February 16, 2024 — Opening up the 2024 season of Asia Society Korea’s Ambassador Series, H.E. Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea, discusses diplomatic, cultural, and technological exchanges between the two countries, ranging from joint art exhibitions to collaborative efforts in science, technology, and innovation. Tartagli highlights the rich culinary tradition of the raclette, the unique practice of melting cheese in front of a fireplace, to the architectural marvel of the Swiss embassy building in Seoul, which showcases the fusion of Korean and Swiss elements in the embassy's design, symbolizing the strong cultural ties between the two nations. (15 min., 34 sec.)