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[Diplomatic circuit] Winners of ASEAN-Korea essay contest take part in Vietnam, Busan workshop

Diplomatic CircuitJan 13, 2020

The 2019 ASEAN-Korea Youth Academic Workshop involving 14 winners of an essay contest has entered its final phase, the intergovernmental organization said Monday. The 14 youths were selected for the...
[Diplomatic circuit] British Embassy highlights climate change at annual youth camp

Diplomatic CircuitJan 13, 2020

The British Embassy in Seoul took part in the 2020 Youth Ambassador Camp for middle and high school students in Korea on Friday to raise awareness about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in E...
[Diplomatic circuit] ICCK names Sachin Satpute as new chairman

Diplomatic CircuitJan 13, 2020

The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea has elected Sachin Satpute, president of Novelis Asia, to lead the business lobby as of Jan. 1 on the back of his near 30 years of experience, the ICCK said Mo...
[Herald Interview] Bangladesh’s top envoy expresses hope for Moon’s visit

Diplomatic CircuitJan 13, 2020

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Korea Abida Islam, who is more than halfway into her term in Seoul, expressed hopes for President Moon Jae-in to visit the South Asian country in the near future. Pr...
[Herald Interview] Canadian envoy on Korea in the ’90s, the maturing of bilateral ties and future partnerships in AI

Diplomatic CircuitJan 6, 2020

Canadian Ambassador Michael Danagher first came to South Korea in 1992 and began nearly three decades, on and off, of interaction with “fun and loving” South Koreans. After two stints here in the 19...
[What the 2020s will hold for Korea] Aging time bomb ticking louder

Social affairsDec 31, 2019

A new decade has dawned. Unprecedented challenges await Korea from an aging and shrinking population to accelerated warming of the peninsula. The Korea Herald has prepared a four-part series looking...
[Diplomatic circuit] Omani envoy awarded honorary Seoul citizenship

Diplomatic CircuitDec 23, 2019

Omani Ambassador Mohamed Al Harthy received an honorary Seoul citizenship in recognition of his efforts to foster relations between the two countries, the Oman Embassy said Monday. Al Harthy started...
[Diplomatic circuit] Bangladesh beams with strong economic growth prospects

Diplomatic CircuitDec 23, 2019

DHAKA, Bangladesh -- The hustle and bustle of Bangladesh, one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide, can be seen throughout the capital of Dhaka, where multiple infrastructure projects are under...
[Diplomatic circuit] [From the Scene] Sundarbans, the undiscovered jewel of Bangladesh

Diplomatic CircuitDec 23, 2019

KHULNA, Bangladesh -- Bombarded with mobile messages, emails and social media posts, an adventure in Mother Nature is a popular choice for many travelers seeking to escape. The Sundarbans, the large...
[Diplomatic circuit] There is global momentum to develop hydrogen economy: Australian top diplomat

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2019

Amid global awareness of the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the Australian ambassador to Korea highlighted hydrogen as the next source of clean energy. “There is a global momentum to devel...
[Diplomatic circuit] Britain eyes cooperation with Seoul on AI startups

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2019

The United Kingdom, one of the countries leading the world in artificial intelligence, is seeking to step up cooperation with industry leader South Korea for advancements in AI, officials said. “Wha...
[Diplomatic circuit] Italian Embassy launches first showroom in Seoul

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2019

The Italian Trade Agency under the Italian Embassy in Korea has opened its first showroom in Seoul in a bid to promote Italian brands, the embassy said. High Street Italia, located in the trendy Gar...
[Diplomatic circuit] First Hungarian cultural center opens in Korea

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2019

The first Hungarian cultural center in Korea opened last week, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Hungary. The opening ceremony of the Hungarian Cul...
[Diplomatic circuit] UAE Embassy looks to Expo 2020 to bolster ties with Seoul

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2019

In the run up to Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirati Ambassador to South Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi said the event would boost bilateral relations as next year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment ...
[Diplomatic circuit] [Meet the diplomat] Egypt is eager for transfer of technology, economic growth: Egyptian envoy

Diplomatic CircuitDec 9, 2019

After years of sweeping change in all corners of society, Egypt has embarked on a journey to rebuild the nation, opening doors to foreign entities to capitalize on state-of-the-art technology and rec...