UN Staff Boost Asian Solidarity by Watching 'Minari'

Permanent Mission to the UN Hosts Special Screening of Minari for UN and Affiliated Staff

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Staff and families of the United Nations and UN-affiliated organizations worldwide were able to strengthen solidarity with the Asian community by watching the Academy Award-winning film 'Minari.'

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN announced on the 20th that it will hold a special online screening of 'Minari' on the evening of the 22nd (local time).

The screening will be held for about 1,000 staff and families from various UN-related organizations and institutions, including the UN Secretariat, several UN agencies, UN member state missions, and the UN International School. The mission expects more than 1,800 viewers.

The mission planned this event to increase understanding and solidarity with the Asian community amid the rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States. Coincidentally, May is also Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, declared by U.S. President Joe Biden, adding significance to the event.

A UN Secretariat staff member of Filipino immigrant origin said, "The conversations between the grandmother and grandson in the film resemble my mother’s experience, who came to the U.S. to take care of her grandson." An American teacher shared that they use 'Minari' as teaching material in social justice classes to share immigrant experiences with students and foster empathy toward others.

Cho Hyun, the Korean Ambassador to the UN, expressed hope that "this screening will contribute to enhancing positive images and empathy toward Asian immigrants, including Koreans in the U.S., within the UN community."

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