On the occasion of King Willem Alexander's 47th anniversary, the royal family celebrated the first King's Day in De Rijp on April 26, 2014. At the statue of Jan Janszn. Weltevree the royal family was greeted by the Korean Ambassador H.E. Mr. Lee. Delicious Korean snacks were presented there.
It was the very first King's Day for King Willem-Alexander and De Rijp had the unforgettable honour that it took place here!
Jan Janszn. Weltevree Foundation aims to emphasize and intensify the relationship between De Rijp and Korea. The foundation does this by organizing and supporting cultural, educational, tourism and economic activities related to Korea.
Jan Janszn. Weltevree - born in De Rijp in 1595 and also known as his Korean name Pak Yon - is the connection between De Rijp and Korea. He was the first European in Korea and became the advisor of the Korean king. Read more >>>
