Family values, hospitality and the sunshine.
— Which book is by your bedside these days?
Eine kurze Geschichte vom Glück.
— What is your favorite holiday destination?
Seoul and Tokyo.
— What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?
Korea or Japan.
— Which country’s people have you found to be the most friendly?
Saudi Arabia.
— How do you react to or deal with anger?
By observing the starry night sky.
— What is your source of strength during tough times?
The power to think positively.
— What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
Architectural diversity with monotonous desert beige.
— Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?
Jeddah.
— The thing about Kingdom that you will always remember?
Cultural heritage and traditional values.
— If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?
Neither of them. I prefer “KakaoTalk.”
— If you had not become a diplomat, what would you be?
An astronaut or astronomer.
— Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?
A “necessary evil” could be a sustainable solution.
— How do you keep yourself fit?
By keeping a sound mind.
— Your favorite football club?
Hertha Berlin (Germany).
— Your favorite actor/actress?
Roberto Benigni.
— Your favorite weekend activity?
Spending time with my friends and family.
