Ambassador Kang Chang-il Presents Credentials to the Emperor

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Kang Chang-il, the South Korean ambassador to Japan, submitted his letter of credence to the Emperor on the 24th, just four months after his appointment.

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According to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, Ambassador Kang presented his letter of credence to Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, at 10:30 a.m. that day.

Ambassador Kang conveyed President Moon Jae-in's regards to the Emperor and expressed his determination to do his best to further elevate Korea-Japan relations to a higher level.

The embassy explained, "With the presentation of the letter of credence today, Ambassador Kang will be able to conduct all diplomatic activities in Japan as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Japan."

The timing of Ambassador Kang's presentation of credentials was late compared to precedent.

The previous ambassador to Japan, Nam Gwan-pyo, presented his letter of credence just 11 days after his appointment.

Before Ambassador Nam, previous South Korean ambassadors to Japan presented their letters of credence about 30 to 50 days after their appointments.

Originally, Ambassador Kang planned to submit his letter of credence on the 8th of last month, but the schedule was postponed due to a leg injury.

Ambassador Kang, who arrived in Japan on January 22, underwent a two-week self-quarantine, then submitted a copy of his letter of credence to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 12 and began external activities. With the presentation of the letter of credence, meetings with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister are also expected to be arranged.

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