Jinju, SOUTH KOREA (WRBL) — A high-profile Columbus delegation is in South Korea this week as the city officially entered into a sister city agreement with Jinju.

The partnership aims to strengthen cultural, educational and business ties between the two communities.

The delegation is led by Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson and Columbus State University President Dr. Stuart Rayfield.

Rayfield said the new relationship is rooted in building long-term connections.

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“One of the questions that we asked early on is what is the benefit of sending a delegation over here? And I think it's all about relationships,” Rayfield said.

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