Forum Held to Strengthen DMZ's International Standing and Improve Efficient Management

[Suwon Ilbo=Correspondent Seo Dong-young] A forum was held on the 25th at the Talk Hall of the Northern Office of Gyeonggi Provincial Government to discuss policies and projects aimed at drawing worldwide attention and visits to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), a symbol of the Korean Peninsula's division and peace.

Specialists from various fields participated under the theme of <Strengthening DMZ's International Standing and Efficient Management>, engaging in discussions on various issues and improvement measures.

Lee Jung-hoon, director of the Northern Research Center at the Gyeonggi Research Institute, presented a paper on ‘Organizational Alternatives for DMZ Management and Project Efficiency in Gyeonggi Province.' The forum proceeded under the moderation of Gyeonggi Provincial Council Member Kim Woo-seok. Council Members Kim Kang-shik, Min Kyung-seon, and Cho Sung-hwan, along with Lee Woo-jong, president of the Gyeonggi Provincial Cultural Center, Yu Dong-gyu, president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, Kang Heon, representative of the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation, and Shin Myung-seop, director of the Peace Cooperation Division of Gyeonggi Province, participated as discussants.

Through the forum, opinions were exchanged on efficient operational methods, including the establishment of a dedicated organization to oversee DMZ management and projects. Discussions also addressed long-term development of the DMZ. In particular, the roles that the Gyeonggi Provincial Cultural Center can play in creating future value for the DMZ were discussed.

President Lee Woo-jong stated in the forum, "We recognize the importance of DMZ projects and will explore ways to create diverse content with compelling stories."