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Brains, grains and planes of Ukraine

Dec 17, 2019

The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Ukraine -- Ed. Startup has recently become a superfluous word, and is viewed as a driver of future-oriented innovative economy. But you have p...
[Diplomatic circuit] There is global momentum to develop hydrogen economy: Australian top diplomat

Dec 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

Dec 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

Dec 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

Dec 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

Dec 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

Dec 9, 2019

Special committee under Egyptian PM office formed to address difficulties of S. Korean companies
[Diplomatic circuit] UAE celebrates 48th National Day with positive outlook on bilateral ties

Dec 9, 2019

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...
[Diplomatic circuit] EU envoy urges Seoul to pass revision on personal information

Dec 9, 2019

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 Perso...
[Diplomatic circuit] Kuwait Investment authority, Citibank host forum for Korean firms

Dec 9, 2019

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 th...
[Diplomatic circuit] [Meet the diplomat] Paris looks to Korea’s technology, startups for cooperation: French ambassador

Dec 4, 2019

Video shot and edited by Kim So-mee In 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 t...
[Diplomatic circuit] New Zealand Trade Minister emphasizes strong bilateral trade

Dec 2, 2019

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 Ze...
[Diplomatic circuit] Pacific Alliance member countries hold film festival

Dec 2, 2019

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 Embas...
[Diplomatic circuit] [Photo News] Promoting wonders of Cuneo

Dec 2, 2019

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 It...
[Diplomatic circuit] BCCK to host first Tax & Finance Forum 2019

Dec 2, 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 ...