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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR JOINS ASEAN COMMITTEE IN SEOUL IN A STUDY VISIT TO LOTTE R&D CENTER

Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, ASEAN Ambassadors and their representatives visited Lotte R&D Center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul in coordination with Miss Yvonne Kim, Special Advisor to the CEO of Lotte Hotel and Resorts.

Seoul, 28 May 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined ASEAN Ambassadors and their representatives in a study visit to the Lotte R&D Center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The tour was organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, in cooperation with Ms. Yvonne Kim, Special Advisor to the CEO of Lotte Hotel and Resorts.

The tour was led by Dr. Yoon Won-Joo, Head of the R&D Center, who shared the process of food safety, product application, beverage production, meat and confectionery production.

Ambassador Tanee Sangrat, as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Seoul, conveyed appreciation for the detailed sharing of information on product development and product standards. 

A tour of the Lotte Museum also provided a glimpse of over 40 years of history of manufacturing of Lotte products and establishment of international stores in the Republic of Korea such as Ghana Chocolate, Pepero, Lotteria, Angel-in-us, and Krispy Kreme (franchise holder). END

The tour to the Lotte R&D Center was led by Dr. Yoon Won-Joo, Head of the R&D Center. Participants also visited the Lotte Museum showcasing over 40 years of tradition and history of manufacturing of Lotte products.

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