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NEAR is... a representative regional diplomacy cooperation and international organization by 76 regional governments (71 member regions and 5 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 trade, education & cultural exchanges, environment, disaster prevention, crossborder 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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Special Contribution Yakutia(Republic of Sakha) Proposed the Establishment of the Sub-Committee on Sports My name is Eduard Klimov. I am an advisor to the president of the Republic of Sakha. The Republic of Sakha joined NEAR(The Association of North East Asia Regional Governments) in 1996. As a delegate of the Republic of Sakha, I participated in the Working-level Workshop held in Pohang City, South Korea, on May 29 and 30, 2013 . Working-level Workshop 2013 was to discuss NEARʼs achievements over the past year and its plans for 2013. Secretary General Kim emphasized the necessity to introduce membership fees for NEARʼs management, based on the experiences for the past few years. The NEAR Secretariat has made an effort to extend the global cooperative network in preparation of NEARʼs 25th anniversary (2020) and vision. For example, NEAR signed an MOU with the Assembly of European Regions in 2012. NEAR Eduard Klimov advisor to the president of the Republic of Sakha, Russia
members should be particularly interested in the PIONEAR Youth Internship Project, one of the services of the NEAR Secretariat. Meanwhile, as NEAR Secretary General Kim promised to support International Sport Games in Yakutia during the Workshop and to promote International Sports Games “Children of Asia,” we delivered a presentation on the International Sport Games “Children of Asia” and the development of Yakutiaʼs traditional sports. First, I delivered a presentation on the International Sports Games “Children of Asia” proposed by President Mikhail Yefimovich Nikolayev of the Republic of Sakha in 1993. The 1st “Children of Asia” was launched in Yakutsk in 1996 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Modern Olympics. The game is held every 4 years and is sponsored by UNESCO and the International Olympic Committee and supported by the Russian president and government, the Olympic Council of Asia, and the Olympic Committee of Russia. A total of 2,131 athletes from 27 countries participated in the 5th International Sports Games “Children of Asia” in 2012. Participating teams were the Republic of Azerbaijan, Brunei, Bhutan, Vietnam, Iraq, Iran, India, China, Indonesia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Maldives, Nepal, Arab Emirates, Oman, Palestine, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Far East, Siberia, Moskva, Tatarstan, Republic of Sakha, and the Ural region. In the 31st Asia Olympic General Assembly on November 8, 2012, the Olympic Council of Asia, the Olympic Committee of Russia, the Olympic Committee of the Republic of Sakha, and International Games Committee “Children of Asia” gathered for the general meeting. We decided to hold the International Sports Games, which had only been held in the Republic of Sakha, by organizing a committee based on the charter from the 6th games. The head of the committee is located in Yakutsk in the Republic of Sakha. The 6th International Sports Games “Children of Asia” will be held in Yakutsk, Mirny city, Neryungri city in the Republic of Sakha. Preparation of the sports games regulations is underway, and each
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Yakutia(Republic of Sakha) Proposed the Establishment of the Sub-Committee on Sports
country’s representative team must apply to the International Olympic
(Brazil) and Mas-wrestling was conducted in World Championship. The
Committee and an executive organization related to sports. Official
Mas-wrestling national league was established in 2012, and the
invitations will be sent in early 2014; however, you may submit the
International Mas-wrestling Tournament, which has over 20 countriesʼ
application to relevant organizations in each country.
members, will be held. The Republic of Sakha delivered a presentation
Second, I delivered a presentation on the traditional sports of the
regarding traditional sports at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris in
Republic of Sakha. Traditional sport is created during the everyday life of
March 2012. As a result, traditional sports were listed by UNESCO (which
the people, and it is affected by nature, geography, industry, and the
has its headquarters in Paris) as one of Sakhaʼs cultural heritages at the
character of the people. Traditional sport is significant for globalization
headquarters in Paris in March, 2012.
development when an approach with a new concept satisfying a
In fact, traditional sports today contribute to integrating a multiracial
multiracial society’s need and interest is needed. In this sense, the
society. International games constitute an important part of the
Republic of Sakha proposed a traditional sports model. In terms of sports
multinational culture of the Republic of Sakha. All the countries belonging
and culture, the development and preservation of sports heritage accounts
to NEAR have their own traditional sports. It would be necessary to
for an important part of the national policy.
provide an opportunity to preserve and promote Northeast Asian sports by
Building an international sports center in Yakutia contributed to the
establishing a NEAR Sub-Committee on sports. Because the presentation
development of the country. Among Yakutia’s traditional sports, Mas-
of the Republic of Sakha sparked participantsʼ interest, NEAR reviews the
wrestling and Hapsagai were recognized in FILA. Later, Mas-wrestling
possibility to open a NEAR Sub-Committee on Sports by going through
and Hapsagai were conducted in the European Championships
regular procedures.
(Lithuania), Asian Championships (India), and Cadet Championships
Working-level Workshop 2013
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NEAR Activities The NEAR Sub-Committee on Educational & Cultural Exchange 2013 held
NEAR Working Committee and Sub-Committee on Agriculture to be held at the same time in Jeollanam-do Province in September The NEAR Working Committee and Sub-Committee on Agriculture will be held in Yeongam,
The Sub-Committee on Educational & Cultural Exchange was held on August 2-7, in Shimane
Jeollanam-do Province on September 10-13. The 9th NEAR Working Committee will include Working-level officials’ meetings to prepare the
Prefecture, coordinator of NEAR Sub-Committee
2014 NEAR General Assembly and to hear the activity report of the Sub-Committee, and the proposal
on Educational & Cultural Exchange, under the
for better governance of NEAR.
title of the Wing of Exchange in Northeast Asia
The Sub-Committee on Agriculture, which met for the first time this year, will deliver a presentation
2013. The meeting, which is annually held as
on the importance of cooperation for agriculture in Northeast Asia, examples of agricultural
Sub-Committee on Educational & Cultural
cooperation, member agriculture policies, and will discuss future plans under the theme of a safe way
Exchange, seeks to build a network to improve
to produce crops under Climate Change.
mutual understanding and to foster friendship exchanges among the youth of the Northeast
■ Date : September 10(Tue) ~ September 13(Fri)
Asian regions. The Sub-Committee was attended
■ Venue : Hotel Hyundai (Youngam-gun, Jeollanam-do Province)
by 30 people from four countries, including
■ Schedule
South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia; participants spent a meaningful time strengthening their understandings of each other,
Date Day1 (10 Sept.)
improving exchanges with local residents through a variety of programs such as
Schedule Working Committee
Day2( 11 Sept.)
