Icheon City Holds '2026 Internationalization Promotion Council' to Kick Off Global Exchange

[Suwon Ilbo=Uhm In-yong] Icheon City outlined the blueprint for international exchange projects to be undertaken this year by holding the '2026 Icheon City Internationalization Promotion Council' on the 3rd.

The council was organized to systematically promote international exchange and cooperation projects, realize substantive outcomes, and explore policy directions to actively respond to the changing international environment.

Members of the Internationalization Promotion Council and related municipal officials attended the meeting, exchanged various opinions, and established the foundation for building diverse global networks through reviews of projects including △international music workshop in Limoges, France △high school student exchange with Seto City, Japan △middle school student exchange with Goka City, Japan, and △AI and semiconductor global talent development in Wuxi, China.

In particular, this year will focus on deepening exchange with existing sister and friendly cities while expanding exchange programs centered on practical results across the youth, culture, and economy sectors to increase residents' sense of benefit.

A city official stated, "We will actively support the projects selected through this council to proceed without disruption," and added, "Through global exchanges involving diverse groups ranging from youth to artists and people with disabilities, we will enhance Icheon City's international standing."