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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 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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Now more t han ever, coop erat ive exchang es b et we en regional governments are required in conflict among nations. In this transition, the 6th NE AR International Forum was held on August 27-29 in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia to promote co-prosperity and peace among regions discussing challenges and opportunities we face.

The Forum, co-hosted by the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments (NEAR) and the government of Khabarovsk Krai of Russia, covered the issues brought up in Northeast Asia and made it much more special by inviting Chairman Chung Tae-ik of the Korean Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR), President Michele Sabban of R20 Regions of Climate Action, Vice Governor for Political Affairs Lee In-seon of

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Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and Vice Governor for Political Affairs Jo Jin- rae of Gyeongsangnam- do Province, along with exper ts and scholars and more than 200 participants from 25 member regions of five countries.

The forum themed 'One Northeast Asia, One Community' was divided into three sessions and each session was composed of 2 speakers and 3 panelists.

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1.Speakers Photo 2. Opening Remarks by Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo of NEAR 3. Opening Remarks by Deputy Chairman Levintal of the Khabarovsk Krai Government for Economy 4. Congratulatory Remarks by Vice Governor for Political Affairs Lee In-seon of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province 5. Congratulatory Remarks by Vice Governor for Political Affairs Jo Jin-lae of Gyeongsangnam-do Province

Opening Session Opening Session Beginning with opening remarks by NEAR Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo and welcoming remarks

by Deputy Chairman Levintal of the Khabarovsk Krai Government for Economy, speeches by featured speakers, including congratulatory remarks, a keynote speech, and special speech continued.

Lee In-seon, Vice Governor for Political Affairs of the Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do gave her congratulatory remarks. Jo Jin-rae, Vice Governor for Political Affairs of the Province of Gyeongsangnam-do stated that geological location of Eurasia, the Pacific Rim, and Northern route are a new opportunity 4

and mutual understanding and communication among regional governments through NEAR Forum are important delivering his congratulatory remarks.

Chairman Chung Tae-ik of the Korean Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR), a keynote speaker, proposed three Northeast Asian principles, namely the ‘acceptance of territorial and political sovereignty’, ‘peaceful resolution of disputes’, and ‘respect of international laws’ to realize the Northeast Asian community. Also he said that ‘Eurasia Initiative’ and ‘Far-East Development Plan’ will contribute to peace in Northeast Asia as well as cooperation between Korea and Russia. President Michele Sabban of R20 Regions of Climate Action gave her special speech saying that green economy can be created by dealing with climate change with cooperation of every region and city, by encouraging sustainable energy, and by creating related jobs. Also, she requested member regions’ participation in World Summit of Regions for Climate held in October in Paris.

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The First Session Session I Unity between Eurasia and Northeast Asian Region Professor Sung Weon-yong of Northeast Asian Economics & Commerce College, Incheon National University, proposed to develop a backward part of

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Far East region in Russia and to make a stepping-stone for South Korea in entering the Siberian Far East, and into the Eurasian continent through Tri-Mega Project, including the establishment of an iron silk road by TKR-TSR linkage, PNG linkage between the South Korea, North Korea, and Russia, and electrical power system linkage between the South and Russia.

Director Dorj Shurkhuu of Institute of International Studies, Mongolian Academy of Sciences stressed that it is important to develop energy resources to bolster cooperations with the neighboring countries. Also it’s necessary to build high-tech facilities such as an international logistics center.

He proposed his opinion that the Eurasia Initiative suggested by Korean government matches with Mongolia’s development strategy and mutual cooperation is required.

5. Special Speech by President Michel Sabban of R20 6. Keynote ‌ Speech by Chairman Chung Tae-ik of the Korean Council on Foreign Relations(KCFR) 7. Session ‌ 1 by Professor Sung Weon-yong of Incheon National University 8. Session 2 by Wu Hao of Jilin University 9. Session 3 by Dr. Bernhard J. Seliger 10.11. International Formal

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The Second Session Session II Seeking for New Growth Engine in the Region Vice Director Wu Hao of the Northeast Asian Studies Academy of Jilin University, China said that the initiation of the Changjitu Plan in China has provided a new opportunity in Greater Tumen Region cooperation, but it was insufficient for drawing out an all-out cooperation. He added that 'improvement of mutual political trust’, ‘modifications for regional cooperative development and organization promotions’, and ‘acceleration of multinational

