한·중 지방정부간 국제교류의 새로운 패러다임

A New Paradigm of International Exchange between Korean and Chinese Local Governments - Focusing on Economic and Cultural Cooperation -

The purpose of this paper is to show the way of the economic and cultural cooperation through international exchange between Korean and Chinese Local Governments by analyzing the past and current situation and providing the solution for the problems. And also this study is to identify international exchange between Gwangju city and Guangzhou, China, to speculate cooperation in economy and culture, and to present suggestions in international exchange between Gwangju and Guangzhou. International exchange of local governments has more positive meanings compared with exchanges in national level as follows: First, it is a private exchange beyond national understanding or opposition, which can correspond to international society smoothly. Second, it stimulates local industry or economy, which brings vitality and innovation to local society. Third, through active international exchange, it promotes international recognition and understanding. Fourth, it reinforces international exchanges between local governments, diversifies levels of international exchanges, enriches understanding of local society and promotes international images of local governments. It is found that there are several problems in terms of international exchange enforced by local government, external support system, civil exchange, culture and tourism, and local government. The solutions for these problems are to consider the problems more carefully, mayor or governor s strong mind based on cooperation with local council, and central government. Gwangju City should consider the followings to enhance the relationship with Guangzhou, China: the exchanges to enhance local economy, and the level adjustment for local administration, upbringing the local competent person, building up the base for local internationalization.