Nonsan City in South Chungcheong Province and Jining City in Shandong Province, China, held an online exchange to enhance mutual understanding through history and traditional culture.
The online meeting, held on October 20, featured participants including Jang Eul-yeon, Deputy Director of the Korean Confucian Culture Promotion Institute, researcher Kim Jeong-yeon, and officials from Jining City and Sui County, along with local cultural researchers, who shared insights on historical figures and the value of cultural heritage.
Deputy Director Jang introduced Korean Confucian culture and historical records, focusing on artifacts related to Lee Bong-myeong, a figure from the Joseon Dynasty. He also presented ancient texts such as the Donguibogam and the Tang-Song Eight Greats to foster understanding of the long-standing academic and cultural traditions.
The Chinese side introduced cultural heritage related to Confucius's disciples and shared efforts to connect traditional thoughts with contemporary cultural resources. Both sides examined their common foundation in Confucian culture while appreciating the unique cultural characteristics of each region.
This meeting was part of an ongoing cultural exchange between the two cities. Nonsan and Jining have previously engaged in online communications covering various topics, including cultural tourism resources, traditional festivals, and educational exchanges, broadening their interactions.
The exchange, conducted despite geographical constraints, was significant in enhancing mutual understanding of each region's history and culture. The trust built through these continuous meetings is expected to lead to collaboration in even more diverse fields in the future.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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