Sub-Committee on Agriculture
Registration and Dinner Activity Report of the NEAR Secretariat and th Presentation on agenda of the 9 Working Committee
Sub-Committee Meeting
experiencing home-stay and traditional Japanese
Day3(12 Sept.)
Study Visit to major industry and tourist attractions
culture, and discussing the environment and
Day4(13 Sept.)
Departure
welfare.
■ Contact : The International Relations Division of Jeollanam-do Province - Park Jung-hee(Korea):+82-61-286-2431 - Park Sun-im(Japan):+82-61-286-2432
NEAR International Forum to be held Under the theme of New Strategies for Balanced Development in Northeast Asian region, the 6th NEAR International Forum is to be held from October 30 to November 1. More information on the forum will be posted on the NEAR website and in NEAR NEWS magazine.
The 5th NEAR International Forum 2011
The 8th NEAR Working Committee 2011
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Secretariat News Director General Participated in the 24th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair The Secretary delegation, led by Director General Kim Dong-sung, visited Harbin to participate in the 24th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair held in Heilongjiang Province, a Chinese member of NEAR, on August 14-17. The delegation participated in the opening ceremony on the 14th, visited the fair, and met the vice -governor of Heilongjiang Province on the 15th. In particular, the Secretary delegation made a visit to the fair while they visited the booths of the NEAR member regions of China, Russia, and South Korea and promoted NEAR asking them to participate in the NEAR activities. * The China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair (Harbin Trade Fair), which has been annually held since 1990, is national level international Economic and Trade Fair approved by the Chinese government. The Harbin Fair is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the National Development and Reform Commission, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province, the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, and the Peopleʼs Government of Harbin Municipality; it is co-sponsored by governmental departments and trade promotional institutions from more than 10 countries, including the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation,
▲ Meeting with vice -governor of Heilongjiang Province ◄Visit of the exhibitions
and the Association of the Promotion of International Trade of Japan.
Secretary General Kim Participated in the 1st Korean Unification and Economic Forum Secretary General Kim participated in the 1st Korean Unification and Economic Forum, held in the Seoul Press Center on July 9. The Forum, hosted by the Northeast Asian Community Studies Institute and sponsored by the South Korean Ministry of Unification, and the Maeil Business Newspaper, was held with the aim to seek a strategy to build the Korean Peninsula Trust Process through a new northern diplomacy and economic cooperation with neighboring countries by focusing on community development and cooperation beyond national boundaries of its neighboring countries. Joo Cheol-gi, the Director for Diplomatic Security of the Blue House, delivered his keynote speech. In addition, there were a variety of programs, including presentations by specialists from home and abroad and discussions assigned to each nation.
The Secretariat Staff Members Visited Youngsan Hamil home, Uljin-gun Secretary General Kim and the Secretariat staff members visited
addition, Hwang Eee-joo, a member of Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial
Youngsan Hamil home, a facility for mother and child protection, which is
Council, participated in the gift delivery ceremony, encouraged the
located in Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and delivered gifts. In
Secretariat staff members, and had pleasant conversations with them.
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NEAR Secretariat General Visited Russian Members (Krasnoyarsk Territory, Republic of Tuva, Primorsky Krai) The Secretariat delegation, led by Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo, visited
During its visit to Primorsky Krai, the NEAR Secretariat requested a
the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Republic of Tuva, and Primorsky Krai to
discussion and cooperation on the various events. When visiting the
promote exchange and cooperation with Russian member regions from
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vladivostok, the NEAR
August 4–9.
Secretariat also sought cooperation for the promotion of friendly relations
The Krasnoyarsk Territory requested the NEAR Secretariat to actively promote cooperation among member regions through cultural and industrial
with Primorsky Krai Government. During the course of this visit, the NEAR Secretariat asked member
exchanges . On its part, Republic of Tuva expressed interest in building
regions to participate in the NEAR Working Committee, Sub-Committee on
infrastructure for agriculture, mining development, railway projects, and
Agriculture, and the International Forum held in South Korea. To promote
cultural exchanges. The republic also sought the NEAR Secretariat’s
cooperation, the NEAR Secretariat decided to support projects that were of
support for establishing a Korean language center.
interest to the member regions.
Meeting with the Officials of Krasnoyarsk Territory
Meeting with the Officials of Republic of Tuva
Meeting with the Officials of Primorskiy
Korea-China-Japan Undergraduates Participated in Diplomacy Camp 2013 The Korea-China-Japan Diplomacy Camp 2013, which is organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, held academic and cultural exchange activities in Seoul-Busan-Gyeongju-Suncheon from August 9-11. This Diplomacy Camp sought to ease tensions among regions in
Northeast Asia and create regional cooperative systems through human and cultural exchanges among the future generations of all three countries. It included a meeting with regional public officials in charge of international relations and they had NEAR promotion time.
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The 24 China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair held in Harbin
halls, such as the Harbin furniture pavilion, daily supply exhibition hall, and lumber trade exhibition hall, were separately managed. The fair was favorably reviewed, owing to international exhibitions and promotion.
The opening ceremony of the 24th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair was held in Harbin on June 14, 2013. Vice Minister Wang Chao of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China participated in the opening ceremony and delivered a congratulatory speech. Vice president Qi Xuchun of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference also attended the fair. The fair, which featured 3,000 international standard booths and an exhibition space of 1,280,000m², was held in the Harbin International Conference Exhibition and Sports Center from June 15–19. The exhibition areas, including for modern agriculture, high technology, new material industry, machine equipment, construction materials, light industry, culture and tourism, regional enterprises, cities, furniture pavilion, and the foreign countries exhibition hall, such as for Hong Kong, Makau , Taiwan, Russia, and Thailand, were separately managed. In addition, three other event
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Fukui Prefecture-Japan
“2013 Chinese Culture Going Abroad” Opening a Base Camp in Australia
Asia Dinosaurs Association Established The Asia Dinosaurs
On June 30, the Australian base camp for the “Chinese Culture Going
Association, which aims
Abroad” campaign held an opening ceremony at a theater west of
to promote dinosaur
Melbourne. The ceremony was hosted by China Chinese Education Funds,
research through
supervised by the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Henan,
international cooperation,
and funded by Melbourne Chinese School of Australia.
was established on July
Many locals and representatives participated, including Zianshaotao, the
12, 2013, and a memorial
consul of the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne, and Zhou Zhongmin, executive of Federated Association of Chinese of the state of
ceremony was held at Commemorative Event ‘Dialogue with a dinosaur expert’
Victoria, Australia.
