Tanzania, Korea yet to realize full potential: new envoy

Tanzania wants to transform its relationship with South Korea into a strategic partnership driven by artificial intelligence, critical minerals, manufacturing and investment, Tanzanian Ambassador Noel Emmanuel Kaganda said in an interview with The Korea Herald. Home to some of Africa's largest reserves of graphite, nickel, rare earths and other critical minerals, Tanzania is viewed as a strategic partner for countries seeking to diversify supply chains. According to Kaganda, Korean companies cou

2026-07-29 13:39:04:00

Foreign envoys present credentials to Korean President

CREDENTIALS -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) poses for a commemorative photo with newly appointed Colombian Ambassador to South Korea Yobani Velasquez Quintero during a credentials presentation ceremony for foreign ambassadors at Cheong Wa Dae on Wednesday. Along with Quintero, Ambassadors of Brazil, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Nigeria and Tanzania presented their letters of credence to the South Korean president. (Yonhap)

2026-07-22 14:37:59:00

Modigence Vision wins Korea-Germany AI startup competition

South Korean artificial intelligence startup ModigenceVision won the Korea-Germany Connect: AI Startup Pitching Challenge 2026 on Wednesday. The winner will present its technology before about 1,000 business, government and academic leaders at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026), to be held Oct. 29-31 in Seoul. The competition comes as South Korea and Germany seek closer cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and digital innovation, and Korean s

2026-07-15 14:53:21:00

‘Palli palli minister’: Andhra Pradesh state bets on 3S to win Korean investment

Andhra Pradesh offers unique advantages as a gateway to India with its 3S model of speed, stability and service, as South Korean companies shift beyond China, says the state's minister for information technology, electronics and communications, real-time governance, and human resources development. In an interview with The Korea Herald during his visit to Seoul, Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh wants to become South Korea's preferred gateway to India by building entire manufacturing ecosystems ra

2026-07-12 13:49:26:00

Tanzania looks to Korea to expand tourism and business ties

South Korea is a priority market for Tanzania's Go Eastern Strategy that aims to attract tourists and business relationships, officials from the country's embassy in Korea and tourist board said at the Destination Tanzania Roadshow in Seoul on Monday. At the event, the Tanzania Tourist Board and the Embassy of Tanzania pitched the country's attractions and investment opportunities. Tanzanian Ambassador Noel Emmanuel Kaganda showcased his country as a world-class destination, highlighting the Se

2026-07-06 14:41:45:00

UAE looks to Korea for water security partnership ahead of UN summit

The United Arab Emirates is seeking deeper cooperation with South Korea in desalination, artificial intelligence and clean energy as it prepares to host the 2026 UN Water Conference, positioning Seoul as a key partner in efforts to tackle the growing global water crisis. In a written interview with The Korea Herald, UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi said South Korea's technological strengths make it a natural partner for the conference, which the UAE will co-host with Senegal in Abu

2026-06-30 13:52:01:00

S. Korea-ASEAN partnership should evolve beyond manufacturing ties: envoys

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Southeast Asian diplomats on Friday said South Korea's partnership with ASEAN should evolve beyond the view of the region primarily as a manufacturing base. Speaking at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, the diplomats called for greater emphasis on higher-quality investment, innovation and tangible outcomes under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. "Economic cooperation should move beyond the view of Southeast Asia as a production base, and instead develop in

2026-06-26 17:00:08:00

Indian FM proposes five-step plan to bridge fragmented world

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar unveiled a five-step plan to reimagine global cooperation amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, calling for more resilient supply chains, stronger partnerships and reformed multilateralism. In his keynote address at the 21st Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity on Thursday, Jaishankar said that the international community must adapt to an increasingly divided world by reducing economic vulnerabilities and expanding cooper

2026-06-26 11:42:42:00

Envoys at Jeju Forum see Korea-Central Asia summit opening ‘new era’

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Envoys from five Central Asian countries predict that the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit in September will open a new phase in relations with South Korea, as both sides seek deeper cooperation in energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and cultural exchanges. The summit will mark the first leaders' meeting between South Korea and the five Central Asian nations as a group, elevating a dialogue mechanism launched in 2007 to a summit-level fra

2026-06-26 11:09:40:00

India marks Yoga Day in Seoul

About 1,000 people gathered at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on Sunday for the International Day of Yoga, as India continued efforts to promote the practice abroad. Yoga originated in ancient India and was systematized in the Yoga Sutras, a foundational text traditionally attributed to the sage Patanjali. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 through Resolution 69/131, which was co-sponsored by 175 member states. Since then, Indian missions

2026-06-23 13:46:35:00