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Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, has secured a renewed term as a board city of the League of Historical Cities, allowing it to continue expanding international cooperation with historic cities around the world.
According to Gyeongju city officials, the reappointment was confirmed at the 20th World Congress of the League of Historical Cities, held in Himeji, Japan, from Monday through Friday.
Gyeongju has served as a board city since 2005, and the renewed term means it will continue to deliberate and vote on the league's major policies and project directions while working to expand cooperation among member cities.
The congress drew about 120 participants from roughly 25 cities worldwide under the theme "Preservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage for a Sustainable and Resilient Future."
During the congress, Gyeongju took part in symposiums, workshops and board meetings to discuss approaches to preserving and making use of cultural heritage.
The city also backed the new membership applications of Gimhae and Goryeong-gun, lending support to the two cities' efforts to build a foundation for international exchange.
Gyeongju also operated a promotional booth showcasing its historical and cultural tourism resources, and displayed 11 drawings and one English-language speech video submitted to a youth content competition.
The English speech entry earned an excellence award at the congress.
"Preserving and utilizing cultural heritage is the driving force behind a city's sustainable development," Gyeongju Mayor Ju Nak-young said. "We will share best practices with historic cities around the world and strengthen international cooperation to raise Gyeongju's standing on the global stage."
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