Dinosaur Museum in Katsuyama-city, Fukui
During the ceremony, representatives of China Chinese Education
Prefecture. The Asia
Funds, the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Henan, and
Dinosaurs Association is
Melbourne Chinese School delivered speeches. Zianshaotao and a member
composed of six-
of the camp staff performed the flag ceremony. After the flag ceremony,
country’s dinosaur
five speakers from Henan performed Chinese folk dance, Sorimsa martial
researchers, including
arts, calligraphy, and poetry reading for the participants and 800 guests,
Japan, China, and
who received each performance warmly.
Thailand. The association designated Displays of Dinosaur Museum (Camarasaurus)
the museum as
secretariat, and Dong Zhiming was appointed as executive director. The association will strive to share research results and foster young researchers by hosting an international symposium that allows researchers in the fields of paleontology and geology, and citizens to participate. The first symposium will be held in Fukui Prefecture in March 2014, and following that, biennially in each member country. “Dialogue with a dinosaur expert—Let’s participate in a dinosaur symposium” was held on July 13 as a memorial event and many elementary, middle, and high school students attended. Part 1 was the introduction of research information by each country’s
Opening Ceremony of a Base Camp
dinosaur expert, and Part 2 was a question and answer session regarding dinosaurs.
China, Japan, South Korea South Korea–China–Japan Opened 2nd Round of Free Trade Talks From July 30 to August 2, 2013, South Korea, China, and Japan had their second
Ishikawa Prefecture-Japan International Forum on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems held in Ishikawa Prefecture
round of trilateral talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Shanghai. After South Korea, China, and Japan declared the official start of negotiations to forge a three-way
The International Forum on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage
free trade pact when their trade ministers met on the sidelines of a regional summit in
Systems was held in the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, from
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the first-round talks took place in Seoul in March 2013.
May 29 to June 1, 2013.
The three-way pact—if
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems aims to recognize
South Korea, China, and Japan
regions where the traditional farming methods used are in harmony with
reach a deal—will create the world’s third largest economic
nature and to pass the methods to the next generations. In 2011, Satoyama
bloc, as the three countries
forum was dominated by academics in the past, it served as a platform for
account for 1.52 billion of the
every government and the United Nations to exchange their knowledge and
global population and 14.3
experience from a political standpoint for the first time. In addition, through
trillion of the global gross
memorial symposium and study-visit, Ishikawa Prefecture’s response called
domestic product after NAFTA
Ishikawa Model that Globally Important Agriculture Heritage Systems go
(18 trillion) and the European
beyond the agricultural framework and spread into other industries, such as
Union (EU) (17.5 trillion).
tourism and manufacturing field, was widely known to home and abroad.
and Satoumi in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, were recognized. Although the
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Gwangju Metropolitan City- South Korea Promotion Committee Founded for Hub City of Asian Culture 2014 The Inaugural Assembly of the Promotion Committee, which is responsible for the Hub City of Asian Culture 2014, was held on July 2, 2013. Twenty-six people participated in the meeting, including Kang Un-tae, mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City; Jung Dong-chae, former minister of the Ministry of Culture; Lee Kae-young, vice superintendent of education of the Gwangju Office of Education; and No Sungdae, representative of the cultural foundation. Various other experts participated in the meeting as well. Mayor Kang Un-tae said through the inaugural assembly that if the Hub City of Asian Culture includes pre-events related to the Asian Culture Complex, which is scheduled to open in 2015, and UNIVERSIADE GWANGJU 2015, it would provide an opportunity to enhance the status of the Hub City of Asian Culture.
Masanori Tanimoto, governor of Ishikawa Prefecture delivered a presentation at International Forum on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
Anchored on mutual respect for the cultures of all three countries, representatives to the Korea–China–Japan Cultural Ministers Meeting have decided to appoint the Hub City of Asian Culture that will embody the spirit of “understanding East Asia, cultural exchange, and harmony; understanding others’ cultures,” beginning in 2014.
Incheon Metropolitan City- South Korea
Each country will appoint a city in 2014, and in the next three years, three other cities
The 4th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Incheon began
in China in 2017. The cultural ministers likewise plan to expand and carry out the
The Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Incheon 2013, which was held
will be appointed: one city in Japan in 2015, one city in Korea in 2016, and one city project throughout Asia by 2018. Through competition with Busan Metropolitan City, Daegu Metropolitan City,
from June 29 to July 6 and united 4.5 billion Asians, marked the end of the
Jeonju, Gyeongju, and Bucheon, Gywangju Metropolitan City was selected as the
eight-day tournament under the motto “Breath of Peace, Future of Asia.”
final Hub City of Asian Culture, proudly representing South Korea. The promotion
About 2,470 people, including 1,750 athletes and 720 executives, from
committee will co-host cultural events in China–Japan culture cities, run annual
44 Asian countries participated in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts
programs together, and plan Korea–China–Japan exchange events. In the future, this
Games. Sports programs included 12 games, such as billiards, bowling,
committee will be further developed and then established as the Asia Culture Cities
chess, baduk, e-sports, dance sports, futsal, indoor kabaddi, kickboxing &
Committee (tentative name) with the appointed cities as members to carry out
Muay Thai, Kurash, and 25-meter short-course swimming.
intended cultural exchanges.
