In-Yohan, South Korea's First Special Naturalized Citizen, Appointed as Ambassador for the 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo

Rare Trees in Large Quantity, Express Intent to Donate to Exhibition Hall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Suncheonman International Garden Expo Organizing Committee announced on the 10th that they appointed In Yo-han, Director of the Severance Hospital International Medical Center, as the ambassador for the 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo.

Director In Yo-han spent his childhood in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, and was granted "special naturalization" in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to Korean society, including the development of a Korean-style ambulance. The surname and clan he obtained at that time are Suncheon In.

Appointed as the promotional ambassador, Director In Yo-han currently serves as the chairman of the Cheollipo Arboretum and possesses a large collection of rare trees, expressing his intention to donate them to the expo site.

No Gwan-gyu, Chairman (Mayor of Suncheon), said, "Director In Yo-han has a special affection for Suncheon, to the extent that he calls it his hometown," and added, "We expect him to play a significant role in promotion as the honorary ambassador of the 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo."

Meanwhile, Dean Lee Eun-jik of Yonsei University College of Medicine and Han Seung-kyung, president of the alumni association, accompanied the visit. They stated that the function of gardens today goes beyond personal hobbies to play an important role in overcoming depression and boosting immunity, expressing great expectations for next year's expo.

They also promised to actively cooperate in promoting the expo, including posting expo posters at Yonsei University.

The organizing committee plans to continue appointing prominent figures with high recognition as ambassadors to vigorously promote the 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo, which will be held from April 1 to October 31 next year.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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