Gyeongnam Delegation Strengthens Exchange and Cooperation with Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland

The Gyeongnam delegation, led by Governor Park Wansu, began its European tour on June 13, starting with Poland.

At 11 a.m. local time on June 13, the Gyeongnam delegation officially visited Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland, where both sides agreed to further strengthen interregional exchange and cooperation and join forces for mutual development in various fields such as economy, culture, and education.

Park Wansu, governor of Gyeongnam Province, who officially visited Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland, is sitting side by side and having a conversation with Marcin Skwierawski, Deputy Prime Minister. Provided by Gyeongnam Province

Governor Park met with Deputy Prime Minister Marcin Skwierawski and Vice Governor Emil Rojek to sign an agreement to enhance exchange and cooperation.

The agreement includes a wide range of cooperation tasks: exchange and cooperation in the shipbuilding, defense, and energy industries; promotion of tourism resources to revitalize tourism exchange; support for inter-university exchange and cooperation; support for joint youth projects; and support for cultural exchange.

Governor Park stated, "Pomeranian Voivodeship is a key region driving economic growth and innovation in Europe," and emphasized, "Because it is very similar to Gyeongnam, the potential for mutual cooperation is extremely high."

He added, "Amid increasing strategic cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Poland, I find the cooperation between the core regions of the two countries in the fields of ports, logistics, shipping, and defense industry to be very encouraging."

He also remarked, "With the signing of this agreement, both regions will establish a future-oriented partnership and actively pursue practical cooperation projects in areas such as industry, culture, and tourism."

Park Wansu, governor of Gyeongnam Province (right), is walking while talking with Marcin Skwierawski, deputy prime minister, during an official visit to Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Courtesy of Gyeongnam Province

Deputy Prime Minister Marcin Skwierawski said, "Cooperation with Gyeongnam Province will provide new growth momentum for Pomeranian Voivodeship."

He continued, "Let us create successful cooperation models in various fields based on mutual trust and friendship," and added, "I especially look forward to cooperation in the fields of universities, research institutes, tourism, as well as advanced technology."

Vice Governor Emil Rojek stated, "Korean-made weapons such as the K2 tank, K9 self-propelled howitzer, and FA-50 fighter jet have greatly contributed to Poland's defense capabilities," and expressed hope that Korean companies would actively participate in the Orca submarine project as well.

Park Wansu, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, who officially visited Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland (right), is taking a commemorative photo holding the agreement to strengthen interregional exchange and cooperation signed with Deputy Prime Minister Marcin Skwierawski. Provided by Gyeongnam Province

During their stay in Poland, the Gyeongnam delegation plans to visit major government agencies, Remontowa Shipyard, and Gdansk University of Technology, among others.

They will also hold an economic roundtable through the 'Shipbuilding and Defense Industry Business Roundtable,' seeking practical ways to enhance cooperation between the two regions.

Gyeongnam Province plans to continue expanding its global network to lead improvements in residents' quality of life and regional economic development.