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[Diplomatic circuit] Indian Embassy launches fifth ‘Sarang Festival’ to spread Indian culture

The Embassy of India in Seoul has launched an annual festival showcasing India’s diverse culture. The fifth edition of “Sarang: The Festival of India in the Republic of Korea” kicked off Oct. 2 and ...

October 7, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] Korea Foundation launches Indonesia office

The Korea Foundation, a nonprofit organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has opened an office in Jakarta, marking its eighth overseas office aimed at promoting public diplomacy. The off...

October 7, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] British Council in Korea holds dance workshop for seniors

British community-dance professional Diane Amans led a dance workshop for seniors in Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province, at the invitation of the British Council in Korea. The event held Sept. 25 to...

October 7, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] Argentine Embassy seeks to enhance cultural ties with Korea

The Embassy of Argentina here held an opening ceremony for the Sala Mirtha Legrand hall and the launch of El Ciclo de Cine Argentino 2019 on Thursday, with an aim to strengthen cultural ties between ...

September 30, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] EU ambassador to South Korea receives Austria’s presidential award

European Union Ambassador to South Korea Michael Reiterer received the Grand Decoration of Honor in Silver with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria in recognition for his service to his moth...

September 30, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] Experts from Korea, Kazakhstan shed light on denuclearization

Defense and nuclear experts from South Korea and Kazakhstan shed light on Kazakhstan’s denuclearization process in the 1990s as a reference for North Korea’s denuclearization, experts said. “North K...

September 30, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Diplomatic circuit] French Ambassador to present Etoile du Cinema awards to actress Bae Doona, ‘Parasite’ producer

French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Lefort will present Etoile du Cinema awards to Korean actress Bae Doona and Kwak Sin-ae, producer of the award-winning film “Parasite,” in Busan this week, t...

September 30, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Corruption cannot be eradicated, only contained and controlled’

Amid the efforts of governments worldwide to tackle corruption, Daniel Li, vice chairman of the advisory board of the International Anti-Corruption Academy, said corruption cannot be completely eradi...

September 15, 2019
Social affairs
[News Focus] Young, moderate voters show signs of turning away from ruling party

The impact of the government’s appointment of Cho Kuk as justice minister is likely to be seen at next year’s general election, as the younger generation and moderate voters are showing signs of turn...

September 10, 2019
Politics
[Newsmaker] Cho Kuk’s controversial phone calls take center stage at Assembly hearing

The parliamentary confirmation hearing of Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk Friday focused on the number of times he communicated with the president of Dongyang University. There are speculations tha...

September 6, 2019
Politics
Opposition to justice nominee Cho rises to new heights: poll

As new allegations were raised against Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk’s family, public opposition to the embattled nominee rose to 56.2 percent, a survey by a local pollster showed. The gap between...

September 6, 2019
Politics
[Newsmaker] Main opposition floor leader's leadership shaky

Liberty Korea Party Floor Leader Na Kyung-won’s compromise with the ruling Democratic Party on a parliamentary confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk has stoked discontent among so...

September 5, 2019
Politics
Rival parties agree to hold Cho Kuk hearing on Friday

After weeks of wrangling, the ruling and main opposition parties agreed to hold a parliamentary confirmation hearing of Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk on Friday. The dramatic agreement came after ...

September 4, 2019
Politics
President Moon to request Cho Kuk’s Assembly hearing report amid conflict

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has asked the National Assembly to resend its hearing report for embattled Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk by the end of this week, a top presidential aide said Tu...

September 3, 2019
Politics
Justice nominee apologizes, refuses to quit

Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk apologized for failing to properly oversee his daughter’s college applications and family’s investments. “I apologize to the public. I have disappointed you despite ...

September 2, 2019
Politics

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