S Korean Ambassador to visit East Kazakhstan region

UST-KAMENOGORSK. July 3. KAZINFORM. /Lyudmila Malko/ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Kazakhstan Lee Byung-Hwa is expected with a visit in Ust-Kamenogorsk town today.

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The diplomat will meet with the authorities of East Kazakhstan region to discuss the issues of further strengthening of bilateral relations between the region and South Korea.

Trade turnover between East Kazakhstan region and the Republic of Korea amounted to USD 28.6 million in 2008. Over the past period of 2009 it made up USD 1.68 million.