Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon Meets with New Commander of U.S. Eighth Army Burleson

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon met on the 28th at City Hall with newly appointed U.S. Eighth Army Commander Willard M. Burleson III, who took office on the 2nd, to discuss ways of mutual cooperation.

Mayor Jung conveyed congratulations on Commander Burleson's inauguration and expressed gratitude for the U.S. Eighth Army's cooperation in strengthening quarantine measures to prevent community spread of COVID-19 and implementing pre-departure PCR testing.

He continued, "As the mayor of Pyeongtaek, a key city for peace and security in Northeast Asia, I am deeply committed to the development of the Korea-U.S. alliance and the city's role, and am making multifaceted efforts toward this goal."

Mayor Jung shared the city's vision of creating an international city of mutual happiness and coexistence where citizens and the U.S. Forces Korea thrive together, while requesting support and cooperation for newly prepared projects including the 'Day of Friendship between Pyeongtaek City and USFK,' and expansion of cultural and recreational infrastructure.

Commander Burleson responded, "I have heard from my predecessor about your support and efforts for the stable settlement of USFK and the promotion of Korea-U.S. friendship," adding, "I look forward to meeting often and achieving close cooperation going forward."

Mayor Jung emphasized, "Let us conduct in-depth discussions on important local issues based on mutual trust and continue substantial cooperation. Through expanded cultural exchanges and broad cooperation, I hope the Korea-U.S. alliance will grow and evolve anew in Pyeongtaek."