the topic and discussed various solutions and methods in-depth. This event, which will be held every year as part of the PyeongChang Peace Forum, will be expected to contribute to the South Korea-U.S. alliance and a successful Korean Peninsula peace process. Interview with Gangwon Ilbo on February 7 On the 6th of February, right before the 2021 PyeongChang Peace Forum was held, both former and current Party Members from Korea and the United States gathered at the Alpensia in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province to discuss peace strategies for the Korean Peninsula. This meeting was organized by former US Congressman Jay Kim. Although he was born and raised in Seoul, Kim has a special attachment to Gangwon-do and was appointed as the Honorary Governor of Gangwon-do in 2016. On the 7th of February, at the start of the 2021 Pyeongchang Peace Forum, Gangwon Ilbo (Gangwon-do’s No.1 newspaper) interviewed Kim while he was spending all his efforts for discussing possible measures for peace for the Korean peninsula. During the interview with Gang Won Ilbo, Kim presented his idea that Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics' stimulation would support the Inter-Korean Exchange Plans. He also presented that North Korea's current economic difficulties make for a golden time for US-North Korea dialogue, and the U.S. Strategic Perseverance Policy will bring about North Korean Ballistic Missile Provocation. Kim stated, "Peace is not made with words, but made with strength, through consistent efforts for strengthening the alliance between Korea-U.S." Article on LA JoongAng Daily Newspaper on February 12 This New Year's Eve (Lunar New Year, 2021), former Congressman Jay Kim donated to a charity run by Happy Village (an NGO operated by LA’s JoongAng Daily newspaper) to serve hot rice cake soups to 300 older people living alone in Los Angeles, California. Professional and political affiliations 2019.03 ~ Chair of the former US Members (FMC) of the delegation to Korea 2019.11 ~ Honorary Ambassador, Catholic Hospital of Yeoido 2016.06 ~ Honorary Governor, Kangwon Do (Place of PyeongChang Winter Olympic) 2016.03 ~ Honorary Citizen, Osan City in Kyung-gi Do 2015.08 ~ Honorary Ambassador, Suhyup (National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives) 2015.06 ~ Foreign investment Advisor, Kangwon Do 2015.04 ~ Board Member, US Korea Institute of Johns Hopkins University 2013.05 ~ National Economic Advisory Council, the Office of the President of Korea (President GH Park) 2012.06 ~ Chairman, KimChangJoon Academy 2011.07 ~ Chairman, KimChangJoon Future US-Korea Foundation 2009.09 ~ Honorary Ambassador, Gyeonggi