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Barnama
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
South Korea Praises Malaysia's ASEAN Chair Role In Myanmar Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — South Korea's Ambassador to Malaysia, Yeo Seung Bae, speaks to Bernama in an exclusive interview at the Korean Embassy, highlighting the success of the recently concluded 12-day K-Culture Festival held from June 11 to 22. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and various Korean government agencies, the event exceeds expectations, drawing over 35,000 visitors of all ages and backgrounds — a testament, Yeo says, to South Korea's growing cultural appeal among Malaysians. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi & Nur Elysa Amirah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- South Korea has praised Malaysia's active leadership as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), highlighting its constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability. South Korea's Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung Bae said that as ASEAN organises for peace and stability in Southeast Asia, Malaysia as the chair plays an important and active role, especially in addressing the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. bootstrap slideshow 'Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited Bangkok a couple of months ago and met both the military leadership and the opposition leadership. 'By doing this important role as Chair, Malaysia is making a positive contribution to regional peace and stability. 'In that regard, Korea highly appreciates the role of Malaysia, and our government will continue to support Malaysia's active role as the ASEAN Chair,' he told Bernama in an interview recently. In May 2025, Anwar initiated separate dialogues with Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and the opposition National Unity Government (NUG), marking a significant step towards fostering direct engagement between the conflicting parties. Subsequently, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM 2025) held in May also agreed that ASEAN would undertake internal consultations on the proposal to appoint a permanent ASEAN Special Envoy on Myanmar for a three-year term, a move aimed at ensuring continuity and sustained engagement in addressing the protracted crisis. On June 22, Malaysia called for enhanced collaboration between ASEAN and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, with a focus on ending violence, alleviating the humanitarian crisis, and supporting long-term peace in the country.
Barnama
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Korea is Back: Culture to Deepen Bilateral Ties with Malaysia
By Nur Elysa Amirah Suhaimi & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- South Korea views Malaysia as a key partner in expanding its soft power presence, with culture identified as a strategic pillar to deepen bilateral ties, said South Korea's Ambassador to Malaysia, Yeo Seung Bae. The embassy has just concluded a 12-day K-Culture Festival, running from June 11 to June 22, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) and other Korean government agencies. bootstrap slideshow Yeo said that the event exceeded expectations, attracting over 35,000 people of all ages and backgrounds, clearly reflecting South Korea's success in promoting its national appeal to Malaysians. 'This festival featured various events spanning food, tourism, beauty and music, held continuously over 12 days,' he said, noting it was also organised to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Malaysia. 'This event also coincided with the formation of our new government earlier this month, so through this festival, the embassy wishes to convey the message that Korea is back,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview at the Embassy recently. Among the festival highlights, Yeo said, was a cooking show featuring Michelin-starred Korean chefs who introduced premium and Halal-certified Korean beef to the Malaysian public. Other key events included a Tourism Roadshow, which showcased popular South Korean travel destinations, especially those favoured by Malaysians, and a K-Beauty segment led by experienced Korean makeup artists, where participants could try and learn about Korean cosmetics. 'The most popular event was the Korea-ASEAN Music Festival, which brought together artists from Korea and all 10 ASEAN member countries. Around 4,000 people, mostly young Malaysians, attended, and it was truly a beautiful sight,' he added.
