Nechirvan Barzani Receives South Korea's New Consul General to the Kurdistan Region
Welat TV – Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Owen Gyu Shim, the newly appointed Consul General of the Republic of Korea to the Kurdistan Region, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, welcoming him on the occasion of assuming his diplomatic post.
During the meeting, President Barzani congratulated the new Consul General on his appointment, wished him success in his mission, and reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region's readiness to provide all necessary support and facilities to help him carry out his duties.
President Barzani also renewed his appreciation for South Korea's assistance, stressing the Kurdistan Region's desire to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation with South Korea across all fields.
For his part, Owen Gyu Shim praised President Nechirvan Barzani's role in advancing relations between the two sides, expressing his pleasure at beginning his assignment in the Kurdistan Region and reaffirming his commitment to further enhancing bilateral ties.
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