Today, April 20, the opening ceremony of the House of Korean Culture and Art took place in Tashkent, the press service of the head of state reports.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Moon Jae-in together with their spouses solemnly opened this Palace of Friendship and Culture.
“In the form of this magnificent building that adorned our capital, modern architectural facets are harmoniously combined with elements of traditional Korean culture. This is a clear confirmation of strong friendship and the highest level of relations that have developed between our countries,” the President of Uzbekistan said.
The heads of state reviewed the exhibition of works by Korean artists of Uzbekistan. The House of Korean Culture and Art has incorporated a 478-seat cinema and concert hall, a conference hall, a library, an art gallery, a restaurant, and office facilities.
“This is the center of friendship and harmony. I think that it will become a common home for the Korean diaspora in Uzbekistan, Koreans and all Uzbeks working here. It will connect our fraternal peoples and countries that have a lot in common,” noted Moon Jae-in.
It is noted that the presidents will visit Samarkand today and get acquainted with its sights.
