5 Facts About the Appointment of BTS as Special Presidential Envoys of South Korea, Ready to Attend the UN General Assembly in New York

Kapanlagi.com - The influence of BTS in South Korea seems to be truly above the level of a musician, especially a K-Pop idol. The South Korean government considers the presence of BTS to be a significant contribution to the country, to the point where the government has given them a special mandate.

As recently happened, South Korean President Moon Jae In issued an official mandate appointing BTS as special envoys of the president. This immediately caught the attention of many, including national media accounts in Korea and the official Twitter account of the Blue House, the South Korean presidential palace, who tweeted about this important news.

Furthermore, here are some more detailed facts.

1. Future Generation Ambassadors and South Korean Culture

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On July 21, 2021, various Korean media outlets reported on Moon Jae In's special appointment of BTS. The South Korean president appointed BTS as Special Presidential Envoys for Future Generations and Culture, or special envoys for future generations and Korean culture.

2. Considering the Rapid Growth of the Global Youth

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There is a reason why the president of Korea made this decision. According to the presidential office and the South Korean government, Moon Jae In recognizes that the younger generation continues to show rapid growth in various fields in this global era.

Furthermore, with the increasing expansion of Korean culture in the international world, the Korean government needs to take special steps to ensure a more directed future for the younger generation and Korean culture in the future.

3. Reasons for Appointing BTS

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The reason behind the appointment of BTS as special envoy by President Moon Jae In is because BTS is a global icon of Korea. "As a global icon of Korea, BTS has successfully spread Korean culture, so it would be very appropriate to appoint them as special envoys," said the Korean presidency.

4. BTS Will Attend the 75th UN General Assembly

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Through this appointment, BTS will represent Korea in attending the 75th UN General Assembly, which will be held in September 2021 in New York. In this event, BTS is expected to spread a message of hope and comfort to all young generations around the world.

In addition, another goal of BTS' appointment is not solely for Korea's interest, but according to the Negeri Ginseng presidency, it is to foster global awareness of various important world agendas.

"The main goal is to enhance global awareness of various important world agendas, such as sustainable development, especially to the young generation and the future, in order to strengthen diplomatic relations between nations," said the Korean presidency.

5. BTS' Song 'Permission To Dance' Is Considered to Have Deep Meaning

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Furthermore, the Korean presidency explained that Moon Jae In highly appreciates BTS's latest song Permission To Dance. According to the Blue House, the song carries profound meaning, including incorporating sign language into the choreography.

The Korean presidency emphasizes that the BTS song conveys a message of hope and living together among people with different backgrounds. This is especially needed in times like now, as all nations need to work together to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We hope that BTS can truly play a significant role as representatives of South Korea as special envoys of the president, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic, because they have spread hope and positive messages to fans worldwide," concluded the official statement from the Korean presidency.

(kly/tmi)