20 Jan
Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe received the Taekwondo Honorary Dan presented by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Myanmar Mr Lee Sang-hwa yesterday.
The presentation ceremony was held at the Lotte Hotel in Yangon.
The ambassador explained presenting the dan and the plans of Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) for supporting preliminary healthcare services in collaboration with the Rakhine State’s Department of Public Health and Medical Services commencing 2020.
The Union Minister said that his office is promoting physical activities for health, and working for generating excellent sports athletes.
He also expressed his appreciation for the planned healthcare services in Rakhine State. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister for Health and Sports Dr Mya Lay Sein and officials from the ROK Embassy in Yangon.—MNA (Translated by Aung Khin)
