8 new ambassadors present priorities to president for Korea postings
Eight newly appointed ambassadors presented their credentials to President Lee Jae Myung on Oct. 12 in the sixth credential presentation ceremony since the launch of the Lee administration, each arriving with distinct priorities and a shared ambition to deepen ties with one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. The Korea Times spoke with several of the envoys about their visions for their postings,…
Eight newly appointed ambassadors presented their credentials to President Lee Jae Myung on October 12, marking the sixth credential presentation ceremony since the Lee administration took office. Each envoy arrived with unique priorities and a collective goal to strengthen ties with one of Asia's most dynamic economies. The Korea Times interviewed several of the diplomats about their aspirations for their respective postings, which ranged from renewable energy prospects in Central America to K-pop enthusiasts from Lithuania.
Honduras' Viviane de Pierrefeu Midence, with over 15 years of diplomatic experience in Europe, including stints in France, Belgium, and as Honduras' permanent delegate to UNESCO in Paris, will focus on attracting Korean investment in manufacturing, ports, energy, and infrastructure during her tenure in Korea. Having 27 Korean companies currently employing up to 25,000 Hondurans, Midence envisions Honduras as Korea's manufacturing hub for North America.
As supply chains are reorganized, the nearshoring model is her strongest offering, she stated. She emphasized opportunities under Honduras' new Energy Justice initiative, aiming to leverage Korea's expertise to promote sustainable energy solutions.
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