The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Seoul and the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) organized two separate lectures in Seoul, focusing on different topics. The UAE Embassy hosted a lecture on the future economy and market dynamics, while the Philippine Ambassador to Korea, Maria Theresa Dizon-De Vega, gave a lecture on the 75 years of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Korea.
The lecture organized by the UAE Embassy took place at the UAE ambassador's residence in Seoul and was attended by business CEOs, ambassadors from other nations, and dignitaries. UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi delivered a speech during the event, aiming to provide insights into the future economy and market trends and foster dialogue and collaboration between nations [7640090b].
On the other hand, the lecture by the Philippine Ambassador, titled 'The Philippines and Korea at 75: A Past Remembered, A Future Forged,' will be held at the FastFive building in Da-dong near Seoul City Hall. The Philippines was the first ASEAN country and the fifth country globally to recognize South Korea as an independent state, commencing diplomatic relations on March 3, 1949. The lecture aims to commemorate the 75 years of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Korea and is open to the public, with an entry fee of 10,000 won or 5,000 won for students. Members of RAS Korea can attend the lecture for free [5b2948be].