JAKARTA, April 30 -- Ambassador Lee Chul today presented his Letter of Credence as Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to ASEAN to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat.

Secretary-General Dr. Kao congratulated Ambassador Lee Chul on his appointment and welcomed him to ASEAN. He underscored the importance of the ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting it as one of ASEAN's most dynamic and comprehensive partnerships that continues to contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. He also extended appreciation for the ROK's continued support of ASEAN Community-building efforts, ASEAN Centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). Dr. Ka...