Ambassador's Greeting

Dear Friends,

 

Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Denmark in the Republic of Korea.

 

Though miles apart, the people of Korea and Denmark are connected through a special mind-set: we share an innovative approach to tackling the challenges of modern society.

 

Denmark provided humanitarian assistance during the Korean War through dispatching the hospital ship, MS Jutlandia. As we commemorate the 75^th anniversary of the Korean War this year, I also look forward to marking the 75^th anniversary of Jutlandia’s departure from Copenhagen on January 23, 1951. Truly a significant milestone in the shared history of our two nations, I am proud to say that it is also proof of Denmark’s enduring commitment and contribution to ensuring peace and stability around the world.

 

Today, Denmark continues to play a vital role in the United Nations Command (UNC), remaining committed to the peacekeeping efforts on the Korean peninsula. As time shows, our friendship and mutual understanding have never wavered and have only grown stronger over time.

 

Our embassy’s goal is to further strengthen these longstanding relations between our countries. We do that through cooperating at the political level; promoting business and trade relations; increasing research and innovation collaboration; and engaging in cultural activities. The Danish-Korean Comprehensive Green Strategic Partnership sets the framework for our cooperation.

 

I am proud to say that we continue to see an increasing volume of trade and investment between our countries. The embassy is dedicated to assisting Danish companies in exporting to, and developing their business in, Korea by tailoring our services to their needs. Together with the embassy’s Innovation Centre Denmark, Seoul (ICDK), we are also well geared for promoting start-up, research, and innovation cooperation, as well as Korean investments in Denmark.

 

Our collaboration on health has also greatly expanded since the Jutlandia days. It now includes several agreements at central government level as well as collaboration in the private sectors and civil societies. Aging populations and increased chronic diseases are just some of the same challenges we face, which is why working together in this sector is of great mutual value.

 

Another important part of our strategic partnership is the Green Growth Alliance (GGA), which is a forum for annual high-level exchanges on topics related to global green transition. With the alliance, Korea and Denmark are joining efforts to promote the political, commercial, and technological developments required for a paradigm shift towards low-carbon green growth. Since its establishment in 2011, our partnership has expanded greatly to cover areas such as wind energy, green hydrogen, and biogas, as well as to multilateral partnerships such as the P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals).

 

Food is another important collaboration area. Both our countries have a longstanding tradition within agriculture and food, and we share values of food safety and striving to provide healthier and greener food products. National agreements exist within green transformation and organic products.

 

Cultural exchange is also an essential part of our partnership. The embassy continues to work creatively to facilitate new activities for the benefit of audiences and artists in both countries.

 

Last but certainly not least, consular assistance to Danish citizens in Korea remains one of the most important responsibilities of the embassy.

 

It is my hope that our website will meet your requirements and answer any questions you may have. You are always welcome to contact the embassy should you have any questions or need additional information.

 

With warm regards,

 

Mikael Hemniti Winther

Ambassador-Designate of Denmark to the Republic of Korea