Hwaseong-si

Location Western coast Southwestern Gyeonggi-do Province
Population 943,381
Area 844km²
Administrative Districts 4 eups, 9 myeons, and 15 dongs
Specialties Jebudo Island tidal flat laver, Haetsaldeuri rice, pears, grapes, etc.

accentAs of Jul. 2022; Hwaseong-si website

Even distribution of urban, rural, fishing, industrial, and mountainous areas
A large region with various cultures, long and rich history, and well-developed transportation networks
Marine tourism resources with 53 kilometers of coastlines and seas
Recent rise as a weekend tourist destination close to the city center

Jebudo Island, Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs, Fossil Site of Dinosaur Eggs, Jeongokhang Port, etc.

Hwaseong Haetsaldeuri Festival (November)
Hwaseong Songsan Grape Festival (September), Hwaseong Jeongjo Hyo Culture Festival (October)
Hwaseong Ecological Peace Event

October 2018Seongdong-gu accepted Hwaseong-si’s proposition to form a sister city affiliation
December 2018Seongdong-gu submitted a motion regarding the conclusion of a sister city affiliation agreement with Hwaseong-si (Seongdong-gu Council)
January-April 2019Consultation between Seongdong-gu and Hwaseong-si working groups (agreement review and discussion on joint projects, etc.)

May 8, 2019Seongdong-gu ↔ Hwaseong-si

May 21, 2019Seongdong-gu visited Hwaseong-si for Successful Leader training (40 employees)
May 31, 2019Seongdong-gu participated in the Jeongokhang Port Marine Academy (20 students from Geumok Elementary School)
July 13, 2019Seongdong-gu held the Smart Dad Project program (cruiser yacht experience at the Jeongokhang Port Marine Academy, 14 residents)
July 9-18, 2019Seongdong-gu participated in the Jeongokhang Port Marine Academy (100 students from Soongshin Elementary School)
February 2021Seongdong-gu sent a video for the 21st Hwasong Citizen's Day
March 2022Seongdong-gu sent a video for the 22nd Hwasong Citizen's Day

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