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K-Culture lights up Korea's National Day
Mail & Guardian
|M&G 12 September 2025
The embassy of the Republic of Korea marked its National Day and Armed Forces Day with a reception on 6 September 2025 at the Maslow Time Square Hotel in Pretoria.
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The ambassador, Dong Han Yang, welcomed diplomats, government representatives, business leaders and cultural figures to the celebration.
In his remarks, Yang noted the growing ties between South Africa and Korea, emphasising the importance of cultural exchange alongside political and economic cooperation. “National Day is not only a time to reflect on Korea’s history, but also to share our culture and strengthen the bonds of friendship with our South African partners,” he said.
This story is from the M&G 12 September 2025 edition of Mail & Guardian.
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