H.E. Lee Jang-keun has been the Ambassador to the ROK Mission to ASEAN since May 2023. He has three decades of experience in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. He has served as the Ambassador of Korea to Bangladesh, the Director-General of International Organisations, and the Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Ambassador Lee has also served on overseas assignments, including in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Budapest, and Rabat.
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ASEAN–Korea Relations: Achieving a Resilient Partnership
Lee Jang-keun
ASEANFocus+ is privileged to interview His Excellency Lee Jang-keun, the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ambassador to ASEAN, as ASEAN-ROK relations enter a new phase. Last year, the partnership was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) as both sides celebrated the 35th anniversary of their dialogue relations. This is a testament to the depth and significance of ASEAN-Korea relations amid shifting geostrategic dynamics. As we look ahead, how can ASEAN and the ROK work together to navigate uncertainties, strengthen regional cooperation, and unlock new opportunities? Ambassador Lee shares his insights on these critical questions and the ROK’s vision for deepening its partnership with ASEAN.