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[Diplomatic circuit] KOICA supports removal of land mines, unexploded bombs in Vietnam

Korea International Cooperation Agency said Monday it had hosted several events to raise awareness of land mines and unexploded bombs in Vietnam, marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and ...

Apr 8, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Korea Foundation hosts environmental program for youths

Some 100 young Korean volunteers participated in a project to help transform the world’s ninth-largest desert in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region into green land, as well as to exchange views...

Apr 1, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] ASEAN-Korea Media Forum to be held April 24

Journalists and experts from Korea and Southeast Asian countries will gather for the ASEAN-Korea Media Forum in Seoul next month to discuss ways to promote cultural and socio-cultural exchanges, ASEA...

Apr 1, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Ireland minister encourages Koreans to visit Ireland

Irish Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan, in Seoul from March 17-20 as part of the country’s outreach to strengthen ties with Korea, was impressed by the energy of the c...

Mar 25, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Belgium king to meet President Moon for bilateral talks

King Philippe of Belgium and his wife Queen Mathilde kicked off their four-day state visit to South Korea on Monday, aimed at boost economic cooperation and cultural ties between the two countries. ...

Mar 25, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Ethiopia’s peacemaking effort with Eritrea resembles Korea’s initiative

Ethiopia can share its recent experience of ending a 20-year border war with longtime foe Eritrea to encourage South Korea’s initiative to create a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. The border b...

Mar 25, 2019
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S. Korea recognized by WFP for transforming from recipient to donor

South Korea has been recognized by the World Food Programme for its active aid to poorer nations, years after being on the receiving end of international help. In an interview with Yonhap News Agenc...

Mar 19, 2019
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Maintaining US-N. Korea dialogue momentum crucial: Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday it expects tangible progress in North Korea’s complete denuclearization and the establishment of a permanent peace regime on the Korean Peninsula with f...

Mar 13, 2019
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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
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[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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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