1. Romanian violinist Alexandru Tomescu, who was appointed as the ROK’s Goodwill Ambassador for Public Diplomacy on October 3, 2012, will visit the ROK from December 2 to 7.

o His visit to the ROK is the second by Goodwill Ambassador for Public Diplomacy appointed by the Foreign Ministry after the first visit by Indonesian actress Revalina S. Temat in March.

2. Since 2012, the Foreign Ministry has appointed famous foreign celebrities (artists, athletes, entertainers, etc.) as Goodwill Ambassadors for Public Diplomacy for a two-year term under the name of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in order to draw more attention to the ROK and promote a positive image of the country abroad.

3. During his visit to the ROK, Goodwill Ambassador Tomescu will focus on exchanges through arts, including a joint performance with KBS Symphony Orchestra, a concert hosted by the Romanian Embassy in the ROK to celebrate Romania’s National Day, and a master class lesson for students of Korea National University of Arts.

o Goodwill Ambassador Tomescu hopes that such activities will provide him with an opportunity to fully experience the artistic aspects of Korean music and introduce it to people in Europe in the future.

4. Goodwill Ambassador Tomescu will also meet with Second Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Director for KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Hallyu Promotion Corps Oh Se-young and officials from Korea National University of Arts and discuss ways to create a more positive image of Korea in Eastern Europe including Romania and plans for Goodwill Ambassadors’ activities.

               Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFA

*unofficial translation