Ukraine honors diplomatic ties through music

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Marmazov (right), Khmelnytsky Academic Regional Symphony Orchestra Director Victor Pasieka (left) and conductor Serhii Leonoy pose after a gala concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea, in Seoul on Wednesday (Ukrainian Embassy)

The Khmelnytsky Academic Regional Symphony Orchestra performed in Seoul on Wednesday in honor of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Korea.

The concert was a joint effort between the Ukrainian Embassy and the Korea International Culture Exchange Association. Professional Korean musicians played alongside the Ukrainian orchestra.

According to the Ukrainian Embassy the concert kicks off a series of cultural events called the Days of Culture of Ukraine held in Korea this year.

The concert, open to the general public, saw attendance from heads of diplomatic missions and Ukrainian expats.