President Lee Jae-myung hosted a dinner for the diplomatic corps in Korea, expressing his commitment to enhancing international cooperation.
According to Yonhap News on June 23, during the dinner held at the Blue House's garden, President Lee stated, "South Korea has participated in the G7 summit for two consecutive years and is establishing itself as a responsible partner in the international community." He added, "The efforts of the diplomatic corps have been a significant force in expanding South Korea's role in the global arena."
He continued, "The active diplomacy we have engaged in is thanks to your diligent work in serving as a bridge between your home countries and South Korea. I believe you have many things you would like to convey to the South Korean government, and there may be matters you wish to discuss directly with the presidential office."
President Lee also mentioned, "For your information, I surprisingly have a lot of time available. If you have any opinions you would like to share with the government or the presidential office, please feel free to speak up," indicating his desire to enhance communication.
The event was attended by Shafik Rashadi, the Moroccan ambassador and head of the diplomatic corps in Korea, along with ambassadors from 118 resident countries and representatives from 30 international organizations. The head table included representatives from the United States, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Mongolia, China, the European Union, the Vatican, Chile, and Morocco. According to the presidential office, the seating arrangement was made considering the representation of key diplomatic partners and regions.
This dinner marked President Lee's first official gathering with the diplomatic corps since his return to the Blue House in December of last year. Prior to his return, he had hosted a dinner for the diplomatic corps at the Blue House guesthouse in August.
The dinner focused on showcasing Korean culinary culture, featuring a variety of barbecue dishes including chicken and beer, grilled pork belly, charcoal-grilled beef, LA galbi, lamb chops, and king prawns. Traditional Korean side dishes such as fresh kimchi and leafy vegetables were also served.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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