Discussion on Measures to Revitalize Exchanges Between the Two Cities, Including Youth Culture Exploration
Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) held the "Gangseo-gu?Otaru Sister City 10th Anniversary Commemoration Event" on the 27th in the district office's large conference room.
About 50 people attended the event, including Jin Gyo-hoon, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Toshiya Hazama, Mayor of Otaru, members of the Gangseo-gu Korea-Japan Friendship Exchange Council, and members of the Otaru Japan-Korea Friendship Association.
Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon and Mayor Toshiya Hazama exchanged 10th anniversary plaques and commemorative gifts and discussed ways to revitalize exchanges between the two cities.
They agreed to resume youth cultural exchanges, which had been suspended due to COVID-19, so that students from both cities can experience each other's cultures and strengthen their friendship.
Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon said, "I sincerely welcome Mayor Toshiya Hazama and the Otaru delegation who visited our district to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship. I hope this meeting will be an opportunity to build a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship and further understand each other's cultures."
Mayor Toshiya Hazama responded, "Although exchanges were suspended in recent years due to COVID-19, I hope this meeting will serve as an opportunity to deepen the friendship between our two cities. We will strive to activate exchanges not only in youth cultural activities but also in various fields such as economy and sports."
Mayor Jin attended the exchange event held at 6:30 p.m. that day to welcome the Otaru delegation and strengthen the friendship between the two cities.
Meanwhile, the Otaru delegation is scheduled to explore Seoul's cultural attractions such as the Seoul Water Reuse Experience Center, Heo Jun Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village during their 3-night, 4-day visit until the 29th.
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