Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-sun Holds Talks with Vice Commander of UN Command

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-sun received a courtesy visit from Lieutenant General Andrew Harrison, who took office as Vice Commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) at the end of last year on the 14th, and had a casual conversation on celebrating his appointment and discussing ways to promote cooperation with the local community.

At the meeting, Vice Commander Harrison said, "I have learned from my predecessor, Commander Meyer, that the United Nations Command and Pyeongtaek City have made diverse efforts under close coordination to overcome COVID-19 and pursue mutually beneficial cooperation with citizens," and expressed hope that "we will continue to develop a favorable relationship going forward."

In response, Mayor Jung Jang-sun said, "Cooperation with the UN Command in various fields is very important as we enter the new era of the U.S. Forces Korea in Pyeongtaek with the relocation of the U.S. military base," and added, "Let us work together to create an atmosphere of coexistence, harmony, and overcoming COVID-19."

He further stated, "I hope that the United Kingdom will also participate in the 'Global Culture Week' event that Pyeongtaek City has been carrying out through Good Neighbors projects since last year," to which Vice Commander Harrison responded, "To promote friendship between our two nations, I will actively support efforts to share the culture of Pyeongtaek citizens and the United Kingdom to the fullest extent possible."