To celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, took the initiative to translate “The Unfinished Memoirs"- the autobiography of the Father of the Nation into the Korean language.
In continuation of that effort, the book launching ceremony of the Korean translation of ‘The Unfinished Memoirs’ was held on Thursday (July 1) at Lotte Hotel in Seoul.
Lee Dong-heon, has translated the above publication into the Korean language and Korean publisher ‘Moraeal LLC’ will make this publication available both in the local book stores in the Republic of Korea as well as online platforms, said a foreign ministry press release.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Md Nazrul Islam Khan, Curator of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum sent video messages on the occasion of the unveiling ceremony of “The Unfinished Memoirs".
Foreign Minister in his congratulatory message said that Bangabandhu’s political vision as well as his unremitting support for humanism and world peace are reflected in his autobiography.
He expressed hope that the Korean version of ‘The Unfinished Memoirs’ will provide a unique opportunity to the friendly people of Korea to learn about the life of this greatest Bengali of all times, his universal vision and philosophy, and his contributions to the creation of Bangladesh.
Sul Hoon, Member of the National Assembly, Republic of Korea and Lee Sangryol, Director-General of the Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea graced the occasion as the Guests of Honour at the book launching ceremony.
The event was attended by Ambassadors, diplomats, officials of the Korean Government, members of the civil society, representatives of the print and electronic media and the expatriate Bangladesh community living in Seoul.
In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Abida Islam recalled with profound reverence the greatest Bangalee of all time, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman- the architect of the independent Bangladesh.
Earlier, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul published the Korean translation of Bangabandhu’s Historic 7th March speech and the book- ‘BANGABANDHU THE PEOPLE’S HERO’ for the Korean readers, added the release.