Hwaseong-si
- Location Western coast Southwestern Gyeonggi-do Province
- Population 803,252
- Area 844km²
- Administrative Districts 1 eup, 6 myeon, 20 dong, and 365 islands
- Specialties Jebudo Island tidal flat laver, Haetsaldeuri rice, pears, grapes, etc.
Regional Characteristics
- 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
Tourist Destinations
Jebudo Island, Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs, Fossil Site of Dinosaur Eggs, Jeongokhang Port, etc.
Festivals/Events
- Hwaseong Gungpyeonghang Port Pungeoje (Ritual for Bountiful Fish) (April), Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon (May)
- Hwaseong Boating Festival (June), Hwaseong Ginseng Festival (October)
- Hwaseong Haetsaldeuri Festival (November)
Affiliation Process
- 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.)
Dates of Affiliation
May 8, 2019Seongdong-gu ↔ Hwaseong-si
Exchanges
- 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)
the Hwaseong-si website
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