In the overall medal tally, Korea finished second on the medal table by earning 21 gold medals, along with 27 silver and 19 bronze medals. Although it fell short of its 23 gold-medal target, Korea exceeded its goal (below 3rd rank ). China placed first overall by winning 29 gold medals, along with 13 silver medals and 10 bronze, and Vietnam ranked third with 8 gold, 7 silver, and 12 bronze medals. This event was the first game to combine the Asian Indoor Games and the Asian Martial Arts Games. Athletes competed in 12 broad and 100 specific sports and a variety
The Inaugural Assembly of the Promotion Committee of the Hub City of Asian Culture
programs created fun and impression to audiences from home and abroad The Schedule of Hub City of Asian Culture
who visited the stadium. This year’s Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games were an important trial run in anticipation of next year’s Incheon Asian
■ Date : March~October 2014
Games 2014.
■ Venue : Gwangju Metropolitan City ■ Contents : 37 projects ■ Schedule Opening and Closing Ceremony
Opening and Closing Ceremony, Asian Cultural Ministers Meeting, Mayors Meeting for Hub City of Asian Culture 15 events, including UNIVERSIADE Culture Camp,
Annual Events (March-September)
Visit to Hub City of Asian Culture, International Tea Culture Festival, Northeast Asia International Calligraphy Biennale, The World Arirang Festival 17 events, including Asia Traditional Orchestra,
Main Period (October)
East Asia World Music Festival, Gwangju Biennale East Asia Special Exhibition, Northeast Asia Photo Exhibition
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Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Gangwon-do Province, Ulsan Metropolitan City- South Korea Conference on Affairs regarding Co-living and Development in the East Sea Rim held Assistant Minister for the Planning and Coordination of Gangwon-do
Ulsan Metropolitan City- South Korea Hebei Province and Ulsan Metropolitan City Deepens Cooperation in Tourism To promote the tourism exchange, Ulsan Metropolitan City’s delegation, led by Park Seong-hwan, vice mayor of the city, will visit Hebei Province, China, on August 30, to participate in an expo, which is held in
Province, Ulsan Metropolitan City, and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province met with
Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
public officials in charge of maritime and fisheries in order to inaugurate the era of the East Sea Rim in Daegu Metropolitan City. Co-living and development
Ulsan Metropolitan City will set up promotional booths at the 18th Expo to promote the opening of the Alps Mountain Tourism City Association,
issues regarding the North Pole route and marine tourism were discussed.
which is to be held in October, and to attract visitors interested in
Among the cooperation projects proposed by three cities and provinces, the participants decided to cooperate with one another in establishing a development plan in preparation for the commercialization of the North Pole route. The same development plan will take into account revitalizing summer beaches for tourism, co-developing tourist attractions of the East Sea, and co-developing international passenger terminals around the Hwan-dong Sea
mountain tourism. The city will hold a promotion event for itself so that it develops as a world mountain tourism attraction. To foster cooperation in the tourism exchange, Ulsan signed an MOU with Hebei Province, China, last year. Specifically, they cooperated in announcing mountain tourism opportunities to mountain tourists. Together, the two cities are actively developing the tourism industry, as
area. In addition, city and provincial representatives decided to develop further
the range of mutual cooperation in tourism is wide and the outlook for the
the East Sea cooperation project and to open opportunities for new growth in the
market looks good, due to their unique natural environment and historic
East Sea through strategic networking.
and cultural resources. Meanwhile, Ulsan Metropolitan City has adopted a resolution for joint cooperation in mountain tourism with Queenstown in New Zealand, the
Busan Metropolitan City-South Korea
Engelberg-Titlis tourism bureau of Switzerland, and the Hebei Province of China and has made an effort to expand mountain tourism.
th
The 27 IUSSP International Population Conference held on August 26 The 27th IUSSP International Population Conference was held at the BEXCO Conference Center in Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea, August 26–31. About 2,500 participants from 141 countries discussed 21
Daegu Metropolitan City-South Korea The World Energy Congress Daegu 2013 to be held held on October 13
topics regarding population. More than 1,000 scientific papers were presented in 260 regular
The World Energy
sessions, as well as 800 poster
Congress Daegu 2013
sessions.
will be held at the
The conference offered an
EXCO, Daegu
opportunity for participants to
Metropolitan City, from
examine low fertility and
October 13 to October
population aging, discuss
17, 2013.
population change in
Under the theme
Northeast Asia, and
“Securing Tomorrow’s
systematically review policy
Energy Today,” the
measures and established a
World Energy Congress
cooperative system among
will welcome some
private, government, and
5,000 government and
academic fields concerning
business leaders and
population policy and joint
other delegates from
countermeasures.
more than 100
Holding the IUSSP gave
countries. Participants
Busan the opportunity to not
will have a chance to
only enhance its international brand image but also to strengthen its standing as the Northeast Asia's central trading point of the twenty-first century.
discuss current issues and new approaches to the world-leading energy market, based on insight offered by energy
* The IUSSP, an international academic forum that is held every four years, brings together experts who specialize in population issues to discuss the population problem
experts. In addition, a 22,000 m scale exhibit will provide visitors with a
and suggest the direction of new policies.
place to share the latest technology related to energy.
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South Korea and Russia Korea-Russia’s North Pole Route Development Cooperation
■ Opening and Closing Ceremony, Welcome Reception, Farewell Reception ■ Technical Visits and Companion’s Program ■ Exhibition ■ Other Events(hosted by international or related organizations)
* World Energy Congress : Running since 1924, the triennial World Energy Congress is the worldʼs largest and most prestigious energy event. For one week, 5,000 businesses, government agencies, international organizations, association leaders, and other delegates from more than 100 countries participate in the conference and discuss current agendas in the field of energy. In addition, also known as ‟the energy Olympics,” the congress offers a unique opportunity for world-leading enterprises to promote the latest technology and exchange information.
A Korean delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Hyun Oh-seok, and a Russian delegation, headed by the Minister of Russian Far East, Viktor Ishayev, held the 13th meeting of the Korea-Russia Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technological Cooperation. They reached an
Primorskiy- Russia Vladivostok City Set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Living Image of National Flag
agreement on the project to expand into the Far East and develop the North Pole Route. Russia actively brought up Korean enterprises’ providing agricultural investment support to expand into Far East Markets in order for Korean firms to gain the advantage in the grain market, and promised to actively
A number of different events were held in Vladivostok to celebrate the 153rd anniversary under the slogan “I love Vladivostok.” On July 2, there were a flower-offering ceremony for heroes who saved Vladivostok in the
cooperate with Korean firms in order for Korean enterprises to participate in developing infrastructures for grain distribution to the Far East. . In addition, both countries agreed to continue to discuss utilizing the
war as Russian traditional events, and contests and an awards ceremony
North Pole Route and participating in the development of coastal ports in
under the theme “my marine city.” Also, there was a large-scale concert in
the Far East Asia and North Pole regions.
which citizens participated at the central plaza on July 6.