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and bilateral cooperation in core fields such as finance, energy, and logistics' are necessary.

both internationally and domestically. He believed that NEAR, in that aspect,

Meanwhile, Director and Senior Research Fellow Mimura Mitsuhiro of

will play a very important role in promoting the central government’s activities

Research Division at ERINA, Japan stated that it would be necessary for

through cooperative efforts with local governments and their networks in

local governments, in order to vitalize local economy to achieve balance

Northeast Asia.

between horizontal and vertical relationships with the central government

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The Third Session Session III Action for Climate Change and Environmental Issues in Northeast Asia Region Research Fellow Park Hwan-il at Samsung Economic Research Institute (SERI), Korea emphasized that the risk of climate variability brings about major changes in health, personal and community lifestyles, energy consumption, food production, as well as in governmental emergency (disaster) management systems.

The government should focus on seeking to combine and fuse the technology and financial industry with the climate-related industry, and also to strengthen investment and support for the sustainable growth of such industries.

Companies must also actively respond to climate changes and create new opportunities.

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Representative Bernhard J. Seliger of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in Korea delivered a presentation themed ‘the environmental cooperation in “the Golden Triangle” among China, Russia, and Korea’. He introduced bird protection and green tourism development in Rason and emphasized the importance of

Cultural Visit After the forum, participants had the opportunity to visit zoo in Khabarovsk and ecology museum and learn architecture, culture, and history of Khabarovsk.

NEAR’s role in accordance with climate change.

To conclude, the forum provided an opportunity to exchange various visions, policies, and experiences from distinguished speakers, and generate creative ideas for Northeast Asia, which is linked with a high-level of economic interdependence. It would develop as a place for practical exchange and cooperation through discussing problems regional governments are facing and suggesting problem-solving directions.

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NEAR Activities Activity Report of NEAR Sub-Committee

■ ‌ ‌ NEAR Sub-Committee on Bio-Medical Industry held (September 29~October 2)

Sub-Committee on Bio-Medical Industry was held on September 29 in Cheongju City, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, South Korea and participated by more than 50 people from five countries. The Sub-Committee was the opportunity to build friendly relations among regional governments of Northeast Asia as a place for enhancing exchange and cooperation in bio-medical industry.

Starting with welcoming remarks by Vice Governor for Political Affairs of

infrastructure network in region.

Presentation by member regions included: animal drug hub creating business

Chungchengbuk-do Province and NEAR Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo,

by Chungcheongnam-do Province, South Korea: skin-related business by

Vice President Im Yeong-kil of Korea Research Institute Bioscience and

Shimane Prefecture, Japan: dental and medical service by Primorsky Territory,

Biotechnology (KRIBB) gave a presentation on “Bio-Medical Industry in

Russia: health system by Heilongjiang Province, China: bio-industry by Mongolia.

Korea”. He said that Korean bio industry has developed technologies with

They also engaged in discussions themed “exchange and cooperation in bio-medical

sustainable government investment. According to this, successful bio-enterprises

industry in Northeast Asia”.

have appeared. And Korean government makes an effort to promote balanced

After the meeting, participants visited K-Beauty Gallery, Bio Industry Expo

development of bio-industry by establishing bio research development and

Osong Korea 2014, and Chengnam-dae and had opportunity to experience

industry complex for better nation's competitiveness and building bio-

infrastructures and tourist attractions in Chungchengbuk-do Province.

MOU Signed between the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments and R20 Regions of Climate Action Khabarovsk, Russia.

NEAR and R20 agreed to work together to develop and facilitate the financing of low carbon projects in NEAR’s member regions, as well as other Northeast Asian regions, by leveraging and mobilizing resources from European/ Northeast Asian government institutions, clean tech companies as well as financial institutions.

In addition, R20 agreed to mobilize resources from Europe for the latest clean technology and application programs while NEAR agreed to provide Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo of the Association of Northeast Asia Regional

related information as well as Northeast Asian clean technology and application

Governments and President Michele Sabban of R20 Regions of Climate Action

programs to make interested parties of Europe and Northeast Asia participate in

signed a MOU to promote low-carbon development and green growth of

low-carbon development and green growth initiative by developing new application

Northeast Asia on August 28 at the NEAR International Forum held in

programs between Europe and Northeast Asia.

