State Visit to Canada by President of the Republic of Korea
Their Excellencies welcomed Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea, at Rideau Hall, on September 21 and 22, 2014, on the occasion of her State visit to Canada.
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The next morning, President Park planted a tree on the grounds of Rideau Hall to commemorate her State visit to Canada.
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In honour of the President’s visit to Canada, Their Excellencies hosted a State dinner at Rideau Hall. They were joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and Mrs. Laureen Harper.
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Members of the Korean community were in attendance to welcome the President.
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Their Excellencies and President Park extended greetings to veterans of the Korean War.
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"It gives me and my wife, Sharon, great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall," said the Governor General. "Your visit here—like our own visit to Korea last year—underscores the important relationship between our countries. It is wonderful to see familiar faces here with us today."
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President Park also delivered remarks.
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Following the official welcoming ceremony, a meeting took place inside Rideau Hall.
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An official welcoming ceremony, with military honours, was held on the grounds.
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Afterwards, Their Excellencies bid farewell to President Park.
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A bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis) was chosen for its adaptability, strength and longevity, similar to the relations between Canada and Korea.
Sun, 09/21/2014 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2014-0312-008
During the dinner, His Excellency offered a toast to Canada and Korea's friendship.
Sun, 09/21/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0311-002