The first overseas municipal chapter was inaugurated on July 11 in Qingdao, China to establish 43 chapters all over the world. The networks were completed by establishing the Middle East Municipal Chapter. At least 2,492 out of 3,275 overseas members attended the inauguration sessions of the 16th NUAC, for a 76.1% participating ratio, which was a 4.4% increase compared to the 15th NUAC.

Hyun Kyung-dae, Executive Vice-chairperson, visited Europe and Middle East for the first time after assuming office to attend the UK Municipal Chapter (Sept. 28), Northern Europe Municipal Chapter (Oct. 1), Southern Europe Municipal Chapter (Oct. 4), and Middle East Municipal Chapter (Oct. 6) launches. He presented Letters of Designation to the council members on behalf of the Chairperson, President Park, and returned home on Oct. 8.
Park Deok, Vice-chairperson of the Council of European region (in charge of Europe, Middle East and Africa) established by 16th NUAC accompanied Mr. Hyun to encourage the activities of municipal chapters in the regions.

Hyun Kyung-dae, Executive Vice-chairperson of NUAC, held a press conference twice during his official trip in London and Paris and several meetings with 4 Korean Ambassadors. In particular, Hyun invited overseas Koreans who had been sent to Germany several decades ago as mine workers and nurses to listen to their opinions and lauded their devotion and efforts. They told Hyun about the current status of some of the mine workers and nurses who are facing financial difficulties and asked for the assistance and interest of the Korean government.

under the theme "Understanding the Unification Vision of the Park Geun-hye Administration and the Korean Peninsula Trust-Building Process.” According to him, President Park established the goal of achieving the “building foundation of peaceful unification” during her presidential term along with economic revival, happiness of the people, and flourishing culture. He noted that Park's administration is the first to prioritize the national unification issue among government key policies. In this regard, we expect the members of the 16th NUAC to help realize the grand integration of the people and build the foundation of peaceful unification.

The meeting was held last Oct. 1 at Renaissance Hotel in Dusseldorf, with Ambassador Kim Jae-shin to Germany invited. A total of 20 persons attended the meeting including Hyun Kyung-dae, Executive Vice-chairperson of NUAC, Michael Storm, Honorary Korean Consul to Germany, Rep. Axel Shepper, Rep. Joseph Noiman of NRW State, and Kim Bong-jae, Secretary General of the Korean Association of Europe. They discussed collaboration between Korea and Germany for the unification of the Korean Peninsula and development of Korean society in Germany

The inauguration session of the Southern Europe Municipal Chapter was held on Oct. 4 aboard the Vedette de Paris on Seine River under the Eiffel Tower and attended by 90 Council members and leaders of Korean communities in France.

During the inauguration session of the Southern Europe Municipal Chapter, the Letter of Designation was presented to the first Vice-chairperson of the Europe Council. Park Deok, Vice-chairperson of the Council of European region, will lead 5 municipal chapters consisting of 360 members from the UK, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa.