About
Two cities, one friendship
The City of San Francisco and the City of Seoul share many similarities, despite the 9,000 km distance between them, in being recognized as cities that represent each country's innovation, information technology (IT), and human rights. The two dynamic cities are where new challenges and traditional values coexist in harmony.
2016 marked the two cities' memorable 40th anniversary of their sister city relationship. The affiliation has contributed to significant growth for both cities through mutual exchanges in various fields since the first shy relationship was established in 1976. Now the two cities take a huge leap toward a brighter future and are expected to bring about a great deal of mutual benefits, support, and development through the firm partnership.
Mission
Our mission is to strengthen cultural and commercial ties between San Francisco and Seoul. Through enduring friendship, civic engagement, and a shared vision, the committee strives to unite these two global cities.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
San Francisco-Seoul Sister City Committee (“SF-Seoul Committee”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1976 to support the Sister Cities Committee programs. The chairman of the SF-Seoul Committee is elected by the Mayor of San Francisco. All activities undertaken on behalf of the SF-Seoul Committee are done on a volunteer basis.
History
Fifty years of mayoral visits, agreements and friendship, from the 1976 sister city agreement to today.
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Meet the volunteer directors, members and advisors who run the committee.
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