SEJONG — Sejong Special Self-Governing City has officially partnered with the Republic of Korea Navy ship ROKS Daeho Kim Jong-seo to promote regional history and foster closer civic-military ties.

The agreement was finalized during a ceremony on the 7th at the Kim Jong-seo Historical Theme Park. The pact is designed to highlight the historical legacy of General Kim Jong-seo—a prominent Joseon Dynasty military figure renowned for securing the northern borders—and build a lasting bond between the municipality and the naval vessel named after him.

The partnership builds upon a series of prior exchanges. In July, naval leadership toured the theme park and paid tribute at the General's grave site. This was followed by a reciprocal visit in September, when municipal representatives from Sejong traveled to Ulsan to attend the ship’s official launching ceremony.

Under the new accord, Sejong City and the naval crew will collaborate on several key initiatives:

Historical Research: Cooperating on archiving, collecting, and utilizing historical data related to General Kim Jong-seo.
Civic Engagement: Inviting each other to major municipal and naval events.
Community Outreach: Partnering on national security education programs and regional volunteer projects.

Sejong Mayor Cho Sang-ho emphasized the significance of connecting the city—where the General's tomb rests—with a naval vessel bearing his legacy. He noted that the partnership will serve as a bridge for the public and the military to share cultural values and drive mutual community development.

Moving forward, municipal officials and naval leadership plan to hold working-level meetings to map out detailed schedules and phased implementation plans tailored to the vessel's operational conditions.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]