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According to Newsis,

Gwangju city and Israel strengthen their friendship on the occasion of Gwangju Biennale.

Gwangju City Mayor Kang Ki-jung and Akiva Tor Israeli Ambassador to Korea met with each other on July 5 to celebrate the 14th Gwangju Biennale, taking a tour of Gwangju Media Art Platform while discussing how to strengthen their cooperative ties.

It was the second time since their first meeting held in last November.

Ambassador Akiva Tor said, "It is great honor to see Israeli art pieces displayed in Gwangju, the center of Asia's art and culture." He added, "This Biennale event is a testament to Gwanju's outstanding position in the global art stage. I will definitely attend the 15th Gwangju Biennale to solidify our friendship."

Gwangju city has the national flag of the State of Israel hoisted in front of Gwangju Media Art Platform to express warm welcome to the ambassador.


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Source: Yonhap News (Jul. 5, 2023)

*This article was translated from Korean.