate social responsibility

Group Photo of the participants

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Methods for the Revitalization of Private Exchange in Northeast Asia Examining the current state and problems of private exchange, and seeking out methods for the promotion of private exchange

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Population Decrease and Regional Revitalization Examining the current state of and seeking out solutions for the issues by region, of a declining birthrate, the social and national issues which arise from the migration of youth

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The Importance and Development of Cooperation Between Regional and National Government Examining the importance of and seeking out methods of the development of the cooperation between regional governments and national organizations

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Northeast Asia Youth Leaders Forum 2016 Participants from 5 Countries

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Opening Remark by Secretary-General Jun Jae-won

Each team was assigned a subject of discussion and gave recommendations based on the information they had prepared, as well as listening to the opinions and recommendations of others. On the last day, representatives from each nation gave presentations, and it was an opportunity for the youth of five different nations to gain Japan

knowledge and understanding of one another. Among the teams, there was one team selected for being outstanding and two teams for their excellence. The outstanding team was team was awarded the prize for their presentation on ‘Future of Northeast Asia and the Role of Youth.’ During the forum, the participants had opportunities to take cultural tours. First, they visited Bulguksa Temple and Andabji in Gyeongju to experience Buddhist culture. This was followed by a cruise at Yeonildae Beach, where they saw and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Pohang.

Korea

The forum was reported to be a success, and participants commented that this youth forum had been beneficial and enjoyable- even more than previous youth programs. In particular, participants from China and Russia expressed a desire for the forum to take place in their countries next year.

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Special Lecture and Group Discussion

Special Lecture by Professor Kim Jung-won (Handong Global University)

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Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju

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Cultural Tour

Cruz tour in Yeongildae Beach, Pohang

Presentation and Closing Ceremony

Team Presentation 1, 2

Closing -Certificate Award Ceremony and Group Photo after the Ceremony

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Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination, International Investment Fair, and Gold Festival in Magadan Region, Russia

Special Events in Magadan Region, Russia : Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination, International Investment Fair, and Gold Festival Magadan Region, located in north-east Russia, is rich in minerals. This region ranks in the top 10 regions in Russia for the amount of gold, silver, tin, cobalt, and coal. It holds the most amount of gold (24 ton) in Russia. Therefore, 79% of its economy is generated by mining, and many international events related to the industry are also held.

This issue with focus on the various events held in Magadan Region such as the sub-committee meeting on mineral resources development adjustment (Jul. 15-16), International Investment Fair, and Gold Festival.

Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination The Sub-Committee on Mineral Resources Development and Coordination,

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marking the fourth year this year, was established to provide technical and

corporate income tax is 0%, and for the next 5 years is 10%. This special

information exchange on the development and management of mineral resources.

economic zone, also known as the Free trade Zone, will be enforced by 2025.

At the forum, the main speech was delivered by Vladimir Mikitin, the minister

Tianhe Industry Corporation of China, one of the companies operating Magadan,

of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia, under the theme of the sub-

is a limited liability company. Since 2014 it has earned licenses for geographical

committee, Investment Attraction of Mineral Resources of Magadan Region.

Since 1928, the amount of mineral that has been mined is as follows: more than

research, exploration, and mining of zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron, cadmium, and germanium. Between 2016 to 2017, the expected amount of investment by China

3000 tons of gold, 13,000 tons of silver, 72,500 ton of tin, and more than 85

is 150 billion won, and geological exploration will be completed in 2021. The

million tons of coal. The breakdown of mineral resources of Magadan Region is

company expects to bring in an income when it starts mining in 2026.

as follows: 41.7% of hydrocarbons, 27.1% of coal, 11.9% of valuable metals, and

Following the main speech, there was a presentation of plans for realizing

10.6%. of non-ferrous metals. In 2015 the amount of gold mined was 24.5 tons,

projects by investing companies, and it was added that at the next sub-committee

and silver 1127.5 tons.

meeting, not only the public officers, but also business personnel in mineral

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resources companies will be allowed to participate.

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Magadan International Investment Fair

The International Investment Fair was held in Kolimsky sports stadium. Over

300 people, including those in the business industry from Russia and other countries participated. The major programs of the fair included, presentations on products and service, 34 different fields of food production for domestic and foreign markets, tourism, advertisement, architecture, leisure, financial services, healthcare, energy and agriculture, as well as an investment project fair.

Gold Festival

On July 17, the Gold Festival was held. The main event of the festival was the

Gold-mining Competition.

79 participants took part in this year’s competition, and both professional and amateur participants used traditional methods and tools such as picks and wooden water containers.

