Seoul, 28 May 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined ASEAN Ambassadors and their representatives in a study visit to the Lotte R&D Center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The tour was organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, in cooperation with Ms. Yvonne Kim, Special Advisor to the CEO of Lotte Hotel and Resorts.

The tour was led by Dr. Yoon Won-Joo, Head of the R&D Center, who shared the process of food safety, product application, beverage production, meat and confectionery production.

Ambassador Tanee Sangrat, as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Seoul, conveyed appreciation for the detailed sharing of information on product development and product standards. 

A tour of the Lotte Museum also provided a glimpse of over 40 years of history of manufacturing of Lotte products and establishment of international stores in the Republic of Korea such as Ghana Chocolate, Pepero, Lotteria, Angel-in-us, and Krispy Kreme (franchise holder). END