Mayor Jung Myunggeun of Hwaseong Discusses Expanding Cooperation with Dunkirk, France

Hwaseong Explores Cooperation in Urban Regeneration and Industrial Transformation
Sharing Achievements from Youth Exchange Between the Two Cities
Exchanging Experiences in Carbon Neutrality and Emerging Industry Promotion
Mayor Jung: "Connecting History and Culture, Expanding Cooperation on Shared Challenges"

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jung Myunggeun) is expanding its partnership with Dunkirk, France, beyond youth exchanges to include urban regeneration, industrial transformation, and carbon neutrality.

Jung Myung-geun, mayor of Hwaseong Special City (right), discussed ways to expand exchange and cooperation between the two cities with Patrice Vergriete, mayor of Dunkirk, France, on the 14th (local time). Provided by Hwaseong City

Hwaseong City announced on the 15th that a delegation led by Mayor Jung Myunggeun visited Dunkirk on the 14th (local time) to share the results of their international youth exchange and to discuss ways to expand cooperation and exchange between the two cities.

The relationship between Hwaseong and Dunkirk began through the “Cities of Memory Network,” which preserves the memory of war and shares the values of peace. Last August, a youth delegation from Dunkirk visited Hwaseong and participated in an international exchange program under the theme of “Memory and Peace.”

The delegation toured Dunkirk’s downtown and key urban regeneration sites that day. They examined cases where the city has preserved its historical industrial identity while reorganizing outdated urban spaces, and sought ways to apply these practices to Hwaseong City’s policies.

The delegation also visited EcosystemD, a local innovation support organization. There, they learned about Dunkirk’s policies for supporting regional businesses, fostering emerging industries, attracting investment, and reducing industrial carbon emissions, and exchanged views with local officials.

Mayor Jung then met with Patrice Vergriette, Mayor of Dunkirk, to discuss the achievements of bilateral exchanges and future directions for cooperation. The two mayors watched a video of youth exchange activities held in Hwaseong last August and agreed to continue these exchanges so that young people can better understand each other’s history and culture.

The two cities also explored cooperation possibilities by sharing policies and experiences on the common challenges of urban regeneration, industrial transformation, and carbon neutrality.

Jung Myung-geun, Special Mayor of Hwaseong (right), took a commemorative photo with Patrice Vergriette, Mayor of Dunkirk, in Dunkirk, France, on the 14th (local time) after discussing ways to expand exchange and cooperation between the two cities. Provided by Hwaseong City

Mayor Jung Myunggeun stated, “The meeting of our youth that began in Hwaseong last August has been a meaningful opportunity to understand each other’s history and culture and bring our cities closer together,” adding, “We will not only continue youth exchanges, but also broaden cooperation by sharing policies and experiences in jointly relevant areas such as urban regeneration and industrial transformation.”

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