KATHMANDU:- Ambassador of Republic of Korea (RoK) to Nepal, Park Tae Yougn Thursday paid a courtesy call on acting President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav at the office of the Vice President, Lainchaur.
During the meeting, discussion revolved around issues of bilateral relations, tourism, labour and employment, infrastructure development, energy, investment and people-to-people relations, according to the secretariat of the vice President.
On the occasion, acting President Yadav said that Nepal was marching ahead on democratic path with the formation of a new government in the wake of Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9. He said holding HoR election on March 5, 2026 was the main task of the government.
Acting President Yadav noted the 50th anniversary of Nepal-Korea diplomatic relations and contribution made by Korea to Nepal’s socio-economic development. He thanked the government of the RoK for providing employment to Nepali youths through EPS and sated that Nepal had set its relations with the RoK on high priority.
On the occasion, Ambassador Park expressed Korea’s continued goodwill, support and friendship with Nepal. He said that Korea supported the government formed as per the demand of the Gen Z and that Korea was ready to provide assistance for the HoR election.
Mentioning that Korea has been cooperating with Nepal on education, agriculture and IT sectors for the last 30 years, Ambassador Park stated that Korea was ready to increase the number of Nepali people for employment in Korea.
Ambassador Park also said that many Korean companies were willing to come to Nepal and to invest and that Korea will continue necessary cooperation for further strengthening bilateral relations between Nepal and Korea.