We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Josias Planta from the Department of Presidential Affairs of Kanton Basel-Stadt to the Gedenkstätte Riehen.

As the person responsible for international cooperation, Josias shared thoughtful perspectives on Basel’s ongoing commitment to deepening its partnership with Seoul. The conversation was open, grounded, and forward-looking.

At Friends of Korea, we see ourselves as a living bridge between Swiss innovation and Korean heritage—rooted in people, dialogue, and long-term relationships, beyond formality alone.

We look forward to continuing this dialogue and to collaborating on projects that connect our two cultures with depth, trust, and purpose.
Thank you, Josias, for the inspiring and generous exchange.