President Lee Jae Myung received diplomatic credentials from eight new ambassadors, including from India, at the presidential office in Seoul on Thursday. The ceremony took place with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in attendance. The envoys will now formally assume their roles.
On December 11, 2025, President Lee Jae Myung formally received diplomatic credentials from eight new ambassadors at the presidential office in Seoul. The ceremony was attended by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who stood alongside the president. The envoys included Gourangalal Das from India, Eva Russek from Austria, Khuon Phon Rattanak from Cambodia, Bernadette Therese Fernandez from the Philippines, Hazem Zaki from Egypt, Kojo Choi from Ghana, M.K. Pathmanathan from Sri Lanka, and Wael Hachem from Lebanon.
According to the presidential office, presenting credentials is a standard procedure that allows the ambassadors to officially begin their duties representing their countries in Korea. This event underscores South Korea's ongoing diplomatic engagements with diverse nations. In particular, during the presentation with Indian Ambassador Das, President Lee posed for photos at the center with the minister to his right.
The ceremony highlights efforts to strengthen bilateral ties across regions, from Asia to Africa and the Middle East. The office noted that the process proceeded smoothly, marking a routine yet significant step in international relations.
