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The delegation also seeks to correct a colonial discourse painted by Japan over the East Sea in Korea.
VANK is a non-profit organisation with a membership of more than 70 000 people across the Asian country.
The founder of VANK, Mr Gitae Park, said his organisation was a patriotic group willing to learn about Zimbabwe and share historical experiences.
“We want to share the wonderful Korean cultural history with Zimbabweans and we want to learn more about Zimbabwe as a way of building peace between our two countries,” he said.
Mr Park said during the colonial period, Japan changed names of various places in Korea such as East Sea to Sea of Japan.
Most people visiting Korea, he said, were not aware of the correct name of that Sea and they wanted to set the record straight to the world.
Mr Park said he was happy to be in Zimbabwe and what he saw on the ground was totally different from what was portrayed by the Western media.
“I was shocked when I arrived here. We were told Zimbabwe is a dangerous country but I have realised that information about Zimbabwe is distorted,” he said.
Today, the delegation will meet Vice President Joice Mujuru and Youth Development, Indig enisation and Empowerment Min ister Saviour Kasukuwere and offi cials from the Youth Council of Zimbabwe.
Yesterday they visited Budiriro Primary School in Harare where they held performances showcasing their culture.
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