▲ This file photo shows former Rep. Yang Kyung-sook, affiliated with the Democratic Party. (Yonhap)

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Lee sends ex-lawmaker as special envoy to Costa Rican president's inauguration

SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will send a former lawmaker as his special envoy to attend the upcoming inauguration of Costa Rica's new president, Laura Fernandez Delgado, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

Former Rep. Yang Kyung-sook will attend Friday's inauguration ceremony for Costa Rica's new president and hold a separate meeting with her, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said.

At the meeting, Yang will give Fernandez a briefing on the South Korean government's governing philosophy and foreign policy, and deliver Lee's personal letter to her that will stress the need to further develop the countries' bilateral ties, according to Kang.

The special envoy will also attend receptions to be hosted by the new president and foreign minister of Costa Rica, where she will convey the South Korean government's commitment to strengthening cooperation in economic, infrastructure and education sectors, among other areas, Kang said.

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