The 10th NEAR General Assembly held The 10th NEAR General Assembly was held on October 21-24 in Youngam County, Jeollanam-do Province to promote exchange and co-prosperity among

member regions’ suggestions regarding NEAR development plan.

The agenda for the General Assembly included the selection of the host region

71 regional governments of six countries in Northeast Asia. Jeollanam-do Province,

to hold the 11th General Assembly 2016, revision of the NEAR Charter, and

report of the 9th Working

decision regarding changing the name of a Sub-Committee and establishing a

a current chair region, gave a presentation on activity

Committee held last year and the NEAR Secretariat reported on the Secretariat

new Sub-Committee. After they had discussions on and adopted declaration,

activities. Every member region, coordinators of each Sub-Committee, made a

they had an official dinner. More information on the General Assembly will

report on the Sub-Committee activities from 2013 to 2014. There were also

be posted on the next issue of the NEAR NEWS magazine.

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Secretariat News

Secretariat News NEAR Secretary General Kim Participated in the Northeast Asian Mayors' Forum 2014

government. Themed ‘Starting a New Journey’, the festival consisted of 27 programs in nine fields. It was hosted by Istanbul City and sponsored

by Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Gyeongju City, and Gyeongju World

The Northeast Asian Mayors’ Forum 2014 was held on August

city diplomacy to create a new paradigm in international cultural exchange

18-19 in Ulaanbaatar, the

through sustainable cultural exchange among cities.

capital city of Mongolia.

Northeast Asian Mayors’ Forum 2014

Cultural Expo. The event was praised as part of unprecedented model of

Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo said "holding Turkey Cultural Exchange

Themed ‘Sustainable and

event in Gyeongju City this year helps understand both country’s culture

Inclusive Cities, based on

and it is expected to reinforce cooperative relationship between the two

green growth’, Mongolian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of

countries."

Mongolia took part in the Forum.

Mayors from 16 main cities, including Moskva, Tianjin, Pyeongyang, Niigata of China, Korea, Japan, North Korea, and Russia attended in the

Secretary General Kim Participated in a Launching Ceremony of the Maritime Silk Road Expedition

Forum, hosted by Mayor of Ulaanbaatar E.Bat-Uul. Hamgung, Rason city, and Wonsan of North Korea as well as Ulaanbaatar of Mongolia, a member

The launching ceremony of the

region of NEAR participated in the Forum as well. NEAR Secretary General

‘Maritime Silk Road Expedition

Kim Jae-hyo was invited to the Forum as a representative of the international

2014’ was held on September 16

organizations in Northeast Asia along with UNESCAP, ICLEI, ADB. The

in Pohang Youngilman Port.

Forum was agreed to be held every two years in the future and the 2nd Forum will be held in Ulaanbaatar.

The launching ceremony was Launching Ceremony of the Maritime Silk Road Expedition 2014

Secretariat Delegates Visited Government of the Sakhalin Region, Russia

participated by more than 1,000 people including expedition members and

their families along with important people-Governor Kim Kwan-yong of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, President Park Han-il of Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang City, and Secretary

Led by Director General Lee

General Kim Jae-hyo of the NEAR.

Jong-hwan, Secretariat delegates

‘The Maritime Silk Road Expedition 2014’, a Key project of Maritime

visited government of the Sakhalin

Silk Road Global Expedition 2014, was held over 45 days (ended in October

Region, Russia from August 30 to

30) beginning of the launching ceremony. The expedition let the entire world

September 1. The visit included

Visit to Government of the Sakhalin Region

know Korea’s active cultural and international exchange through Silk Road

meeting with Vice Governor Sergii Khotochkin of the Sakhalin Region,

thousand years ago by finding and studying the trace of civilization exchange

Minister Elena Sudakova for Investment and External Relationships of the

through Silk Road.

Sakhalin, Director Elena Krinitskaya for Investment and External Relationships for the Sakhalin and they discussed cooperation plan between the government of the Sakhalin Region and NEAR asking for participation in NEAR-related

Secretariat Delegates Participated in the NEAR SubCommittee on Bio-Medical Industry

events and promoting the 10th NEAR General Assembly which is to be held in October.

