Irkutsk Region is preparing a sister city agreement with the Republic of Korea, and Consul General Choi Seok In handed over a document allowing consular functions in the Baikal region. The sides, cooperating for more than 15 years, are discussing new joint projects, from linking the Trans Korean Railway with the Trans Siberian Railway to Korean business participation in developing industry in Eastern Siberia. They are also considering opening a direct Seoul Irkutsk flight, which could greatly strengthen cooperation, especially in tourism.
The draft agreement on sister-city relations between the Irkutsk Region and the Republic of Korea was prepared by the executive authorities of the Angara region. Today, in the "gray house," the Consul General of Korea, Choi Seok In, presented to the First Deputy Chairman of the regional government, Sergei Sokol, a document that authorizes the performance of consular functions in the Baikal region.Friendly and business relations between our region and the Republic of Korea have existed for more than 15 years. The sides have repeatedly exchanged delegations and held joint scientific conferences and exhibitions. Sergei Sokol noted that the Irkutsk Region is interested in implementing major joint projects — in particular, connecting the Trans-Korean Railway with the Trans-Siberian Railway, as well as in the participation of Korean business in developing the industrial potential of Eastern Siberia. The regional government has already prepared a draft agreement on sister-city ties. In turn, Choi Seok In said that the issue of opening a direct Seoul-Irkutsk flight is currently being considered, which will have a positive effect on the development of cooperation, particularly in the tourism sector.