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Bulgaria Can Advance Economically If Country Focuses on Its Advantages - Korean Ambassador

Sofia, April 19 (BTA) - Bulgaria can advance economically if it focuses on its advantages and if the Bulgarian leaders motivate the people to work harder in order to achieve the country's goals, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria Shin Boonam said in a lecture at the University of National and World Economy on Wednesday, the Korean Embassy said in a press release.

The lecture, entitled "The Secrets of Korean Prosperity," was attended by students, as well as representatives of large NGOs and enterprises in Bulgaria.

During the lecture Ambassador Shin made an in-depth analysis of the economic development of the Republic of Korea and the factors that make it one of the world's most developed and innovative countries. He made a parallel between Korea and Bulgaria and expressed hope that Bulgaria could follow the example of the Korean people and advance economically if it focuses on its advantages.

The lecture ended with an interesting Q&A discussion about the development of the democratic values in Korea and the situation of the Korean Peninsula which raises concern. Ambassador Shin expressed readiness to continue his series of lectures aimed at presenting the Republic of Korea to Bulgarian students in different educational establishments and to stimulate bilateral relations between our two countries, the press release says.