Led by NEAR Secretary General Kim Jae-hyo, the NEAR Secretariat delegates participated in the first Sub-Committee on Bio-Medical Industry

Secretary General Kim Took Part in 'Istanbul in Gyeongju Festival'

held for the first time this year. Themed “exchange and cooperation in life and medical industry in Northeast Asia region” participants discussed joint solution on various problems each member region is facing. Secretary General

NEAR Secretary General Kim took part in the ‘Istanbul in Gyeongju

Kim Jae-hyo delivered a welcoming speech and requested attention and

Festival’ on September 12. The festival was held around Hwangseong

participation for the 10th General Assembly which is to be held in October

Park, Gyeongju City and participated by important people of each regional

to participating members.

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NEAR Secretary General Kim Participated in a Signing Ceremony of Kyungpook National University and Delivered a Special Lecture Secretary General Kim participated in a signing ceremony with Brain

Secretary General Kim gave a special lecture on” Northeast Asia era, the role of regional governments."

Secretariat Delegates Participated in the World Summit of Regions for Climate

Korea 21 Program for Leading Universities & Students business

Secretary General Kim participated in the World

group of Department of Russian

Summit of Regions for Climate held on October

Language & Literature of Kyungpook

10-11 in Paris, France. The World Summit of Regions

National University, Korea on October 7 and delivered a special lecture.

for Climate, hosted by R20 Regions of Climate Action

The agreement was signed with ‘Russia-Eurasia cultural contents

and led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, founder of R20

development and training business for educational experts in new Northeast

and Michele Sabban, President of R20 Regions of

Asia era’ by Brain Korea 21 Program team for Leading Universities &

Climate Action formalized world agreement on climate

Students business group of Department of Russian Language & Literature of

change with regions, regional governments, and economy leaders from five

Kyungpook National University.

countries and co-declared a concrete project for COP21 which will be held in

The details included development of cultural contents, and application of cultural contents developed by education expert training business to events

Paris in 2015.

Secretary General Kim delivered his keynote speech for plenary 2, themed

and projects the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments carry

“The COP21 positive agenda as seen by regional actors” and engaged in

out and sharing of a variety of information and combined data.

discussions as well.

NEAR Member News Heilongjiang Province - China The 1st China-Russia Expo Successfully held

expo, a total number of visitors was more than 280,000.

The Ministry of Far East Development of the Russian Federation and related regional

China-Russia Big Companies' Cooperative Project Matching 2014

governments introduced a development plan for Russan Far East region and main policies for Chinese investors in the expo. Representative state enterprises such as <Technologiya>, <RUSAL>, <UAC(Unitel Aircraft Corporation)>, and <ROSTEC> attended expo exhibitions and meetings.

Wang Yang, Vice-premier of China's State Council (left), Dmitry Rogozin, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia (right)

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China-Russia Expo was closed on July 4 in Harbin, China. The

Various Russian cultural and art events were also held. According to the expo organizing committee, 3.15 billion dollars of export and import contract was concluded by Heilongjiang Province and external funds used for signing

expo, themed "New Opportunites, New Platform" was co-hosted by the

contract with 260 economic technology cooperation project amount to $

Ministry of Commerce of the P.R.China, the People’s Government of

60.3 billion yuan.

Heilongjiang Province, the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

The expo was attended by more than 11,000 foreign participants from 67 countries and regions from all over the world and 5,000 attendees of them came from Russia. 12 government authorities, 31 state enterprises, and 9 banks from Russia participated in the expo. Experts of Russia, the United

Shandong Province - China The 6 th International Expo on Green Industry to be held on November 14~16 in Qingdao The International Expo on Green Industry organized by the People’s

States, and Canada, and 150 scholars also took part in the expo and 11 people

Government of Shandong Province and the Chinese Ministry of Environmental

among them were renowned scholars. In addition, 66 higher education

Protection (MEP) and hosted by Department of Environmental Protection of

institutions of both China and Russia participated in the expo. During the

Shandong Province has been held five times in succession since 2004.

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2315 outstanding environmental protection enterprises representing 28 total nations and regions participated in the expo.

The International expo on Green Industry became an exchange platform

has been used to promote relevant regions and corporates.

