BY Hakim Hayat

The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) conferred the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, Gwanghwa Medal on ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi on Tuesday.

According to the ASEAN Secretariat, Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi was awarded for his utmost contribution to strengthening relations and enhancing substantial cooperation between ASEAN and the ROK in various areas.

Ambassador of the ROK to ASEAN Kwon Hee-seog, on behalf of President Moon Jae-in, conferred the Gwanghwa Medal on Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi during a ceremony at the mission of the ROK in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi said he was truly honoured to receive the award, and thanked the government of the ROK for decorating him with the award. He commended the strong momentum in the ASEAN-ROK strategic partnership, and expressed appreciation to the ROK for its commitment to strengthen ASEAN-ROK relations as well as its continued support to ASEAN community-building efforts, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic recovery.

Diplomats and officials from the mission of the ROK to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat attended the event.

-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin