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METRO SCENE BY JOY FONG
Korean National Foundation Day
and Armed Forces Day
he Korean Embassy
in the Philippines
held a National
TDay Reception at
the Makati Shangri-La Hotel
to commemorate Korean
National Foundation Day and
Armed Forces Day.
Ambassador Han Dong-
man expressed his gratitude
to the guests who attended Ambassador HAN Dong-man on the podium
the celebration and explained delivering his commemorative address.
that the Kor-Phil relationship
is developing in all fields remarkable year.
including politics, economy, and culture. He also As the representative of the Philippine Government,
stated that next year will be the 70th anniversary Ernesto Abella, Under Secretary of Strategic
of the establishment of bilateral relations between Communications and Research, gave a toast proposal
the Republic of Korea and the Philippines, and emphasizing shared values of peace and democracy
various cultural events will be held to celebrate this between Korea and the Philippines as demonstrated
Senator Franklin Presidential Spokesperson
Drilon, Ambassador (then Presidential Legal
Han, and Senator Counsel) Salvador Panelo,
Richard Gordon Cory Quirino, Monaco Consul
for the turnover General Fortune Ledesma,
ceremony. and Ambassador Han.
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