Further, both Korea and Russia agreed to sign a “Transportation
The highlight of the event on July 7 was Vladivostok citizens’ creating a living 707-meter-long image of Russia’s national flag at the city’s Golden
Cooperation” MOU in order to develop distribution infrastructure and
Horn Bridge. A total of 26,904 local residents raised up their hands,
Cooperation MOU” in order to inspire cooperation in the railroad sector
holding red, blue, and white flags, to create the national flag of Russia and
and lay a foundation that will support Korean firms in their endeavors to
breaking a Guinness World Record in a living national flag image.
win railroad contracts. Both countries not only decided to continue to
promote transportation cooperation, and to promote the “Railway Sector
cooperate in order to carry out a South Korean–North Korean–Russian joint project, but also discussed promotional measures. Minister Viktor Ishayev said the government of the Russian Federation, including President Putin, has shown interest in the Asia-Pacific regions and stressed that cooperation with South Korea is Russia’s priority. * This was the first high-level economic cooperation meeting between Korea and Russia since each country’s new administrations assumed office, and the two countries discussed measures to cooperate broadly across 10 different sectors, including trade and investment, energy and other natural resources, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, health and medical care, as well as culture and tourism.
Ulaanbaatar City-Mongolia Deeltei Mongol, Mongolian Traditional Costume Festival, Successfully held The 7th Deeltei Mongol 2013, Mongolian Traditional Costume Festival, held on July 20 was a success. Over 15,000 participants took part in the festival that demonstrated Mongolian tradition to young Mongolian
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generations, allowing them to take pride in their history and culture. Furthermore, it was a chance to let the entire world learn about Mongolian ethnic clothing. The festival started with a traditional costume parade organized by the Mongolian Ministry of Culture & Tourism, the Ulaanbaatar City Mayor’s Office, Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Authority, and the Mongolian Tourism Association. There was an awards ceremony in six parts that recognized citizens and organizations for the best-dressed Mongolian child, couple from home and abroad, traditional dancing team, traditional costume’s team composed of office workers, and community team.
The Parade of Deeltei Mongol
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•Region Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea •Event The 6th Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities •When 3 ~ 6 September •Where Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) •Contact Tourism Division, Daejeon Metropolitan City T.+82-42-270-3972
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•Region Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea •Event The 12th World Korean Business Convention •When 29 ~ 31 October •Where Kimdaejung Convention Center •Contact International Relations Division, Gwangju Metropolitan City T.+82-62-613-3923
•Region Daegu Metropolitan City, South Korea • Event The 22nd World Energy Congress Daegu 2013 • When 13~17 October • Where Daegu EXCO • Contact Green Energy Division of Daegu Metropolitan City T.+82-53-803-6636
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•Region Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea • Event Art Gwangju 2013 • When 5 ~ 8 September • Where Kimdaejung Convention Center • Contact International Relations Division, Gwangju Metropolitan City T.+82-62-613-3923
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• Region Fukui Prefecture, Japan • Event The 4th SATOYAMA Initiative International Partnership Regular Meeting • When 11 ~ 14 September • Where Fukui • Contact Environment Policy Division, Fukui Prefecture T. +81-78-362-9870
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• Region Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea •Event NESCO-WTA International Joint Workshop • When 25 ~ 27 September • Where Daejeon Convention Center • Contact WTA Secretariat T. +82-42-270-2264
• Region Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea •Event The Jeonju International Sori Festival • When 2 ~ 6 October • Where Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do, Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea • Contact Organizing Committee of The Jeonju International Sori Festival T. +82-63-232-8398
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•Region Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea •Event The World Traditional Medicine Fair & Festival in Sangchoeng KOREA 2013 •When 6 September ~ 20 October •Where Sancheong gun •Contact Organizing committee of the World Traditional Medicine Fair &Festival T.+82-55-970-8663
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•Region Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea •Event Tripitaka Koreana Festival •When 27 September ~ 10 November •Where Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea •Contact Organizing Committee of Tripitaka Koreana Festival T. +82-55-211-6251
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•Region Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea •Event The World Calligraphy Biennale of Jeollabuk-do •When 5 October ~ 3 November •Where Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do, Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea •Contact Organizing Committee of The World Calligraphy Biennale of Jeollabuk-do T. +82-63-241-4508
•Region Shandong Province, China •Event China Qufu International Confucius Cultural Festival •When 27 ~ 29 September •Where Qufu City •Contact The Foreign Affairs Office of Peopleʼs Government of Jining T.+86-951-5058443 F. +86-951-5043640
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•Region Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea • Event Daejeon International Food & Wine Festival • When 3 ~ 6 October • Where Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) • Contact Oraganizing Committee of Daejeon International Food & Wine Festival T. +82-42-860-0151
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•Region Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea • Event The 18th Busan International Film Festival •When 3 ~ 12 October •Where Busan Cinema Center, Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea •Contact International Relations Division, Busan Metropolitan City T.+82-51-888-3541
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The Istanbul-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2013
The Beginning and Ending of the Silk Road,
The Istanbul-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2013
A Bridgehead to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Istanbul is the terminus of the Silk Road—the place where ancient Eastern and Western cultures were exchanged—with Asia to the East, Europe to the West, and the Bosporus between them. In addition, Istanbul is a gateway to the Arab World and a center of Islamic culture. Therefore, Istanbul is a bridgehead for the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province’s advance into Europe and the Middle East. This Expo is expected to create important momentum for the Gyeongju World Culture Expo and Korean Culture to secure global cultural competitiveness beyond Asia, to Europe. Further, both Korea and Turkey are called “blood brothers,” and two cities are a point of both departure and destination of the Silk Road, where ancient Eastern and Western cultures were exchanged. Turkish people played an active part in Central Asia with Goguryeo. During the Korean War (1950–1953), Turkey sent 15,000 soldiers to the peninsula, of which 900 lost their lives. As Turkey large Earthquake in 1999 and World Cup in 2002 have shown, Korean nation’s attention to Turkey is special. Based on the history of the two cities, the event has an important meaning in that it sheds new light on the meaning of the civilizations of Korea and Turkey and tries for a new convergence. Along with the Expo, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province will launch the “Korea Silk Road Project.” Gyeongju had an important effect on the flow of world
The greatest cultural festival connecting New Silk Road on Earth The Istanbul-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2013 will be held from August 31 to September 22 in Istanbul, Turkey. Co-hosted by Gyeongju City in the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province of South Korea and Istanbul of Turkey, the Expo, which has the theme “Road, Encounter and Companion”, will include 40 countries from around the world, including Asia, Europe, and the U.S.. The event was extended abroad as regional government for the first time in 2006 and successfully held in Cambodia. It was the first Korean cultural event exported to outside of Korea. The Expo will introduce Korean culture to Istanbul, the terminus of the Silk Road. Organizing Committee at Istanbul city hall, after the Inaugural Assembly of joint organizing committee
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civilization as a Silk Road destination in the past. The Expo is part of the Silk Road Project with an aspiration to stand as cultural center through Culture Silk Road.
