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AMBASSADOR DIZON-DE VEGA HIGHLIGHTS STRONGER PH-ROK BILATERAL RELATIONS IN ARIRANG RADIO "KOREA NOW" INTERVIEW


09 September 2024, Seoul. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega was a guest in the special interview segment of "Korea Now" with popular radio host Mr. Seung-jae "SJ" Lee of Arirang Radio on 04 September 2024.

Ambassador Dizon-De Vega described the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea as strong and future-oriented as both countries share core values of democracy, respect for human rights and a rules-based international order which enables them to work closely together in addressing future challenges andopportunities. She mentioned that the Philippines and ROK have a history of long standing and enduring partnership rooted in shared sacrifices during the Korean War.

As the Philippines and ROK celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega expressed hope for the early ratification of the PH-ROK Free Trade Agreement, the elevation of relations to a strategic partnership, exchange of high-level visits and completion of the remaining events for the commemorative year.

Ambassador De Vega also conveyed support for the K-Respect Campaign. The campaign aims to foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and understanding in the society and advocates for greater engagement of multicultural families and ethnic groups in Korea.

Last year, the Sunfull Foundation of Korea led by its chairman Dr. Min Byoung-chul, visited the Philippines and met with government officials and business leaders to promote the K-Respect Campaign. Business delegations from the Philippines-Korea Economic Council (PHILKOREC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) also signified their support to the campaign during their business mission to ROK in August 2024.

The full interview may be accessed through Arirang�셲 Podcast links: https://www.arirang.com/radio/126/podcast/748?lang=en or https://podbbang.page.link/RegSPKkY44D1sNu99. END

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