‘Test us’: Botswana's vice president urges Korean investors

The technological capabilities of Korea and resources in Botswana could lay the foundations for sustainable and expanding opportunities for both countries, according to Botswana's Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe. “Korea has the capability. Botswana has the opportunity,” Gaolathe told The Korea Herald on the sidelines of Botswana Business Seminar held in Seoul on Tuesday. “Korea has been such an example to the world through its innovation, industry and diligence,” he said, poin

2026-09-10 10:55:58:00

[Key Points] Philippines looks to South Korea for next phase of defense modernization

Defense ties deepen: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro called South Korea a “reliable partner” in Manila’s military modernization, citing strategic alignment, affordability and strong after-sales support. Beyond arms sales: Manila wants the relationship to shift from procurement toward co-production, joint shipbuilding and broader defense-industrial cooperation in the Philippines. Korean hardware expands: South Korea supplies much of the Philippines’ new naval fleet, while Manila has

2026-09-09 21:43:28:00

Philippine defense chief says South Korea reliable partner for defense modernization

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday stressed South Korea as a defense industry partner, as Manila strengthens defense ties with Seoul through co-production, joint shipbuilding and broader industrial cooperation. “The most important thing is that our countries are strategically aligned, which is why we have confidence in the Republic of Korea as a reliable partner for our defense modernization,” Teodoro said. He pointed to the quality, affordability and after-sales support

2026-09-09 13:55:04:00

Thailand builds startup bridge with S. Korea

Thailand is strengthening startup cooperation with South Korea, helping Thai firms enter the Korean market while creating opportunities for Korean startups to test technologies and expand in Thailand. The initiative brings together the Thai Embassy in Seoul, universities and startup organizations to connect entrepreneurs with potential partners and markets in both countries. “We serve as a bridge,” Thai Ambassador to South Korea Tanee Sangrat said at a startup event at his residence in Seoul. Sa

2026-09-08 19:09:37:00

‘Italy at Frieze’ connects cultures in Seoul

Italian and Korean contemporary art converged in Seoul on Tuesday as the Italian Embassy hosted “Italy at Frieze,” an event alongside Frieze Seoul. Organized with the Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul, the event was held at the Italian ambassador’s residence in Hannam-dong. At the event, Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto highlighted contemporary art as a means of strengthening cultural dialogue between Italy and Korea. “Italy’s strength lies not only in its extraordinary historical heri

2026-09-03 13:59:15:00

South Africa marks Mandela Day in Seoul

The South African Embassy in Seoul marked Nelson Mandela International Day on Monday with a call for community service, honoring the late president’s legacy of social justice and public service. The event, held in collaboration with the Kim Dae-jung Presidential Library and Museum, included participants from Eden I Ville, a children’s home in Seoul. Nelson Mandela International Day is observed annually on July 18, Mandela’s birthday. The UN General Assembly established the observance in 2009 in

2026-09-03 12:56:52:00

KGCCI, Herald ink media partnership for APK 2026

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Herald Media Group signed a media partnership agreement Tuesday for the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2026, which will bring senior German and Asia-Pacific political and business leaders to Seoul in October. Also known as APK, the event is a biennial platform for German business engagement with the Asia-Pacific region. It was last held in New Delhi in 2024. The 2026 conference is jointly organized by the German government and bu

2026-09-01 14:28:07:00

Samarkand traces centuries-old ties with Korea

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, Mirzo Ulugh Beg's observatory and the Imam Bukhari complex stand as reminders of Samarkand's more than 2,700-year history as a crossroads of the Silk Road. Its ancient networks extended across Eurasia, including to the Korean Peninsula. At Afrasiab, seventh-century murals show foreign visitors at the court of a Samarkand ruler. Two figures have been associated by many researchers with Goguryeo, one of Korea's ancient Three Kingdoms, although

2026-09-01 14:27:18:00

India to take ‘Sarang’ festival across Korea

The Indian embassy in Korea will take its flagship cultural festival to cities across South Korea this fall, seeking to deepen people-to-people ties as Seoul and New Delhi expand cooperation across economic and strategic sectors. The 12th edition of “Sarang — The Festival of India in Korea” will feature performances and workshops from Sept. 15-22 in Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, as well as Gimhae and Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province and Nami Island in Chuncheong, Gangwon Province, the Indian Embass

2026-08-31 15:06:56:00

Hopes high among Uzbeks ahead of Korea-Central Asia Summit

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Expectations are high in Uzbekistan ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia Summit, with Uzbeks hoping that their country's long-standing goodwill toward South Korea will translate into investment, technology and opportunities for ordinary people. Areas of interest range from advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence to education and jobs, with Uzbeks looking for practical results from closer ties with Korea. The summit, scheduled for Sept. 16-17 in Seoul, will brin

2026-08-31 14:09:50:00