- City Announces “Citizens’ Charter for Peace,” and Declares Itself a “City of Peace” on January 4th, 2010 -

Paju Mayor Hwa-Sun Ryoo has established and announced the Citizens’ Charter for Peace in Paju Book City, the center of Korea’s publication and video industry, on the morning of January 4th, 2010, the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.

Mayor Ryoo said, “Paju is the world’s only city whose border is the line that divides a nation, and is the region that was hit hardest by the Korean War. We are now writing a new chapter in our history by turning a land that has been scarred by confrontation, conflicts, war and death into a land of peace and life.”

He added, “Paju is no longer a remote area located at the northern end of South Korea, but a base for our national unification. It is also the gateway to China and Eurasia, and the starting point from which Korea can reach out toward the world. In particular, Paju is the center of the DMZ, which stretches for 155 miles, a land with abundant ecological resources and a landmark for world peace.”

Mayor Ryoo also emphasized the high respect among the citizens of Paju for the laws and public order. Paju citizens are proud of their high level of integrity, and know how to help and care for others. He expressed the high expectation that Paju citizens will serve as messengers of peace, who will share their commitment to peace with the citizens of Paju’s 13 sister cities in 11 countries on six continents, and other cities that pursue global peace.

Citizens’ Charter for Peace
Paju Citizens realize that a land of war and confrontation is turning into a land of communication and cooperation; respect the values of freedom, equality and life; and contribute to human society as global citizens.

Paju citizens promote the right to peace, act based on principles and common sense, and live decent lives, side by side with their neighbors.

Paju citizens create a beautiful environment by focusing on cleanliness, order and safety; protect and preserve nature and the ecosystem for the happiness of future generations; and are working to build a city that can represent Korea for future generations.

- Paju citizens love peace and freedom.
- Paju citizens protect nature and life.
- Paju citizens prioritize principles and common sense.
- Paju citizens bring order and safety.
- Paju citizens set an example in caring for and sharing with others.
- Paju citizens promote participation and cooperation.
- Paju citizens value reason and justice.
- Paju citizens are on a continuous path of learning and fulfillment.
- Paju citizens pursue change and competition.
- Paju citizens prepare for the future and national unification.

Declaration for the City of Peace
Paju is the world’s only city whose border is a line that divides the nation, and is the region that was hit hardest by the Korean War. We are writing a new chapter in our history by turning a land of confrontation, conflicts, war and death into a land of peace and life.

Paju is no longer a remote area located at the northern end of South Korea, but a base for our national unification. It is also the gateway to China and Eurasia, and the starting point from which Korea can reach out toward the world. In particular, Paju is the center of the DMZ, which stretches for 155 miles, a land with abundant ecological resources and a landmark for world peace.

Paju citizens respect the laws and public order. They are proud of their high level of integrity, and know how to help and care for others. Paju citizens are messengers of peace, who share their commitment to peace with the citizens of 13 sister cities of 11 countries in six continents and other global peace cities.

Paju citizens hereby declare that Paju is a city of peace, and announce the Citizens’ Charter for Peace in 2010, the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.

○ Contact: Exchange and Cooperation team, Division of General Affairs, Paju City ☎ 031) 940-4168