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Confirm the potential and the potential to become a hub for North Korean trade thanks to the success of the forum
The first Korea-Russia regional cooperation forum was held in Pohang for two nights and three days from the 7th to the 9th. [사진=포항시 제공]
The city of Pohang, Gyeongbuk Province, has been granted the status of a city of exchange and cooperation of the North and has successfully promoted the brand of the city, "Pohang", by successfully organizing the "First Regional Forum Korea -Russia "held in Pohang for two nights and three days from the 7th to the 9th. I received a positive evaluation.
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Mr. Moon Jae-in, who attended the opening ceremony of the forum on the 8th, said: "The port of Pohang Youngil Bay has the potential to become a base for cooperation in the field of wildlife. North Korea-Zarubino Port in Northern Russia "It is said that this empowers the city of Pohang to promote the port of Yeongil Bay as a logistics hub and trading port in the north.
"In particular, the completion of the international pbadenger port of Youngilman port in 2020 will create a new maritime tourism industry in the East Sea. Continuous, it will play a key role in trade between Eurasia and North Korea.This is a major turning point in the identification of the potential and the opportunity to make a leap forward as a central city.
In addition, this forum took place at the time of the 11th and 15th earthquakes and is an opportunity to reverse the situation in areas where the steel industry is suffering a recession.
In this regard, President Moon Jae-in said: "The research capabilities of POSTECH and UNIST (Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology) will be at the height of medical activities and Pohang Steel Fashion, Gumi Electronics and Daegu. "The proposal for a vision for a specialized industry in the Yeongnam region is badyzed in that it has high expectations for the industry. local.
In addition, the adoption of the Pohang Declaration, the first official document to form the basis of the Korea-Russia Regional Cooperation Forum, has enabled Pohang to become a center for the development of sustainable mutual cooperation between two governments. The badessment comes too.
The city of Pohang plans to mobilize all available resources as a center for North Korean exchanges and cooperation by actively participating in the Northern Economic Cooperation Project, including the inter-Korean economic cooperation project which is to be implemented. activated on the basis of a series of positive evaluations carried out thanks to the success of the forum organization.
At the same time, he plans to make efforts to regain the strength of the local economy and to make a quantum leap by attracting domestic and foreign companies to the north, as well as advancing local businesses to the north.
In addition, the port of Yeongil Bay, the only international trading port on the East Sea, plans to build an infrastructure to connect the countries of Russia, China and Japan, and become the largest trading port in the world. Arctic Marine Resource Development Outpost and Northern Logistics Center.
In addition, Lee Kang-deok will keep in touch with the central government and other government officials to implement the project to enhance the competitiveness of the construction of Yeongil Bay Bridge and the iron and steel industry proposed by Moon to the local retirement project.
In particular, the city of Pohang suggested creating a permanent secretariat that could serve as a control tower to promote continued cooperation between the local governments of the two countries before the other local governments participating in the forum share their vision and order, Position
The city has the right to establish a secretariat in Pohang, which has the symbolic meaning of attracting a permanent secretariat in Pohang, the first historical site of the Korea-Russia Regional Cooperation Forum.
Lee Kang-deok, Mayor of Pohang, stressed: "We will focus on creating a network of cooperation between local governments, focusing on the nine states participating in the forum and on the establishment of A base for achieving visible results through ongoing exchanges I am grateful for the enthusiasm of all citizens who have united. "
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