Korea-Paraguay Summit Luncheon... Cake is 'Busan Is Ready'

Yoon Puts Full Effort into Busan Expo Bid at UN General Assembly

On the 21st (local time), President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who are visiting New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, had a Korea-Paraguay summit luncheon with President Santiago Pe?a of Paraguay and his spouse in New York.

The cake presented at the luncheon was decorated with the phrase "Busan is ready."

'Busan Is Ready' cake placed on the luncheon table. [Image source=Yonhap News]

This phrase is also the promotional catchphrase for the bid to host the 2030 Busan World Expo. During this New York visit, President Yoon and the First Lady are holding talks with leaders of 17 countries over two days, making every effort to secure the Busan Expo.

At the luncheon, President Yoon congratulated President Pe?a, who recently took office, saying, "Following the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries last year, I hope that with the inauguration of Paraguay’s new government this year, cooperation between our countries will expand in all areas including politics, economy, and culture." President Pe?a was elected in Paraguay’s presidential election last May.

Meanwhile, President Yoon attended the 78th United Nations General Assembly held in New York the previous day. In his keynote speech, President Yoon appealed for support, stating, "The 2030 Busan Expo will provide a platform of solidarity where global citizens overcome crises and challenges together and expand freedom."

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