Korea Island Promotion Agency Appoints Ambassadors for Islands from 13 Foreign Embassies in Korea

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Ambassadors from 13 countries stationed in Korea were appointed as promotional ambassadors for Korean islands.

According to the Korea Island Development Institute (KIDI, President Oh Dongho) on the 14th, an event inviting ambassadors from 13 countries stationed in Korea and the Korean Cultural Diplomacy Delegation was held on the 13th at the Jeonbuk Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center (GSCO) exhibition hall to celebrate the ‘3rd Island Day’.

On this day, ambassadors from 13 countries including Laos, Nicaragua, Romania, Algeria, Ukraine, Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Peru, Guatemala, Kenya, and Nigeria attended.

This event was organized to promote the ‘3rd Island Day,’ establish smooth international exchange and cooperation relations, and widely publicize the beautiful Korean islands to the world.

The event, which began with a tour of the GSCO exhibition hall’s promotional booth, proceeded in the order of ▲pre-event performance by a youth classical music group ▲opening ceremony ▲introduction of the Korea Island Development Institute ▲appointment certificate awarding ceremony ▲group commemorative photo session.

Thieng Boupha, the senior ambassador and ambassador of Laos to Korea, said, “Thank you for inviting me to commemorate the ‘3rd Island Day’ held in Gunsan, the central city of the west coast of the Korean Peninsula,” adding, “This visit was a valuable time to learn that islands hold great value for the prosperity of the country and future generations.”

Oh Dongho, president of the Korea Island Development Institute, said, “Our institute will rise as a ‘global island specialized research institute opening the future of islands’ by enhancing international recognition and establishing a foundation for global exchange and cooperation,” and requested, “We ask for the active cooperation and interest of the ambassadors appointed as promotional ambassadors on this day.”

Meanwhile, the ‘3rd Island Day’ commemorative event was held under the theme ‘Islands, Raising the Republic of Korea’ for one week from August 8 at the Jeonbuk Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center and the Gogunsan Archipelago area.

During this period, the Korea Island Development Institute hosted seven events including ▲operation of promotional booths (August 8-14) ▲on-site island forum (August 10) ▲invitation of the Japan Island Center (August 10-12) ▲2nd Korea Island Forum International Academic Conference (August 11) ▲resident-led island development best practice presentation contest (August 12) ▲youth advisory group academy (August 12-13).

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