Korean National Foundation Day Reception
(18:00, 6 October 2026)
H.E. Hur Seung-chul, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Romania, will host a Reception on the occasion of the National Foundation Day and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 18:00, at the Bucharest National Opera. A distinguished group of government officials, members of Parliament, diplomats, business leaders, and members of the Korean community in Romania will participate.
Adding particular significance to the occasion, the reception will be the first hosted by H.E. Ambassador Hur Seung-chul since his arrival in Romania at a time of unprecedented momentum in Korea-Romania bilateral relations. It will offer an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress achieved between the two countries in recent years, including at the highest political level, as demonstrated most recently by the meeting between President Lee Jae Myung and President Nicușor Dan on the margins of the NATO Summit in Ankara.
This year’s Reception will feature two special performances that bring Korean and Romanian culture together through music. Mr. Jung Jong-soo (Ioan Jung), a disciple of renowned maestro Gheorghe Zamfir, will give a special performance on the traditional Romanian pan flute (nai), followed by Project Born, a group of artists who have travelled from Korea especially for the occasion, performing some of the most beloved K-pop songs.
For the first time, this year’s National Day Reception will also showcase Korean traditional wine (K-sool), offering guests an opportunity to discover the distinctive flavors of Korea through a varied selection of premium traditional Korean wines and liquors, rooted in brewing traditions passed down through generations.
In addition to the cultural program, guests will be introduced to presentations highlighting milestones in Korea’s transformation, including advancements in high-end technologies by leading Korean electronics companies, Samsung and LG, as well as innovations from Korea’s leading defense company, Hanwha Aerospace. The event will also provide an excellent opportunity to savor the flavors of traditional Korean cuisine, Hansik.
