Yes, it’s official. Our “Deer” Yoona is now holding an ambassadorial post in Korea. Of course, being the young lady that she is, it’s always good to start with something small ;). So, to prepare for her future role as a representative of the Korean Republic, Yoona has been appointed an honorary ambassador for Joong-gu, Seoul.
The official ceremony took place on the 9th of January 2012, with the mayor of Joong-gu, Mayor Choi Changsik personally presenting the appointment certificate to Yoona at the local press office.
The Mayor quipped: “I am overjoyed that a busy Hallyu star like Yoona accepted the position for Joong-gu. We have brought the greatest star to promote what is fittingly the heart of Seoul”.
After accepting the appointment, Yoona stated, in her acceptance speech, that it is indeed a real honour to be appointed to such a prestigious position. She was quoted as saying: “I am grateful to be appointed an ambassador of Joong-gu, the center of Korea’s top tourist destination, Seoul. I have heard that Joong-gu will be creating a street dedicated to Hallyu stars and I hope to visit with all of the Girls’ Generation members. As honorary ambassador, I will work hard to promote the beauty of Joong-gu, where tradition and modernity co-exist, far and wide.”
In the coming year ahead, as part of her duties, Yoona will be charged with promoting the various tourist destinations of Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Bukchangdong, Dongdaemun fashion district, in addition to other popular attractions of Joong-gu, as well as specialist local businesses in that region.
Congratulations to our dear Im Yoona for this prestigious appointment 😀 ! Being the well-known “face” that she is in Korea, I am pretty certain that she will do an excellent job in promoting that part of Korea to the rest of the world.
Personally, I’ll definitely try to visit that region now that a member of our favourite K-Pop group is promoting the place as a tourist destination (more so since there is now an off-chance that I may get to see the Girls in person whilst I am there :lol:!).
sources: http://www.hg-times.com, oniontaker@soshified.com, letaengbutt@soshified.com, gayqueenful@soshified.com
Darkshadow said:
Holy crap yoona congrats this is epic. I know you will do well in your position and attract more people to korea
mr pockets said:
Damn. Busy. Busy. Busy. But they still have time for everything. These girls truly are invincible.
seanljs said:
CONGRATS YOONA!!~ Happy that one of the girls have an extra title under her belt. I’ll be looking forward for more SNSD ambassadors!! Yoona jjang!! SNSD HWAITING!!
SoshiBang said:
Congrats to Yoona
Despite the heavy schedule, they can all handle this.
“SNSD doesn’t work hard” my butt.
SNSD ❤
michael sternestedt said:
first of all where do those guys get there energy from and secondly two of three in my family REALLY wants to see Seoul and korea imagine to be jogging/running where they shot parts of the S.E.O.U.L song and to go swimming in the cabi beach water fun fair and many other locations that are not so related to SNSD that should be interesting to visit
Gvk Streetspeedz said:
Wow… She’s getting even more busy~
you said:
wow congrats! yoona’s terribly beautiful. angel-like.
MinRin said:
Congrats!
But this is my opinion, don’t bash on it.. No offense..
I personally think Seohyun will make a greater representative for Joong-gu. Being the discipline and dedicated girl that she is.
But Yoona will do fine.
No bash, peace out
Mark Yam said:
Got it from Wikipedia.
She (Seohyun) was appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Office as their goodwill ambassador for student fitness. Also, Seohyun was appointed as one of the UNICEF envoys on the 11th at Changseong-Dong, Seoul. This is a notable feat, as only those who have a respectable reputation are appointed as goodwill representatives.
Tiara said:
Yoona will definitely promote Joong-gu better than anyone.
She is diligent, intelligent, dedicated, honest, and respectful. Moreover, she has lots of other amazing personalities.
However, I think both Yoona and Seohyun will do great..:) 🙂
They are the closest sisters in SNSD..<3 ❤ Yoonhyun..
占美 (Jamie) said:
This could be disastrous…I don’t think the entire population of the world could all fit into South Korea at once… =P
SONEzero (@SONEzero) said:
Yoona JJANG!
Abdul Rasman Abdul Rashid said:
who would imagine that a mere girl group four years ago will be the nations ambassador today. Incomparable!!!
POTASS said:
YOOOOONNNNNAAAAAA〜
kwon yuri said:
I LOVE SNSD (YOONYUL)