Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu (R) presents the third-class Labour Order to former governor of Gyeongsangbuk province Kim Kwan-yong (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Former governorof Gyeongsangbuk province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kim Kwan-yong onJanuary 10 was honoured with the third-class Labour Order of Vietnam.
On behalf of the President, Ambassador to theRoK Nguyen Vu Tu presented the order to Kim Kwan-yong at a ceremony in Seoul.
The honour is in recognition of hiscontributions to the successful organisation of the 2017 Ho Chi MinhCity-Gyeongju World Culture Festival in particular and the development of thefriendship and cooperation between the city and the province in general.
Speaking at the ceremony, the diplomat saidthe Vietnam-RoK relations have enjoyed fast development and been strengthened overthe years with stronger cooperation and exchanges in multiple fields.
He noted that cultural exchanges have beena highlight of the bilateral ties, manifested by the 23-day HCM City-GyeongjuWorld Culture Festival in November 2017, the longest cultural event hosted bythe Vietnamese city.
Tu voiced his belief that the success ofthe festival will serve as a driving force for the two peoples to join handsand further contribute to the bilateral development and cultural exchanges, aswell as other spheres.
For his part, Kim expressed his hope thebilateral relations will continue to thrive, and that the RoK and Vietnam will nurtureclose relations in economy, trade and culture./.
On behalf of the President, Ambassador to theRoK Nguyen Vu Tu presented the order to Kim Kwan-yong at a ceremony in Seoul.
The honour is in recognition of hiscontributions to the successful organisation of the 2017 Ho Chi MinhCity-Gyeongju World Culture Festival in particular and the development of thefriendship and cooperation between the city and the province in general.
Speaking at the ceremony, the diplomat saidthe Vietnam-RoK relations have enjoyed fast development and been strengthened overthe years with stronger cooperation and exchanges in multiple fields.
He noted that cultural exchanges have beena highlight of the bilateral ties, manifested by the 23-day HCM City-GyeongjuWorld Culture Festival in November 2017, the longest cultural event hosted bythe Vietnamese city.
Tu voiced his belief that the success ofthe festival will serve as a driving force for the two peoples to join handsand further contribute to the bilateral development and cultural exchanges, aswell as other spheres.
For his part, Kim expressed his hope thebilateral relations will continue to thrive, and that the RoK and Vietnam will nurtureclose relations in economy, trade and culture./.
VNA
