On occasion of the National Foundation Day of Korea there was - because of the Covid-19- made a video message to congratulate the Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Jeondoo Jeong. Also Frederik Harmsen from the Pak Yon Foundation spoke a few words to the Ambassador.
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 >>>
