Yoon: "Korea-Canada Relations Progress Daily... Will Ensure Opportunities for Koreans Abroad"

"Thank you to everyone who has served as a bridge in all fields... Please continue to support us with a united front"

President Yoon Suk-yeol attended a dinner meeting with compatriots held at a hotel in Toronto, Canada, on the 22nd (local time) along with First Lady Kim Keon-hee.

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] After completing the United Nations General Assembly schedule in New York, USA, President Yoon Suk-yeol moved to Canada and met with compatriots on the 22nd (local time), stating, "The ever-developing Korea-Canada relationship will become a great opportunity for the compatriots, and the government will carefully oversee this."

At a gathering with compatriots held at a hotel in Toronto that evening, President Yoon promised, "I thank all of you who have served as bridges between the two countries in politics, economy, culture, and all other fields."

President Yoon evaluated, "The trade volume between the two countries reached a record high of 13 billion dollars, and cooperation is strengthening in future industries as well. The human exchanges, which had temporarily slowed due to COVID-19, are also recovering to previous levels." He added, "The first-generation Korean immigrants settled in Canada have established their livelihoods through diligence and sincerity, and the next generations are actively advancing in Canadian mainstream society. The declaration of October 3rd as Korean Day is also a result of recognizing the contributions of our compatriots to the local society."

Referring to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Canada next year, he said, "The two countries will open a new 60 years and create a relationship at a higher level." President Yoon also stated, "The government will do its best to help the Korean-Canadian community develop further. I ask the compatriots to continue to unite and support the development of both the motherland and overseas Korean communities as always."

He also expressed his sorrow over the recent death of a Korean-Canadian police officer locally. President Yoon said, "A shocking and heartbreaking incident occurred recently where a Korean police officer, who had devoted himself to the safety of Toronto citizens, lost his life due to a shooting. I take this opportunity to pray for the deceased and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family."

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