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Gangwon: Symbol of Division and Peace on the Korean Peninsula

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with

Kim Jin-Sun
Governor of Gangwon Province

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

After World War II, Gangwon-do—one of the original eight Chosun provinces—was split between North Korea and South Korea. Today, Gangwon residents and local government embrace their unique status as a divided province by spearheading inter-Korean reconciliation projects. Under the leadership of Governor Kim Jin-Sun, Gangwon residents—from both North and South—have worked together to preserve the DMZ, prospect for energy in the East Sea and develop a cooperative logistics infrastructure.

Join Governor Kim as he discusses the importance of economic and political reconciliation at the local level, and prospects for national integration projects. 

About the Speaker

Kim Jin-Sun was elected governor of Gangwon province in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 and 2006. Prior to assuming the governor's office, Kim had served as mayor of Gangneung and Bucheon as well as vice-governor for administrative affairs. He received the Green Award for Public Officials in 2000 from the Korean Federation for Environmental Movement. Under his leadership, Gangwon won the Award for Outstanding Province from the Korean National Council of Women. Kim holds a BA in public administration from Dongguk University. He is an honorary Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada, an advisory professor at Jilin University, China, and the president of the Governors' Association of Korea.
 
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