President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Cooperation with China
President Lee Jae-myung Expresses Commitment to Sino-Korean Cooperation and Peace on the Korean Peninsula
President Lee Jae-myung has conveyed a strong commitment to expanding practical cooperation between South Korea and China and establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit. President Lee stated that he would strive to deepen cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economy, culture, and society, through President Xi's visit. In particular, President Lee expressed his expectation for China's constructive role in maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and emphasized joint efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue. The government plans to do its best to further develop bilateral relations and contribute to regional security and prosperity through this summit.
President Lee Jae-myung also stated that as South Korea and China are economically highly interdependent, they will seek ways to strengthen practical economic cooperation, such as stabilizing supply chains and cooperating in future industries. In particular, he emphasized the need to expand cooperation in high-tech fields and strengthen joint responses to global issues such as climate change. To this end, the two countries plan to prepare specific cooperation measures through close communication and cooperation between relevant ministries, and to discover feasible projects. In addition, President Lee emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and proposed promoting various programs to enhance mutual understanding between the people of the two countries.
Meanwhile, Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon attended the 'Think Tank Conference' held in Washington, D.C., on the 30th (local time) and delivered a keynote speech in English. In his speech, Governor Kim presented Gyeonggi Province's innovative economic policies and future vision, and sought ways to strengthen cooperation with the international community. In particular, Governor Kim introduced policies such as fostering high-tech industries, transitioning to eco-friendly energy, and revitalizing the social economy, emphasizing that these policies can contribute to the sustainable development of the international community. In addition, Governor Kim stated that Gyeonggi Province is actively working to attract foreign investment and cultivate global talent, and will continue to strengthen cooperation with the international community in the future.
The law firm Pacific (BKL) signed a strategic partnership with WestExec Advisors in the United States on the 30th to support government affairs for Korean and American companies. This partnership is expected to help companies in both countries effectively respond to complex regulatory environments and increase their understanding of government policy changes. Through this agreement, Pacific will be able to provide more professional advisory services to Korean companies wishing to enter the US market, and WestExec is expected to strengthen its position in the Korean market. The two companies plan to cooperate in various fields in the future to support the successful business promotion of Korean and American companies.
The signing ceremony was held on the 29th, with key figures from both companies, including Woo Byeong-ryeol, head of Pacific's Regulatory Group, advisor Lim Seong-nam, and WestExec Senior Advisor Henry Haggard, attending to strengthen their commitment to cooperation. Group leader Woo Byeong-ryeol said, "This partnership with WestExec will play an important role in providing Korean companies with the professional knowledge and network necessary to compete successfully in the US market." Senior Advisor Henry Haggard said, "Through cooperation with Pacific, we will increase our understanding of the Korean market and support US companies to expand their business more successfully in the Korean market." The two companies plan to contribute to the development of Korea-US economic relations and strengthen the global competitiveness of companies in both countries through this partnership.
