Alexis De Herde I 알렉시

First Secretary of the Embassy of Belgium in Korea I 🇧🇪🇪🇺 Diplomat @BelgiumMFA I Previously with @EUinJordan @Refugees @EnabelinRwanda @UN_Women I 🟣⚪️

[BibimBallers @BibimBallers]

The only scenario left for Korea 🇰🇷 IF they make it to the Round of 32 will be a date with Belgium 🇧🇪 in Seattle.

Crazier things have happened, but KNT fans must temper their expectations.

We need a lot of things to go our way today.

Hold on to your butts 🫡

[Pascal Heyman @PascalHeyman]

🇧🇪PM @Bart_DeWever welcomed 🇰🇷 President Lee Jae Myung. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and provides an opportunity to further strengthen our economic ties. They also reviewed key geopolitical challenges

[Belgian Royal Palace @MonarchieBe]

🇧🇪 🇰🇷 De Koning ontvangt Zijne Excellentie Lee Jae Myung , President van de Republiek Korea, in audiëntie in het Koninklijk Paleis te Brussel.

[Belgian Royal Palace @MonarchieBe]

🇧🇪 🇰🇷 Le Roi reçoit Son Excellence Lee Jae Myung, Président de la République de Corée, en audience au Palais royal.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

The EU-Republic of Korea summit has just started.

The EU and the Republic of Korea share a dynamic trade relationship worth over €124 billion in goods in 2025. The country is the EU's 8th-largest trading partner.

More facts and figures 👉 https://t.co/pnC1eusKRu

[잼스티스 @Jamstice]

이재명 청년으로 또 변신

[이재명 @Jaemyung_Lee]

취임 이후 처음으로 유럽을 방문합니다. 글로벌 복합위기 속에서 협력의 지평을 넓히며, 우리 경제와 외교의 기반을 더욱 굳건히 다지기 위한 여정입니다.

첫 방문국은 다양성을 존중하며 고유한 문화와 전통을 발전시켜 온 벨기에입니다. 유럽의 물류 중심지이자 혁신적인 중소기업 성장 생태계를 갖춘 벨기에는 우리 ��업들의 유럽 진출을 확대하고, 새로운 성장 기회를 만들어가는 데 든든한 파트너가 될 것입니다. 

문화와 ���적 교류의 잠재력도 매우 큽니다. 다음달 초 BTS의 첫 벨기에 단독 콘서트를 앞두고 있는 만큼, 양국의 미래 세대를 잇는 협력도 한층 더 깊어질 것이라 믿습니다.

특히 올해는 대한민국-벨기에 수교 125주년을 맞는 뜻깊은 해입니다. 바트 드 웨브흐 총리님과의 첫 만남이 양국 관계를 더욱 발전시키고, 나아가 미래 협력의 새 길을 여는 계기가 되길 기대합니다.

I am embarking on my first visit to Europe since taking office. At a time of overlapping global crises, this journey will be an opportunity to broaden the horizons of our cooperation and strengthen the foundations of Korea’s economy and diplomacy.

My first stop will be Belgium—a country that has cultivated a rich history and culture while embracing diversity. As a key logistics hub in Europe and home to a dynamic and innovative SME ecosystem, Belgium will be a trusted partner in expanding the presence of Korean businesses in Europe and creating new opportunities for growth.

There is also tremendous potential to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges. With BTS set to hold its first standalone concert in Belgium early next month, I believe it will further deepen the bonds between the younger generations of our two countries.

This year marks the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Belgium. I hope my first meeting with Prime Minister @Bart_DeWever will serve as a stepping stone toward advancing our bilateral partnership and opening a new chapter of future cooperation.

[EUinKorea @euinkorea]

Today 9 May, N Tower Seoul will be enlightened with the EU flag to celebrate Europe Day! 🇪🇺

5월 9일, 🇪🇺 유럽의 날을 맞아 남산타워에 유럽연합 기가 나타납니다!

#유럽의날 #EuropeDay2026 #eudiplomacy #EuropeDay #Ntower

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪🇪🇺 On this #EuropeDay, Belgium reaffirms its commitment to an EU built on democracy, the rule of law, human rights & solidarity.

A strong and united EU is key to remain a credible & reliable global partner, strengthening our capacity to safeguard security and prosperity.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪🇰🇷 Yesterday in Brussels, Belgium and the Republic of Korea marked 125 years of bilateral relations.

We celebrate this partnership built since 1901 on shared values, respect for international law, and strong cooperation in research, innovation, green technology and education.

[Willem van de Voorde @Willem_vdVoorde]

A large group of #Nato ambassadors is visiting #Korea and #Japan now, showing our keen interest in deepening our security and defence cooperation. We have now arrived in Tokyo. @BelgiumMFA @BelgiumNATO

[대한민국 외교부 MOFA_KR @mofa_kr]

조현 외교장관은 1월 22일(목) 벨기에 브뤼셀 EU 대외관계청(EEAS)에서 카야 칼라스(Kaja Kallas) EU 외교안보 고위대표와 제2차 한-EU 전략대화를 개최했습니다.>https://t.co/KOZ1ShJV9T

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

The HR/VP @kajakallas and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK), @FMChoHyun, held the second EU-RoK Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on 22 January.

In their discussions, they reaffirmed their unwavering joint commitment to peace, stability and prosperity, grounded in shared values and common interests.

