Located in the southeast of South Korea, Gyeongju is a famous historical and cultural city，as well as a tourist destination. Gyeongju covers around 1,324 square kilometers in all, with a total population of 290,000 of which the population of the city proper is about 150,000. A birthplace of Korean culture and spirit, Gyeongju is the ancient capital of Silla Dynasty for almost 1,000 years. Farming, animal husbandry and fishing are all high developed in this city, based on a superior natural environment. Gyeongju established sister-city relationship withXi’anon November 18, 1994 and its current mayor is Choi Yangsik.