Vice Minister Kim Jeongbae with Dr. Mendis exchanging gifts after the formal meeting at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismAmbassador Dr. A. Saj U. Mendis had a meeting with the Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, Kim Jeongbae, who is the second highest political personality in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The meeting was arranged by the Ambassador of the RoK in Colombo, Santhush Jeong Woonjin. Dr. Mendis, whilst thanking the Vice Minister, stated that Taekwondo in particular as well as K-Pop, K-food, K-dance and K-dramas are becoming increasingly popular amongst the Sri Lankan populace. Both the Vice Minister and Ambassador added that the actress Ms. Lee Young-ae is very popular not only in Korea but in Sri Lanka as well. Both the Minister and Ambassador agreed that with greater connectivity, tourism and cultural relations could be enhanced and aggrandized, thus mutually benefitting both the countries.

Source: The Nation June 09, 2021 01:05 UTC