Update from Secretariat
UCLG ASPAC secondee from Daegu Metropolitan City, Hong Dohui, finished his secondment programme in UCLG ASPAC. Joining the Secretariat Team in early February 2020, when the COVID-19 was beginning to spread widely in Indonesia, Hong identified ways to contribute to the strengthened collaboration between cities in Indonesia and Daegu. For (almost) two years (10 February 2020 - 23 January 2022), Hong proposed various programmes, mainly aiming for city-to-city cooperation, such as capacity building programme for Indonesian teachers, installation of water purification system with public space, donation, and King Sejong Institute Project (art and culture). Faced with limitation due to pandemic challenge, Hong showed active involvement in various activities, such as providing Daegu's study book about tackling the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic to be distributed among UCLG ASPEC members, 2021 UCLG ASPAC Council Meeting,
potential identification for friendship city by initiating meeting with representatives of Banten, DKI Jakarta, and Palembang. Hong also visited related institutions such as Korean Embassy and Korean Cultural Centre. Upon the completion of his secondment programme, Hong expects to be able to lay good foundation for the continuation of the programme. UCLG ASPAC Secretariat thanks Hong for his kind cooperation and sharing about Korean culture and language during his stay.