Ly Xuong Can (R) will continue to serve as Vietnamese Tourism Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the 2021-24 tenure. Photo: VNA

Ly Xuong Can will continue to serve as Vietnamese Tourism Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the 2021-24 tenure.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a ceremony to present the appointment decision to Can on December 16.

Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet said Vietnam considers the RoK one of key source markets of tourism, cited VNA.

Once the countries resume air services with higher frequency in the coming time, Vietnam will exert efforts to attract holiday-makers from the RoK, he added.

He called on Can and his associates to seek resources to develop activities of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)’s representative office in the RoK and regularly update a website on Vietnam’s tourism in Korean language, among others.

“In terms of history, this is a link between Vietnam and Korea, which started from nearly 900 years ago when royal members of the Ly family emigrated from Vietnam to the Korean peninsula.

“We are happy to witness their descendants like Ly Xuong Can continue to dedicate for Vietnamese people, and for the friendship and co-operation between the two countries.”

Deputy Minister Doan Van Viet presents flowers to congratulate Ly Xuong Can - Vietnam's Tourism Ambassador to Korea for the 2021-2024 term. Photo: VNA

Can said though his Vietnamese capability was poor; his Korean language was good so he understood Korea.

“I was born and raised up in South Korean while Vietnam is the homeland of my ancestors,” he stressed. “The two countries are of the same importance to me, like my father and mother.”

Can said his plan in 2020 was gathering five million visitors from South Korea to Vietnam, which was halted by the pandemic.

“I hope the pandemic will be soon controlled, life becomes normal again soon and a better future will be opened up,” he said.

“The year 2022 is remarkable as it marked the 30 anniversary of relationship between the two countries, reported VNS.

“I feel moved as the combination between Việt Nam and South Korea is a kind of relationship that is holier than a predestined affinity, which is irreplaceable.”

Can said his term is not only an honor but also a chance for him to express his sincereness and determination to contribute to Vietnamese tourism.

Ly Xuong Can spoke at the ceremony. Photo: VNA

In the 2017-20 term, he helped set up a representative office of the VNAT in the RoK and built a website in Korean language promoting Vietnam’s tourism.

The ambassador also worked to connect Vietnamese and RoK localities to organize activities introducing Vietnam’s images during major festivals in the RoK, VNA reported.

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