By : Nedal Zubeidi
Jordan Daily – The Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Jordan, Pilwoo Kim, called for a united global effort to promote peace and humanity, during a reception held on Wednesday to mark Korea’s National Day.
The event, which took place a day ahead of Korea’s National Day on October 3, celebrated ““Gae-Cheon-Jeol”” or “the day the heavens opened,” marking the founding of the first Korean kingdom in 2,333 BC, more than 4,000 years ago.
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“Four millennia is a vast stretch of time,” Kim said, “but the true essence lies in the vision of our founding fathers: to broadly benefit the world and help others.” He highlighted the principles instilled by Korea’s forefathers, who emphasized living not just for oneself or one’s own nation, but for the well-being of all humanity.
These values, Kim added during the reception attended by the Minister State for Foreign Affairs Nancy Namrouqa , ambassadors, and public figures, have guided Korea’s foreign policy, which remains rooted in commitments to democracy, human rights, a rules-based international order, multilateralism, and mutual respect.
The Ambassador praised Jordan for its humanitarian efforts in hosting millions of refugees from neighboring countries, describing the Kingdom as a stabilizing force in the region. “We deeply appreciate this vital role of Jordan,” he said, noting the shared values between the two countries, particularly their mutual respect for culture, tradition, and human dignity.
Marking six decades of bilateral relations, the ambassador underscored Korea’s role as one of Jordan’s key partners in development, particularly in water resources management and vocational training.
Acknowledging the turmoil in the region, Kim emphasized the importance of collective global efforts for peace. “We do not take this celebration for granted,” he said, referring to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, including fresh violence witnessed the previous evening.
He concluded by encouraging attendees to reflect on the need for a safer, more secure world—a vision, he said, that Korea’s founders had foreseen 4,000 years ago.
