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Georgia mourns death of citizen in Russian detention

Georgia expresses its deep sorrow over the death of its citizen Archil Tatunashvili in the region of Tskhinvali, also known as South Ossetia, who was killed while under detention by occupying Russian...

Mar 12, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
British envoy leaves Korea with peace of mind, optimism for tomorrow

British Ambassador Charles Hay wrapped up his three-year tenure in Korea, having helped enhance all-encompassing bilateral relations from trade and investment to defense, culture and education. Hay,...

Mar 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Exhibition shows vibrant colors of Mexican nature

The Mexican Embassy in Korea has organized an art exhibition featuring iconic representations of Mexican landscapes and lives at the Mun Gallery of Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. The event “Geogr...

Mar 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Kazakhstan seeks Korean expertise in green technologies, investments’

Kazakhstan, the world’s largest landlocked country, has primarily relied on its coal, oil and natural gas for energy, but is now moving toward renewables as global trends change. With the world shif...

Mar 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Foreign Minister Kang leaves for Geneva to attend UN human rights meeting

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha left for Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday to attend a UN meeting on human rights where she will likely touch on North Korea and the wartime sexual slavery o...

Feb 25, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
S. Korean, Finnish foreign ministers discuss cooperation on N. Korean nukes

Finland's foreign minister reaffirmed his support for South Korea's policy on North Korea in a meeting with his South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Thursday, the foreign ministry said. The meeting ...

Feb 22, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Korean Prime Minister holds talks with Finnish counterpart

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon met with Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila on Monday and discussed ways to increase substantial cooperation between the two countries and other issues of common interest, ...

Feb 19, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Tanzania, Korea reach new heights with embassy opening

Tanzania opened its inaugural embassy in Seoul on Wednesday, laying the foundation for comprehensive and firsthand engagement with South Korea after the two countries marked the silver jubilee of bil...

Feb 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
UK sends strongest team to PyeongChang, British House exhibits Olympic memorabilia

The United Kingdom will send its largest-ever delegation to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games from Feb. 9-25, according to the British Embassy in Seoul. Fifty-nine athletes representing Team Great B...

Feb 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
German youths to immerse in Olympic fest, Korean culture

German youths will have a unique experience of sampling the Olympic spirit and hobnobbing with young Koreans as part of the German Olympic Youth Camp, according to the German Embassy in Seoul. A tea...

Feb 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Young Diplomats Academy inspires brave new generation

Thai Ambassador Sarun Charoensuwan has served his country faithfully, cultivating a positive image and remaining mindful of how his words and deeds are perceived under his ambassadorial watch. The t...

Feb 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Sri Lanka sweet spot of Seoul’s New Southern Policy’

Sri Lanka, an island nation located at the heart of the Indian Ocean, looks to Korea for greater synergies as South Asia and East Asia increasingly engage each other based on their complementary need...

Feb 5, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
India marks constitutional anniversary, democratic progress with Korea

The Indian Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 69th anniversary of its Republic Day on Friday, which honors the entry into force of India’s constitution on Jan. 26, 1950. The constitution replaced the G...

Jan 29, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
ASEAN tourism set to reach new heights

The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul was bestowed an award last week for invigorating tourism between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Korea. Kim Young-sun, the center’s secretary-general a...

Jan 29, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Bulgaria linchpin of European integration’

With the presidency of the Council of the European Union this year, Bulgaria looks to strengthen European integration and help the continent’s economic resiliency, interoperable security and cultural...

Jan 29, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit

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