Seoul Venture University President Kang Jun-mo, left, shakes hands with Romanian Ambassador to Korea Cesar Manole Armeanu during an appointment ceremony at Hoseo University’s Asan campus in South Chungcheong Province, Tuesday. Courtesy of Hoseo University
Seoul Venture University (SVU) President Kang Jun-mo has been appointed Romania’s honorary consul in Korea, the university said Wednesday.
The appointment ceremony, hosted by the Romanian Embassy in Korea, was held a day earlier at Hoseo University’s Asan campus in South Chungcheong Province. Kang previously served as Hoseo University’s vice president for external affairs.
Attendees included Romanian Ambassador to Korea Cesar Manole Armeanu, Yoo Jae-ryong, senior policy adviser for the South Chungcheong Provincial Government, and Asan City Vice Mayor Kim Beom-su, along with officials from companies such as Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Hyundai Motor.
As honorary consul, Kang is expected to serve as a bridge for cooperation between Korea and Romania across economy, education and culture.
The appointment is also expected to pave the way for broader cooperation between the Chungcheong region and the European nation by creating new opportunities for trade and investment for local companies.
“South Chungcheong Province and Asan City, with their dynamic industrial base and rich cultural heritage, will serve as key hubs linking Korea and Romania. I will work to expand trade and investment and promote broader exchanges,” Kang said.
“Korea and Romania have strong potential for cooperation in defense, nuclear energy and advanced technologies. I hope to see expanded industrial and technological exchanges between Romania and the Chungcheong region,” Armeanu said.
Kang assumed the presidency of SVU in January. During his tenure at Hoseo University, he expanded international exchanges in key industries in South Chungcheong Province and helped lay the groundwork for joint growth between the region and the university.
Korea and Romania mark the 36th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. Trade between the two countries has been expanding, led by automobiles, steel and chemical products. The two sides have also deepened defense ties, including exports of Korea’s Shingung surface-to-air missile system and K9 self-propelled howitzers.