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Rocker Kim Jong-seo to Perform at UN Stage

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Korean rocker Kim Jong-seo will perform at the United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) ceremony June 23. It is the first time for a Korean singer to perform at an official event held by the United Nations.

"Kim is thrilled as he will have the chance to introduce Korean pop culture where diplomats, political leaders and other government officials will be present", his agency said through a statement, adding that he will join other artists from around the world at the event. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will also be present.

Kim, who made his debut in 1987, is one of Korea's most famous rockers with songs like "Winter Rain" and "Beautiful Restrain". Known for his powerful voice and vocal range, he has also been recently appearing in dramas and sitcoms. Kim left the spotlight eight months ago to work on his new mini album and will return to fans this July.

The UNPSA is the most prestigious recognition of excellence in public service. Held every year, UNPSA aims to recognize the institutional contribution made by public servants and organizations to enhance the role, professionalism and visibility of public service.

The Seoul Metropolitan government, led by mayor Oh Se-hoon, has won an award this year in the category of improving transparency, accountability and responsiveness in the public service with its on- and off-line real-time water quality-opening services. According to the UNPSA, the service has enabled citizens to access accurate and up-to-date information about the quality of water supplied to their houses.

The award ceremony will take place at the U.N. headquarters in New York, June 23.
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Korean rocker Kim Jong-seo will perform at the UNPSA held at the U.N. headquarters, New York, June 23. / Korea Times File

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