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Vice Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture Visits Busan to Discuss Tourism Exchange

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The Busan Metropolitan City announced that on April 22, Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs Lee Jun-seung met with Vice Governor Baba Yuko of Nagasaki Prefecture and her delegation at the International Protocol Room of Busan City Hall to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and exchange between the two regions.

The Nagasaki delegation, including the Chairman of the Nagasaki Tourism Federation, Shimazaki Masahide, visited Busan to explore various avenues for strengthening regional ties, particularly in the field of tourism, as Korea-Japan exchanges continue to increase.

Vice Mayor Lee began by noting that Busan and Nagasaki Prefecture established sister-city relations in 2014, and the partnership has since flourished. The two sides celebrated their 10th anniversary last year with a Korean book donation ceremony and a photo exhibition, in addition to other collaborative projects such as the Joseon Tongsinsa cultural exchange and trilateral youth programs involving China, Japan, and Korea.

Highlighting Busan as a dynamic city that integrates tourism, business, and culture, Vice Mayor Lee expressed hopes for closer tourism cooperation, particularly given the cities’ geographic proximity and diverse transportation links via air and sea.

He also emphasized the opening of the new Gadeokdo International Airport in 2029, which is expected to further facilitate travel between Busan and Nagasaki. Additionally, he mentioned upcoming major events in the second half of the year, including Festival Siwol (October Festival), the Busan International Film Festival, and the Busan Fireworks Festival.

In response, Vice Governor Baba expressed admiration for Busan’s potential as a global tourism hub and pledged efforts to encourage more Nagasaki residents to visit the city. She also pointed out the shared geographical and cultural characteristics between the two regions, expressing hope for mutual growth across various fields, including tourism, through continued cooperation.

Concluding the meeting, Vice Mayor Lee emphasized Busan’s historical role as a gateway for Korea-Japan exchange, stating the city is committed to becoming a global hub and will continue to strengthen ties with major Japanese cities.