By Kim Ji-eun

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Korea, the Peruvian training ship BAP "Union" will visit Korea from Sept. 10 to 14 as part of its first world voyage. During the same period, the Union ship will dock at the "Busan International Cruise Terminal."

The BAP Union, a symbolic vessel of the Peruvian Navy, aims to train marine cadets who will later become naval officers in Peru. To this end, the Union ship sails for 10 months and as Peru's mobile embassy, it visits major ports of Peru’s partners and friendly countries.

This year marks Peru's 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with South Korea, and the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries will be further strengthened with the Union's visit to Korea. 

Various events within the BAP Union ship are scheduled, and it will be open for Korean citizens to visit the Union ship and see the facilities and exhibitions. In addition, an exhibition is planned at the "Casa Perú", a mobile museum inside the ship, and you can also experience Peru's food culture.

The number of people entering the BAP Union ship is subject to the load of the ship and the cost is free.

A press interview:
Day 1 – Sunday, September 10, 2023
08:00 Union ship arrives at Busan International Cruise Terminal
08:30 Welcome speech by the Peruvian Ambassador to Korea to the Busan authorities
Welcoming address to the reporters aboard the ship
Press conference of Peru's ambassador to South Korea and Union Captain 
Venue: "Busan International Cruise Terminal (Yeongdo), 17 Haeyang-ro 301, Yeongdo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City"

Event of the Union ship
• Watch Visita al Buque Escuela BAP "Union" (Peruvian training ship BAP "Union")
• Visit Peruvian Culture Museum, 'House of Peru'
• Experience Peruvian food culture