Anna Jiwon Park has been covering the politics at The Korea Times since the summer of 2024, when she joined the press pool for the Office of the President in Korea. Prior to that, she spent about five years reporting extensively on financial markets, regulatory authorities and the financial industry. She joined The Korea Times in 2019 after spending eight years as a broadcast journalist at Arirang TV, Korea’s leading global broadcaster, covering politics, defense and culture.
PHOTOS Georgia celebrates 108th Independence Day in Seoul
Diplomatic guests, including ambassadors and senior officials, gather at Pullman Ambassador in Seoul, May 28, to celebrate the 108th anniversary of Georgia’s independence. Courtesy of Embassy of Georgia in Korea
By Anna J. Park
Mikheil Tigishvili, charge d’affaires at the Georgian Embassy in Seoul, delivers congratulatory remarks during a reception at Pullman Ambassador in Seoul, May 28, marking Georgia’s Independence Day. In his address, he highlighted Georgia and Korea's resilience in preserving their identity and independence amid challenging geopolitical circumstances. He also underscored Georgia’s role as a strategic transit hub connecting Asia and Europe. Courtesy of Embassy of Georgia in Korea
Mikheil Tigishvili, center, charge d’affaires at the Georgian Embassy in Seoul, poses with embassy officials at a reception at Pullman Ambassador in Seoul, May 28, marking Georgia’s 108th Independence Day. The occasion commemorates the adoption of Georgia's Act of Independence on May 26, 1918. Courtesy of Embassy of Georgia in Korea