KOREA BULLETIN The official publication of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
FROM
THE
JANUARY 2019
AMBASSADOR‘S
DESK
HAN Dong-man, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary
Mabuhay! Masaganang Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat! It has been a wonderful one year since I assumed my post as Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines. And while I was caught in a flurry of activities, it has also been a truly productive and meaningful period as far as the relationship between our two countries is concerned. I managed to visit around 20 provinces all over the country, where I met members of the Korean communities, inspected ongoing projects involving Korean companies or launched new ones, and forged meaningful relations with the government officials, community leaders, and all the
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friendly Filipinos everywhere I went. In the last quarter of 2018 alone, I visited seven provinces to attend such events as the inauguration of a medical ward in Iloilo as well as a ground-breaking ceremony of the Panguil Bay Bridge Project in northern Mindanao. I also gave lectures at Negros Oriental State University, Siliman University, and University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos. And since education is dear to my heart, I appreciated participating in the 14th APEC Future Education Forum in Manila last November. It is my firm belief that educational cooperation promotes mutual understanding, inspires innovation, and makes stu-
Ambassador HAN attends Panguil Bay Bridge Project the groundbreaking
tries will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. As Korean Ambassador, I am very proud to be in the middle of this historic milestone. President Duterte and President Moon of Korea have announced that 2019 is a landmark year for mutual exchange. I expect that we will have many cultural events, including big-scale K-pop festivals. We will also try to invite Korean idol groups, such as Momoland, and famous actors, as well as the Korean Symphony Orchestra. I wish that 2019 will be a year of positive moments that will allow our two nations to flourish even more in the years to come. Mabuhay tayong lahat!
Korean Embassy, KCCP, AIM Awards Outstanding CSR Activities to Korean Companies in PH
Ambassador Han gives a lecture on Saemaul Undong in Iloilo Korean Government grants 5.2$M for Flood Early Warning System
Korean Embassy Launches PhilippinesKorea Society
dents globally competitive, all of which will inevitably lead to economic prosperity. These visits and lectures always give me the opportunity to hear the concerns of my fellow Koreans and encourage them to invest more in this country, as well as share with Filipinos relevant information about Korea that serve to deepen how we perceive each other and strengthen our ties. I cannot stress enough the exceptional bond that Korea and the Philippines share on account of the great and noble sacrifice made by Filipino soldiers during the Korean War. Every year since that time, we have commemorated this friendship in various ways, but this year is particularly special because our two coun-
Ambassador HAN Delivers Congratulatory Remarks at 14th APEC Future Education Forum
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Implementation of Express Visa 20K PH students experience Korean Culture Caravan 1