Seohyun appointed ambassador for the UN Pavilion Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea
Seohyun with Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon
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Seohyun of Girls' Generation named goodwill ambassador for UN Pavilion at Yeosu Expo
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Seohyun, a member of popular K-pop group Girls'
Generation, will serve as goodwill ambassador for the UN Pavilion at
the 2012 Yeosu Expo, which will open in the southern port city of Yeosu,
455 kilometers south of Seoul, on May 12.
Seohyun, the youngest of the nine-member group, accepted the post because she supports the pavilion's objective of promoting the importance of the world's oceans and coasts, according to the pavilion's secretariat Thursday.
Seohyun, the youngest of the nine-member group, accepted the post because she supports the pavilion's objective of promoting the importance of the world's oceans and coasts, according to the pavilion's secretariat Thursday.
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Girls’ Generation member Seohyun to attend UN’s ‘EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea’ as a Goodwill Ambassador
Girls’ Generation member Seohyun recently crossed off something on her bucket list.
On May 3rd SM Entertainment revealed that the United Nations Pavillion’s ’EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea‘ will be held on May 12th, with Seohyun as its Goodwill Ambassador.
As many fans already know, Seohyun was able to receive her certification directly from UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon in Seoul this past March, and in doing so, she was able to fulfill a longtime wish.
Seohyun commented, “Because I was able to receive the award from UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, whom I always had a high level of respect for, I was even more excited. I will do my best as an ambassador to create awareness on the importance of protecting the marine environment.”
‘EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea’ will feature 24 United Nation agencies and will hold exhibitions on the importance of the marine and coastal environments.
In other news, Seohyun along with members Taeyeon and Tiffany are currently busy promoting as a sub-unit, Taetiseo.
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Seohyun appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UN Pavilion Yeosu Expo 2012Seohyun has been officially appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Pavilion Yeosu Expo 2012.
On May 3rd, a representative in charge
of the Expo 2012, which will be held starting May 12th stated, “Girls’
Generation’s Seohyun understands the purposes of UN Pavilion and is
determined to show the significance of marine environment to the world.
Therefore, she has accepted the role of a Goodwill Ambassador.”
The official appointment ceremony of
Seohyun as the Goodwill Ambassador was held at end of March this year in
the presence of UN Secretary-General Ban KiMoon, who was in Korea to
attend the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit.
Ahead of the appointment ceremony,
Seohyun who paid attention to the details of the UN Pavilion and its
purposes said, “In order to spread the awareness on the importance of
marine environment to more people, I shall channel more effort into it”,
showing how prepared she was to take up the role.
Seohyun then added, “I’ve always wanted
to be like my role model, the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban KiMoon whom I
have the greatest respect for. It was even more meaningful to be able
to receive the UN Pavilion Goodwill Ambassador appointment certificate
directly from him.”
Following Seohyun’s appointment, Ban
KiMoon said, “Through Seohyun’s activities as the Goodwill Ambassador,
we hope that the awareness on the conservation and sustainability of
ocean and marine environments could be instilled in students, youth and
the public visiting the UN Pavilion.”
Credit: tvdaily.co.kr
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Seohyun to Promote UN Pavilion in Yeosu Expo as Goodwill Ambassador Girls’ Generation’s (SNSD) Seohyun will be promoting the 2012 Yeosu Expo’s UN Pavilion as its goodwill ambassador.
The appointment ceremony was held in late March in a hotel in Seoul, and Seohyun was handed the certificate of appointment by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Mun himself.
Mr. Ban Ki Mun stated that he hoped Seohyun’s promotion as ambassador would draw more students and youth to the UN Pavilion and heighten their awareness on the protection of the ocean and its use.
To this Seohyun said, “I’m happy to have received the certificate in person from Secretary-General Ban Ki Mun, who I’ve always looked up to. I will try to help as ambassador to spread knowledge about the importance of the ocean.”
A rep from the UN Pavilion’s executive office said, “In order to promote the UN Pavilion and draw more attention to the importance of the ocean environment, we chose Seohyun, member of the globally popular idol group SNSD, as our ambassador. Seohyun also immediately took up the role because she agreed with the purpose of the UN Pavilion in letting the world know about [the ocean].”
The Yeosu Expo’s UN Pavilion was put together under the theme ‘The oceans and beaches that help us live and guarantee our future: It’s your choice!’ by 24 UN organizations, led by Mr. Ban Ki Mun. The Pavilion involves an exhibition, film screenings, mock UN assemblies, a ‘UN day’ and a musical gala show.
In the meantime, Seohyun plans to continue promoting Taetiseo, an SNSD unit group, with fellow members Taeyeon and Tiffany.
The 2012 Yeosu Expo will open its doors on May 12.
Photo credit: SM Entertainment
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Seohyun Appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for the UN 2012 Yeosu Expo
Girls’ Generation member Seohyun has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the UN 2012 Yeosu Expo to be held on May 12th.
In late March of this year at a Seoul hotel, Seohyun attended an appointment ceremony where she was named Goodwill Ambassador by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
At the ceremony, Ban Ki-moon said that he hoped Seohyun’s popularity and activeness as ambassador would help raise awareness about the marine environment amongst students and youth in particular.
When asked about her appointment, Seohyun stated, “I’m happy that I was able to be named Goodwill Ambassador by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who I have always looked up to. I will put forth my efforts as ambassador to spread knowledge of the marine environment.”
The UN Secretary General stated, “In order to spread the importance of the marine environment to many people, we chose Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, who is popular globally. Seohyun also identified with the UN’s purpose of informing the world about the importance of the marine environment and accepted without hesitating.”
