In honor of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's state visit, the South Korean flag and the Uzbekistan flag will be displayed side by side on the media facade of Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul. A welcome message in both Korean and Uzbek will be posted on the outdoor electronic display at the Government Seoul Office.
The Blue House announced on September 14 that it has organized special ceremonial events to mark President Mirziyoyev's state visit. The official welcome ceremony and state dinner will incorporate elements of Uzbek culture, reflecting the spirit of cooperation between the two countries and South Korea's hospitality.
The official welcome ceremony will be a large-scale event. More than 70 members of a traditional honor guard and military band will escort President Mirziyoyev's vehicle as it enters the Blue House. A total of about 280 personnel from the three military branches will be present at the event.
Approximately 30 children will greet President Mirziyoyev and his wife, including 10 children from Uzbekistan, symbolizing friendship and unity between the two nations' future generations.
The state dinner, attended by over 50 dignitaries from both countries, will feature Korean cuisine that harmonizes with the preferences of President Mirziyoyev and the culinary characteristics of both nations.
The dinner will begin with a cold dish of lobster and Tongyeong scallops served with pomegranate sauce. This will be followed by tarakjuk made with sweet pumpkin and jujube, halal-certified Hwangseong beef sirloin, and Australian lamb chops marinated and grilled.
A nutritious rice dish made with Icheon rice, fragrant mushrooms, root vegetables, and chickpeas will be accompanied by halal chicken soup. For dessert, there will be cream brûlée made with Sangju dried persimmons and walnuts, yakgwa, and seasonal domestic fruits served with Jirisan chrysanthemum tea. The meal will also include 'markovcha,' a type of Uzbek carrot kimchi.
President Yoon Suk Yeol will present President Mirziyoyev with premium health products made from rare Korean ingredients, including red ginseng, reflecting the Uzbek leader's keen interest in health and well-being.
To the First Lady of Uzbekistan, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, who has a keen interest in antique ceramics, a set of white porcelain and silver, showcasing Korean beauty, will be gifted.
President Yoon and President Mirziyoyev will hold a series of small and expanded summit meetings to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Under the presence of both leaders, 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between government ministries will also be exchanged.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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