world to become more familiar with the Korean Wave. As for special events, a number of famous Korean
ceremony stage will be decorated with Korean traditional roof tiles.
singers will be seen on the Special K-Pop Stage.
“The event will mark an important step in the great
Specialties and souvenirs from 30 countries worldwide
cultural journey of North Gyeongsang Province and
Thirty-nine events in eight areas that show
will be available at the Silk Road Bazaar. The World
Istanbul,” said Kim Kwan-yong, governor of
Korea and Turkey’s cultural worth
Folk Culture Festival will parade the beauty of the
Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and co-chairman of the
Thirty-nine specialized programs that present both
traditional cultures of around 20 nations in order to
organizing committee for the Expo. He continued,
countries’ cultural excellence in eight areas, including
promote cultural unity. The provincial and municipal
“Both governments are dedicated to the success of the
exhibits, performances, media, experience, special
troupes of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Gyeongju
international event.” The other cochairman, and mayor
events will be shown during the Expo.
City will stage their own performances, while
of Istanbul, Kadir Topbas, echoed this, saying, “I’m
exhibition halls will be set up to publicize the province,
very pleased to hold this event in Turkey, Istanbul, a
the city, and Korean companies.
city where more than 30 million tourists visit every
experience real Korean culture, as well as Korean and
Details are provided below.
year for its cultural vitality with Gyeongsangbuk-do
Turkish encounter and companion through the Silk
Korean images are part of each exhibit hall and the
Province.” He added, “We’ll make great efforts to
Korea has put much work into the Korean Culture Pavilion, which will be decorated so that visitors
Road. Moreover, an exchange of art between Korea
appearance of auditorium. The Korean Culture
ensure that it becomes the greatest cultural event in
and Turkey will take place. A Korean photo exhibition
Pavilion uses Bulguksa as a motive, and the opening
Istanbul.”
and a Korean cultural heritage exhibition will be
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prepared. In the performing arts segment, the non-verbal fantasy performance Flying, which has been exported
Division Pre event
recently to Singapore where it enjoyed great popularity, and “the Shilla, Land of the Gods”, which depicts the love story of Princess Seondeok, are ready to
Special event Video and Experience
mesmerize audiences. A B-boying Fusion Performance will also be performed, along with Korean and Turkey
Performance
Traditional Fashion Shows, Street Parades and Taekwondo Performances.
Exhibition
Event Navy Cruise Training, Professor Kim Yong-moon’s Bowl Exhibition Ahmet Ozyurt Photo Exhibition, Korea-Turkey Traditional Handkerchief Exhibition, K-classic Concert K-POP Performance, Silk Road Bazzar, World Folk Culture Festival Korean Film Festival, Korea-Turkey Traditional Culture Experience, Korean Film Festival, Exhibition of Famous Korean Film Directors Korea-Turkey Traditional Fashion Show, Flying, Silla-the Land of Gods, Joint Orchestra Performance of Korea and Turkey, B-Boy+ Fusion Performance, Street Parades, Taekwondo Performances Korean Culture Pavilion, Korean Cultural Heritage Exhibition, Exchange of Art between Korea and Turkey, Korean Photo Exhibition
The exhibition will also feature the Korean Film Festival, the Korea-Turkey Traditional Culture Experience, and the Special Exhibition of Famous Korean Film Directors. Over 40 films will be screened during the festival; in addition, there will be movie star autograph events, allowing people from around the
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Performance of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Gyeongju, Performance of Cities and Provinces
Promotion Center
Promotion Hall of Korean Enterprises, Promotion Hall of Gyeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Turkey Totem Exhibition, K-classic Concert, Korea-Turkey Traditional Handkerchief Exhibition, Collaborative Play of Korea and Turkey, The International Day of Taekwondo between Korea and Turkey, Korea and Turkeyʼs Korean Classical Music Ensemble, Korean Language Contest
1. Bosphorus Strait 2. Plaze in front of Hagia Sophia where opening ceremony will be held 3. Facade of the Korean Culture Pavilion with Bulguksa motiff 4. “the Shilla, Land of the Gods” 5. The ending scene of Fyling 6. Performance to celebrate MOU between Gyeongju Expo and Istanbul –Korean Fashion Show
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Taekwondowon, Muju, Jeollabuk-do Province
Place to share the spirit and culture of taekwondo Muju, Jeollabuk-do Province
Jeollanam-do Province has hosted the World Taekwondo Culture Expo since 2007 to promote Korea’s signature sport, taekwondo, and its spirit of harmony worldwide. Taekwondo will open in September 2013, as a key center for the more than 70 million taekwondo enthusiasts around the world. Taekwondowon offers the opportunity for visitors to study taekwondo and engage in a wide range of experiences, with exciting competitions on offer. Taekwondowon is located in Muju, Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea and is set to contribute to the future of taekwondo, as a place to share the spirit and culture of taekwondo around the world.
