Naminara Republic has close relationship with a number of cities around the world and has held a variety of joint cultural events with them.
Life(Relation of coexistence)
Samcheok Paddy FieldNami grows Samcheok premium rice
Hampyeong Butterfly ParkButterflies love Nami!
Danyang Dodamsambong GardenEnjoy Dodamsambong Garden on Nami
Cheongsong Apple TreeApple tree orchard in front of Hotel Jeonggwanru
Dongducheon Maple ParkA wonder to behold in autumn
Yeoncheon Paleolithic FestivalPromoting the Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival
Namwon GwanghalluExperience the traditions of Namwon’s beloved heroine Chun-hyang
Gangneung Gyeongpo GardenThis beautiful pavilion is a replica of the one in Gangneung
Haenam Sweet PotatoesEco—farming produces delicious sweet potatoes
Yecheon Spring WaterRabbits and squirrels quench their thirst here
Culture of kids
UNICEFAsia’s first UNICEF-designated child-friendly park
UNESCOSupported Nami Island’s YoPeFe (Young People’s Festival)
IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People)Sharing children’s book culture with the world
ICLC (International Center of Language & Culture)Teaching how to make Namiji (Nami paper)
Greenshop Hands-on Learning CenterHands-on recycling programs for children
International Youth Library, Munich, GermanyProviding vision and guidance through literature for children
Bologna Children’s Book Fair, ItalySharing the values and goals of Nambook with the world
YWCAOperates the Life+Pia center on Nami Island
Environmental Education CenterLeading the way in environmental education
Denmark Hans Christian Andersen FoundationConnecting Nami to Hans Christen Andersen
Friendship
Longqingxia, ChinaNami Island has a “husband and wife” relationship with Longqingxia
Huangshan, ChinaHuangshan hosted an exhibition of Nami Island photographs
Jiuzhaigou, ChinaConcluded a “sister-tourist region” agreement
Jindo Jindo dogJindo dogs, Korea’s native breed, flourish on Nami, too
Langkawi, MalaysiaLangkawi and Nami trade territory
Republic
Kookmin BankOperates the Naminara Republic Central Bank
Toyama Family Park, JapanHosts an “independence festival” celebrating Naminara
MBCNami Island’s own broadcasting system: Nambc
The Meteorological AdministrationNami’s local weather station operates year-round
United Nations of ImaginationCreating a UN Dedicated to Tourism! Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (Fairy Tale Republic of Korea) Seo-gu, Incheon (Sharing Republic of Korea) Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Sweet Potato Republic of Korea) Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Jaranara Republic of Korea) Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Natural Republic of Korea) Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (Mini-Korea Republic of Korea) Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Motherland Republic of korea) Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (Sunrise Republic of Korea) Gyeongsangbuk-do (Artistic Genius Republic of Korea)
Recycling
Samsung SecuritiesRecycled trash from Samsung Securities transformed into works of art
Jongno Insa-dong LaneRecycled from Insa-dong to Nami Island
CheongdamLighting Nami Island’s evenings
Songpa Ginkgo Tree LaneEnhancing the autumn experience with recycled leaves