Chung Represents Korean Day
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Friday appointed cellist Chung Myung-hwa as goodwill ambassador for the second Korean Day.
``Chung has inspired and offered pride to Korean residents by performing worldwide. She has been chosen for her achievements in helping Korean nationals and locals further understand each other and also heighten exchange between the two groups, matching the purpose of Korean Day,'' the ministry announced.
Chung will be given the official plaque as ambassador at a special ceremony Thursday. Yu Myung-hwan, minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will be present at the event.
The celebrated cellist is scheduled to perform at the second Korean Day's ceremonial event Oct. 2.
Korean Day falls every Oct. 5 and was made to appreciate Korean nationals living around the world and further heighten their pride and identity as Koreans.
Gracing her 40th anniversary this year as a successful cellist, Chung has been at the forefront of introducing Korean artists to the world. She comes from a world renowned musical family, which includes brother maestro Chung Myung-whun, her late flutist sister Chung Myung-soh and violinist Chung Kyung-hwa. Graduating from the Juilliard School of Music, she is currently a professor at the Korea National University of Arts.