A product promotion event for Haenam-gun, South Korea is held in Yiwu on May 22. [Photo/WeChat account: yiwuwaishi]

A product promotion event for Haenam-gun, South Korea took place in Yiwu, Zhejiang province on May 22.

Gracing the occasion were Wang Wei, vice-mayor of Yiwu, esteemed guests from Haenam-gun, including Governor Myung Hyun-kwan and senior officials from various departments of Haenam-gun, and over 80 representatives of enterprises in Yiwu.

Wang commended the picturesque natural beauty, virtuous and upstanding residents, and abundant agricultural and fishery resources of Haenam-gun.

Mentioning the signing of a friendly exchange memorandum between Yiwu and Haenam-gun last November, Wang expressed hope that this visit by the delegation would foster deeper exchanges, facilitate joint progress, and forge an even closer bond between the two cities.

Myung Hyun-kwan underscored the strong friendship that has endured between China and South Korea for generations. Highlighting the strategic location of Haenam-gun, the governor emphasized the county's reputation for organic agricultural products.

The South Korean delegation brought a diverse range of unique agricultural products with the aim of giving Yiwu a deeper understanding of Haenam-gun's agriculture and lay the groundwork for future collaborations.

The delegation also engaged in business negotiations with Yiwu's esteemed business operators and explored potential partnerships.