2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Yantai, China and Kunsan, South Korea. To commemorate this milestone, the 25th China-South Korea Photography Exchange Exhibition was recently held in Kunsan. Featuring over 100 works by photographers from both cities, the exhibition offered a comprehensive view of the evolving social landscapes and improving living standards in both regions.

The enduring sister-city bond has nurtured a 22-year tradition of reciprocal photography exchanges. In recent years, photographers from Yantai have been exploring Kunsan, capturing a plethora of splendid moments amidst the city's scenic beauty and vibrant streets.

A view of the coastal scenery in Kunsan, South Korea. [Photo by Liu Yanmei for chinadaily.com.cn]

Students in Kunsan, South Korea walk with backpacks. [Photo by Liu Yanmei for chinadaily.com.cn]

Young women in traditional Korean attire on the streets of Kunsan, South Korea. [Photo by Wang Lejin for chinadaily.com.cn]

A sculpture of a singer on the streets of Kunsan, South Korea. [Photo by Wang Lejin for chinadaily.com.cn]