UK Korean War deployment and BTS performance on London billboards... Advertisement video on the occasion of President Yoon's state visit

In celebration of President Yoon Suk-yeol's state visit to the United Kingdom (20th?23rd), an advertising video commemorating the 140th anniversary of Korea-UK diplomatic relations is being screened in central London.

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According to the Presidential Office on the 19th, the video is 42 seconds long with the theme "Sharing memories and preparing the future together." It has been shown since the 17th on a large LED screen at the window of the Korean Cultural Center located in central London, as well as through various online channels.

Planned by the Overseas Public Relations Secretary Office of the Presidential Office, the video consists of six scenes representing meeting, interest, solidarity, remembrance, communication, and joy.

▲ The establishment of Korea-UK diplomatic relations in 1883 ▲ The Eulsa Treaty and Japan’s annexation of the Korean Peninsula as reported by British journalist Ernest Bethell ▲ The deployment of 81,084 British troops during the Korean War ▲ The unveiling ceremony of the London Korean War Memorial in 2014 ▲ The London Korea Festival from 2015 to 2017 ▲ BTS’s Wembley Stadium concert in 2019 each symbolize the respective scenes.

A Presidential Office official explained, "The video shows the deep relationship between Korea and the UK, sharing history and memories, having fought together, and having cried and laughed together."

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