Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China (June 13, 1996)

Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China

• Area : 15,075 km²
• Geographical Location : Central-eastern part of Jiangsu Province
• Population : 7.9 million
• Administrative Divisions : Consists of 3 districts (Tinghu District, Yandu District) and 5 counties
• Location of Government Office : 18 Songjiang Road, Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province
• Flora : Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia, also known as Hundred Days Red), Peony (Paeonia)
• Tree : Ginkgo biloba
• Symbols : Crane, Four Buddha Statues
• Major Industries : Textiles, light industry, agricultural products
  • (cotton, corn, Suxi port)

Circumstances and Date of Sister City Relationship

• The sister city relationship was established through a recommendation by the North Jeolla Special Autonomous Province as part of its sister province relationship with Jiangsu. This alliance was formed as a bridgehead for entering China, which is seen as a potential economic superpower with vast market opportunities.
• Date of Sister City Establishment : June 13, 1996

Regional Characteristics

• Located in eastern Jiangsu Province
• Average Annual Temperature: 13.7 to 14.4°C
• Average Annual Precipitation : 900 to 1,066 mm
• The world's only musk protection area
• Home to over ten types of national treasures including the Siberian crane and the white crane
• Birthplace of Shi Nai'an, the author of 'Water Margin'

Future Directions for Trade and Cooperation

• Promotion of Friendship and Exchange - Mutual visits for economic delegations and civil servant exchanges
• Expansion of General Exchanges - In culture, arts, and sports
• Common Interests - Encouraging joint ventures for companies looking to expand
• Developing joint tourism projects and exploring market opportunities for manufactured and agricultural products

Exchange history

Exchange history

Year	Progress Status
2007. 5. 31	Members of Yomsong Youth Association visit Namwon Duration : 2007. 5. 31. ~ 6. 2. Participants : 17 (Male 14, Female 3) Activities : Dinner with the mayor, etc.
2007. 7. 26	Participation in Jiangsu Province International Youth Exchange Week, China Duration : 2007. 7. 26. ~ 8. 1 Participants : 5 (3 from Yongseong Middle School, 2 from Namwon Middle School) Activities : Art exhibition entries (2 paintings, 3 calligraphy pieces)
2007. 10. 30	Yomsong Vice-Mayors' delegation visits Namwon Duration : 2007. 10. 30. ~ 10. 31. Participants : 5 (Vice-Mayor Seohang-guk and 4 others) Activities : Meeting with the mayor, welcome ceremony, dinner, chairman's lunch, visits to Gwanghanru Garden, Jungang Elementary School, and Seonam University
2011. 1.	Working consultation visit to enhance Namwon-Yomsong exchanges (Exchange of practical agreement documents for continuous interaction)
2011. 5.	Namwon City Council visits Yomsong City upon invitation Civil servant dispatched for duty (Han Da-young from Sandong-myeon for 2 months)
2012. 3.	Yomsong City Deputy District Head Jeong Ho-gu and 5 others visit Namwon
2013	No exchange activities
2014	Yomsong City official Ryu Gwang-ju and others visit Namwon
2015	Sister City visit to Yomsong City (Deputy Mayor and others) 85th Chunhyang Festival invitation and Mingdan Middle School performance group visit (Yomsong City officials and 14 others)
2016. 5.	86th Chunhyang Festival attendance by Deputy Mayor and 4 others 86th Chunhyang Festival art troupe invited performance by 16 members 20th anniversary event for the sister city relationship
2016. 6.	Yomsong City 20th anniversary sister city event (Mayor and 17 others)
2018. 5.	Visit to the 88th Chunhyang Festival (Deputy Chief of the Foreign Affairs and Publicity Office and 4 others)
2018. 10.	Namwon City Deputy Mayor and 4 others visit Jiangsu Province and Yomsong City
2019. 3.	Condolence letter sent following explosion accident in Yomsong City
2019. 5.	Visit to the 89th Chunhyang Festival (Deputy Chief of the Foreign Affairs and Publicity Office and 3 others)
2019. 9.	China-Korea Investment Trade Expo international friendship pavilion project presentation (Director Yeopwon and 1 other)
2019. 10.	Attendance at the 2019 Yomsong International Friendly Cities Conference (Chairman of the City Council and 11 others)
2019. 10.	Participation in the 1st China-Korea Investment Trade Expo international friendship pavilion (Tourism Promotion Officer and 9 others)

Marina, California, USA (October 12, 2023)

Marina, California, USA

• Location : Within Monterey County, California, USA
• Population : 23,274 people *about 3,000 of Korean descent
• Area : 25.41 km²
• Tourist Attractions : Marina State Beach, Fort Ord Dunes State Park, Locke-Paddon Park
• Educational Institutions : California State University, Monterey Bay
• Major Companies : Joby Aviation (Urban Air Mobility, UAM)

Circumstances and Dates of Sister City Relationship

• 2022. 06. 30. : Sister city proposal by the Monterey Korean Association
• 2022. 09. 18. : Request for operational discussions to push forward the sister city relationship by the president of the Monterey Korean Association
• 2022. 10. 04. : Operational discussion for sister city relationship (Sejong City)
• 2023. 01. 18. : 「Namwon City Sister City Agreement Proposal」 approved by Namwon City Council
• 2023. 06. 06. : 「Memorandum of Understanding for Sister City Relationship between Marina City and Namwon City」 approved by Marina City Council
• 2023. 6. ~ 9. : Sister city relationship advancement ZOOM meetings (3 sessions, 6.15./8.17./9.8.)
• 2023. 10. 12. : Sister city agreement signed (attended by the Deputy Mayor of Namwon City and the Mayor of Marina City at Marina City Hall)

Directions for Exchange and Cooperation

• Cultural performances, arts, and cultural tourism exchanges
• International experiences for future talents and language training program exchanges
• UAM (Urban Air Mobility) industry exchanges
• Exploring export opportunities for outstanding agricultural and specialty products