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[INTERVIEW] Croatian ambassador hopes to rekindle tourism
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[INTERVIEW] Croatian ambassador hopes to rekindle tourism
Posted : 2021-07-12 09:44
Updated : 2021-07-12 17:04
Damir Kusen, first Croatian ambassador to Korea, speaks during an interview with The Korea Times, July 6, at the National Library of Korea where Croatian Literature and Cultural Heritage from the Middle Ages to Modern Times exhibition is held through July 25. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Croatia is best known among Koreans as an emerging tourist destination in Europe for its beautiful natural landscapes along the Adriatic Sea as well as cities with medieval charm. In 2019, almost half a million Koreans visited Croatia and enjoyed the rich historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty, as well as the hospitality of the local people and excellent food and wine, Croatian Ambassador to Korea Damir Kusen said during an interview with The Korea Times at the National Library of Korea (NLK) in southern Seoul, July 6.
It’s 20 years since I started organizing yacht charters and regattas on the Mediterranean and in the Caribbean. The business was born of and continues to sustain my great love for sailing and deep knowledge of these beautiful seas, their coasts and islands and all the wonderful things that go along with a good sailing trip. I have travelled the world, seen its great beauty, tasted delicious food and glorious wines and have loved it all.
But, after all this time and all this travel on the high seas, the first in my affections is my birthplace, Croatia. It is not because it is my place. It’s just that Croatia has it all: the coastline, the islands with their beautiful old towns and incredible architecture, the mesmerising bays, delicious food, glorious wine, fantastic yachts and, my favourite spot of all, the paradisiacal Palmizana.