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Oman Embassy invites Korean students to foster cultural understanding
The Oman Embassy in South Korea held an open-house program to showcase its rich culture and history to students as part of its public diplomacy. Over 50 students from Sangam Middle School in Seoul participated in the event, “Welcome to Oman,” which was held Aug. 27 in cooperation with the education
Sept. 2, 2019 - 17:43:32
Polish, UK envoys encourage students to reach for their dreams
The Korea Herald Young Diplomats Academy and the Young Opinion Leaders’ Knowledge Forum -- youth camps tailored for interaction with foreign diplomats, business leaders and renowned scholars -- have inspired future generations of leaders. The event at Yonsei International Campus in Songdo, Incheon,
Aug. 27, 2019 - 17:23:03
Laos seeks Korea’s support for regional connectivity projects
Sharing borders with five member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Laos is seeking to facilitate the connectivity of infrastructure across the region by strengthening cooperation with South Korea. “There have been already a number of projects supported by the Korean government an
July 15, 2019 - 16:58:55
Yang In-mo to lead Honorary Consular Corps of Korea
Former Samsung Executive Yang In-mo was elected as the new dean of the Honorary Consular Corps of Korea, an organization of diplomats promoting friendship and cooperation among countries. Yang, the honorary consul general of Croatia to Korea, started his two-year term as the sixth dean of the corps
July 8, 2019 - 17:20:48
French Chamber to host Bastille Day gala
The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the French Embassy in Korea will host their annual Bastille Day event Friday. More than 500 guests will take part in this biggest event of the year for the French Korean community, a celebration of French culture. Bastille Day, France’
July 8, 2019 - 17:17:56
Korea, Japan, China to discuss ways to save crested ibis in Seoul
Experts and government officials from South Korea, Japan and China will gather in Seoul next week to discuss ways to improve the environment for the crested ibis, an endangered species, an international organization said Monday. The crested ibis, a species that had mainly nested in Northeast Asia an
July 2, 2019 - 13:46:17
Foreign minister, diplomats visit DMZ hiking trail
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Seoul-based foreign diplomats visited a new hiking trail on the eastern coast portion of the Demilitarized Zone on Saturday. Kang, ambassadors and representatives from 52 countries traveled to the DMZ Peace Trails in Goseong, Gangwon Province, which the government
June 24, 2019 - 16:03:03
KOICA builds biggest national museum for Congo
The Korea International Cooperation Agency on Friday held a ceremony marking the completion of a national museum in Congo, a project that was begun in 2012. The construction of the Congo National Museum in the capital city Kinshasa was funded by KOICA, a state-run aid organization. The museum will b
June 17, 2019 - 17:43:50
Africa, Korea to exchange cultural, business opportunities in 2019 Africa Week
African embassies in Korea will host events as part of 2019 Africa Week from Wednesday to Saturday in an effort to share their culture and exchange business opportunities. According to the Embassy of Egypt in South Korea, which holds chairmanship of the African Union, 19 embassies will participate:
June 10, 2019 - 16:34:06
ASEAN cultural festival to kick off Friday
The ASEAN-Korea Center, an intergovernmental organization, is organizing ASEAN Week 2019 in Seoul to showcase the diverse cultures of the 10 ASEAN member states. From Friday through Sunday, special events and exhibitions will be held at Seoul Plaza to raise public awareness of ASEAN cultures and tou
June 10, 2019 - 15:48:30
Experts discuss gender equality in Seoul
World leaders, activists and academics gathered to discuss gender equality in South Korea during a conference organized by the Canadian Embassy in Seoul on Monday. The event held in Seoul marked the opening of the Women Deliver Conference 2019, which is being held over three days in Vancouver, Canad
June 4, 2019 - 14:06:49
Moon to make state visit to Sweden June 14-15
President Moon Jae-in will make a state visit to Sweden from June 14-15 at the invitation of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul said. The president will lead a delegation comprising South Korean government ministers and business representatives. First Lady Kim
June 3, 2019 - 16:50:32
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau to hold roadshow in June
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau will host its annual roadshow in June for travel agencies of South Korea and Sri Lanka to exchange latest industry information. The event will take place at Lotte Hotel in Busan on June 4 and Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul on June 10. According to the tourism bur
May 27, 2019 - 17:02:02
UNICEF Korea holds forum on child-friendly urban planning
Regional government officials and experts gathered to discuss child-friendly urban planning at a forum organized by UNICEF Korea on Friday. A consultative group of regional governments held the forum with the UNICEF Korea Committee at a children’s culture center theater in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Provinc
May 27, 2019 - 17:00:17
Swiss Embassy opens hanok-inspired building in Seoul
The Embassy of Switzerland has opened its new building that reinterprets hanok -- traditional Korean houses -- in central Seoul, in the hope that it will serve as a platform for cooperation between the two countries. “This reconstruction of the embassy is a symbol of our longstanding friendship with
May 20, 2019 - 17:39:18