Taekwondowon
1. Taekwondo Demonstration of Kukkiwon 2. Image of Mind Zone 3. Image of Spirit Zone 4. Image of Body Zone 5. Full Image of Muju Taekwondowon
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Overview • Location : 119-11 Socheon-lee, Seolcehon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea • Area : 2,314,000m² • Main Facilities - Body Zone : Space for experience and challenge Taekwondo Arena (T1 Areana), Visitor Center, Teakwondo Museum, Taekwondo Experience Hall, Parking Lot, etc - Mind Zone : Space for training and progress World Taekwondo Academy (WTA), Taekwondo Training Center, Taekwondo Research Institute, Outdoor Training Field, etc. - Spirit Zone : Space for self-realization Taekwonjeon (setting for taekwondo rituals and interaction among grand masters and trainees), Myounginkwon (community for ceremonial events and network space for grand masters), Garden of Remembrance, etc.
Main facilities for taekwondo are main stadium with 40X60 m and 19.5m high with five mats. It has 5,000 seats based on basic motive of three taegeuk, including Taekwondo’s basic spirit, composed of heaven, earth and man. Auxiliary Stadium which is composed of Bandi Gymnasium(five mats) and Taekwondo Gymnasium(five mats) will be used. There are also five star hotels for CEOs, and full-service accommodations for taekwondo players available for convenience in taekwondo competitions. - Muju Tirol Hotel(a five star hotel) - Taekwondowon(three to four star hotel) : 265 rooms for 1320 guests - Muju Resort(three to four star hotel) : 1391 rooms for 5764guests - Ilsung Condominium(three to four star) : 120 rooms for 636 guests - Tovice(three to four star hotel) : 106 rooms for 488guests - Bandi Land(three to four star) : 40 rooms for 400 guests
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Three reasons why people should visit Taekwondowon 1. As the Taekwondowon is located in Jeollabuk-do Province, where
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World Taekwondo Culture Expo was held, Taekwondowon is the holy land to taekwondo enthusiasts and the place where everyone
Domestic and Int’l
likes to come
Taekwondo Trainees
Taekwondo Training Program (Body/Mind/Spirit Stage)
Taekwondo Cultural Experience School, Taekwondo Leadership School, Taekwondo Future Career School, Taekwondo Green Academy
Boot camp and field trip fused with taekwondo training camp to help students to be creative and humane
Taekwondo Membership Enforcement Camp, Public Service Enforcement Camp, Taekwondo Cultural Experience School
To help the trainees to learn to strengthen the value of a group and creativity based on the taekwondo spirit
Taekwondo Muju Tour, Taekwondo Family Healing Tour
To help to understand taekwondo and history To help family members bond stronger and heal their bodies and spirits
Taekwondo Academy
Trainees will be able to see their mental and physical differences after the specialized training program.
2. Taekwondowon offers people the best satisfaction with the best facilities. It was only built for taekwondo enthusiasts, equipped with the optimum facilities for taekwondo games and it contributes to athletes’ performance enhancing by allowing them to play the
Young Students
games in the stadium with the most modern facilities. People can
Details To help trainees to learn to harmonize their bodies and spirit with various taekwondo cultural activities
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manage the best games in the worldʼs top facilities 3. Taekwondowon is the sole stadium which holds the nationʼs largest games, participated by the members of World Taekwondo
Companies and Organizations
Federation
Tourists and Families
Other taekwondo enthusiasts and Visitors
To help the trainees to understand the Korean Korean Culture Program Taekwondo Korean Wave culture from intensive training and cultural program
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Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
The Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area
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Planned Area The total planned area of the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area is 8.17 km². The area approved by State Council of the People’s Republic of China is 4 km², and covers the Yinchuan International Airport Logistics Center to the East, Xiaqiao to the South, National Highway G211 to the west, and Yinchuan International Airport Logistics Center to the North. The construction project is divided into two parts. The building plot for the first construction is 2.08 km²; and 4.17 km² building site will be used for future development of the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area and additional facilities.
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The Significance of Development In building Chinese Inland Pilot Economic Zone, the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area will significantly accelerate the opening of Ningxia and Yinchuan to the world, promote export-oriented economic development, and facilitate regional economic growth. This zone, which mainly provides bonded logistics, processing, and services, will be developed to function as a port. To satisfy the national strategy, which seeks economic and trade cooperation between China and the Arab countries, the bonded area will become a motive power in international economic development, based on the industrial growth of Ningxia and neighboring countries. With bonded logistics in the lead, it will discover bonded processing and services and the functions of a port. Relying on using its unique industrial infrastructures and unique Muslim cultural advantages and developing export processing, high technology, and a higher value-added business toward the Muslim world, Ningxia will soon actualize its national strategy and set the a direction for its industrial development with its distinctive feature.
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Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
To deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and the Arab countries, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Peopleʼs Government of Ningxia asked for the establishment of the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area. By building inland pilot economic zones that are aimed at Arab countries in Middle East Area and other Muslim areas, Ningxia intends to promote China’s foreign intercourse. Further, it seeks to facilitate the economic and social development of Ningxia and to improve Ningxia foreign interactions. The customs service of the Peopleʼs Republic of China started to screen the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area on July 9, 2012. At the opening ceremony of the 3rd China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum, Vice Premier Li Kegjang officially approved the establishment of an inland pilot economic zone in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region and the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area. 4
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domestic and foreign industries. Accelerating the
an exhibit hall, workplaces, and warehouses is under
industrial restructuring of Ningxia and changing the
discussion. The basic plan for extension of the
the application of the Yinchuan Comprehensive
path of economic development will attract advanced
Comprehensive bonded area, Hedong International
Bonded Area to its approval; thus, the Yinchuan
domestic and international manufacturing and
Airport, and the placement of a railway between
Comprehensive Bonded Area’s approval was the
modern distribution enterprises, and commercial
Yinchuan and Lingwu has been decided. The
shortest in China. The Ningxia Hui Autonomous
distribution enterprises and will improve the system.
theoretical verification for the improved
Regional Committee of the Communist Party of
By inducing human, material, informational, and
measurement of sewers has been completed, and the
China, People’s Government of Ningxia Hui, the
capital inflows for internationalism, the Yinchuan
repair departments of Ningxia and Lingwu City have
Yinchuan Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China, and People’s Government of
Comprehensive Bonded Area will promote
worked well.
