Song Hyung-gon, the chair of the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Council, stated that strong security and ongoing dialogue are essential for stability and coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
On September 17, at the Mokpo Citizens' Culture and Sports Center, Song emphasized the role of local councils in promoting peace and coexistence on the Korean Peninsula during the 22nd Jeonnam Regional Meeting of the Democratic Peaceful Unification Advisory Council.
More than 1,000 attendees were present, including Kim Moon-soo, vice chair of the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Council, city council members, and advisory council members from the Jeonnam regional meeting.
The event began with a presentation of policy messages on peace and coexistence on the Korean Peninsula, followed by reports on the progress of the 22nd term and regional meeting activities, the adoption of policy proposals, and the announcement of resolutions by advisory council members.
In his address, Song stated, "The tension surrounding the Korean Peninsula remains high, the dialogue with North Korea is limited, and the international situation is unpredictable. Peace is a promise that is safeguarded by strength and fulfilled through dialogue. What we need now is strong security and an unwavering commitment to dialogue."
He added, "Jeonnam Gwangju has historically led the way in opening paths for democracy and peace. We must now extend that wisdom and solidarity into a driving force for the future of the Korean Peninsula."
Song also expressed, "The inaugural Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Council will fulfill its duty to ensure that peace becomes a force that protects the daily lives of citizens, and I hope this gathering will serve as a catalyst to revive the stalled inter-Korean relations."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Peaceful Unification Advisory Council will hold a series of regional meetings across 18 locations nationwide, starting with the Jeonnam regional meeting, culminating on October 28, with participation from over 20,000 domestic advisory council members. These regional meetings are legally convened by the president, who serves as the chair, and presided over by the respective regional vice chair, occurring once during the term of the 22nd advisory council members.
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