Read more here: https://t.co/rhGGV4Yhvm

[Vincenzo DM @DM_Vincenzo]

Belgian WWII veteran Albert Libert has died aged 108. He was the last living veteran who fought in the 18 Days’ Campaign (May 1940 when the Germans invaded Belgium). Truly the end of an era. 🇧🇪

[MOFA @MOFAkr_eng]

The Governments of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Commission convened the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Principals’ Meeting in Brussels, Belgium on November 18, 2025, on the margins of EU Raw Materials Week.>https://t.co/6DuumOeAYJ

[Willem van de Voorde @Willem_vdVoorde]

Nice discovery of a bustling 🇧🇪Belgian university #UGent campus in Incheon, Korea, where rich academic exchange is flourishing…@BelgiumMFA @ugent @adeherde

[조현 외교부 장관 FM Cho Hyun @FMChoHyun]

🇰🇷🇧🇪 오늘 막심 프레보 벨기에 부총리 겸 외교장관과 회담을 가졌습니다. 6.25 전쟁 참전국인 벨기에는 한국의 오랜 우방국이며, 중요한 교역대상국입니다. 내년 한-벨기에 외교관계 수립 125주년을 양국 관계 도약의 기회로 만들기 위해 함께 긴밀히 협력해 나가자는데 뜻을 같이하였습니다.
I welcomed Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and FM @prevotmaxime for a bilateral meeting. Belgium, a true friend that stood with us during the Korean War, has been our important partner in trade and cooperation. We agreed to work closely together to make next year’s 125th anniversary of our diplomatic ties as a milestone for further deepening our relations.

[Green Climate Fund @theGCF]

Strengthening climate ambitions for global good 🌐

GCF CIO Henry Gonzalez & Belgium Deputy PM @prevotmaxime reaffirmed their commitment to effective #ClimateAction through innovative finance, discussing ways to collaborate, especially in scaling up private sector partnerships.

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

(FR/NL) 🇰🇷 2e étape de la mission en Asie : la République de Corée. 24h d’une grande intensité dans un pays avec lequel nous célèbrerons 125 ans de relations diplomatiques l’an prochain.
Sur le plan économique, nos deux pays collaborent dans des domaines d'avenir comme les sciences de la vie, les énergies vertes et la recherche universitaire.

Après un séminaire « Belgian Biotech & Life Sciences Innovation » où j’ai rencontré des entrepreneurs et des représentants du monde politique, culturel et académique, j’ai tenu à me rendre dans la zone démilitarisée (DMZ), à la Joint Security Area (JSA). Il s’agit du seul point de contact direct entre les forces nord-coréennes et sud-coréennes. La Belgique étant membre du Commandement des Nations Unies, elle contribue ainsi à garantir le respect de l’armistice signé en 1953. Cette visite fut aussi l’occasion de faire le point sur la situation sécuritaire dans la péninsule coréenne avant de rendre un hommage au bataillon belge ayant combattu durant la guerre de Corée. Près de 3500 soldats belges furent engagés, et une centaine y laissèrent leur vie.

Je me suis également entretenu avec mon homologue coréen, S.E.M. Cho Hyun. Allié stratégique, après 14 ans sans venue d’un ministre belge, il était primordial de faire le point sur notre coopération bilatérale et multilatérale ainsi que sur la situation géopolitique.
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Apres m’être rendu à l’université des femmes Ewha, pionnière dans l’enseignement supérieur féminin et associée de la Belgique via des programmes Erasmus+ et divers projets, j’ai visité le centre de recherche Syensqo, partenaire belge de longue date dans le domaine de la recherche et de l'enseignement. J’ai ensuite rencontré l’équipe du Green Climate Fund, plus grand fond mondial pour le financement des actions climatiques et nous avons clôturé la journée avec des étudiants et professeurs du Campus de l’UGent, seul campus européen présent à Séoul.
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🇰🇷 Tweede etappe van mijn missie in Azië: de Republiek Korea. 24 uur van grote intensiteit in een land waarmee we volgend jaar 125 jaar diplomatieke betrekkingen vieren.

Op economisch vlak werken onze twee landen samen in toekomstgerichte domeinen zoals de levenswetenschappen, groene energie en academisch onderzoek.

Na een seminarie over "Belgian Biotech & Life Sciences Innovation ", waar ik ondernemers en vertegenwoordigers uit de politieke, culturele en academische wereld ontmoette, wilde ik absoluut een bezoek brengen aan de gedemilitariseerde zone (DMZ), meer bepaald aan de Joint Security Area (JSA). Dit is het enige directe contactpunt tussen de Noord-Koreaanse en Zuid-Koreaanse troepen. Aangezien België lid is van het VN-commando, draagt het bij tot de handhaving van het staakt-het-vuren dat in 1953 werd ondertekend. Het bezoek bood ook de gelegenheid om stil te staan bij de veiligheidssituatie op het Koreaanse schiereiland, alvorens hulde te brengen aan het Belgische bataljon dat vocht tijdens de Koreaanse Oorlog. Bijna 3.500 Belgische soldaten namen deel aan het conflict, waarvan een honderdtal het leven liet.

Ik had ook een onderhoud met mijn Koreaanse ambtgenoot Cho Hyun.Als strategische bondgenoot, en na 14 jaar zonder bezoek van een Belgische minister, was het essentieel om onze bilaterale en multilaterale samenwerking te evalueren, evenals de geopolitieke situatie te bespreken.

Na een bezoek aan de Ewha-vrouwenuniversiteit – pionier in hoger onderwijs voor vrouwen en verbonden met België via Erasmus+-programma’s en diverse projecten – bezocht ik het onderzoekscentrum van Syensqo, een Belgische partner van lange duur op het vlak van onderzoek en onderwijs. Daarna ontmoette ik het team van het Green Climate Fund, het grootste mondiale fonds voor de financiering van klimaatacties, en we sloten de dag af met een ontmoeting met studenten en professoren van de UGent-campus, de enige Europese campus in Seoul.

@BelgiumMFA

[KOREA PRO @southkoreapro]

When nations united: 75 years of global good through the United Nations Command https://t.co/CR8BmcraRO