Liangjiang seeks healthcare cooperation with Seoul

Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon and his delegation visit the exhibition hall of the Liangjiang Life Science Town. [Photo/WeChat account of Liangjiang New Area]

The Liangjiang Life Science Town in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area and Seoul Bio Hub signed a strategic cooperation agreement on July 29, marking a significant step towards deepening collaboration in the life sciences sector.

The signing ceremony was attended by Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon and Luo Lin, Party secretary of Liangjiang.

Luo warmly welcomed Mayor Oh and his delegation to Liangjiang, highlighting the high degree of industrial compatibility between the two regions and the promising prospects for cooperation. Luo expressed hope that this agreement would serve as a catalyst for further collaboration in areas such as innovation, trade, finance, and talent, leading to mutual benefits and a win-win outcome.

Mayor Oh shared said he is excited to learn about the policies and plans related to the area’s biopharmaceutical industry. He hopes that the signing of this agreement will pave the way for extensive future cooperation between the two parties across various domains.

According to the agreement, the Life Science Town and Seoul Bio Hub will collaborate to support the growth and global market expansion of bio-innovation enterprises in both Seoul and Chongqing.

The partnership will also focus on promoting exchanges and cooperation between bio-innovation enterprises, cultivating innovative and entrepreneurial talent, and fostering high-end industries.

During their visit, Mayor Oh and his delegation toured the exhibition hall of the Liangjiang Life Science Town and visited PalaTech (Chongqing) Biotechnology Co, receiving briefings on the development of the life and health industry in the area and gaining insight into the progress being made by biopharmaceutical enterprises.