Regional Debates on National Cohesion
Purpose
- To heal the wounds and conflicts inherent in society and foster a culture of coexistence and mutual thriving
- To open a channel of communication with local residents and build a consensus about the need for national cohesion
Main
Tasks
- The Chairman of the Presidential Committee for National Cohesion, Han Gwang-Ok, traveled to 17 cities and provinces
to hold regional meetings and carry out site visits
※ Name of Meetings: Regional Dialogue and Consensus-Building Relay Event @ City and Province, organized jointly with the local government
- Topic of debate: Identification of regional issues related to national cohesion and discussion of possible solutions
- Target Area
| Province⁄City | Sites visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Chungnam |
|
Nov. 2013 |
| Jeonnam |
|
Nov. 2013 |
| Gyeongbuk |
Jeil Industrial Co., Ltd. |
Dec. 2013 |
| Gangwon |
North Korean Defectors Support Center |
Jan. 2014 |
| Gyeonggi |
Ansan Special Multicultural Village Zone |
Feb. 2014 |
| Chungbuk |
9988 Haengbok Nanumi Site |
Feb. 2014 |
| Daejeon |
Seokgyo Village Community |
Aug. 2014 |
| Busan |
Gamcheon Culture Village |
Sept. 2014 |
| Jeonbuk |
|
Sept. 2014 |
| Daegu |
Ansim Village (village corporation) |
Oct. 2014 |
| Jeju |
April 3rd Peace Park |
Nov. 2014 |
| Gwangju |
|
Nov. 2014 |
| Seoul |
Eunpyeong-gu Sansae Village |
Dec. 2014 |
| Ulsan |
Ulju-gun Soho Village |
Feb.2015 |
| Incheon |
Hoe Beak Village |
Mar. 2015 |
| Sejong |
Jeondong-myeon Korea Straw and Plants Handicraft Business Unit |
May. 2015 |
| Gyeongnam |
Gimhae Dongsang-dong Multicultural Street |
May. 2015 |
- In the second half of 2015, meetings will be held with local municipal governments in areas affected by social conflicts
- Assessments and recommendations will be organized by issue and distributed to relevant government ministries, and all actions will be reported back to the local communities