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Mayor Park Heong-joon Meets with TSAGAAN-UVGUN JADAMBA, New Mongolian Consul

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On March 31 at 10:00 AM, Mayor Park Heong-joon of Busan met with TSAGAAN-UVGUN JADAMBA, the newly appointed Mongolian Consul in Busan, at the International Protocol Office of City Hall. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperative ties between Busan and Mongolia.

Mayor Park began by congratulating the Consul on his new post and noted that 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Mongolia.

“Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1990, our nations have steadily developed strong relations. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, we held a virtual summit to elevate our partnership to a ‘Strategic Cooperative Relationship,’ continuing active bilateral exchanges.”

Consul JADAMBA expressed his gratitude, saying,

“Thank you to Mayor Park and all city officials for making time for this meeting. It is an honor to be appointed to Busan in this meaningful year of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations. I look forward to further strengthening cooperation between Mongolia and Busan.”

Mayor Park went on to recall that Busan and Ulaanbaatar signed a Friendship and Cooperation Agreement in 1996, followed by a reciprocal visit in 1997. Since then, the cities have continued to expand exchanges in various sectors.

• ●In 2016, the launch of a direct flight between Busan and Ulaanbaatar significantly boosted cultural and tourism exchanges.

• ●Busan has visited Ulaanbaatar multiple times through public diplomacy programs such as the Eurasia Urban Diplomacy Delegation and international development cooperation projects.

Notably, in 2023, Busan conducted diplomatic activities in Ulaanbaatar as part of the Eurasia Citizens’ Expedition, including:

• ●A tree-planting ceremony marking the 140th anniversary of independence activist Lee Tae-joon’s birth,

• ●The Sister Village Project, supporting early childhood education through kindergarten renovations and teacher training,

• ●And the Ulaanbaatar Friendship Night event.

Consul JADAMBA proposed further cooperation in sectors such as air logistics, business exchange, tourism, culture, sports, and support for Mongolian students in Busan, stating:

“As the new Consul, I hope to elevate the partnership between Mongolia and Busan and look forward to continuous collaboration.”

Mayor Park emphasized the growing number of Mongolian students in Busan and stated,

“Busan is working with local universities to assist international students in their studies, daily life, and post-graduation employment. I ask for your continued support for Busan as a ‘student-friendly city.’”

• ●Busan is home to 24 universities and approximately 15,000 international students, including 230 Mongolian students.

• ●The city plans to hold a study-abroad information session in Mongolia and Central Asia in September 2025.

Mayor Park also introduced the upcoming 2025 Busan Global City Week, to be held October 27–29, and requested that the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar be invited to participate.

“If the Ulaanbaatar Mayor attends, the event will become a meaningful platform for practical exchange between cities. We hope for your cooperation in facilitating this invitation.”

The event will bring together sister cities, Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO) member cities, and other global delegations for programs such as the Global City Forum and Global Tourism Summit.

Concluding the meeting, Mayor Park stated:

“I look forward to the continued development of mutual understanding and friendly cooperation between the peoples of Busan and Mongolia. Once again, congratulations on your appointment.”