Seohyun has expressed her admiration for Ban Ki-moon in the past. In an episode of “Strong Heart” in September of 2011, Seohyun said that during her debut days, she came across his book, “Study Like a Fool and Dream Like a Genius”, and he has been her role model ever since. Seohyun also met the Secretary General before, before during an inauguration event for “Help Children in Africa”, and gave him gifts including a personal letter, a Girls’ Generation album, and vitamins, receiving his signature on a copy of his book in return.
Source: Asia Today
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified
Edited by: bethlyhem.@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
Contributor: bhost909@soshified
Cr : Soshified
Seohyun has been officially appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Pavilion Yeosu Expo 2012.
On May 3rd, a representative in charge of the Expo 2012, which will be held starting May 12th stated, “Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun understands the purposes of UN Pavilion and is determined to show the significance of marine environment to the world. Therefore, she has accepted the role of a Goodwill Ambassador.”
The official appointment ceremony of Seohyun as the Goodwill Ambassador was held at end of March this year in the presence of UN Secretary-General Ban KiMoon, who was in Korea to attend the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit.
Ahead of the appointment ceremony, Seohyun who paid attention to the details of the UN Pavilion and its purposes said, “In order to spread the awareness on the importance of marine environment to more people, I shall channel more effort into it”, showing how prepared she was to take up the role.
Seohyun then added, “I’ve always wanted to be like my role model, the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban KiMoon whom I have the greatest respect for. It was even more meaningful to be able to receive the UN Pavilion Goodwill Ambassador appointment certificate directly from him.”
Following Seohyun’s appointment, Ban KiMoon said, “Through Seohyun’s activities as the Goodwill Ambassador, we hope that the awareness on the conservation and sustainability of ocean and marine environments could be instilled in students, youth and the public visiting the UN Pavilion.”
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On May 3, SM Entertainment announced that Seohyun has been named the official Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Pavillion’s “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” and revealed a photo of her receiving the certification directly from the UN Secretary-General.
Seohyun expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m extremely happy to receive the certification letter from Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, who I have respected for a long time. I will do my best as the official Goodwill Ambassador to help raise awareness of the marine environment.”
The Secretary-General also said, “We hope having Seohyun as the Goodwill Ambassador will help more students and young people to come visit our pavilion and learn more about the importance of marine environment.”
More than 24 United Nations agencies will participate in the UN pavilion for the “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” which is to begin on May 12.
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Girls’ Generation member Seohyun has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the UN 2012 Yeosu Expo to be held on May 12th.
In late March of this year at a Seoul hotel, Seohyun attended an appointment ceremony where she was named Goodwill Ambassador by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
At the ceremony, Ban Ki-moon said that he hoped Seohyun’s popularity and activeness as ambassador would help raise awareness about the marine environment amongst students and youth in particular.
When asked about her appointment, Seohyun stated, “I’m happy that I was able to be named Goodwill Ambassador by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who I have always looked up to. I will put forth my efforts as ambassador to spread knowledge of the marine environment.”
The UN Secretary General stated, “In order to spread the importance of the marine environment to many people, we chose Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, who is popular globally. Seohyun also identified with the UN’s purpose of informing the world about the importance of the marine environment and accepted without hesitating.”
Seohyun has expressed her admiration for Ban Ki-moon in the past. In an episode of “Strong Heart” in September of 2011, Seohyun said that during her debut days, she came across his book, “Study Like a Fool and Dream Like a Genius”, and he has been her role model ever since. Seohyun also met the Secretary General before, before during an inauguration event for “Help Children in Africa”, and gave him gifts including a personal letter, a Girls’ Generation album, and vitamins, receiving his signature on a copy of his book in return.
Source: Asia Today
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified
Edited by: bethlyhem.@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
Contributor: bhost909@soshified
Cr : Soshified
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Seohyun appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UN Pavilion Yeosu Expo 2012Seohyun has been officially appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Pavilion Yeosu Expo 2012.
On May 3rd, a representative in charge of the Expo 2012, which will be held starting May 12th stated, “Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun understands the purposes of UN Pavilion and is determined to show the significance of marine environment to the world. Therefore, she has accepted the role of a Goodwill Ambassador.”
The official appointment ceremony of Seohyun as the Goodwill Ambassador was held at end of March this year in the presence of UN Secretary-General Ban KiMoon, who was in Korea to attend the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit.
Ahead of the appointment ceremony, Seohyun who paid attention to the details of the UN Pavilion and its purposes said, “In order to spread the awareness on the importance of marine environment to more people, I shall channel more effort into it”, showing how prepared she was to take up the role.
Seohyun then added, “I’ve always wanted to be like my role model, the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban KiMoon whom I have the greatest respect for. It was even more meaningful to be able to receive the UN Pavilion Goodwill Ambassador appointment certificate directly from him.”
Following Seohyun’s appointment, Ban KiMoon said, “Through Seohyun’s activities as the Goodwill Ambassador, we hope that the awareness on the conservation and sustainability of ocean and marine environments could be instilled in students, youth and the public visiting the UN Pavilion.”
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Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Gets to Work with Her Idol Ban Ki Moon
Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun finally got a chance to work with her long-time idol, Ban Ki Moon!On May 3, SM Entertainment announced that Seohyun has been named the official Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Pavillion’s “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” and revealed a photo of her receiving the certification directly from the UN Secretary-General.
Seohyun expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m extremely happy to receive the certification letter from Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, who I have respected for a long time. I will do my best as the official Goodwill Ambassador to help raise awareness of the marine environment.”
The Secretary-General also said, “We hope having Seohyun as the Goodwill Ambassador will help more students and young people to come visit our pavilion and learn more about the importance of marine environment.”
More than 24 United Nations agencies will participate in the UN pavilion for the “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” which is to begin on May 12.
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