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Colombia eyes bolstering exports to S. Korea: trade minister
Colombia’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Jose Manuel Restrepo said the country is keen to bolster South Korea-bound exports, stressing now is the time to reshape bilateral trade between the two nations. “Exports from Colombia (to Korea) are (valued at) $600 million. The number of exporters
Oct. 14, 2019 - 15:19:23
German ambassador to Korea hopes for unity on Korean Peninsula
Ambassador Auer says dialogue was key to German unification German Ambassador to South Korea Stephen Auer said last week he hopes for the peaceful reunification of the two Koreas in the near future, as Germany celebrated the 29th anniversary of its reunification and the 30th anniversary of the fall
Oct. 14, 2019 - 15:17:44
IVI urges international cooperation on R&D, distribution of vaccines
The International Vaccine Institute, an international organization based in Seoul, held a forum on its 22nd anniversary where the participants exchanged ideas on ways to boost global collaboration on research and development on vaccines and their delivery. “I hope for greater cooperation among IVI m
Oct. 14, 2019 - 15:14:23
ASEAN-Korea train to traverse S. Korea
Top officials from ASEAN countries and South Korea will hop on a train to travel across the country alongside citizens of the participating countries. The event, marking the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-Korea dialogue, also aims to promote next month’s ASEAN-Korea summit in Busan, the organizers said M
Oct. 14, 2019 - 15:13:32
Saudi Arabia opens doors to tourists from South Korea
Saudi Arabia will issue travel visas for South Koreans and citizens of 48 other countries as part of its Vision 2030, the Saudi Embassy in Seoul said. The visa issuance starting Sept. 27 comes amid a series of decisions to ease strict laws and regulations in one of the most conservative countries in
Oct. 7, 2019 - 17:11:50
French ambassador, chamber of commerce highlight upcoming tech summit
The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and newly appointed French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Lefort held a networking event for members of the FKCCI, highlighting the upcoming French-Korean tech summit, the FKCCI said. The event, the “FKCCI Networking Evening With the New French
Oct. 7, 2019 - 17:10:43
Indian Embassy launches fifth ‘Sarang Festival’ to spread Indian culture
Ambassador Ranganathan says this year’s event pays tribute to 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth The Embassy of India in Seoul has launched an annual festival showcasing India’s diverse culture. The fifth edition of “Sarang: The Festival of India in the Republic of Korea” kicked off Oct. 2
Oct. 7, 2019 - 17:09:11
Korea Foundation launches Indonesia office
The Korea Foundation, a nonprofit organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has opened an office in Jakarta, marking its eighth overseas office aimed at promoting public diplomacy. The office in Indonesia will function as a hub for public diplomacy targeting Southeast Asian countries as pa
Oct. 7, 2019 - 17:08:25
British Council in Korea holds dance workshop for seniors
British community-dance professional Diane Amans led a dance workshop for seniors in Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province, at the invitation of the British Council in Korea. The event held Sept. 25 to Oct. 2 aimed to promote healthy and “creative aging” through the arts as well as to foster arts progr
Oct. 7, 2019 - 17:07:34
Argentine Embassy seeks to enhance cultural ties with Korea
The Embassy of Argentina here held an opening ceremony for the Sala Mirtha Legrand hall and the launch of El Ciclo de Cine Argentino 2019 on Thursday, with an aim to strengthen cultural ties between Argentina and South Korea. “Films are a bridge connecting the two countries culturally. Just as diplo
Sept. 30, 2019 - 17:28:14
EU ambassador to South Korea receives Austria’s presidential award
European Union Ambassador to South Korea Michael Reiterer received the Grand Decoration of Honor in Silver with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria in recognition for his service to his mother country, the related embassies said. “I am deeply honored that the President of the Republic of Au
Sept. 30, 2019 - 17:25:59
Experts from Korea, Kazakhstan shed light on denuclearization
Defense and nuclear experts from South Korea and Kazakhstan shed light on Kazakhstan’s denuclearization process in the 1990s as a reference for North Korea’s denuclearization, experts said. “North Korea’s denuclearization negotiation seemed to have hit a phase of stagnation, but recently there are s
Sept. 30, 2019 - 17:23:56
French Ambassador to present Etoile du Cinema awards to actress Bae Doona, ‘Parasite’ producer
French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Lefort will present Etoile du Cinema awards to Korean actress Bae Doona and Kwak Sin-ae, producer of the award-winning film “Parasite,” in Busan this week, the embassy said. From Saturday to Sunday, Lefort will be attending the 2019 Busan International Film
Sept. 30, 2019 - 17:19:59
Foreign embassies in Seoul offer glimpse into history, culture
There are many exotic buildings in the heart of Seoul that combine Western architectural elements and traditional Korean materials, providing a glimpse into the country’s history of diplomatic and cultural exchanges. Located right next to Deoksugung in central Seoul is a plot of land belonging to th
Sept. 23, 2019 - 18:41:51
Foreign defense attaches visit military facilities
Foreign defense attaches based in South Korea are visiting military facilities as part of a three-day program designed to boost their understanding of the country’s security situation, the Defense Ministry said Monday. During the program organized by the Defense Intelligence Agency, 50 defense attac
Sept. 23, 2019 - 17:30:17
