Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Gets to Work with Her Idol Ban Ki Moon

Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun finally got a chance to work with her long-time idol, Ban Ki Moon!

On May 3, SM Entertainment announced that Seohyun has been named the official Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Pavillion’s “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” and revealed a photo of her receiving the certification directly from the UN Secretary-General.

Seohyun expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m extremely happy to receive the certification letter from Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, who I have respected for a long time. I will do my best as the official Goodwill Ambassador to help raise awareness of the marine environment.”

The Secretary-General also said, “We hope having Seohyun as the Goodwill Ambassador will help more students and young people to come visit our pavilion and learn more about the importance of marine environment.”

More than 24 United Nations agencies will participate in the UN pavilion for the “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” which is to begin on May 12.