Sakong to Chair Korea-Arab Society
Sakong Il was named the chairman of the Korea-Arab Society, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Thursday.
The title will be an addition to Sakong's current responsibilities as KITA Chairman, senior economic adviser to President Lee Myung-bak and the presidential envoy and chairman of the G20 Summit.
Launched July 2007, the Korea-Arab Society is a non-profit organization comprised of 16 South Korean and 15 Arab members.
The group has hosted numerous cultural exchange events to help foster friendship and understanding between the two regions.