Yinchuan try to complete the construction of the
Muslim world. Its promotion of multinational
Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Area within six
development in Ningxia’s economy has the objective
months through quick construction and intense
of building a new structure of inland pilot economic
activities, which had worked by May 2013, attracting
efforts, based on building the Bonded Area at a fast
zone and the world’s major comprehensive bonded area.
related enterprises, and inducing political investment,
Short-term Goal _ it took only 2 months from
economic cooperation with Middle East and the
pace. They aim to achieve a billion- dollar import and export trade cost by the end of 2014, by establishing a customs service by September 12
Investment Attraction Through having small-scale investment group
in all, 60 projects have been attracted. The first Construction Plan The entire investment for construction of the basic
project attracted into the bonded area is over 30 and the total investment is over twelve billion yuan. The
2013, and validating the effect within 600 days after
facilities(the first step) is 9.5million yuan. The
project currently covers 12 textile, 1 aviation, 7
operation of customs services
securing of land has been completed, and the second
warehousing, 4 imported alcohol, and 4 Islam Halal
Long-term Goal _ By using human, resources
step is under way. The site for complex and
food. There are six multinational projects and
and geographical advantages, the economic growth
additional facilities is 4.5 km² away, and the
enterprises from the U.S., Russia, South Korea,
of a minority group region in western China will be
professional review for construction and restrictions
Malaysia, Iran, and France will invest in them. The
maximized, creating demonstration areas for
has been finished. By the end of May 2013, the
first rush hour is expected as the Yinchuan
development in western China. By providing low-
construction of roads, drains, customs facilities,
Comprehensive Bonded Area opens, while
cost and highly efficient industries and logistic
offices of quarantine, and basic infrastructures was
construction is concentrated between June and
services, Ningxia and its neighboring regions attract
preceding at a fast pace. The way for construction of
August in 2013.
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Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea
Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea
Green Jeonnam Located at the southern-most part on the Korean Peninsula, Jeollanam-do covers an area of 12,269 which accounts for 12.2% of national territory (forest land 57.2, farmland 26.3, others 16.5) and the population is 1,940,000. Its administrative districts are composed of 5 cities, 17 counties and 296 towns and sub-counties.
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Since the province is in the temperate zone, Jeollanam-do is famous for pleasant national environment, including unpolluted land, crystal-clear water and fresh air, as well as rich marine resource reserve, such as the rare rias coastline(6109km), muddy tidelands, 2219 islands and bay salt.
Baekdo Island,
Boseong Green Tea Field
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Blessed with brilliant cultural heritage and Natural Scenic Beauty In the region where culture and art blossomed for centuries, the unique flavor, taste and sense of amusement of Korean culture have been passed down from generation to generation under the name of Namdo Culture which is represented by Pansori or dramatic story-singing, Namdo poetry, Namjongmuninhwa. Jeollanam-do is also blessed with nature’s bounty, including World Heritage Hwasun Dolmens, globally recognized muddy tidelands, site of fossilized dinosaurs, Suncheonman Ramsar site and etc. Moreover, people can enjoy the slowness of life in Asia’s first “Slow Cities,” located in Jeungdo, Cheongsando and Changpyeong of the province. Throughout the whole year, various festivals under the distinctive themes take place by season and region, including Wangin Culture Festival, Namdo Food Festival, Gangjin Celadon Cultural Festival and Hampyeong Butterfly Festival. Jeollanam-do is also nurturing marine tourism industry by developing its pristine, world-renowned archipelago and islands with theme.
Ramsar Wetlands, Suncheon bay
Wando Cheongsando (International Slow City)
Folk Performance
Environment-friendly, High-income Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Industry As a leading region in environmentally friendly agriculture, Jeollanam-do produces 61% of the nation’s environment-friendly produce, 81% of sea vegetables and 86% of bay salt. The production of high value-added products in an effort to promote its image of “Green Jeonnam” and produce safe and quality food has significantly contributed to increasing farmhouse income. Jeonnam is making further efforts to build its quality bay salt into a prestigious brand and preserve the tidelands and clean sea.
Making a Great Leap to Become the Hub of Logistics and Future Industry Jeollanam-do, the center of maritime trade in the ancient Northeast Asia, is the gate way connecting the Eurasian continent and the Pacific with two international ports (ports of Gwangyang and Mokpo) and Muan International Airport. While IT, NT, BT, ST and new material industries are intensively nurtured by districts, Jeollanam-do is emerging as the hub of solar thermal energy and renewable energy industries thanks to long sunshine duration and outstanding natural environment.
The Best Place for Investment Jeollanam-do is gaining the limelight as a new investment destination with wellestablished transportation infrastructures (air, sea and land), easy accessibility to raw materials through South Korea’s major petrochemical complex in Yeosu and Gwangyang Iron Mill and various incentives, including the cheapest industrial land nationwide, stable supply of power and water, and tax benefits. Also, increasingly attracting the attention of both domestic and foreign investors are major projects in various fields, including the tourism-leisure city along the nation’s southwest coast, shipbuilding industry clusters, aerospace, bio, oriental medicine, food and pharmaceutical industry and F1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX.
Yeosu National Industrial Complex
Strengthening Regional Capacity by Promoting International Partnership Jeollanam-do has sisterly ties and friendly relationship with 31 regional governments of 13 countries and is building international cooperation networks through diverse economic and cultural exchange. Especially, Located in the central area of Northeast Asia, it has frequent exchange with neighboring countries, such as China and Japan. By hosting 2012 Yeosu World Expo, Jeollanam-do has enhanced the international status of itself and Korea. Jeollanam-do has also made efforts to realize a society where everybody enjoys a stable life as a member of the local community by providing settlement support and cultural excursions programs for foreign residents.
Gwangyang port
POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks
Yeosu Expo ‘The Big-O Show’
Sisterhood relationship between Jeollanam-do Province and Zhejiang, China
International Garden Expo Suncheon Korea 2013 (’13. 10. 4 ~ 10. 6)
F1 2013 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (’13. 10. 4 ~ 10. 6)
Green Jeonnam, where Lives Are Enriched “Green Jeonnam,” the place of leading affluent life in a beautiful nature, the land of new investment opportunity and the place of hope and vision for the future, is preparing for prosperity and happiness, creating harmony between human and nature by fostering environment-friendly industries.
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