Yo.Baatarbileg, head of the parliamentary standing committee on social policy, education, culture and science received South Korean honoured director Pae Gyong Hwang on 22 December at the State House in Ulaanbaatar.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the cultural events planned for marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and South Korean. These celebrations will occur in 2020. In addition, they  agreed to perform the opera ‘Chinggis Khaan’ at the Seoul Grand Opera house.

Mr Baatarbileg has requested  Mr Pae for his support in establishing a new Opera House in Ulaanbaatar. Pae Gyong Hwang promised to deliver his proposal to the South Korean Ministry of Arts and Culture.