ASEAN Provincial Assembly Organized
"Solidarity with Strong Will of Peaceful Unification by ASEAN Provincial Assembly" Pledged
An inaugural session to organize 4 ASEAN municipal chapters was held starting with the north region of Southeast Asia (Aug. 12), followed by Southwest Asia (Aug. 14), Vietnam (Aug. 16), and southern branch of Southeast Asia (Aug. 19), raising the expectations and interest of local societies.
Seung Eun-ho, Vice-chairperson of the 16th ASEAN Provincial Assembly, gives an address during the inaugural session
Seung Eun-ho, Vice-chairperson of the ASEAN Provincial Assembly, delivered his congratulatory address on the occasion of launching said 4 municipal chapters. "Organizing the 16th ASEAN Provincial Assembly was made possible after the home government favorably assessed the ability of Korean communities in this region and the municipal chapters in our region to pave the way for making contributions to implementing the mission of realizing the unification of our fatherland," he said.
He added that, even though they are living out of their homeland, they should be proud of themselves since they are not a third party in performing the supreme mission of their fatherland -- national unification -- but are the leading characters in realizing national unification. “Therefore, we who are living in the ASEAN regions should be united under the strong will of democratic and peaceful unification of our fatherland," he stressed.
Report on the significance of the advisory council and action plans of the 16th Council by Kim Jeom-joon, Director of Planning & Coordination officer)
Lecture on the government policy toward the North by Prof. Je Seong-ho
The inaugural session to launch the municipal chapters proceeded with the presentation of letter of assignment and designation, followed by the selection of the executives of the 16th Municipal Chapter, report on the plans of projects, significance of the Council, report on the action plan of the 16th Council, and lecture on the Park Geun-hye Administration’s inter-Korean policy.
☆ Northern South East Asia Municipal Chapter: "Fostering the next generation of unification, Reinforcing the foundation of unification through active exchanges among countrymen's societies"
Inaugural Session to launch Northern South East Asia Municipal Chapter
The inaugural session to launch the 16th Northern South East Asia Municipal Chapter was held on Aug. 12 at the Makati Intercontinental Hotel in Manila, Philippines and attended by the Council members in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Lee Hyuk, Korean Ambassador to the Philippines, members of the Korean Community, Philippines-Korea War Veterans, and 120 distinguished guests.
Opening address by Lee Yeong-baek, Head of the Southeast Asia Municipal Chapter
"We will develop various businesses such as unification education program to foster the next-generation unification cultural program. The unity and most positive participation of the members of the Council are absolutely required to develop such programs," said Lee Yeong-baek, Head of the Southeast Asia Municipal Chapter in his opening address.
Presentation of Letter of Designation to Hwang Hee-jae, Head of the Taiwan branch chapter, by Ambassador Lee Hyuk
Ambassador Lee also gave his congratulatory message. "No other countries allow their overseas residents to participate in the state policy of the home government in the capacity of constitutional agency except Korea. Seeing our countrymen's community overseas united through the activities of the National Unification Advisory Council really makes one proud," the ambassador said.
Presenting a Letter of Achievements to the Former Head (Seo Byeong-hyeon, standing member, Kim Jeom-joon, Director of Planning and Coordination)
Meeting with Ambassador Lee Hyuk to the Philippines
☆ Southwestrn Asia Municipal Chapter: "Ability of unification to be consolidated among overseas Korean communities in 9 countries"
Inaugural Session to launch the Southwestrn Asia Municipal Chapter
The inaugural session to launch the 16th Southwestrn Asia Municipal Chapter was held on Aug. 14 at Swissotele Concord Hotel in Bangkok and attended by members in Thailand, Nepal, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Cambodia, and Pakistan and local VIPs as well as Hong Soon-pyeong, Head of the Yangju Municipal Chapter, which has sisterhood relations with Korea.
Presenting a Letter of Designation (Chae Kyu-joon, Head, and Seung Eun-ho, Vice-chairperson)
"Let us consolidate all of our abilities to make contributions to the unification of our fatherland through active participation in the Council," Head Chae Kyu-joon, said in his opening address.
Congratulatory Address by Ambassador Jeon Jae-man
Ambassador Jeon cited the importance of reorganizing the 16th Southwestrn Asia Municipal Chapter with 9 countries in the region. "We expect the valuable opinions of the Council members, who are role models in Korean communities, to pave the way for national unification; your service, sacrifice, participation, and devotion will be the foundation of peaceful unification of Korea," he said.
Chorus of "Our Wish is Unification"
Attending the Independence Day Ceremony on Aug. 15
The Southwestrn Asia Municipal Chapter consists of a multiple number of countries in the region, carrying out various activities to share the conscience of functions of the members to the Council as well as opportunities for mutual communication among them who live in different countries in the region.
☆ Vietnam Municipal Chapter: "We will make the 16th Council most successful by banking on a unified Vietnam"
Inaugural Session to launch the Vietnam Municipal Chapter
The inaugural session to launch the 16th Vietnam Municipal Chapter was held on Aug. 16 at Lotte Legend Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, with the Council members and 90 guests attending.
Opening Address by Jeon Jong-kyu, Head of the Vietnam Municipal Chapter
Jeon Jong-kyu, Head of the Vietnam Municipal Chapter reminded the members of the Council of their responsibilities. "Staying in Vietnam, we are in envy of their unification. We will endeavor to let the Vietnamese know of our firm will and intention of unification policy during the term of the 16th council," he vowed.
Congratulatory Address by Consul General Oh Jae-hak to Ho Chi Minh City
Consul General Oh favorably assessed the activities of the Vietnam Municipal Chapter. "We expect the positive activities of the 16th Vietnam Municipal Chapter to advance the peaceful unification of our fatherland and play an important role in the integration of Korean communities in Vietnam," he said.
Report on the action plan of the 16th Hanoi branch chapter by Kim Jeong-in, Head
Performance by Korea International School of Ho Chi Minh City
☆ Inaugural Session to launch the Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter: "We will make the 16th Council most successful through democratic and peaceful unification"
Inaugural Session to launch the Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter
The inaugural session to launch the 16th Southeast Asia Municipal Chapter was held on Aug. 19 at JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta and attended by members in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei and 150 local VIPs.
Opening Address by Park Dong-hee, Head of Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter
In his opening address, Park Dong-hee, Head of Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter said that we should encourage our companions working on the culture and sentiment of Southeast Asia to realize the democratic and peaceful unification of our fatherland and remain faithful to the missions and responsibilities given to us.
Congratulatory Address by Ambassador Kim Yeong-seon to Indonesia
Ambassador Park extended his congratulations on the establishment of the 16th ASEAN Provincial Assembly of the Council. "We expect the Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter to improve the ability for national unification by building empathy for unification and broaden communication and exchange among companions living in this part of the world," he said.
First meeting of the members of Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter
The Southern South East Asia Municipal Chapter consists of members from multiple nations. The members had the opportunity to present their action plan and discuss how to operate the municipal chapter prior to the inaugural session.
Inaugural Session to launch the Southern Branch of the Southeast Asia Municipal Chapter
On the occasion of establishing the municipal chapters covering Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Russia, members of the southern branch of the Southeast Asia Municipal Chapter pledged to make the 16th Council achieve synergy toward the unification of our fatherland through integration and communication among them.
