SEOUL, September 22 (AJP) - Kwak Young-kil, chairman of Aju News Corporation, has been appointed as the founding head of the Kazakhstan–Korea Friendship Association, marking a milestone in efforts to deepen ties between the two countries. The appointment ceremony was held Monday at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul.
Kwak underscored the strong presence of Korean companies in Kazakhstan, noting that the business community and other sectors have long sought opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation. He said the new association will "pursue closer relations in a more systematic and forward-looking way," adding that it will promote collaboration across business, politics, culture, and the arts through a wide range of exchange programs and events.
Kazakh Ambassador to Seoul Nurgali Arystanov praised Kwak’s long-standing support for strengthening bilateral relations. "Aju Business Daily has extensively covered Kazakhstan and even dispatched a reporter to Astana," Arystanov said. "As the inaugural chairman of the friendship association, I expect him to make even greater contributions."
The ambassador pledged the embassy’s support for the association’s initiatives, expressing hope that ties between the two countries will advance further across politics, the economy, culture, and the arts.
The Kazakhstan–Korea Friendship Association was established to promote exchanges, foster cooperation, and enhance mutual understanding between the two nations.
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