The competition starts when Polevaya, a mining company, places raw gold in an area measuring 2.5㎼. The game runs for 15 minutes and 20 people are allowed to participate. When the participants find gold, they place it in a can to dry it using fire. After removing all the sand, the gold is placed on a special plate and submitted. This year’s winner found 204 gram of gold, earning RUB 1,000,000, the equivalent of USD 15,000.

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NEAR Member Tour

Republic of Tyva, the Center of Asia

Republic of Tyva, Russia, the Center of Asia

The Yenissei River

The Yenissei is the biggest river not only among

approximately 8,000 rivers in Tyva, but throughout the whole Siberian region. Boasting the highest quantity of water in Russia with the length of 3,487 km, Yenissei starts where the Bij-Khem-and the Khaa-KhemRivers meet and flows to the Gulf of Yenissei of the Kara Sea. Krasoyarsk and Shushenskaya hydropower plants are situated near the river.

The Republic of Tyva is often known for its significant historical heritages from anciendt times and unique, diverse natural environment which was designated as one of the world’s 200 boisphere reserves.

Situated in the center of Russia, it has been a stage

based on a belief in the possibility of communicating

for a variety of historical events for hundreds of

with the spirits of Earth and Heaven in an ecstatic

years, which have greatly influenced the history of

trance state. Buddhism, which the people are mainly

the republic as well as the sentiment of local people.

adherents to, was first introduced in the early 13th

Bridging regions of South Siberia, North and Central

century.

Asia, Tyva has been an important passage for

Tyva has more than 3, 000 historical and cultural

residents moving from the deep meadow of Central

memorials, 781 of which are preserved and

Asia to the west. The Republic which was formed in

maintained by central government.

1944 with Tannu-Tyva’s incorporation into the

There are also 3 national cultural centers and 11

USSR, borders Mongolia, the Russian Republics of

museums. The following are best tourist attractions

Buryatiya and Khakassia as well as the Irkutsk,

of the “Heart of Asia.”

Krasnojarsk and Altai regions.

Tyva occupies an area of 168,600㎢ with the population of 315,637 and its capital city Kyzyl is located at the geographic “center of Asia.” Tyvan people’s spiritual and cultural life has been considerably influenced by Shamanism, which is

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National Park “Ubsunur Hollow Reserve�

The Ubsunur Hollow exhibits an

unusually high biodiversity. For instance, it hosts inhabitants of snow leopard, Octocolobus manul and roe deer and accounts for 359 bird species alone.

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The Sayans

The Sayan mountains lie in southern Siberia and

consist of the East and West Sayan mountain systems.

Extending 600km with the height of 3,121m, the Western sayan mostly displays pointy mountains and basins between them. On the other hand, the Eastern Sayan consists of typical ranges and glaciers, extending 1,000km with the height of 3,491m.

Chadanskoye Temple (Ustuu-Khuree)

Chadanskoye, 7km away from Chadan city, is also called

Khuree after being awarded the status of the main temple. Built in the late 19th century, the temple was destroyed in 1937 but restored again in 1999 under the decision of the Russian government. Ustuu-Khuree Music Festival, an international livemusic festival is held annually in which musicians in various fields participated from across the world.

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Republic of Tyva, the Center of Asia

Republic of Tyva, the Center of Asia

Throat Singing

One striking feature of Tyva, which

is often mentioned by a number of scholars and travelers who visited the region, is the art of throat singing. 95%

Barrows of Arzhaan

of Tyvans possesses its traditional

The “Arzhaan Barrow 1” and the “Arzhaan Barrow 2” were constructed about

performance techniques. Folk

2,500 years ago in the 8-9th century A.D. In the Arzhaan Barrow 1, burials of

musicologist A.Anokhin even said,

emperor and empress were excavated along with other finds including figures of

“Tyvans sing the best among the rest

15 imperial attendants, more than 160 horses and the famous “Golden Panther of

of all Turk Peoples.” Khoomei, one of

Arzhaan.” Burials of the Arzhaan Barrow 2 are preserved intact along with

the throat singing methods, in

golden artifacts weighing a total of 19kg. Those relics illuminate the brilliance of

p a r t i c u l a r, d e v e l o p e d i n t o a n

Scythian culture.

independent, traditional genre representing the national identity of Tyva. The folk music genre is widespread among people regardless of gender in the whole region of Tyva.

Uigur Fortress “Por-Bazhyng”

The legendary fortress, labeled “Por-Bazhyng(which means “clay house”)”

by local residents, is situated on an Tere-Khol island. The clay house extends 240m with 8m-high destroyed walls, occupying most area of the island. In summer 2007, on-site restoration works and excavation of ancient artifacts were carried out by students from Moscow, St.Petersburg, Kazan, Kranoyarsk and Kyzyl and many other cities.

The Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments

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