The representative Yuru-chara in Shimane is ‘Shimanekko’.

The character made an appearance four and half years ago

for green industry market with brand effect and international reputation

including meanings that ‘Welcome to Shimane Prefecture

over the past 10 years. It played an important role to promote the expansion

where various shrines such as Izumo Oyashiro and temples

of advanced environmental protection technologies and products, building of

remained.’

ecological environment, green life, and eco-friendly civilization.

The 6th International Expo on Green Industry and Building of Environmentalfriendly Shandong Forum will be held on November 14~16, 2014 in Qingdao,

Shimanekko

Since the appearance, the popularity boomed and it ranked tenth out of 1580 in 'the Yuru-Kyara Grand Prix 2013' held in Japan last year.

It recently appears on the TV programs, CM, and events in addition to

a beautiful beach city. The residents of Shandong will welcome the visitors from

being printed in Shimane newsletter, homepage, and books. More than 600

home and abroad inheriting the idea of "Opening, convergence, service, and

types of related items are produced and the sales amount to 500 million yen.

The character has registered for ‘the Yuru-Kyara Grand Prix 2014’ (voting

co-prosperity"

period: September 2~October 20). The rank is to be announced on November 3. Visitors are sure to feel relaxed with the cute face when looking at the Foreign Enterprise Booths

Chinese Enterprise Booths

Hyogo Prefecture - Japan The 45th Anniversary of Establishing the Twin-city Relations between Hyogo Prefecture and Khabarovsk Krai Hyogo Prefecture of Japan and Khabarovsk

Exchange Meeting

Shimanekko in person while visiting Shiname Prefecture before the Grand Prix is held. * Official Site: the Room of Shimanekko (Japanese)http://www.kankou-shimane.com/ja/shimanekko

Gyeongsangbuk-do Province - South Korea 'Istanbul in Gyeongju Festival’ held

Krai of Russia celebrated its 45th anniversary

‘Istanbul in Gyeongju’ hosted by

of establishing the twin-city relations starting

Istanbul City and co-sponsored by

in 1969.

Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and

More than 110 delegates from seven

Gyeongju City kicked off September 12

groups, including Hyogo Prefecture's

around Hwangseong Park, Gyeongju City.

assembly delegation, economy mission team, and international exchange

The opening ceremony was attended

Opening Ceremony of Istanbul in Gyeongju

association team of Hyogo Prefecture paid a visit to Khabarovsk Krai in

by 1,500 people, including important people of each regional government.

order to promote exchange and mutual understanding between two regional

Beginning with Punggo, a welcoming performance, silence in memory of

governments.

Turkish brigades served in the Korean War, showing of promotional video,

The Governor Ido of Hyogo Prefecture was supposed to visit Russia from August 17, but he took part in the celebration of the 45th anniversary of

and opening speeches continued.

Taking place from September 12-22 around Hwangseong Park, Gyeongju

establishing the twin-city relations while visiting Khabarovsk Krai, Russia

City, the festival consisted of 27 programs. The Ottoman military band

from August 19 to 21 making period shortened to cope with disasters caused

Mehter held a parade in main streets of Gyoengju. The Grand Bazar of

by heavy rain in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

Istanbul, the largest traditional market in the world was reproduced and

They participated in the exchange meeting and joint statement ceremony with Governor of Khabarovsk Krai, as well as celebration reception. Also they promoted economc exchange by holding ‘Hyogo Economy Seminar’.

visitors were able to taste Turkish traditional food and experience traditional plays and handicrafts.

A promotion booth of Istanbul introduced history, culture, art, food, festival, and tour of Istanbul and traditional percussion music band Kim Deok-su

Shimane Prefecutre - Japan ‘Shimanekko’ Representing Shimane Prefecture Yuru-chara is currently booming without comparison in Japan. Yuru-chara, the abbreviation of 'yurui kyarakutaa' literally translated as “loose characters,"

Samulnori and traditional Korean costume designer Lee Young-hee attracted visitors.

Impressed by 'Istanbul-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2013' held in Istanbul last year and sharing a "brother country" bond with turkey, the festival expanded continued friendly relations and cultural exchange introducing Istanbul's culture and history in Gyeongju, Korea.

