Heart‑Beat of Seoul in Singapore’s Streets
Picture this: a Korean drama set against Singapore’s skyline. That’s the spark that’s lighting up Ambassador Ahn Young‑Jip’s imagination.
From his time in Greece, where the smash hit Descendants of the Sun was shot, he shared how the show drew a wave of K‑fans across the Mediterranean. “It’s a perfect example of cultural exchange,” he said. “If a drama can make people travel to Greece, imagine what filming in Singapore could do for Korea.”
Getting the Home Ticker Untucked
- Started officially on May 31, 2018.
- Ensured the K‑summit with Trump in June ran smoothly.
- Supported President Moon Jae‑in’s June state visit.
Now his mission? Bringing cultures together. “The more we mingle, the deeper we understand each other,” he explains.
Mission:SG – A Culinary Diplomacy
Watch the first episode of Mission:SG as Ambassador Ahn takes host Lee Yu Ting on a flavor‑filled tour. They sample Korean staples, then snap back to the cosmopolitan tastes of Singapore. It’s a lesson in economics, etiquette, and a few good laughs.
What Inside Mission:SG?
Singapore’s diplomatic scene is a global hotspot. Mission:SG—a part of Singapore Press Holdings’ second‑season series—features eight episodes where hosts Lee Yu Ting and Fredrick Lai get up close with the ambassadors of Singapore. The show digs into culture, treaties, and everyday life, providing Chinese and English subtitles for all.
Head over to zaobao.sg or their mobile app and soak in the stories. It’s not just a series—it’s a bridge, one episode at a time.
