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[Diplomatic circuit] Former top US diplomat highlights pet’s role in two-way public diplomacy

Oct 29, 2019

Former top US envoy to Seoul Mark Lippert’s tenure here ended in early 2017, but he remains South Koreans’ most beloved former US ambassador for his friendly personality, his open-mindedness, his fon...
[Diplomatic circuit] Italy chamber boasts regionally certified cuisine

Oct 21, 2019

'We want to (make) aware the people about what is real, authentic Italian'
[ASEAN-Korea summit] Top investment official from Philippines urges S. Korea to consider country as manufacturing base

Oct 21, 2019

Philippine Board of Investments Gov. Napoleon Concepcion urged South Korean companies to consider the Philippines as a manufacturing base, rather than a market for finished goods, on the grounds that...
[Photo News] Omani Embassy raises cultural awareness

Oct 21, 2019

RAISING CULTURAL AWARENESS – Oman’s Ambassador to South Korea Mohamed Alharthy (first row, third left) and Corea Image Communication Institute President Choi Jung-wha (first row, fourth left) pose fo...
[ASEAN-Korea summit] ASEAN delegation relishes ASEAN-Korea Train, future of ASEAN-Korea

Oct 21, 2019

Video shot and edited by Kim So-mee SUNCHEON, South Jeolla Province -- Some 200 participants representing South Korea and the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gather...
Mandela daughter appointed ambassador to South Korea

Oct 17, 2019

The late anti-apartheid activist and Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zenani Mandela-Dlamini has been appointed South Africa’s ambassador to South Korea, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday. ...
S. Korean, ASEAN officials look ahead to special summit and stronger regional ties

Oct 17, 2019

BUSAN -- Ahead of the highly anticipated summit in Busan next month between the leaders of South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, top officials from participating countries gathe...
[Diplomatic circuit] Colombia eyes bolstering exports to S. Korea: trade minister

Oct 14, 2019

Colombia’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Jose Manuel Restrepo said the country is keen to bolster South Korea-bound exports, stressing now is the time to reshape bilateral trade between the...
[Diplomatic circuit] German ambassador to Korea hopes for unity on Korean Peninsula

Oct 14, 2019

Ambassador Auer says dialogue was key to German unification
[Diplomatic circuit] IVI urges international cooperation on R&D, distribution of vaccines

Oct 14, 2019

The International Vaccine Institute, an international organization based in Seoul, held a forum on its 22nd anniversary where the participants exchanged ideas on ways to boost global collaboration on...
[Diplomatic circuit] ASEAN-Korea train to traverse S. Korea

Oct 14, 2019

Top officials from ASEAN countries and South Korea will hop on a train to travel across the country alongside citizens of the participating countries. The event, marking the 30th anniversary of ASEAN...
[Herald Interview] S. Korea, Poland to work closely for nuclear energy, defense, cybersecurity: Polish FM

Oct 8, 2019

Amid South Korea’s strengthened economic relations with Poland, the European country is seeking to bolster cooperation in nuclear energy, defense and cybersecurity, Polish top envoy said. “South Kor...
[Contribution] Chilean Navy’s training ship Esmeralda visits Busan

Oct 7, 2019

The Chilean Navy’s training ship Esmeralda visited the Republic of Korea from Friday to Tuesday. This occasion constituted a source of personal satisfaction for me, because it brought back memories t...
[Diplomatic circuit] Saudi Arabia opens doors to tourists from South Korea

Oct 7, 2019

Saudi Arabia will issue travel visas for South Koreans and citizens of 48 other countries as part of its Vision 2030, the Saudi Embassy in Seoul said. The visa issuance starting Sept. 27 comes amid ...
[Diplomatic circuit] French ambassador, chamber of commerce highlight upcoming tech summit

Oct 7, 2019

The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and newly appointed French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Lefort held a networking event for members of the FKCCI, highlighting the upcoming Fre...