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Sought by prosecutors: Key man in Yoon presidential couple’s political drama
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First lady to keep low profile as Yoon’s ratings hit new low
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Murder charge sought over death of mentally disabled student who was pushed into sea
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2 dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks near Jeju Island
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NewJeans to appear on biggest year-end festival in Japan
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N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, civilian aircraft: JCS
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Starbucks to open store on North Korea's doorstep
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[Editorial] Brace for changes
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Tourist doing yoga in front of Gyeongbokgung stirs debate
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Police nab 20 suspects connected to ‘international sender’ phishing texts
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[Diplomatic circuit] UAE celebrates 48th National Day with positive outlook on bilateral ties
The UAE Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 48th National Day and noted that bilateral cooperation between the both countries has increased considerably in the last decade from a strategic partnership in 2009 to a special strategic partnership last year, a top Emirati diplomat in Seoul said.“With regard to the bilateral relations with the friendly Republic of Korea, the ties witnessed significant progress over the past decade. … As a result, the existing fields of cooperation have expan
Dec. 9, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] EU envoy urges Seoul to pass revision on personal information
South Korea’s parliament should promptly pass an amendment on personal information protection to comply with EU regulations, European Union’s top diplomat in Seoul urged last week. The revised Personal Information Protection Act is one of three bills on big data regulations pending at the National Assembly.In May 2018, the EU implemented the General Data Protection Regulation stipulating stricter oversight to protection personal information of EU residents, fining companies that fail
Dec. 9, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Kuwait Investment authority, Citibank host forum for Korean firms
Kuwait’s state-run Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority and Citibank Korea jointly held the Korea-Kuwait Investment Forum last week to offer information for companies seeking to foray into the Middle East country.“Potential and current Korean companies there received critical information about the Kuwaiti market, regulations and laws, new business opportunities and successful case studies,” an official said. The forum was a part of KDIPA’s international roadshow a
Dec. 9, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] [Meet the diplomat] Paris looks to Korea’s technology, startups for cooperation: French ambassador
Video shot and edited by Kim So-meeIn South Korea, France is known predominantly for its rich history, sophisticated culture and luxury brands. But take a deeper look into the history between the two countries, and traces of France can be found across South Korea’s core industries.In the digital era, Paris is seeking to bolster cooperation with Seoul in the field of technology and startups, the top French diplomat in Seoul said. “In France, I think we have missed the beginning of thi
Dec. 4, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] New Zealand Trade Minister emphasizes strong bilateral trade
South Korea and New Zealand have strong bilateral trade relations five years into the free trade agreement, said New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker, according to the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, also called the Kiwi Chamber. Parker delivered a keynote speech titled “Korea and New Zealand -- A Modern Partnership for Challenging Times” at the 2019 Year End Grand Hui on Nov 25. A “hui” is a traditional Maori social gathering.Parker emp
Dec. 2, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Pacific Alliance member countries hold film festival
Pacific Alliance member countries in Seoul are set to open the first Pacific Alliance Film Festival in Seoul next week to promote their culture, society and history, embassies said Monday.The Embassies of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru in collaboration with the Korea Film Archive are to hold the festival from Dec. 10-15, offering eight films across genres, including documentary, drama, comedy and suspense. The eight films are: Chilean documentary “This Is the Way I Like It II,” Col
Dec. 2, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] [Photo News] Promoting wonders of Cuneo
PROMOTING WONDERS OF CUNEO -- Italian Ambassador to South Korea Federico Failla (fourth left), Mayor of Cuneo Federico Borgna (fifth left), Assessor for Tourism for the Province of Cuneo, Piemonte Italy Luca Serale (sixth left), and Secretary General of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea Jacopo Giuman (first right) post for a photo at a seminar titled “Discovering the Cuneo Province,” an event aimed at promoting the northwestern province that borders France, hosted by the ITCCK at
Dec. 2, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] BCCK to host first Tax & Finance Forum 2019
The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea is to hold the first Tax & Finance Forum this week under the theme “2020 Vision: Shaping the Future of Tax & Finance,” the chamber said Monday.Sponsored by Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers, the forum is to take place Wednesday at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, inviting industry leaders from PwC, the Bank of Korea, and Korean law firms. “Tax and finance professionals working at multinational companies in Korea are encouraged to partici
Dec. 2, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Argentine Embassy holds wine tasting event
The Argentine Embassy in South Korea hosted the 9th Wines of Argentina last week with an aim to promote its wine to Korean consumers, the embassy said. “Through the event we are making efforts to introduce outstanding Argentine wine in the Korean market and continue the positive trend of Korea-bound exports,” Argentine Ambassador to South Korea Alfredo Carlos Bascou said at the event. “Argentina’s wine industry is receiving attention as an attractive option for tour
