President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook on Nov. 26 pose for a photo with the leaders of the five countries through which the Mekong River passes and their spouses at the welcoming dinner of the inaugural Mekong-ROK (Republic of Korea] Summit held at Busan's ASEAN Culture House. From left are Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife Tran Thi Nguyet Thu, Naraporn Chan-o-cha, the wife of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (next to her), President Moon, first lady Kim Jung-sook, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Naly Sisoulith, the wife of Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (next to her), and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn.

President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 26 speaks at the welcoming dinner for the inaugural Mekong-ROK Summit at Busan's ASEAN Culture House. "When North Korea joins the international community following denuclearization, Mekong countries are the ones that can share their experiences and offer the best possible assistance. I hope that with your support and encouragement, the leaders of the two Koreas will someday be able to dine with the Mekong leaders," he said.

President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 26 gives a toast with the leaders of the five nations through which the Mekong River runs at the welcoming dinner for the inaugural Mekong-ROK Summit at Busan's ASEAN Culture House. The menu featured Korean temple food since Buddhism is a commonality between Korea and the Mekong countries, including fried kkaennip (perilla leaf), wooyeong-milssam (burdock wrapped in wheat dough) and lotus leaf tea. Cheong Wa Dae said the use of ingredients from Korea and the Mekong countries was intended to promote "harmony" and "mutual prosperity."