Английская Википедия:Embassy of South Korea, Bangkok
Шаблон:Infobox diplomatic mission Шаблон:Infobox Korean name Embassy of South Korea, Bangkok (Шаблон:Lang-ko; Шаблон:Lang-th), a diplomatic mission of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Thailand, is located at No.23 Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Ratchadapisek, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok.[1] The mission was opened as a Legation following the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Thailand in 1958. After promoted to the status of Embassy in 1960, it changed its location a few times and moved into the current address in 1990. The Korean Embassy, led by an Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, is divided into several sections tasked with different affairs like politic, economic, culture and defence diplomacy.
History
The formal Korean-Thai relations was established on 1 October 1958,[2] and the two countries issued a joint statement to exchange diplomatic missions on the same day. It was announced on 20 January 1959 that Choe Deok-sin, then Ambassador to Saigon, South Vietnam, would concurrently accredited to Thailand as an Envoy in order to head the new Korean Legation in Bangkok,[3] which was promoted to full status of Embassy on 30 August 1960, with Yu Jae-hung being South Korea's first Ambassador stationed in Thailand.[2] The Embassy was located on 349, Silon Road right after its opening,[4][5] later it operated on several locations including No. 181, South Sathorn Road[6] and 6th floor, Prapawit Building, No. 28/1 Surasak Road.[7] In 1990, the Embassy finally moved into the new compound on Thiam Ruam Mit Road,[4][8] within which the structures were built with Korean-style, and the main building was designed by architect Kim Joong-up.[4]
Offices & Sections
The South Korean Embassy in Bangkok has subordinate units including the Political Section (Шаблон:Lang), Economic Section (Шаблон:Lang), Consular Section (Шаблон:Lang), Culture and Public Information Section (Шаблон:Lang), General Affairs Section (Шаблон:Lang) and a Defense Attaché Office (Шаблон:Lang). The Political and Economic Sections are responsible to conduct political/economic-related diplomatic negotiations and cooperation with the Thai government, investigating/reporting situations about Thai politics/economy and foreign policies. They also work together with political/economic-related international organizations or investigate/report activities concerning these kinds of organization.[9]
The responsibility of the Consular Section includes the protection for South Koreans abroad, and deals with passport, conscription, consular confirmation, civil affairs and visa services. The Culture and Public Information Section carries out introductions for Korean culture in Thailand, promotion of national image, and the interchange of public opinion between the two countries. The General Affairs Section, acting as the managing department for the Embassy's operation, is in charge of administrative affairs including personnel, budget, paperwork, security and compound managements. Defense Attaché Office enhances the Korean-Thai defence diplomacy, military exchange and cooperation.[9]
Heads of mission
| Names | Names in Hangul/Hanja | Tenure started | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoys | |||
| Choe Deok-sin | Шаблон:Lang | 20 January 1959 | concurrently served as Ambassador to South Vietnam[2] |
| Ambassadors | |||
| Yu Jae-hung | Шаблон:Lang | 30 August 1960 | Embassy opened on the same day[2] |
| Lee Dong-won | Шаблон:Lang | 26 December 1963 | |
| Chang Sung-hwan | Шаблон:Lang | 21 October 1964 | |
| Han Pyo-wook | Шаблон:Lang | 18 March 1968 | |
| Lim Yun-yong | Шаблон:Lang | 10 March 1971 | |
| Cheon Byung-kyu | Шаблон:Lang | 27 April 1974 | |
| Park Geun | Шаблон:Lang | 2 August 1976 | |
| Kim In-kwon | Шаблон:Lang | 20 September 1979 | |
| Kwon Tae-ung | Шаблон:Lang | 9 February 1981 | |
| Kim Chwa-su | Шаблон:Lang | 8 January 1985 | |
| Chung Choo-nyun | Шаблон:Lang | 28 February 1989 | |
| Han Tak-chae | Шаблон:Lang | 1 September 1992 | |
| Chung Tae-dong | Шаблон:Lang | 14 March 1994 | |
| Kim Nai-sung | Шаблон:Lang | 16 March 1997 | |
| Kim Kook-chin | Шаблон:Lang | 12 March 1999 | |
| Choi Hyuk | Шаблон:Lang | 5 March 2002 | |
| Yoon Jee-jun | Шаблон:Lang | 17 January 2004 | |
| Han Tae-kyu | Шаблон:Lang | 30 March 2006 | |
| Chung Hae-moon | Шаблон:Lang | 8 October 2008 | |
| Lim Jae-hong | Шаблон:Lang | 30 September 2011 | |
| Jeon Jae-man | Шаблон:Lang | 8 October 2012 | |
| Noh Kwang-il | Шаблон:Lang | 5 November 2015 | |
| Lee Wook-heon | Шаблон:Lang | 22 November 2018 | |
See also
- South Korea–Thailand relations
- List of diplomatic missions of South Korea
- List of diplomatic missions in Thailand
References
Шаблон:Diplomatic missions of South Korea Шаблон:Diplomatic missions in Thailand Шаблон:Authority control
- Английская Википедия
- Страницы с неработающими файловыми ссылками
- South Korea–Thailand relations
- Diplomatic missions of South Korea
- Diplomatic missions in Bangkok
- Huai Khwang district
- Страницы, где используется шаблон "Навигационная таблица/Телепорт"
- Страницы с телепортом
- Википедия
- Статья из Википедии
- Статья из Английской Википедии
