○Planning and Economic Committee Delegation of Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Council visited the NEAR Secretariat on the afternoon of July 31. The delegation consisting of 8 people, headed by Kim Hee-sue, Committee Chairman watched NEAR promotional video. NEAR Director General Cha Youn-ho made a report on the current status of NEAR, its activity report, and activity plan for this year and next year. Moreover, they had Q&A session. ○After that, the delegation examined NEAR Secretariat’s working condition and encouraged staff and public officials seconded from foreign countries.