Im Man-kyun, Chair of the Seoul City Council, visited Hong Kong to explore ways to enhance policy exchanges with the Hong Kong Legislative Council and to investigate waterfront space regeneration and mixed-use cultural facility developments applicable to Seoul's urban policies.
The Seoul City Council announced that a delegation led by Chair Im visited Hong Kong from October 29 to 30 for a two-day trip, accompanied by seven council members including Vice Chairs Seong Heum-je and Lee Seong-bae.
On October 29, Chair Im met with Legislative Council President Andrew Leung to discuss ongoing policy exchanges and cooperation between Seoul and Hong Kong. He also engaged with the Chair and members of the Environmental Affairs Committee to discuss policies on water pollution prevention and marine environment improvement.
Im Man-kyun stated, "Seoul has continuously worked on ecological restoration and water quality improvement of urban rivers since the restoration of Cheonggyecheon. We are also making significant efforts to manage the Han River's water quality and to upgrade aging sewage systems in preparation for heavy rainfall due to climate change."
The delegation visited the City Gallery, a showcase for urban planning and development in Hong Kong, where they reviewed comprehensive development plans for future cities, including the Northern Metropolis development plan. This visit was recommended by Gillian Lam, the Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, who visited Seoul last month.
On October 30, they toured the West Kowloon Cultural District, observing how reclaimed land has been transformed into a mixed-use space that integrates cultural, commercial, residential, and public areas. The delegation also met with officials at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong to discuss local conditions and economic trends, as well as future cooperation plans.
Chair Im remarked, "Seoul and Hong Kong share common concerns regarding the improvement of aging infrastructure and transportation and environmental issues. We will continue to share our experiences and wisdom to address these challenges." He added, "I will promote Seoul's excellent policies widely and continue to engage in multifaceted diplomatic efforts to foster mutual development between cities."
The Seoul City Council announced that a delegation led by Chair Im visited Hong Kong from October 29 to 30 for a two-day trip, accompanied by seven council members including Vice Chairs Seong Heum-je and Lee Seong-bae.
On October 29, Chair Im met with Legislative Council President Andrew Leung to discuss ongoing policy exchanges and cooperation between Seoul and Hong Kong. He also engaged with the Chair and members of the Environmental Affairs Committee to discuss policies on water pollution prevention and marine environment improvement.
Im Man-kyun stated, "Seoul has continuously worked on ecological restoration and water quality improvement of urban rivers since the restoration of Cheonggyecheon. We are also making significant efforts to manage the Han River's water quality and to upgrade aging sewage systems in preparation for heavy rainfall due to climate change."
The delegation visited the City Gallery, a showcase for urban planning and development in Hong Kong, where they reviewed comprehensive development plans for future cities, including the Northern Metropolis development plan. This visit was recommended by Gillian Lam, the Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, who visited Seoul last month.
On October 30, they toured the West Kowloon Cultural District, observing how reclaimed land has been transformed into a mixed-use space that integrates cultural, commercial, residential, and public areas. The delegation also met with officials at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong to discuss local conditions and economic trends, as well as future cooperation plans.
Chair Im remarked, "Seoul and Hong Kong share common concerns regarding the improvement of aging infrastructure and transportation and environmental issues. We will continue to share our experiences and wisdom to address these challenges." He added, "I will promote Seoul's excellent policies widely and continue to engage in multifaceted diplomatic efforts to foster mutual development between cities."
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