WINTEC Visit to Pyongyang

Background

 In June, 2008, I was teaching at Shandong University of Technology (Zibo, Shandong Province, China) for a three-month period, and was able to visit the DPRK for three days.   Contacts made at that time enabled us to return as a team in June, 2009 – Mark Flowers, Wintec Chief Executive, Lynnette Flowers and  Richard Lawrence (Wintec).

Thanks 

 The NZ DPRK Society, especially the Rev. Don Borrie, who provided the initial invitation and opportunity to make contact with people in the DPRK;  the DPRK NZ Friendship Society, especially Mrs Ji, Yon Ok, who made the arrangements for our visit;  Mr Hwang, Seung Chol, our other DPRK guide throughout our stay, for his support and advice each day; Wintec, for supporting this staff visit to the DPRK. 

                                                                                                        Welcome Dinner - DPRK - NZ Friendship Society.   

Aim of the Visit

 Our aim was to establish contact with an institution of tertiary study in the DPRK, which would provide a platform for further collaboration for our mutual benefit, including student or staff visits to both Wintec, New Zealand, and the DPRK.

 Itinerary

 Welcome dinner by the Korea-New Zealand Friendship Society (Monday, April 6th); Visits to the Tower of the Juche Idea, the Grand People’s Study House, the Mangyongdae Native Home – birthplace of President Kim, Il Sung;  Monument to the foundation of the Party; Pyongyang Cultural Exhibition Hall (Tuesday, April 7th); International Friendship Exhibition Hall, Mt Myohyang;  (Wednesday, April 8th); Kumsusan Memorial Palace, Minye Exhibition Hall, Pyongyang Circus, Walhyang Exhibition Shop.

 Key Visits

 School visit:   Korea-New Zealand Friendship Daesong June 9 Middle School No. 1, Thursday, April 9th.