On June 11, 2009, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Seoul hosted the Reception on the occasion of the Day of Russia. More than five hundred fifty guests, including the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs H.E. Mrs. Jeon Jae-hee, Chairman of the Korean Red Cross H.E. Mr. Yoo Jong-ha, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Oh Joon, representatives of the Prime Minister’s office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of National Defense and other government agencies, social leaders, academicians, culture figures, Chief Executives of the major Korean enterprises interacting with Russia, heads of the Foreign Diplomatic missions in Seoul.

The event was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere characteristic for the Russian-South Korean relations.