- Introduced the future development strategy of Incheon as an international city and proposed economic and cultural exchanges - 

- Dedicated an Incheon monument at the Korean War Memorial Park in Jersey City -

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, who is currently visiting the United States, has initiated efforts to expand exchanges in various fields with the state of New Jersey. 

Incheon Metropolitan City announced that Mayor Yoo met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on May 29 (local time) to discuss exchange and cooperation between the two cities.

<Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, along with Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Panepinto Properties Chairman Joseph A. Panepinto Sr., and others held an unveiling ceremony for the dedication of the Incheon Monument at the Korean War Memorial Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.>

"New Jersey is the economic center of the United States and a symbol of diversity and inclusion, much like Incheon. Let's take this opportunity to implement various exchange and friendship programs and develop practical projects that will benefit both cities,” said Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok. 

<Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok meets with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy at the Jersey City Summit in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA on May 29 (local time).>

"I would like to thank and welcome Mayor Yoo to the State of New Jersey. We look forward to continuing our engagement with Incheon to help grow the economies of both cities," Governor Phil Murphy responded.

Earlier in the day, Mayor Yoo attended the dedication of the Incheon Monument at the Korean War Memorial Park in Jersey City. The ceremony was also attended by Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Panepinto Properties Chairman Joseph A. Panepinto Sr.

Originally initiated in 2002 by the Hudson County Korean War Veterans Association to honor the 126 men who died in the Korean War, the memorial faced delays due to funding issues. It was finally completed in 2015 after raising $500,000 in donations.

Measuring 1.8 meters high, 1.2 meters wide, and 15 centimeters thick, the Incheon monument narrates the historical account of General Douglas MacArthur's Incheon landing, which triumphed against staggering odds of 1 in 5,000 during the Korean War. The monument is intended to honor the noble sacrifices of veterans timelessly.

"We hope it will become a place where US military families can take pride in their veterans and Korean-Americans can feel proud of their country's growth and development from the ruins of war," Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said.