The Ambassador of South Korea to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig, has called for broader collaboration between the two countries across various sectors, including trade, culture, and food.
H.E. Park Kyongsig noted that while some Korean brands such as Samsung and LG are well known in Ghana, Korean food products are still relatively new to many Ghanaians.
Speaking at a Korean Cuisine Cooking Class held in Accra on Wednesday, April 29, the Ambassador explained that Korean snacks and instant noodles are beginning to appear in major grocery shops and shopping malls, but there is a need to expand access and awareness further.
“In the Ghanaian market, it is still not easy to find Korean products, especially in the food sector. We are making efforts to introduce Korean food items, and gradually, the market is expanding,” he said.
According to him, the initiative which brought together chefs from leading hotels and restaurants to promote interest in Korean food forms part of efforts by the Korean Embassy to deepen cultural exchange and strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
“We organised this cooking class to introduce authentic Korean dishes. Food is an important way of understanding a country’s culture and its people,” he noted.
He added that such initiatives would be sustained to foster stronger people-to-people connections and enhance cooperation between Ghana and Korea.
“By sharing our cuisine, we believe the friendship between our two countries will continue to grow stronger. We will continue to create such opportunities and encourage more interest in Korean culture,” he stated.
The Ambassador also urged for greater reciprocity, encouraging Ghana to promote its culture and cuisine in Korea to further deepen relations.
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