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2014 주한외교단 지방방문행사 계기 만찬사(영문)

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Ambassador Dato Haji Harun Ismail and
Members of the diplomatic corps‚
Governor Hong Junpyo (홍준표)‚
Mayor Park Young-il (박영일)‚
Ladies and gentlemen‚
For the famous poet T. S. Eliot‚ April was the cruelest month. But for me‚ November seems to be the most grueling month. I came back to Korea just yesterday after twelve consecutive days abroad‚ covering sixteen official meetings‚ either with my President or by myself. It was physically taxing and diplomatically challenging - but ultimately‚ immensely productive and constructive‚ as you are probably aware from media reports. From my standpoint‚ it was gratifying to witness Korea’s enhanced standing in the world‚ underpinned by our vibrant economy and robust diplomacy.
And of course‚ at moments when the going got tough‚ the thought of this program with you‚ dear friends‚ cheered me up. As friends and diplomatic colleagues‚ we frequently rub shoulders in Seoul to discuss issues big and small - so it is truly a great pleasure to be here with you today in a new setting. And I am very grateful to Governor Hong and Mayor Park. The warmth of their hospitality has made this event even more delightful.
As you know‚ since 1991 my Ministry has been trying to provide members of the diplomatic corps with a broader picture of Korea beyond the metropolis - by acquainting them with the provincial regions. This year‚ my deliberate choice was the southern coast. Why? I must confess‚ on a private level‚ visiting this region has long been on my to do list. After all‚ this area’s serene beauty makes it one of our nation’s hidden gems. But I really wanted to introduce my friends in the diplomatic corps to a place showing Korea’s past‚ as well as a glimpse of our future.
Our past is remarkable‚ with a history of using adversity as a springboard for prosperity. What we take for granted today was once considered by many to be preposterous bordering on the ridiculous. But against all odds‚ we mastered the art of working with steel and then with silicon. We built up the Seoul-Busan expressway and then laid down a high speed railway. Those very steelworks and the web of top notch roads and tracks are now part of this region’s landscape.
But this is also a region that points to the future. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)‚ which you toured today‚ is a new bastion of cutting-edge technology nestled in the scenic Hallyeo National Park. Suncheon‚ which you will visit tomorrow‚ is a model for development in tune with the environment.
Indeed‚ the southern coast is where the past and the present‚ nature and culture‚ the maritime and the continent meet to form a dynamic harmony and material prosperity with a human face - the very ideals dear to Koreans.
But there is more to this region. This place links Korea to the wider world. In this interdependent world‚ where nobody is free from events even from the opposite end of the globe‚ connectivity and integration are key - a point reiterated and re-emphasized at the recent APEC‚ ASEAN+3‚ EAS and G-20 summits. So working together with the world must be an indispensable element in Korea’s strategy for the future.
But how? By using our unique international standing and diplomatic capabilities. By linking countries with countries‚ and regions with regions. By becoming a hub of cooperation‚ a pivot for international collaboration.
And we have already set out on this path‚ starting right from this region. In 2011‚ Busan hosted the High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness‚ and in 2012‚ Yeosu hosted the Expo. Next month‚ Busan will welcome the 2nd Korea-ASEAN Commemorative Summit meeting.
But of course‚ it does not stop here. In Beijing and in Brisbane‚ during the APEC and G-20 summits‚ we were ab

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