Embassy marks first-ever India Day in Seoul

The Indian Embassy in Seoul hosted its first India Day festival on Saturday, drawing thousands as New Delhi and Seoul seek to deepen cultural and people-to-people ties alongside the two nations' special strategic partnership. Held at Yeouido Hangang Park under the theme “Unity in Diversity,” the event featured Indian classical dance, fusion Indian-Korean and Bollywood performances, regional cuisine, and cultural exhibitions showcasing India’s 28 states and eight union territories. The celebratio

2026-05-19 13:19:24:00

Russian Embassy hosts special viewing for Hermitage artworks in Seoul

The Russian Embassy in Seoul held a special viewing for its immersive digital exhibition of the Hermitage Museum at the Oil Tank Culture Park, showcasing more than 80 digital works and recreations of the Winter Palace through July 30. The Hermitage Museum, founded by Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century, is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious art museums, housing millions of artifacts in St. Petersburg’s Winter Palace. Held at the transformed Oil Tank Culture Park, the vie

2026-05-19 11:51:16:00

K-culture to meet 'A-culture' on Africa Day 2026

Africa Day 2026 in Seoul will celebrate African unity and friendship with Korea through cultural exchange, and boost Africa, South Korea and the broader Global South, according to Ambassador of Rwanda to Korea Bakuramutsa Nkubito. The day commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity — now the African Union — in 1963, celebrating Africa’s liberation, unity and cultural heritage. This year’s Africa Day celebration in Seoul, jointly hosted by the African Group of Ambassadors, the

2026-05-18 17:08:33:00

Philippines highlights biodiversity in Seoul

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership on Thursday underscored the importance of biodiversity conservation while marking World Migratory Bird Day. Speaking at the event, Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez described the Philippines as a key refuge along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway for migratory birds traveling across continents. “Nature knows no borders,” Fernandez said, stressing that protecting wetlands and coa

2026-05-15 13:18:21:00

Poland, South Korea tout growing strategic ties

Poland and South Korea underscored bilateral cooperation on Tuesday, marking Polish Constitution Day in Seoul. Poland adopted its first constitution on May 3, 1791 — the first modern constitution in Europe and the second in the world after the United States Constitution, ratified in 1787. The two sides reiterated closer ties in defense, technology, trade and global security. "We have decided to work more closely on polar affairs and wish to strengthen cooperation on space and ballistics," said P

2026-05-13 15:08:11:00

Belgium seeks deeper defense, aerospace ties with S. Korea

Belgium is seeking to deepen defense and aerospace cooperation with South Korea as Korean defense exports rapidly expand across Europe and NATO markets amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and Europe’s rearmament drive. At a defense and aerospace forum held in Seoul on Tuesday, the Belgian Embassy in Seoul highlighted South Korea’s emergence as a key global hub for advanced defense manufacturing and technology. The event brought together government officials, more than 20 Korean companies, indu

2026-05-12 17:30:20:00

EU marks Europe Day in Seoul

The Delegation of the European Union to Korea celebrated Europe Day in Seoul on Friday. Commemorating 75 years since the Schuman Declaration, widely regarded as the foundation of European integration, the event featured exhibition booths from 25 EU member states and corporate partners showcasing European food, beverages and culture. Among the attendees were South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and First Vice Minister of Science and ICT Koo Hyuk-chae, along with members of the diplomatic corps

2026-05-12 14:28:56:00

Goyang festival showcases Colombian flowers

GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — Colombia showcased its vibrant floral industry at the 2026 International Horticulture Goyang Korea festival. Through IHK 2026, one of South Korea’s major spring flower exhibitions held annually at Ilsan Lake Park from April 24 to May 10, ProColombia the promotion agency of Colombian government in Seoul ran a Colombian Pavilion to reach a broader base of Korean consumers. Colombian flower exports to South Korea have surged since the signing of a Korea-Colombia free tra

2026-05-11 15:10:42:00

New Zealand brings Maori spirit to Seoul

A vibrant evening of Maori storytelling in Seoul on Thursday amplified shared values of heritage, ancestry, and community with values. Maori are the Indigenous people of New Zealand, descended from East Polynesian voyagers who arrived in canoe migrations in the 14th century. Through rhythmic chants, synchronized movement, and traditional songs, the Hiwa Crew, a troupe from New Zealand brought elements of Te Ao Maori—the Maori world of language, spirituality, and living tradition—to Seoul. Openin

2026-05-08 16:08:58:00

S. Korea vital for India’s 2047 vision

South Korea is emerging as a key partner in India’s long-term economic and strategic transformation, one central to India’s Viksit Bharat vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, Indian Ambassador to Korea Gouranga Lal Das said Thursday. The Indian government aims to expand the economy to $5 trillion by 2027, $7 trillion by 2030 and $30 trillion by 2047. “Korea is an important and very crucial partner in our developmental journey and in India’s vision of Viksit Bharat,” Das said during a m

2026-05-07 20:51:44:00