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[Photo News] Promoting wonders of Cuneo
PROMOTING WONDERS OF CUNEO -- Italian Ambassador to South Korea Federico Failla (fourth left), Mayor of Cuneo Federico Borgna (fifth left), Assessor for Tourism for the Province of Cuneo, Piemonte Italy Luca Serale (sixth left), and Secretary General of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea Jacopo Gi
Dec. 2, 2019 - 17:05:24![[Photo News] Promoting wonders of Cuneo](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/default/2019/12/02/20191202000134_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
BCCK to host first Tax & Finance Forum 2019
The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea is to hold the first Tax & Finance Forum this week under the theme “2020 Vision: Shaping the Future of Tax & Finance,” the chamber said Monday. Sponsored by Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers, the forum is to take place Wednesday at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, in
Dec. 2, 2019 - 17:02:48
Argentine Embassy holds wine tasting event
The Argentine Embassy in South Korea hosted the 9th Wines of Argentina last week with an aim to promote its wine to Korean consumers, the embassy said. “Through the event we are making efforts to introduce outstanding Argentine wine in the Korean market and continue the positive trend of Korea-bound
Nov. 27, 2019 - 12:21:45
Brazil Embassy holds photo exhibition to celebrate 60th anniversary of Korea-Brazil relations
The Brazilian Embassy in Seoul is holding a photo exhibition in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Brazil. The exhibition “Brazil and Korea Through My Eyes” displays 40 photographs of Brazil and South Korea taken by Brazilian photographer Joao Paulo
Nov. 27, 2019 - 12:21:02
[Meet the diplomat] EU ambassador highlights message ‘together we are stronger’ in East Asia
The unification of the Korean Peninsula will be made possible when neighboring East Asian countries proceed with a mutual understanding of the impact of cooperation, says the EU’s top diplomat in Seoul. “I would like to pass on the message that it is important to work together ... that’s missing in
Nov. 19, 2019 - 15:20:33![[Meet the diplomat] EU ambassador highlights message ‘together we are stronger’ in East Asia](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/default/2019/11/18/20191118000694_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
Former Indonesian foreign minister zeros in on significance of ASEAN
Former Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations played an important role in three aspects -- relationship among member states, their international status and the economy. Natalegawa was in South Korea to launch the Korean edition of his book “Does
Nov. 18, 2019 - 21:18:51
Korea Foundation, Danish Embassy open VR-incorporated exhibition
The Korea Foundation, the Embassy of Denmark in Seoul and Denmark’s Animation Workshop have opened an exhibition that incorporates virtual reality and animation in celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Denmark, organizers said. “Just in this room you can visi
Nov. 18, 2019 - 21:18:10
Australian Embassy supports water safety education in Seoul
The Australian Embassy in Seoul said Monday it has initiated water safety campaign at Sangcheon Elementary School in northeastern Seoul last week to minimize water-related risks involving children. “The Australian Embassy is proud to collaborate with Lifesaving Society Korea to help educate young So
Nov. 11, 2019 - 15:02:07
Early adopters, use of English contributed to birth of South Korean IT giants: French digital minister
French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs Cedric O said Korean IT giants were created on the back of early adopters and Koreans’ familiarity with English. “South Korea and France have a similar number of unicorns totaling about seven to eight. South Korean IT companies are championing in the fie
Nov. 11, 2019 - 15:00:55
[Meet the diplomat] Mexico top diplomat in Seoul optimistic on Seoul’s Pacific Alliance associate membership prospects
Mexican Ambassador to Korea calls for Seoul’s greater participation in Central America’s development Prior to the cancellation of the APEC summit in Chile, South Korean officials kept tabs on the now-delayed encounter between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lop
Nov. 11, 2019 - 15:00:06![[Meet the diplomat] Mexico top diplomat in Seoul optimistic on Seoul’s Pacific Alliance associate membership prospects](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/default/2019/11/10/20191110000152_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
Leading Spanish chefs, sommelier offer a glimpse of country’s healthy cuisine
From gambas al ajillo to paella to iberico pork, Spanish cuisine has become familiar here thanks to a surge in South Korean tourists visiting the country on vacation and honeymoon. However, there are a number of common misconceptions here about Spanish food -- that Spanish dishes are heavy on sodium
Nov. 11, 2019 - 14:58:59
Korean Cultural Center in Spain sheds light on ‘women’s perspective in film’
The Korean Cultural Center in Spain, in conjunction with the Embassy of Spain in Colombia, introduced four films directed by women at its second Korean & Latin American Film Screening, which took place Oct. 15-24. “The Korean & Latin American Film Screening evening is a project planned by the Korean
Oct. 29, 2019 - 09:40:29
US ambassador’s residence reopens to public after trespassing incident
Habib House, the US ambassador’s residence in central Seoul, reopened to the public last weekend a week after a group of protesters climbed the wall into the compound earlier this month. “We opened Habib House grounds to the public today. Terrific event! Partnered with Seoul City to showcase this wo
Oct. 29, 2019 - 09:39:35
Former top US diplomat highlights pet’s role in two-way public diplomacy
Former top US envoy to Seoul Mark Lippert’s tenure here ended in early 2017, but he remains South Koreans’ most beloved former US ambassador for his friendly personality, his open-mindedness, his fondness for learning the Korean language and, most importantly, his basset hound Grigsby. Lippert, who
Oct. 29, 2019 - 09:38:38
Italy chamber boasts regionally certified cuisine
‘We want to (make) aware the people about what is real, authentic Italian’ The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea organized its first True Italian Taste event at Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Wednesday, seeking to better acquaint the Korean market with flavors of the Emilia-Romagna region of northern It
Oct. 21, 2019 - 17:42:37
