1. The Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) will hold the 1st East Asian Diplomatic Program (EADP) Special Lecture Series for foreign diplomats to the Republic of Korea at the Korea Diplomacy Center (KDC) from November 18 to December 18 in celebration of the launch of the KDC.

° Fifty-four foreign diplomats to the ROK from a total of 41 countries have applied for this program, reflecting the high interest in the EADP among the diplomatic corps in the ROK.

2. The EADP is expected to help the ROK strengthen its position on diplomatic issues in East Asia and lead diplomatic cooperation on the international stage by discussing rapidly changing diplomatic issues in East Asia and sharing the ROK’s key foreign policies, including the process of establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula, with foreign diplomats.

° In particular, the upcoming special program for foreign diplomats is expected to serve as an opportunity to share the ROK’s successful response to COVID-19 and to step up exchanges and cooperation with the diplomatic corps in the ROK in order for the international community to overcome COVID-19 together, amid the rapidly changing global situation due to COVID-19.

3. The Special Lecture Series will take place in compliance with strict quarantine requirements in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the mandatory wearing of face masks, distancing between the participants, and regular disinfection.

4. The KNDA will continue efforts to expand the pro-Korean diplomatic community and to enhance the ROK’s national image in the international community by holding the EADP regularly for not only members of the diplomatic corps in the ROK but foreign diplomats in general.