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Hungarian envoy envisions ‘Invented in Hungary’ goods with Korean firms
[Meet the diplomat] More than just a production base, Hungary wants to become a hub for creative innovations for Korean companies, Ambassador to Seoul Mozes Csoma said. “We would like to move together with Korea,” Csoma told The Korea Herald at the embassy on Feb. 7. “Hungarian and Korean engineers
Feb. 21, 2020 - 15:23:16
FKCCI opens larger office
The French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry has opened a new business center with a spacious office for business representatives and meetings, the group said Monday. The expansion comes amid a rise in the number of French companies tapping into the South Korean market. The FKCCI said it added
Feb. 21, 2020 - 15:22:31
Hungary’s top diplomat releases book on Korea-Hungary relations
Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Mozes Csoma has published a photo book that looks back on 30 years of friendship between Seoul and Budapest. Titled “The Relations of the Korean Peninsula and Hungary Seen Through Rare Photos,” the book contains rare pictures that depict the long history of ties between
Feb. 10, 2020 - 15:55:48
Korean content companies eye investment opportunities in the Philippines
A delegation of South Korean content companies visited the Philippine capital last week to research investment opportunities there. The Feb. 4-7 trip to Manila was organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul as part of the follow-up to last year’s summit in Busan between Korea and the Association o
Feb. 10, 2020 - 15:55:12
‘Push for green energy pays off’
[Meet the diplomat] Danish ambassador discusses renewable energy, life satisfaction and ‘Parasite’ With alarm bells ringing louder than ever, warning the world of the grave impact of climate change, countries are increasingly turning to Denmark to learn from its expertise in renewable energy. In an
Feb. 10, 2020 - 15:35:06
Australian envoy shares expertise with aspiring diplomats
The 2020 Korea Herald Young Diplomats Academy, a three-day youth camp, has inspired students who wish to become diplomats by providing an opportunity to benefit from the advice of a senior career diplomat. Ian Mcconville, minister and deputy head of mission at the Australian Embassy in Seoul, shared
Feb. 5, 2020 - 16:45:21
Awards recognize companies contributing to Korea-Australia trade
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea named Pepper Savings Bank business of the year during the Australia-Korea Business Awards 2020, held Friday in Seoul. PSB, a unit of Australia’s Pepper Group and the only Australian savings bank operating here, was recognized for its efforts to provide loa
Feb. 3, 2020 - 15:18:24
German, Israeli embassies remember Holocaust together
For the fifth year in a row, the German and Israeli embassies in South Korea joined hands to commemorate victims of the Holocaust on Jan. 29, the embassies said Monday. A commemorative event was held at the Seoul Museum of History in central Seoul two days after International Holocaust Remembrance D
Feb. 3, 2020 - 15:14:41
‘Hydrogen key to Korea-Australia energy partnership’: Australian top diplomat
Australian envoy emphasizes countries’ ‘like-mindedness,’ potential to be explored Global efforts to transition to a green society are creating new opportunities for stronger collaboration between South Korea and Australia in the field of hydrogen energy, according to Australian Ambassador to Korea
Feb. 3, 2020 - 15:13:17
K-pop, soft power experts pin innovation as key to sustain momentum
Seven-member Korean boy band BTS rang in the new year with a live performance at New York City’s Times Square. Film director Bong Joon-ho rewrote the history of Korean film with his black comedy “Parasite,” which has been nominated for best picture at the Oscars. Korean culture as a whole is reachin
Jan. 20, 2020 - 16:33:20
Hong Kong Tourism Board seeks to appease travelers’ concerns
As pro-democracy protests continue for over 8 months with no sign of abating, Hong Kong Tourism Board in Korea has introduced various tips for tourists hesitant to travel to Hong Kong. Hong Kong Tourism Board said Monday that it has carved out a section of its official blog dedicated to offering rea
Jan. 20, 2020 - 16:32:53
IVI, Sweden renew partnership for global public health
The International Vaccine Institute, a Seoul-based international organization, has renewed its cooperation with the Swedish International Cooperation Agency for continued efforts to accelerate vaccine research and development for global health, the organization said Monday. As part of a longstanding
Jan. 20, 2020 - 16:31:22
[Photo news] Guatemalan ambassador’s visit
Guatemalan Ambassador to South Korea Marco Tulio Chicas Sosa (right) shakes hands with Herald Corp. CEO and Publisher Kwon Chung-won during a courtesy call at the Herald Corp. headquarters in central Seoul on Jan. 15. Chicas Sosa presented his credentials to Korean President Moon Jae-in in November
Jan. 20, 2020 - 16:29:08![[Photo news] Guatemalan ambassador’s visit](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/content/default/2020/01/20/20200120000102_0.jpg?type=h&h=320)
Winners of ASEAN-Korea essay contest take part in Vietnam, Busan workshop
The 2019 ASEAN-Korea Youth Academic Workshop involving 14 winners of an essay contest has entered its final phase, the intergovernmental organization said Monday. The 14 youths were selected for their top performance in the 2019 ASEAN-Korea Academic Essay Contest co-organized by the ASEAN-Korea Cent
Jan. 13, 2020 - 19:58:14
British Embassy highlights climate change at annual youth camp
The British Embassy in Seoul took part in the 2020 Youth Ambassador Camp for middle and high school students in Korea on Friday to raise awareness about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in England. The event, organized by the Korean Culture Association, was held at the Olympic Parktel in so
Jan. 13, 2020 - 19:57:32
