Appointment Ceremony Held at Government Complex Seoul
Promoting the Value of National Unity

On May 28, the Presidential Commission on National Unity appointed Park Hang-seo, head of the support team for the North and Central America World Cup, as an ambassador for the Commission at a ceremony held at the Government Complex Seoul.

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Ambassador Park is a leading figure in Korean football history, having played a pivotal role in achieving the historic semifinals at the 2002 World Cup. He later gained widespread acclaim as head coach of the Vietnam national football team, earning admiration across borders for his outstanding achievements. In particular, he has been highly regarded both domestically and internationally for his genuine communication with players and inclusive leadership that bridges generations and cultures.


The Commission noted that Ambassador Park's leadership aligns closely with the values of communication, tolerance, solidarity, and inclusiveness that it pursues. The Commission explained, "His ability to unite a team beyond conflicts, respect individual differences, and achieve common goals embodies the kind of national unity our society needs today."


At the appointment ceremony, Ambassador Park stated, "Through the 2002 World Cup, we witnessed how strong the Republic of Korea can become when all citizens unite." He added, "I will contribute to spreading the value of unity and delivering messages of hope to the people." Going forward, Ambassador Park will serve as a bridge between the people and the Commission through various activities, including campaigns to promote unity, public communication events, and participation in social media content.



Chairman Lee Seok-yeon commented, "Ambassador Park is a leader who achieves results and embraces people," and added, "We expect him to play a significant role in creating a Korea where everyone participates and supports one another." The Commission plans to use this appointment as an opportunity to further spread the value of national unity in ways that resonate with and engage the public.


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