New Head of Korean Embassy Office begins mission in Kurdistan

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (dfr.gov.krd) – Head of KRG Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, today welcomed the new Head of Embassy Office of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Young-Kyu Park.

On behalf of the KRG, Minister Mustafa congratulated Mr. Park on his new post and assured him of the DFR’s full support to ensure the success of his mission. The Minister stated that the Korean Embassy Office and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) continue to play a key role in furthering relations between the Republic of Korea and Kurdistan.

Head of the Korean Embassy Office said that he was very pleased to be posted to Kurdistan Region and expressed commitment to build upon existing cooperation between Korea and Kurdistan Region.

“Please allow me to express my full appreciation for the sacrifices of the Peshmerga forces in the global fight against ISIS and for the welcoming attitude of the KRG towards displaced people and refugees,” Mr. Park added.

Both sides discussed ways of enhancing bilateral ties as well as the multiple challenges facing the Kurdistan Region.