Mr. Park Kyongsig, the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, has highlighted the importance of culture in strengthening ties between Ghana and Korea. He stressed that cultural exchange is as essential as cooperation in education, technology, and agriculture.
He noted that Korea has long supported Ghana with infrastructure projects and technical assistance. However, he explained that the time has come to place more focus on culture, which he described as the “pillar that connects minds and hearts.”
Ambassador Park shared these remarks at the staging of Sim Majorley, a Ghanaian adaptation of the famous Korean folktale The Story of Sim Cheong. The play, produced by Ghanaian playwright Latif Abubakar in partnership with the Korean Embassy, took place on August 2, 2025, at the Korea Sports Complex in Tema.
According to the Ambassador, cultural productions like Sim Majorley help both nations understand each other better. They also create opportunities to deepen friendship and love between Ghanaians and Koreans.
The play reimagined the Korean classic Simcheongjeon within Ga Mashie, a community rich in culture. It featured Ghanaian music, dance, humour, and drama while blending in colourful Korean costumes and traditions. The story follows Sim Majorley, a devoted daughter who sacrifices herself to the sea gods to restore her blind father’s sight. After three years in the sea world, the Emperor allows her to return to earth to continue her life.
Through its mix of suspense, traditional music, and coastal storytelling, the production brought Ghanaian and Korean audiences together.
Ambassador Park praised the performance as a powerful example of how the arts can build bridges between nations. He added that cultural exchange not only preserves heritage but also creates a stronger foundation for people-to-people connections.