North Gyeongsang Province and Hiroshima Prefecture sign sisterhood ties (South Korea)

On the 13th, Governor Lee Cheol-woo of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, visited the prefectural office with Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture, and announced the establishment of a sister city relationship to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two municipalities.
Taking this opportunity, the two sides will work towards practical cooperation and mutual development in a variety of fields, including human resources, administration, culture, and tourism.
North Gyeongsang Province and Hiroshima Prefecture have continued to exchange and build a foundation for cooperation.
The two regions are promoting people-to-people exchanges through international student exchange programs, mutual exchanges between high school students, and the Hiroshima Junior International Forum, and are also expanding exchanges in the fields of tourism and culture.
Governor Yuzaki said, "North Gyeongsang Province successfully hosted the APEC summit, drawing worldwide attention, based on its excellent traditions, splendid culture, and cutting-edge industries that will lead the future."
"I hope that this sisterhood will serve as an opportunity for both regions to become a model example of peace and cooperation," said Governor Lee. "Hiroshima Prefecture is a historic site where the Korean envoys, a symbol of Korea-Japan exchange, once stayed.
"It is a meaningful region," he said, adding, "I hope that through this sisterhood agreement, substantial exchanges will continue to expand in various fields, including tourism, culture, and youth."