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Incheon Metropolitan City - South Korea The 17th Asian Games Incheon held The Asian Games Incheon 2014 was held over

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In addition, on September 22, pre-meeting was held under the theme ‘Innovative technology for a new wave, a project between Sakhalin region and Russian Far East region' and there were presentations on cutting-edge technology and solutions for Russian Far East region development project.

Main speakers including representatives of ‘Gazprom VNIIGAZ’,

16 days (from September 19 to October 4) at

‘Schlumberger’, ‘Baker Hughes’, ‘MRTS’, ‘GE Oil & Gas’, ‘Kvaerner’,

Incheon Asiad Main Stadium under the slogan

and ‘Van Oord Offshore B.V.’ took part in the conference.

'Diversity Shines Here'. 14,500 athletes from 45 countries participated in the games and they competed in all 36 sporting events.

The opening ceremony was held for three hours Official Poster of the Asian Games Incheon

under the theme 'Dream of 45 Million People,

Unity in Asia'. The large-scale celebratory stages with approximately 23 billion won invested were supervised and produced by two famous filmmakersIm Kwon-tak(68) and Jang Jin(43).

Irkutsk Region - Russia The 13th ‘Man and Nature Baikal International Film Festival’ The 13th 'Man and Nature Baikal International Film Festival' was held in Irkutsk Region from September 25~29.

2,700 performance staff participated in the Games and showed off cultural

The festival was originally co-founded by 'Russian Film Association' and

performances wishing peace in Asia along with Korean culture and history

'Irkutsk Film Association'. The festival of this year was co-hosted by Irkutsk

of Incheon.

Film Foundation' and 'Irkutsk Film Association' and co- sponsored by the

They showed various performances in the background of two traditional stories assuming Incheon as a connecting link for harmony.

Many Korean wave stars such as soprano Jo Su-mi, actors Kim Soo-hyun

Ministry of Culture and Historical Manuscripts of Irkutsk Region, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, and the government of Irkutsk Region.

The number of the works featured to the 'Man and Nature Film Festival'

and Jang Dong-gun, global singer Psy, and K-Pop boy groups JYJ and

over the past 10 years amounts to 500 across 40 countries. This year, 14

EXO performed at the Incheon Asian Games. Incheon is the third city in

works from 8 countries, including Hungary, the Slovak Republic, Switzerland,

South Korea after Seoul (1986) and Busan (2002).

the United States, and Russia were nominated and film master class, creation meeting, and round table were prepared for all visitors to watch the world

Sakhalin Region - Russia The 18th Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition held The 18th Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition was held on September 22-25 at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia. The Sakhalin Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition annually held was participated by 500 leaders, including Russian central government in the area of oil and gas industry, persons related to the Sakhalin government, oil and gas entrepreneurs in Russia and foreign countries- Governor Khoroshavin of Sakhalin region, Deputy Minister Khramov of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, Deputy Chairman Medvedev of Gazprom, President Olivier Lazar of Russian Shell Oil, Representative Garg of ONGC Videsh, and Vice Chairman Shigeru Muraki of the Board, Tokyo Gas Co Ltd. The meeting included discussions by representatives of oil and gas enterprises and governments in Russia and foreign countries and participants were able to get the latest information on oil and gas project development.

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of documentary film. In addition, participants were able to appreciate a total of 22 films in various places in Irkutsk City from 26th to 29th.

During the film festival, talented directors and famous film crews met together. Irkutsk citizens and visitors who visited the film festival were fantastic in supporting film works themed in environment by Russia and foreign directors.

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November

• ‌ Region : Jeju-Self-Governing Province, South Korea • ‌ Event : IBF (International Boxing Federation General Assembly 2014) • When : November 9~15 • Where : Jeju Convention Center • ‌ Contact : Sports Industry Division of Jeju Self Governing Provincial Office T.82-64-710-3456

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• Region ‌ : Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea • Event ‌ : Daejeon Global Innovation Forum • When : November 11~14 • Where : Daejeon Convention Center • Contact ‌ : Special Science Zone of Daejoen Metropolitan City T. +82-42-270-3872

9일 19일 • ‌ Region : D ‌ aejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea • ‌ ‌ Event : T ‌ he 3rd International Robot Industry Expo) • When : November 19~22 • Where : Daegu Exco • ‌ Contact : R ‌ OBEX Secretariat T. +82-53-601-5229

