Peace Corps welcomed KOICA and KOICA President Kim to reflect on the relationship between his country and the Peace Corps, discuss the Korean government’s direction on global development, and present his vision for KOICA and World Friends Korea. Last year, the Peace Corps and KOICA signed an agreement to expand collaboration on global development and international volunteer programs. The agreement was a deliverable from the meeting between U.S. President Obama and Korean President Park, commemorating 60 years of strategic cooperation between our countries. This was a private event for returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in the Republic of Korea as well as representatives from KOICA, the Korean embassy, guests from other U.S. government agencies, and Peace Corps staff.

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On February 21, 2014 the President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) spoke at the Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, DC. His message spoke of the partnership and cooperation between KOICA and Peace Corps. Acting Director of Peace Corps, Carrie Hessler-Radelet was in attendance as well as the Korean Ambassador to the United States, Ahn Ho-young.