Mayor Sang-jin Shin of Seongnam: "Expanding Cooperation Beyond Youth Exchanges"

Seongnam Signs MOU with Wroclaw, Poland for Youth Activities Exchange
Joining Forces to Foster Future Talent
International Youth Exchanges Enter a New Phase

Sang-jin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam, announced plans to broaden the scope of intercity cooperation with Wroclaw, Poland, on the occasion of expanding international youth exchanges between the two cities.

Sangjin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam (center), is having a conversation with Marcin Miezinski, Deputy Director of the Education Bureau of Wroclaw City (second from left), on the 22nd at the City Hall's First Meeting Room. Provided by Seongnam City

On the 22nd, during a meeting with a delegation from Wroclaw at City Hall's Meeting Room 1, Mayor Shin said, "I sincerely welcome the representatives from Wroclaw City to Seongnam," and expressed his hope to "expand exchanges and cooperation to a variety of fields beyond youth programs."

The Seongnam city government also announced that, on this day, the Seongnam Youth and Young Adult Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wroclaw City to promote international youth activities exchanges.

This agreement was signed on the 21st by Kyungseok Yang, CEO of the Seongnam Youth and Young Adult Foundation, and Marcin Miezinski, Deputy Director of Education of Wroclaw City. The two organizations agreed to jointly plan international youth exchange programs, implement global programs such as the International Youth Conference, and share best practices in youth policy and activities.

Mayor Shin emphasized, "As a leading high-tech city in the Republic of Korea, Seongnam City is continuously investing in education and youth policies to foster future talent. Through this international youth activities exchange agreement, we will further strengthen our friendship with Wroclaw City."

This agreement was made in connection with the "5th International Youth Conference in Seongnam," held at the National Institute for International Education from July 19 to July 22, under the theme "Youth and Cultural Diversity."

The conference brought together over 110 young people from six countries, including the United States, Poland, China, and Indonesia, who shared their countries’ cultures and policies. Youth from Seongnam’s sister and friendship cities also participated, adding significance to the international exchange.

Participants of the 5th International Youth Conference held at the National Institute for International Education are taking a group photo. Provided by Seongnam City

Wroclaw has maintained consistent exchanges with Seongnam City. The two cities entered into an international friendship city agreement in 2024. Last year, cooperation in culture and the economy was strengthened through such activities as a visit from a Wroclaw delegation to Seongnam, as well as an economic cooperation agreement between the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency and the Wroclaw Metropolitan Development Agency.

Through this agreement, Seongnam City plans to expand opportunities for its youth to experience world cultures and enhance global competencies, while also continuing to strengthen cooperative networks among international cities.

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