Governor Kim Young-rok fired the signal to enter the European energy market. Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Young-rok, who is visiting Austria, led the advancement of Jeollanam-do energy companies into the European market through Energy Week at the 28th World Korean Economic Congress and presented a new economic cooperation model by performing a win-win performance in a joint pavilion with Gyeongbuk.
Jeollanam-do held the Korea-Austria (KOR-AUT) Energy Week at the World Korean Business Convention held in Vienna, Austria from the 29th (local time) to the 31st.
Six companies in the Jeonnam region, Green E&S Co., Ltd., Smart Company Co., Ltd., Mtech Information Technology Co., Ltd., Withbeer Co., Ltd., Connected Co., Ltd., and Comemtech Co., Ltd., participated and presented products and technologies such as multi-channel power measuring devices, energy storage systems, and power grid simulators. , Holding export consultations with overseas buyers.
At the opening ceremony, an export cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Jeollanam-do and Slovakian energy companies. Six energy companies in Jeollanam-do, including Slovakia’s EDY Slovakia, SEZ, and Matira, are developing solar power and energy management systems (EMS) worth about 1.5 billion won (1 million euros). , signed an MOU for export cooperation in the secondary battery field. Energy Valley Corporate Development Institute, Jeonnam Techno Park, and Withbeer Co., Ltd. signed an MOU on energy digital transformation (DX) project cooperation with Austria’s EGSTON Power Electronics, the world’s second largest power grid simulation system (HILS) company.
At the Energy Week event, Governor Kim Young-rok co-signed the application to join the ‘International Climate Change Network World Cities Alliance (Under2 Alliance)’ with Champa Patel, Executive Director of Climate Group, and decided to actively cooperate in responding to global climate change. . He also requested support for hosting COP33 in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do. The Under 2 Alliance is the world’s largest international local government consultative body established by Climate Group in 2015 with the goal of responding to the climate crisis. Every year, we participate in major international events such as the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and New York Climate Week, and operate a global network to respond to climate change. This membership is expected to serve as a stepping stone for hosting the COP in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do and strengthening global cooperation to resolve the climate crisis.
This is the first time Energy Week Europe has been held, and it is expected to serve as a stepping stone for Jeonnam energy companies to enter the European market. To date, Energy Week has been held nine times, mainly in the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries, with a total of 75 companies participating and concluding export contracts worth 5.5 billion won.
Governor Kim Young-rok said, “Jeonnam is leading Korea’s great energy transition based on its abundant natural resources. “We will use this Energy Week as an opportunity to actively support local competitive companies’ successful entry into the European market,” he said. “By joining the Under 2 Alliance, we will take the lead in realizing carbon neutrality by cooperating with local governments around the world, including Europe, and host the COP in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do.” “I will do my best,” he said.
Governor Kim Young-rok also attended the opening ceremony of the Jeonnam-Gyeongbuk joint pavilion operated by the World Korean Economic Conference. The joint pavilion was evaluated as setting an example of win-win cooperation on the international stage and establishing a turning point in strengthening the network with overseas investors. Reflecting this, about 100 key figures and
The event began with the ’Win-Win Cooperation Performance’, which symbolized the intention to strengthen economic cooperation in the European market. Governor Kim Young-rok, Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor Lee Cheol-woo, and Chairman Park Jong-beom of the Korean Trade Association (OKTA) delivered the message, ‘Jeonnam and Gyeongbuk are making East-West harmony bloom in Europe.’ It announced the start of a new cooperation not only for the economic development of the two regions, but also for the growth of the entire Republic of Korea and to overcome the crisis of local extinction.
An export business agreement (MOU) worth $6.3 million followed. In the Jeonnam region, Ondol Life Co., Ltd. signed a contract to export heating products worth $5 million, Forvidream Co., Ltd. signed a contract to export disaster safety equipment worth $1 million, and Dasan Myeongga Co., Ltd. signed a contract to export fermented foods worth $300,000. At the Jeonnam-Gyeongbuk company booth, 30 participating companies promoted their products and technology. Event participants looked at a variety of products, from food to industrial products, displayed at the booth, confirmed the competitiveness of the two regions and explored possibilities for future cooperation.
Governor Kim Young-rok said, “It is meaningful that Jeonnam and Gyeongbuk will work together to create new opportunities on the European economic stage and lead regional economic development,” and emphasized, “We will continue to lead the Korean economy by strengthening cooperation with Gyeongbuk.”
Jeonnam is home to foreigners of various nationalities and cultural backgrounds, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, and Nepalese. The growth rate of foreigners over the past five years is 54.5%, significantly exceeding the national average growth rate of 11.8%. This is the highest increase rate in the country.