11일 19일 • ‌ Region : D ‌ aegu Metropolitan City, South Korea • ‌ Event : The 15th Daegu International Automatic Machinery Industry Expo • When : November 19~22 • Where : Daegu Exco • ‌ Contact : Daegu International Automatic Machinery Industry Expo Secretariat T. +82-53-601-5063

27일 • ‌ Region : Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea • ‌ Event : Gwangju International Food Fair 2014 • When : November 27~30 • Where : Kimdaejung Convention Center • ‌ Contact : Gwangju International Food Fair Secretariat T. 062-611-2213

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The 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity The 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on BIological Diversity was held in PyeongChang, Gangwon-do Province, Korea. The meeting was participated by 20,000 people from 194 countries and lasted for three weeks from September 29.

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The 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The Twelfth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity Official Logo of the 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

What is Biological Diversity?

According to a growing worldwide interest in the loss of biological diversity, the Convention on Biological Diversity was adopted upon United Nations Conference on Environment and Development at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992. Since entering into force on 29 December 1993, the Convention was joined by 194 countries (including EU) as of August 2014.

Convention on Biological Diversity was the top three environmental agreements in the world along with UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) adopted in Paris, France in 1994 and has been held every two years since its first meeting was held in the Bahamas in 1994.

Background As experts have warned that two-thirds of the vertebrates in earth have disappeared since 1970 and biological diversity will fall off up to 10 % by 2050, the meeting was held in a situation the survival of the human and future of the earth are determined. In particular, the 1st Nagoya Protocol meeting which is to be held for the first time during the conference is expected to create large moves for world-wide bio industry, including medicine, agriculture, and health, estimated as 17 trilion won.

Purpose •Conservation of biological diversity •Sustainable use of its components of biological diversity •Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources

Details Under the theme ‘Biodiversity for Sustainable Development,’ the Convention of Biological Diversity is the world event, hosted by the United Nations and sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Gangwon-do Province, and CBD Secretariat. Also there are a variety of meetings held during the meeting. (Please see below) It is expected that ecology resources of Gangwon will be recognized as ecology resources for the whole mankind through adopting “Gangwon Declaration” containing the ecological value of DMZ at Biodiversity Summit for Cities & Sub-national Governments organized by Gangwon-do.

Schedule •The 1st meeting of the Conference of the Parties for the Nagoya Protocol (COP-MOP 1) October 13~17 •The 7th meeting of the Conference on Biosafety (COP MOP 7) September 29~October 3 •Summit for Cities & Sub-national Governments October 13~14 •Senior-level meeting October 15~16 •Accompanied events (200) , Exhibition booths (70) September 29~October 17

Gangwon-do Province makes an effort to attract local participation and for development by encouraging local residents to sell local specialties and ecological tour program to introduce ecological cultural attractions.

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NEAR Member Tour Jilin Province, China

Jilin Province with Abundant Resources and Outstanding Investment Climate

Jilin province, located in the center of the northeast of the People's Republic of China, borders Liaoning to the south, Inner Mongolia to the west, and Heilongjiang to the north. It is close to the sea and an inland Province. Covering an area of over 180,000 square kilometers, Jilin has a total population of 27.5 million and GDP is 12981.46 million yuan. It has comparatively fast development of economy in China and is one of the regions where the economy is growing.

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1. Winter in Chagan Lake 2. Daybreak of Songhua Lake 3. Daybreak View of Songhua Lake 4. Snow Scenery of Laobachang, Jilin

Region where Machine Manufacturing is Developed Jilin is in manufacturing growth as major industrial complex in China.

the 1st in China. In addition, the China’s largest mineral water with excellent quality is collected. Jilin is the producing area for world-famous

The total production amounts to 2.247 million and the sales amount to

health food "ginseng, marten, and deer antler” called “three treasures”.

