Son Heung-min Appointed as UN World Food Programme Global Goodwill Ambassador

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Soccer star Son Heung-min (30, Tottenham) has become a global goodwill ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

On the 13th, Son Heung-min held an ambassador appointment ceremony indoors at Seoul World Cup Stadium before the first match of the Coupang Play Series between Tottenham and 'Team K League.'

David Beasley, WFP Executive Director, welcomed Son Heung-min's appointment as goodwill ambassador and presented him with a special uniform bearing the phrases 'UN WFP' and 'Goodwill Ambassador.'

Son Heung-min said, "I am very honored to be appointed as a goodwill ambassador on such a special day. Everyone knows that food issues are not just about hunger but are crucial matters connected to survival. Just as many global soccer players have served as messengers to raise awareness of WFP, I will also do my best to raise my voice and encourage many people to take an interest in food issues and look closely at them."

WFP is the world's largest humanitarian organization providing food assistance to over 100 million people annually and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. WFP stated, "Son Heung-min, with his worldwide popularity and influence, will highlight the difficulties faced by millions who go to sleep hungry and raise his voice so that the world can act to end hunger."

Previously, Son Heung-min participated by donating his voice to a video showcasing WFP's activities last year.

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