Welcoming Remark
By Ambassador Baek Seong-taek
Excellencies and distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
First, I would like to welcome all of you who came all the way from 10 ASEAN countries as well as Korea for the opening night of the ASEAN-ROK Art Exhibition, “New Icon: Pop in Asia” in Jakarta.
The exhibition is presented to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-ROK Dialogue Partnership. The tie between ASEAN-ROK has been growing stronger over the last decades in terms of diplomatic, economic and people-to-people exchanges.
In order to celebrate its ever-growing friendship, ASEAN and the Republic of Korea are holding diverse cultural events and activities in the major cities of the two regions throughout the year.
This exhibition is one of the major events organized in Jakarta, providing a cultural sphere among the ASEAN and Korean citizens for deeper understanding of each other’s enriched culture.
Inspired by the mass media such as video games, films and animation, I believe that the collection will give you opportunities to explore the lifestyles and stories of citizens in Asia recreated by the local artists’ unique interpretations and perspectives.
Ladies and gentlemen,
In cooperation with Arco Labs in Surya University and Salihara Gallery, the Mission of the Republic of Korea has done the best to bring out and introduce the creativeness and uniqueness of the Asian Pop Art to the ASEAN and Korean citizens in Jakarta.
Again, I thank to the participating artists and the organizers for sharing their talents and professional insight with us to organize such event. I hope that this exhibition contributes to a better international and local awareness about people and cultures in ASEAN countries and Korea.
감사합니다. Thank you.
