President Moon Presents Credentials to Ambassadors from 13 Countries... Hands Symbolic Bouquet for 'National Interest Diplomacy'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the afternoon of the 1st, President Moon Jae-in presented letters of credence to 13 newly appointed ambassadors at the Blue House State Guest House and handed them marigold bouquets symbolizing 'diplomacy centered on national interest.'

Attending the event were 13 newly appointed ambassadors and their spouses: Lee Tae-ho, Ambassador to the Permanent Mission in Geneva; Park Jun-yong, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Lim Ki-mo, Ambassador to Brazil; Choi Hoon, Ambassador to Singapore; Kim Hyung-tae, Ambassador to Ukraine; Kim Sung-eun, Ambassador to Brunei; Kim Pil-woo, Ambassador to Norway; Lee Ho-sik, Ambassador to Bulgaria; Jung Byung-ha, Ambassador to Kuwait; Kim Ki-hong, Ambassador to Bolivia; Lee Jun-ho, Ambassador to Qatar; Kim Jin-hae, Ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lee Won-jae, Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan.

The ambassadors wore suits with ties, along with 'Love for the Country Big Tree' badges and masks.

President Moon presented letters of credence to each of the 13 new ambassadors and gave bouquets to their spouses before taking photos. The bouquet consisted of marigolds symbolizing 'friendship,' alstroemeria representing 'new beginnings and meetings,' and coral peonies symbolizing 'prosperity.' According to the Blue House, this was meant to convey a message urging diplomacy centered on the people and national interest through communication and empathy with the public.

Before presenting the letters of credence and bouquets to the ambassador couples, President Moon bowed his head in greeting and occasionally applauded. After the photo session, he held a private meeting with the new ambassadors.

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