The new honorary consulate of the republic of Korea was inaugurated on January 10 in vila nova de Gaia, Porto. The Inauguration Ceremony was attended by the ambassador, the new consul, as well as representatives of entities and institutions of the city of Porto, among other guests. In the opening speech, Ambassador Chul-min park expressed his joy to see one of his missions accomplished. "since I started office in November 2016, this was one of the priority tasks, and I'm happy to finally see this day coming". With two main tasks, to protect residents and visitors of South Korean nationality in Northern Portugal and act as a catalyst for the promotion of relations between the two countries, in facilitating cultural activities, trade, business, economy, sport, education, Technology, among other areas, the honorary consulate aims to give a new boost to relations between the republic of Korea and Portugal. Delegate the functions to Miguel Pedro Caetano Ramos, the ambassador left on the table three "homework" to the new honorary consul. The agenda includes the creation of a direct flight between Porto and Seoul, the sports exchange between the busan ipark football club and porto football club and the opening of the first korean restaurant in Northern Portugal. In brief words, Caetano Ramos took the commitment, aware of the goals to be fulfilled, claiming to be honored to have been chosen and who hopes to " be up to the challenge Diplomatic relations between Portugal and the republic of Korea were established in April 1961, and the korean embassy opened in Lisbon in June 1975. The Honorary Consulate is located in the Hyundai Portugal building in vila nova de Gaia.
Escrito por: Andreia Carvalho
Fotografia: Duarte Ferreira
Data: 15 de Janeiro de 2019
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