Nov. 27, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Brazil Embassy holds photo exhibition to celebrate 60th anniversary of Korea-Brazil relations
The Brazilian Embassy in Seoul is holding a photo exhibition in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Brazil. The exhibition “Brazil and Korea Through My Eyes” displays 40 photographs of Brazil and South Korea taken by Brazilian photographer Joao Paulo Barbosa over the past 15 years. “This exhibition is a strong symbol of the bonds that fortunately unite our two cultures and peoples. It is very interesting to observe that in
Nov. 27, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit][Meet the diplomat] EU ambassador highlights message ‘together we are stronger’ in East Asia
The unification of the Korean Peninsula will be made possible when neighboring East Asian countries proceed with a mutual understanding of the impact of cooperation, says the EU’s top diplomat in Seoul.“I would like to pass on the message that it is important to work together ... that’s missing in Northeast Asia,” EU Ambassador Michael Reiterer said in an interview with The Korea Herald in central Seoul last month.“If Korea, Japan and China could work together in a
Nov. 19, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Former Indonesian foreign minister zeros in on significance of ASEAN
Former Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations played an important role in three aspects -- relationship among member states, their international status and the economy. Natalegawa was in South Korea to launch the Korean edition of his book “Does ASEAN Matter?” last week to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ties between Seoul and ASEAN.The launch comes ahead of the special commemorative summit between South Korea and 10 ASEAN mem
Nov. 18, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Korea Foundation, Danish Embassy open VR-incorporated exhibition
The Korea Foundation, the Embassy of Denmark in Seoul and Denmark’s Animation Workshop have opened an exhibition that incorporates virtual reality and animation in celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and Denmark, organizers said.“Just in this room you can visit the island of Hawaii in 1983, and virtually experience its ecosystem. … We are looking forward to more synergies between Korean and Danish animation industries,” Danish Ambas
Nov. 18, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Australian Embassy supports water safety education in Seoul
The Australian Embassy in Seoul said Monday it has initiated water safety campaign at Sangcheon Elementary School in northeastern Seoul last week to minimize water-related risks involving children.“The Australian Embassy is proud to collaborate with Lifesaving Society Korea to help educate young South Koreans about how to minimize risks when having fun in water,” Australian Ambassador to Korea James Choi said. “I hope this helps raise awareness of the risks and encourages all K
Nov. 11, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Early adopters, use of English contributed to birth of South Korean IT giants: French digital minister
French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs Cedric O said Korean IT giants were created on the back of early adopters and Koreans’ familiarity with English.“South Korea and France have a similar number of unicorns totaling about seven to eight. South Korean IT companies are championing in the field compared to French companies because … the Korean market has a lot of early adopters,” O said.The French minister recalled seeing Koreans watching television on their cellph
Nov. 11, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] [Meet the diplomat] Mexico top diplomat in Seoul optimistic on Seoul’s Pacific Alliance associate membership prospects
Prior to the cancellation of the APEC summit in Chile, South Korean officials kept tabs on the now-delayed encounter between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in hopes the meeting would speed up a trade agreement.Mexico’s top diplomat in Seoul said earlier this month the Latin American country hopes to promptly conclude negotiations on Korea’s associate membership of the Pacific Alliance.Seoul kicked off talks to become part of the t
Nov. 11, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Leading Spanish chefs, sommelier offer a glimpse of country’s healthy cuisine
From gambas al ajillo to paella to iberico pork, Spanish cuisine has become familiar here thanks to a surge in South Korean tourists visiting the country on vacation and honeymoon.However, there are a number of common misconceptions here about Spanish food -- that Spanish dishes are heavy on sodium and that olive oil, the majority of which is produced in Spain, is not suitable for frying.Dispelling such misconceptions was the aim of the second Spanish Extravaganza Festival held at the Four Seaso
Nov. 11, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Korea must develop strategy to be seen as ‘attractive’: soft power expert
South Korea’s soft power on the global stage has greatly improved over the past few years as a result of the global popularity of K-pop, K-food, K-beauty and Korean goods in general.To further enhance Korea’s status in the international community beyond Asia, Korea Foundation President Lee Geun said the country should form a presence among developed countries and develop a strategy to be perceived as “attractive.”“For South Korea to be acknowledged in Europe (and ot
Nov. 6, 2019
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, New Zealand agree to boost bilateral cooperation
The top diplomats of South Korea and New Zealand agreed Tuesday to enhance bilateral ties in the economy, defense and other various fields, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her counterpart, Winston Peters, held talks in Seoul and agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, as well as in areas of mutual interest, such as hydrogen energy development and research in the Antarctic, the ministry said in a release. They also decided to
Oct. 29, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘S. Korea can be a gateway to Asia’: FKCCI Managing Director
Amid a steady rise in the number of French entrepreneurs tapping into Korea, the new managing director of the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry said South Korea can become a gateway to Asia on the back of a host of factors that makes it an appealing business location.“South Korea has a lot of assets for foreign companies with highly qualified labor, supportive policies, an extensive network of FTAs and FEZs. Korea can be seen as a convenient base for investment and to establis
Oct. 29, 2019