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EU promotes cultural heritage for prosperous future

European Union Ambassador Michael Reiterer on Wednesday congratulated Korea on the 30th anniversary of its accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, at the same time introducing Europe’s vib...

May 7, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
UK commits to trailblazing deal in artificial intelligence

The British government has struck a 1 billion pound ($1.36 billion) agreement with the UK’s artificial intelligence industry to pave the way for leading the emerging internet-of-things economy, accor...

May 7, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘As North Korea reforms, European Union can assist’

As the two Koreas strive for conciliation, cooperation and peace, the European Union can lend its expertise, using its far-reaching diplomatic outreach, technical know-how and track record of rules-b...

May 7, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Arab envoys meet ex-UN chief at Omani Embassy

Omani Ambassador to Korea Mohamed al-Harthy hosted former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and other Arab ambassadors at the Omani Embassy in ...

Apr 30, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Democratic, denuclearized South Africa marks Freedom Day

The South African Embassy in Seoul marked the 24th anniversary of Freedom Day -- a national holiday commemorating the first post-apartheid elections in 1994 -- at a reception Thursday. “What is spec...

Apr 30, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Thailand honors Korean nursing scholar for public health contributions

The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul on April 24 gave recognition to Dr. Kim Eui-sook, professor emeritus at Yonsei University College of Nursing, who received the Princess Srinagarindra Award for her con...

Apr 30, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
‘Open data indispensable from smart citizenry’

In an increasingly interconnected world of digital communications and the internet of things, it will be correspondingly vital to make public data open and available to citizen control for greater de...

Apr 30, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
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 ...

Apr 23, 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 co...

Apr 23, 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) Europ...

Apr 23, 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 ...

Apr 23, 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 23, 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 B...

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,...

Apr 16, 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 Pl...

Apr 16, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit

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