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Israel Embassy donates relief supplies to wildfire victims
The Embassy of Israel in South Korea has donated relief supplies to support local residents affected by the devastating wildfires in the Yeongnam region, said the Israeli Embassy in Seoul on Friday. The assistance, provided through MASHAV, Israel’s official aid agency, aims to help displaced residents in Andong recover from the disaster. Sharing a press statement with The Korea Herald, the embassy said that relief supplies coordinated through the Korean Red Cross will be used for disaster recove
April 7, 2025 - 17:16:51
[Bridge to Africa] Tanzania, Korea discuss critical minerals
Experts from Tanzania and South Korea discussed minerals critical for future industries, such as graphite, nickel, lithium and rare earth elements, at the Tanzania-South Korea Critical Mineral Roadshow in Seoul. Jointly organized by the Tanzanian Embassy in Seoul and the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), the roadshow follows the June 2024 agreement between South Korea and Tanzania to enhance resource and mineral cooperation. During the first-ever Korea-Africa Summit he
April 7, 2025 - 17:05:57![[Bridge to Africa] Tanzania, Korea discuss critical minerals](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/news/cms/2025/04/16/news-p.v1.20250404.34028c6225924bcfa2e625ffddec7d74_T1.jpeg?type=h&h=320)
Tajikistan marks Navruz in Seoul
The Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul marked the ancient festival of Navruz on Saturday, celebrating peace, renewal and Tajik people’s traditions. Navruz, meaning “New Day,” heralds the arrival of spring and is observed annually on March 21, the vernal equinox. The celebration traces back over 6,000 years, with historical ties to the Silk Road and widespread observance in countries such as Iran, India, Turkey and Central Asia. The festival is said to have a tradition of thousands of years in region
April 7, 2025 - 17:04:35
Envoy highlights Kyrgyzstan’s appeal as travel destination
Kyrgyz Ambassador to Korea Aida Ismailova highlighted Kyrgyzstan's appeal as a tourist destination at a book launch for "Why Kyrgyzstan?" on Tuesday. Authored by Korean writer Cho Yong-pil, the book delves into life lessons learned from the country, highlighting the importance of living in the present rather than waiting to explore a new life after retirement. “Kyrgyzstan is a country blessed with magnificent mountain ranges, crystal-clear lakes, rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality,” Ism
March 31, 2025 - 18:41:08
S. Korea, Uzbekistan to collaborate on ecological research, policy development
South Korea and Uzbekistan agreed Thursday to collaborate on joint ecological research and policy development. The agreement was signed between Uzbekistan’s Center for State Environmental Expertise and the Korea Environment Institute. The memorandum focuses on environmental policies through enhanced impact assessment systems, increased public participation, joint strategic projects, legislative alignment with international standards, carbon footprint reduction initiatives and specialist training
March 31, 2025 - 18:40:56
Germany open to South Korea’s defense goals, but talks needed: ambassador
Germany is aware of the ambitious goals of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration, but talks are needed for any specific cooperation to happen, Georg Schmidt, German ambassador to South Korea, told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday. DAPA aims to achieve significant advancements in Korea's defense industry by enhancing transparency, efficiency and expertise in national defense procurement, promoting a competitive system and realizing industrial growth through export promotion a
March 31, 2025 - 13:34:24
UAE holds 'Emirati Values Iftar' in Seoul
The UAE Embassy in Seoul hosted the Emirati Values Iftar in Seoul on Saturday. The initiative is part of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, regarded as the mother of the nation in the UAE, who also serves as chairwoman of the General Women's Union, supreme chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and president of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. “Our authentic values are deeply rooted in our past, passed down from our founding fathers, and continue to guide us to this day,” So
March 25, 2025 - 12:52:31
UAE promotes interfaith dialogue in Korea
The UAE Embassy in Seoul hosted an interfaith dialogue on Wednesday, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan. The event celebrated the tradition of iftar while underlining the UAE’s core value of tolerance. In his remarks at the event, UAE Ambassador to Korea, Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, underscored his nation’s commitment to tolerance and coexistence. He underscored the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Founding Father, in promoting these values globally. Sheikh Zayed bin Sul
March 24, 2025 - 18:01:55
Azerbaijan celebrates renewal with Novruz, lauds compatriots in Korea
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Seoul marked Novruz on Tuesday, celebrating renewal and unity. Novruz, meaning "New Day," signifies the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. Observed on March 21, the festival has been celebrated for thousands of years across the Silk Road region, including in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East. The festival strengthens social bonds through community gatherings, festive meals and public celebrations, transcend
March 24, 2025 - 18:01:34
India invites Korean firms to WAVES Summit
The Indian Embassy in Seoul invited Korean media and entertainment firms to the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 on Wednesday. India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will host the summit in Mumbai May 1-4. The summit will serve as a global convergence platform for media and entertainment, akin to the World Economic Forum in Davos, with India’s entertainment capital as its permanent venue, according to the embassy. The initiative is about making India a global hu
March 24, 2025 - 18:01:22
[Bridge to Africa] Kenyan embassy welcomes Kenya’s accession to GGGI
The Kenyan Embassy in Seoul on Thursday welcomed Kenya’s accession to the Global Green Growth Institute, an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable economic growth. In a statement shared with The Korea Herald, the embassy highlighted Kenya’s commitment to climate action and green growth as key pillars of its national development strategy. "The Government of Kenya has continued to prioritize climate change and green growth to transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resi
March 20, 2025 - 12:48:17![[Bridge to Africa] Kenyan embassy welcomes Kenya’s accession to GGGI](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/news/cms/2025/04/16/news-p.v1.20250320.489de8e1638d45ff8424157089e3f377_T1.jpg?type=h&h=320)
Ban Ki-moon calls for action on climate
Kim Sang-hyup to lead GGGI as director general Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on the dangers of climate change, calling on diplomats and country representatives to take global action to tackle the crisis. "The climate crisis does not take a break or call a timeout," Ban said, urging nonstop commitment to environmental sustainability. He said that armed conflicts, natural disasters and pandemics do not halt the effects of climate change. "Crop failures due to droughts and floods,
March 17, 2025 - 18:39:27
Foreign minister harks back to South Korea's historical Islamic connections
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul highlighted South Korea’s historical ties with the Islamic world at an Iftar dinner hosted by the Seoul government on March 11. Iftar is a meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break the daily fast during Ramadan. “What a proud heritage it is. Throughout history, Muslim civilizations have profoundly enriched humanity by bridging cultures and illuminating new ways of thinking. Their influence can also be found in Korea’s history,” said Cho in his remarks sharing his firs
March 17, 2025 - 18:39:04
Germany under Merz committed to Indo-Pacific with South Korea: director general
Germany has a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific under the new government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said Frank Hartmann, Director-General for Asia and the Pacific at the German Federal Foreign Office in an interview with The Korea Herald on Tuesday. Hartmann was in Seoul to attend the Korea-Germany Indo-Pacific Dialogue on March 10, where both countries discussed measures for regional peace and stability. The meeting, held at South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by Eui-h
March 14, 2025 - 18:28:59
EU spotlights women's roles in security, defense
In an event commemorating International Women's Day Saturday, the European Union delegation to Korea highlighted women's roles in security and defense. Hosting an event under the theme “Towards More Resilient and Secure Democracies: Women in Security and Defense,” experts from South Korea and the EU highlighted the role of gender-responsive policies in strengthening democratic stability and resilience. Moderated by Estonian Ambassador to Korea Sten Schwede, the event referenced EU-ROK Security a
March 11, 2025 - 15:46:10
