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[Diplomatic circuit] Swedish Embassy promotes peace-making efforts

To mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Sweden, the Swedish Embassy in Seoul hosted commemorative events this month. The embassy held a ceremony and reception, followed by a...

Mar 11, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] Korea, Australia hold development cooperation consultations

Officials from South Korea and Australia met in Seoul on March 7 to discuss ways to foster bilateral development cooperation and support the stable development of Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific ...

Mar 11, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
KOICA donates food terminal to upland Filipino farmers

South Korea’s overseas aid agency said Sunday it has donated two food-related facilities that will help upland farmers in the Philippines connect directly with consumers and contribute to the develop...

Mar 4, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
FKCCI hosts French Business Awards

The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the inaugural French Business Awards 2019 ceremony to recognize companies that contributed to bilateral economic relations. Targeting French...

Mar 4, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
Lebanese Embassy screens refugee film ‘Capernaum’

Dozens of ambassadors stationed in South Korea gathered on Feb. 20 to watch the Oscar-nominated movie “Capernaum” in an event hosted by the Lebanese Embassy here. Envoys from 31 countries and their ...

Feb 25, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
Envoy: Indonesia ready to attract more Korean tourists

The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul invited key tourism officials Friday to show appreciation for their donations toward relief efforts in Indonesia following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that hi...

Feb 25, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
Indian PM to visit Korea this week to enhance strategic partnership

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Korea from Thursday to Friday to meet with President Moon Jae-in in an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries. Modi’s state visit ta...

Feb 18, 2019
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ASEAN-Korea Center celebrates 10th anniversary

The ASEAN-Korea Center held its annual council meeting and a reception in celebration of the 10th anniversary of its establishment Monday in Seoul, with high-ranking officials and ambassadors represe...

Feb 18, 2019
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Korea, Russia sign action plan to bolster bilateral cooperation

South Korea and Russia on Wednesday inked an action plan on a wide range of areas in the latest move to boost bilateral cooperation, the government here said. The plan on "nine bridges" was signed b...

Feb 13, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
Bangladesh, UK envoys inspire Korean students to achieve 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 ...

Feb 13, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
Australian Embassy marks national day

Over 1,500 people gathered in Seoul on Jan. 25 to celebrate Australia’s national day with an event hosted by the Australian Embassy in South Korea with a theme in recognition of the Australian Open. ...

Feb 7, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
Denmark and Korea: Celebrating 60 years of partnership

It is a great pleasure to usher in the Year of the Golden Pig, a joyous occasion that also marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Korea. And although the diplomatic t...

Feb 7, 2019
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Indian cities to see fastest growth in the world

Indian cities occupy every one of the top 10 spots on a recent list of the world’s fastest-growing cities over the next two decades, according to the Indian Embassy in Seoul, citing a report from Oxf...

Jan 21, 2019
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[Contribution] Iran celebrates 40 years of Islamic Revolution, republic

Saeed Badamchi Shabestari (Iranian Embassy) By Iranian Ambassador to Korea Saeed Badamchi Shabestari As the Iranian ambassador to the Republic of Korea, I am delighted to address readers of esteeme...

Jan 21, 2019
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Success of New Southern Policy hinges on local acumen: Indonesian ambassador

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (right) and Indonesian President Joko Widodo shake hands during a summit in Seoul in September 2018. (Indonesian Embassy) As Seoul implements its New Southern Poli...

Jan 21, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit

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