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[PHOTO] Czech Republic celebrates national day in Seoul

Czech Ambassador to Korea Ivan Jančárek delivers a speech during an event commemorating Independent Czechoslovak State Day in Seoul, Tuesday. Emphasizing that economic cooperation remains the cornerstone of Korea-Czech relations, the ambassador described the Dukovany nuclear power plant project, which does not yet have a confirmed contract, as more than a construction project, calling it a…

[PHOTO] Czech Republic celebrates national day in Seoul

The Czech Republic celebrated its Independent Czechoslovak State Day in Seoul on Tuesday, with the Czech Ambassador to Korea, Ivan Jančárek, delivering a speech emphasizing the cornerstone of Korea-Czech relations as economic cooperation. He described the Dukovany nuclear power plant project as more than just a construction project, calling it a long-term investment in energy security, technological excellence, and mutual trust.

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan highlighted the two countries' ties, which culminated in a strategic partnership in 2015, noting that over 110 Korean companies have invested in the Central European country. The Korea Times covered the event with a photo by Kim Bo-kyoung.

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