2.219 million. It makes up 10.1 percent of the Chinese car sales. In addition,

Ginseng accounts for 85 % of the China's total production and 70 % of

Jihwa and Kilin Chemical and Industry Economy Zone became the

the world's production. Jilin is the leader in China’s bio medicine research

most important complex of oil and chemistry industry in Northeast

and development and production technology.

region. All sorts of rail and train production account for 44% and 55 %

Outstanding Ecological Environment

respectively in China. Also, photoelectronic technology is relatively

Jilin is proud of four distinct seasons and outstanding ecological

developed in Jilin and strategic emerging industry exemplified by new

environment. It is well known for summer resort for travelers from

renewable energy, new material, energy conservation, and environmental

home and abroad and is the best place for spending holiday skiing in winter.

protection technology is gworing at a rapid pace.

Good Investment Climate

Production Base for Main Grain Products Jilin is a production base for main grain products. Overall grain production

Jilin is characterized by good investment climate. As scientific technology education is advanced in Jilin, state-oriented research organization, laboratory,

in Jilin went up to 35.51 million tons in 2013 and it is the fourth big

and center for technologies are located within the region and a variety of

production area in China. As the western area of Jilin consists of grassland

talented people are gathered. ‘Government-designated development zone’ in

areas, it is one of the 8 leading farms. Like this, based on outstanding

Jilin amounts to 10. With ‘Northeast Promotion Policy,’ Yanbian in Jilin is

agriculture and livestock farming, agricultural product processing is

benefiting from policy such as ‘China Western Development.' Under the

developing at a faster pace.

direction of China’s national policy, Jilin has created preferential policies to

Abundant Resources

encourage more expanded foreign capital use and investment of foreign

Jilin has abundant resources. Mineral resources buried are 115 different

investment, and improve investment climate. “Northeast Asia” hosted by

types and there are 38 types of minerals showing off one of the top five

Jilin Province is held every two years from this year and “the 10th Northeast

reserves in China. 11 types of mineral reserves, including oil shale take

Asia Fair” will be held in 2015.

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NEAR Member Tour Republic of khakassia, Russia

Republic of Khakassia, Russia, a Land of Opportunity for Economic Growth

Republic of khakassia, Russia

Republic of khakassia, Russia

Republic of Khakassia, Russia is situated in the southwest par t of Eastern Siberia, a center of Asia and borders with Krasnoyarsk in the north, east, and eastwest, the Altai Republic in the south-west, the Republic of Tuva in the south, and Kemerovo region in the west.

It has an area of 61,600 ㎢.

It also has a population of 532,200 and there are 100 different ethnic groups. Its capital city is Abakan, where 172,200 people live. Republic of Khakassia is divided into 100 cities, counties, and towns and the Khakas language has co-official status in the republic.

Khakassia climate is severe continental with cold winters and hot summers.

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Honorable Member Regions!

Republic of Khakassia has a wide range of experience in promoting projects for a long time and continues successful partnership with other regions. Let me briefly explain several advantages of our region. Republic of Khakassia has the favorable geographic condition, convenient transportantion, stable econmy, and high-quality human resources as well as economic growth, expansion of state support projects, and improvement of investment environment.

Republic of Khakassia has made development in many fields such as economy, society, and public life over the five years. In agricultural sector, a program to preserve intrinsic value that small villages have and promote regional development has been carried out with support by the government for 1 year. In addition, youth support program was operated to support housing for newly married couple and experts free of charge in 2013. As part of promoting small and medium enterprises in Khakassia, it makes an effort to create investment environment for business and economic growth and build a cooperative relationship between large companies and small and medium companies.

Government has decided to construct Abakano-Chernogorsk agglomeration as part of a development of Khakassia and makes progress for Chernogorsky, a new industrial complex. Scientific and educational system where the raw materials base and human resources are prepared has high investment potential.

Khakassia is the land of opportunity for social and economic development. As President Putin of Russia made mention of development project in Far East region and East Siberia, it prepares a good starting for a series of benefits. Therefore the enteprises invested in Khakassia are exempt from income tax, property tax, and realestate tax regarding mining (except for oil and gas) for five years and mandatory insurance is set at a low rate. Benefits, inlcuding simplification of construction permit acquisition process, connection of the power grids, and customs procedure are also arranged. Government will be dedicated to supporting smal and medium enterprises, establishment of a new enterprise, and production. Khakassia is ready for effective and multilateral cooperation. Khakassia welcomes you all.

Viktor Zimin, Governor of the Republic of Khakassia

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