Israeli Ambassador to Korea Akiva Tor speaks of his four year tenure and experiences in Korea during a farewell reception held at the ambassador's residence in Seoul, Tuesday. Korea Times photo by Kim Hyun-bin By Kim Hyun-bin As his tenure in Korea draws to a close Aug. 29, Israeli Ambassador to Korea Akiva Tor delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on his experiences, both professional and personal, over the past four years.
Tor emphasized the challenges and responsibilities of representing Israel on the global stage. "The job of an Israeli diplomat is to make Israel's case in the most truthful and compelling way. Israel is far from perfect.
Israel is certainly not always right, but I believe that Israel is almost always misunderstood," he said at a farewell reception held at the ambassador's residence in Seoul, Tuesday. Despite the challenges, he said that representing his country in Korea was a privilege, "It's been my honor to do my best to present Israel to you, to the Korean government, people and culture. But I felt always very honored to represent Israel, even in the most difficult days and even when we make mistakes.
" Looking ahead, Tor voiced optimism for peace in the Middle East despite the region's ongoing challenges, stating, "Peace will return to our region sooner or later." He emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict with the Palestinians, describing it as "our most important and most troubled relationship." Turning his attention to Korea, the ambas.