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1. Background
In 1653, the Sperwer, one of the ships of Dutch East
India Company, was shipwrecked on the coast of Daeyasu,
Jeju-do. Thirty three (33) survivors of the original
thirty six (36) Dutch sailors lived in Jeolla Byeongyeong
Fortress in Gangjin for 7 years from 1656 to 1663.
Hendrick Hamel went back home and wrote "The Journal
of Hendrick Hamel" to introduce Korea to Europe
for the first time. He was born in Gorinchem.
Based on this historical event, Gangjin established
sisterhood relationship with Gorinchem on Oct. 3, 1998
to promote friendship through mutual exchange and cooperation.
At the same time the restoration of Jeolla Byeongyeong
Fortress was started.
With this as a turning point, both cities aim to promote
local development through cultural and tourism exchange,
as well as continuous exchange in various fields such
as advanced farming technology(flowering plant) and
export of Gangjin celadon to Europe.
2. Process of business promotion
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Jan. 4, 1996 |
The Dutch Embassy in Seoul asked Gangjin of the
exchange and cooperation with Gorinchem, Hamel's
home. |
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Oct. 3~7, 1996 |
A group of seven inspectors, including Head of Gangjin,
visited Gorinchem by invitation of Mayor of Gorinchem. |
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May 21~22, 1997 |
A group
of eight inspectors, including Mayor of Gorinchem,
Piet Ijssels, visited Gangjin by invitation of the
Head of Gangjin. Both cities concluded the
intention of establishing sisterhood relationship. |
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Oct. 3, 1998 |
Gangjin-Gorinchem sisterhood relationship was established. |
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Oct. 1998 |
Gangjin received two pairs of traditional Dutch
clogs from Gorinchem. |
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April 19, 1999 |
A. IVan
der kaaij, vice-mayor of Gorinchem, and his six
mates visited Gangjin and took a look at Byeongyeong
Fortress, Hamel's place of stay, Hangolmok, Cheongja
Doyoji, and Byaeknyeonsa. |
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April 1999 |
Gangjin received 1 Hamel image and 1 model image
from Gorinchem. |
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June 20, 1999 |
Two people connected with Rijksmuseum, including
Rob Kresner, visited Gangjin. |
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Sept. 24, 1999 |
Gangjin donated Gangjin celadon(6 PCs.) to Rijksmuseum
for free. |
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Jan. 2000 |
Gangjin received two clay tobacco pipes for developing
tourism souvenir from Gorinchem. |
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Nov. 18~19, 2000 |
25 people(Dutch
Ambassador and Mrs. de Vries, Belgic Ambassador
and Mrs. Rervewar, and members of the Royal Asia
Club) visited Gangjin-gun. |
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Feb. 2001 |
Gangjin received one canon(weight 1,250kg, length
240cn) used in Hamel's trading ship from Gorinchem. |
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July 28~29, 2001 |
12 members of traditional Dutch Folk Dance joined
the Celadon Festival. |
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Nov. 17~18, 2001 |
19 people(Dutch Ambassador and Mrs. Hoofr and member
of the Royal Asia Club) visited Gangjin. |
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July 20, 2002 |
Dutch Ambassador and Mrs. de Vries and their mates
visited Gangjin. |
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April 23, 2003 |
Gangjin inspection party including 15 government
emloyees visited Gorinchem. |
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May 17~18, 2003 |
40 persons
including Dutch adviser Kutz and his mates visited
Gangjin to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Hamel's
shipwreck. |
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July 28~29, 2003 |
13 persons including Dutch Minister of National
Defense, the Dutch Ambassador in Seoul visitied
Gangjin. |
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Sept. 1, 2003 |
10 persons
including May of Gorinchem visited Gangjin.
They donated a bowl and a spoon believed to have
been used by Hamel in the 17th century. |
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Oct. 9~13, 2003 |
8 persons
including vice-head of Gangjin visited Gorinchem
by invitation of Mayor of Gorinchem. They
took place in the 350th anniversary of the Korean
Day. They received a plate which is believed
to have been used by Hamel in the 17th century. |
3. Further plan
To introduce advanced floricultural
technology
While Netherlands is the most advanced country of the
floricultural industry in the world, Gangjin is a chief
producing area of rose which accounts for 50% of the
Jeonnam area.
Gangjin will be active in promoting overseas training
of floricultural farms to reform the floricultural industry
by learning advanced floricultural technology of Netherlands.
To develop Hamel Exhibition
Center and Dutch Village
Hamel Exhibition Center and Dutch Village will be developed
to be used as tourism source in connection with the
Jeolla Byeongyeong Fortress Restoration Project which
has proceeded under the 10-year project since 1998.
Also seen to have the potential power in the world as
the center of Hamel History by developing Jeolla Byeongyeong
Fortress, cyber 'Hamel Capsule System', Hamel Center,
and a Dutch Village.
To continuously introduce Dutch
tourism goods for free
To continuously introduce Hamel relics, clog machines,
all kinds of Dutch folk materials, and tourist goods
for free by mutual agreement with Gorinchem to exhibit
in Hamel Exhibition Center in the future.
To explore the methods to export
Gangin celadon to Netherlands
To export Gangjin celadon to Europe including Netherlands
in cooperation with the Dutch International Trade Association
and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency Dutch
Office.
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