US Ambassador's Congratulatory Video for Queer Festival: "The Journey Toward Equal Rights Is Not Over"

Philip Goldberg, U.S. Ambassador to Korea, Colin Crooks, British Ambassador to Korea, and other ambassadors from various countries congratulated the Seoul Queer Culture Festival through video messages.

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At the '24th Seoul Queer Culture Festival' held on the 1st in the Euljiro 2-ga area of Seoul, Ambassador Goldberg stated in his video message, "As President Joe Biden said, 'Pride Month' is a celebration of the many generations of LGBTQI+ who have bravely fought to live openly and authentically."

Ambassador Goldberg added, "The journey toward equality is not over yet," and "Please remember that the United States stands with you in efforts to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms both at home and abroad."

British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks also conveyed in his video message, "The progress in LGBTQI+ rights in the UK over the past 20 years did not happen overnight," and "It required many years of effort and action, often going against public opinion."

He continued, "The message I want to send to the Korean community is that progress is possible," and "As Korea moves forward to create a more equal society, our two countries will stand in even stronger solidarity." He emphasized, "Love always wins over hate."

Maria Castillo Fernandez, Head of the European Union Delegation to Korea, also stated, "Equality and non-discrimination are core values of the United Nations and fundamental to the European Union," and "Our strength comes from unity in diversity."

In addition, ambassadors, charg?s d'affaires, and deputy chiefs of mission from Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Finland, and other countries sent congratulatory video messages.

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