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Apr 24, 2018 Diplomatic Circuit

Australia’s startup scene brims with innovative potential

Australia is embracing new ideas in innovation and exploiting new sources of economic growth for the “fourth industrial revolution,” said its top envoy to Korea, encouraging firms to invest in the country’s thriving startup ecosystem. Australia’s fast-growing start-up ecosystem, supported by the government’s $1.1 billion National Innovation and Science Agenda announced in December 2015, provides great opportunities for Australian and international startups to test and build their businesses, sai

Argentine Embassy promotes flagship Malbec wine

The Argentine Embassy promoted the country’s flagship Malbec wine at a tasting event in Seoul on Thursday as part of the eighth iteration of the annual “Malbec World Day” celebration.The event, on April 17 each year, is sponsored by Wines of Argentina, a public promotional agency supported by the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Worship as well as the Argentine Wine Corporation. Every year around the day, Argentina’s Malbec is promoted across more than 60 cities around the world. “In a country

Apr 24, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
EU ambassadors vow inclusion on Day of Disabled

ropean Union Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiterer (center) poses with Korean university students at a 2018 PyeongChang Paralympic curling match on Mar. 13. (European Union Delegation in Korea)European Union Ambassadors hailed the spirit of the Paralympics and called for continued efforts to build inclusive societies on April 20 Day of the Disabled. “The ambassadors of EU Member States and I were privileged to witness the dedication and efforts of athletes with disabilities at the PyeongChang Par

Apr 24, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Costa Rican trade-investment office opens in Seoul

Following the signing of a free trade agreement between South Korea and Central American nations Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama in late February, the Costa Rican Embassy has opened a trade and investment office in Seoul. The trade representative can be reached at corea@procomer.com, www.procomer.com, or (02) 3703-6696. The trade pact will eliminate duties on about 95 percent of traded goods and services for the participating countries. It is subject to each country’s par

Apr 24, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Korea wise to embrace ASEAN’s unity-in-diversity mentality’

“If we constantly hustle in hurly-burly, we lose sight of the big picture. In contrast, what took me by surprise during my Southeast Asia tenure is that people there often live harmoniously and beautifully together, while respecting group differences.”

Apr 24, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
S. Korean president to receive credentials of six new foreign ambassadors

South Korean President Moon Jae-in was set to receive credentials of six new foreign ambassadors in Seoul Friday, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said.The new ambassadors are Simon Smith of Britain, Antoine Azzam of Lebanon, Daul Matute Mejia of Peru, Juan Pablo Rodriguez Barragan of Colombia, Laposatepun Singtong of Thailand and Hyder Shiya Albarrak of Iraq. (Yonhap) President Moon Jae-in (Yonhap)

Apr 20, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Laos marks 2,561st anniversary of Lunar New Year

The Lao Embassy celebrated the 2,561st anniversary of the country’s Lunar New Year at a reception in Seoul on Friday. “According to our lunar calendar this year, the Lao New Year, or Water Festival, will be celebrated for three days from April 14 through 16,” said Lao Ambassador to Korea Khamsouay Keodalavong in a speech. “During these festive holidays, Lao people around the world joyfully celebrate the occasion, which consists of watering Buddha images, monks, elders, friends and passersby. Fam

Apr 17, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Polish cultural festival to brighten Cheonggye Plaza

Participants pose at the annual Polish Day festival at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul on April 30 last year (Polish Embassy)The Polish Embassy will organize the annual Polish Day festival at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul on May 6, from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., introducing the Central European country’s culture, products and language.Various goods made in or representing Poland will be showcased, including cosmetics, potteries, aronia and sweets. Polish food stalls will be open as well, alongside a lucky dra

Apr 17, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Italy, Korea invigorate cooperation in cutting-edge science, technology

The Italian Embassy in Seoul hosted a networking reception on Thursday, marking Italian Research Day, which celebrates the country’s scientific achievements and supports research exchanges abroad on April 15, the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. The diplomatic mission organized the event in cooperation with its Science and Technology Office, inviting 25 Italian scientists here, presidents of various universities, researchers and journalists. The day is organized by the Italian Ministry of Educatio

Apr 17, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Contribution] ‘Foreign workers grease wheels of Korea’s development’

Had people around the world not reached out to one another beyond their national borders, we would all be living in silos in our national communities.Grassroots contacts among nations have given birth to innovation, progress and coexistence, all of which are increasingly imperative in driving humanity forward together.The miraculous economic and human development the Republic of Korea has achieved over the last several decades is unrivaled the world over. It has transformed the war-ravaged natio

Apr 17, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
ASEAN students receive tips on landing jobs in Korea

The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul organized a career mentoring seminar on March 31 to help Southeast Asian students get started in Korea’s competitive, yet promising job market. Some 80 students from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations participated in the event, where information on applying for jobs, such as writing an effective curriculum vitae, resumes and cover letters, as well as tips on answering interview questions, were provided. “The number of ASEAN youths studying in Korea continu

Apr 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Indian infrastructure minister visits Korea

Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Indian minister of road transport, highways and shipping (Nitin Gadkari)Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Indian minister of road transport, highways and shipping, visited Korea on Monday for a four-day tour of the country and to promote India’s infrastructure development opportunities, according to the Indian Embassy in Seoul. “India is putting a premium on infrastructure development with the announcement of 100 smart cities development in 2014, and creation of industrial corridors an

Apr 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Korean ambassador to Vietnam honored for upping ties

The incoming secretary-general of the ASEAN-Korea Center, Lee Hyuk, who is currently serving as South Korean ambassador to Vietnam, was bestowed last week with the Medal for Peace and Friendship among Nations in recognition of his contributions to enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and Korea. Lee, a career diplomat who was also the Korean ambassador to the Philippines from 2012-2015, was awarded by Vice President and Secretary-General of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Don Tuan

Apr 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Public diplomacy critical for peace in perilous times’

“Call it track 1.5 or track two, informing and influencing the Congress toward a position favorable to us is very important ahead of the two historic summits. That is the role of public diplomacy.”

Apr 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Azerbaijan honors dead from 1918 March Massacre

Azerbaijan mourns the death of its citizens 100 years ago in a massacre at the hands of Armenians, in what it remembers as the day of genocide, according to the Azerbaijani Embassy in Seoul. “Following the October Revolution in Russia in 1917, the Bolsheviks seized power in Baku and viewed the Armenian nationalist party of Dashnaksutyun as an ally to take control of the situation on the ground,” the diplomatic mission said. “The Baku Soviet and Dashnaksutyun Party, under the pretext of combating

Apr 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit

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