A 10-man delegation of South Korean dignitaries, led by Congressman Lee Hwa Soo, visited Legazpi City last January 20, 2009. They paid a courtesy call on Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal. Members of the City Council of Legazpi were also present to welcome the visitors. According to Paolo Kang, spokesman of the group, the purpose of the visit is to promote cultural and trade ties between Legazpi City and South Korea, specifically the city of Asan.

Mayor Rosal Welcomes Congressman Lee of South Korea

In an interview, Mr. Kang revealed that Filipinos comprise 50% of the 70,000 foreign workers in South Korea. He also said that Congressman Lee, ranked sixth among the 297 elected members of the National Assembly, is a labor leader.

The Korean visitors had a luncheon meeting with local business leaders. They also visited the ongoing construction of the Bicol International Airport in Brgy. Alobo, Daraga, Albay, as well as the ports of Legazpi and Tabaco. The visitors would like to see if flights between the new airport and South Korea will be possible in the future.

Members of the city council of Asan, South Korea also forged a city sisterhood pact with Legazpi. Mayor Rosal gave each of the Korean visitors a Barong Tagalog as souvenir.

Source: “Koreans Visit Legazpi City” by Florencio P. Narito, Bicol Mail, January 21, 2010. Accessed February 11, 2010
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