Pyeongtaek Hosts '2019 U.S. Military in Korea-Related Agencies Workshop'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City (Mayor Jung Jang-seon) held the '2019 U.S. Military in Korea-Related Agencies Workshop' on the 28th at the Paengseong International Exchange Center to strengthen cooperation networks among relevant agencies related to U.S. forces in Korea.

Approximately 30 officials from 18 organizations including the Office of the Presidential Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, U.S. Eighth Army, and U.S. Seventh Air Force attended. The program proceeded with discussions on inter-agency collaboration methods for current issues, a special lecture by General Stuart Maier, Deputy Commander of the United Nations Command, inspection tours of industrial sites including the Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus, and visits to tourist attractions.

Park Hong-goo, head of the Korea-U.S. Cooperation Project Office who presided over the workshop, stated, "Pyeongtaek City will make every effort to develop into a U.S. military garrison city that sets a global example. I hope all of you will combine your wisdom and strength to support this goal."