First Vietnamese awarded honorary citizen of Seoul
A Vietnamese woman was among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year for their contributions in bridging the gap between the capital city of the Republic of Korea and their home countries.
Le Nguyen Minh Phuong (centre) is among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year. (Photo: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – A Vietnamese woman was among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year fortheir contributions in bridging the gap between the capital city of theRepublic of Korea and their home countries.
Le Nguyen MinhPhuong, a radio host at KBS World Radio, was recognised at the Seoul Honorary Citizenship Ceremony onNovember 13. She is the first Vietnamese to be given the title.
Phuong saidshe was honoured and proud tobecome an honorary citizen ofSeoul because it means her contributions have been recognised. She hoped herwork would continue to enhance Vietnam – RoK relations and promote the image of both countries domesticallyand internationally.
Phuong is aPhD Candidate at Seoul’s Yonsei University and a MC and interpreter of Korean – Vietnamese – English.
Director ofSeoul’s planning department Choi Won-Seok congratulated Vietnam for thishonour, saying he expects the two countries’ ties will continue to thrive.
The selection of honorary citizens for Seoul began in 1958to honour foreigners who have contributed to the betterment of the city and communityactivities. Eligible candidates must have lived in the city for three years, orif in the case of discontinued habitation, they must have lived a total of fiveyears in the city.
Honorarycitizens are given seats in the advisory committee for making policies forSeoul./.
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Le Nguyen Minh Phuong (centre) is among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year. (Photo: VNA)