Accordingly, the rapid influx of foreigners and the spread of multicultural society can lead to cultural clashes and misunderstandings, emphasizing the need for social integration based on mutual understanding.
Jeonnam Province plans to convey the message of preventing discrimination against foreigners, promoting mutual understanding and respect, and accepting foreigners as neighbors through a mini documentary series and advertising campaign. In particular, we focused on reducing prejudice and creating a society that respects cultural diversity through the stories of foreigners who successfully settled in the country.
By highlighting the various experiences and challenges that foreigners experience in Jeollanam-do, the positive points they feel while living together, and cases of overcoming difficulties, it is expected to bring about positive changes in which residents understand the lives of foreigners and accept them as neighbors.
The documentary consists of a total of 5 parts, each lasting 5 minutes, and is scheduled to be aired sequentially through terrestrial broadcasting from the end of this month.
Kim Myeong-shin, head of the Jeollanam-do Population, Youth and Immigration Bureau, said, “Foreign residents are a driving force that instills growth and vitality in society, and it is important to create a society where foreign residents with diverse backgrounds and cultures coexist and live in harmony.” He added, “This public interest campaign and documentary will help.” “I hope this happens,” he said.
A meaningful event was held where elementary school students harvested the rice they had planted, felt the importance of eco-friendly agriculture and rural areas, and had a variety of experiences, attracting attention.
The ‘2024 Byeopseong Village School Harvest Experience’ event, hosted by Jeollanam-do Eco-friendly Agriculture Association (Chairman Oh Gwan-su) and Changpyeong Byeopseong Village School, was held at Hasamcheon Village, Samcheon-ri, Changpyeong-myeon, Damyang on the 29th.
About 120 people participated in this harvest event, including students from Damyang area elementary schools (Changpyeong Elementary School, Subuk Elementary School, and Yongmyeon Elementary School) who participated in the ‘Eco-friendly rice planting by hand’ experience event last June, residents of Byeopssi Village, members of the Jeonnam Province Eco-friendly Agriculture Association, and public officials.
Starting with safety education, various experiential events were also held, including the rice harvesting process such as rice harvesting, threshing, and rice milling, observation of rice paddy creatures, rice cake pounding, forest rope play, making natural objects, and making eco bags.
The students had a meaningful time freely participating in experiential activities under the guidance of teachers and villagers, feeling the importance of eco-friendly agriculture and rural areas, and learning about the importance of community.
‘Byeolpse Village School’ is a village education community project conducted by eco-friendly farmers in Changpyeong-myeon with Changpyeong elementary, middle, and high schools starting in 2021, and is a project that promotes eco-friendly rice planting and harvest experience events.
Yoo Deok-gyu, head of the eco-friendly agriculture department of Jeonnam Province, said, “I am proud that the children who participated in the event had a good experience as they were able to directly experience the growing and harvesting process of rice, from planting rice seeds to harvesting last June.” He added, “I am proud to say that it was a good experience for children who participated in the event. “We will continue to provide administrative and financial support together with the Jeonnam Eco-Friendly Agriculture Association so that children and children can participate,” he said.
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, and local volunteers. The event aimed to educate students about the importance of eco-friendly agriculture practices, promote an understanding of rural life, and foster connections between urban youth and rural agricultural practices.
During the experience, students participated in various activities such as harvesting rice by hand, learning about sustainable farming techniques, and understanding the lifecycle of crops. This hands-on approach allowed children to appreciate the effort involved in food production and the significance of environmentally friendly agricultural methods.
Chairman Oh Gwan-su of the Jeollanam-do Eco-friendly Agriculture Association emphasized the necessity of integrating agricultural education with modern environmental awareness. He said, “We hope that through experiences like these, students will develop a deeper appreciation for agriculture, leading to a sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature.”
Community members also engaged in discussions on the challenges facing modern agriculture, including climate change, urbanization, and the need for youthful engagement in farming. Many residents expressed their satisfaction with the event, noting it as a valuable opportunity to bridge the gap between young people and traditional farming practices.
The event concluded with a communal meal, allowing participants to enjoy the fruits of their labor, reinforcing the connection between agricultural effort and nourishment. As the students savored the rice they had harvested, it served as a reminder of the importance of sustainable farming practices and the community’s role in supporting local agriculture.
the ‘2024 Byeopseong Village School Harvest Experience’ not only served as an educational event but also forged lasting bonds between urban youth and rural communities, emphasizing the value of collaboration in promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices.