In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendly cooperation between the people of Jinan and Korea Republic, Jinan will hold China Jinan-Korea Republic week during the Asian Cup tour nament. People in Jinan will have an opportunity to appreciate novel Korean goods and distinctive Korean dance, taste delicious Korean delicacies from July 18 to July 23.

The 13th Asian Cup football tournament began on July 17. As the host city of group B, Jinan will host 8 matches. Korea Republic will meet Jordan, UAE and Kuwait in group b matches in Jinan. In order to attract more businessmen from Korea Republic, Jinan municipal government decided to hold Korea Republic week from July 18 to July 23. The main activities include trading fair, China and Korea Republic economic and trade development forum, friendly football match, evening party, Sino-Korean calligraphy and painting works exhibition, Korean TV and movie Week, Korean delicacies promotion, etc.

Shandong and Korea Republic face each other across the sea. The custom and culture origin are close. In recent years, the economic and trade contacts and the cultural exchanges are becoming more frequent. The friendship is constantly strengthened by deeper cooperation. At present, nearly 100 Korea-invested enterprises settle in Jinan, nearly 1000 South Korean people work and live in Jinan. Before the match, to solicit more Korean football fans to watch Asian Cup matches, Jinan promoted the Asian Cup group b matches in Seoul, Busan and other Korean cities. News from tourism administration of Jinan indicates that over 7000 "red evil" football fans will cheer for Korea team in Jinan, which is close to the aim of attracting 10,000 S. Korea football fans.

Translated by: Yu Liang
(xixi)