The Korea Herald

Mexico-Korea commerce set for smooth sailing

Sept 17, 2018

Despite no free trade agreement, Korea is Mexico’s sixth-largest trade partner, and the two economies had more than $15 billion of bilateral trade last year. That is about to get an even further boo...
[Herald Interview] Le Havre, an ideal partner in maritime industry, public decentralization

Sept 17, 2018

“Nowadays, we are looking for new opportunities in smart technologies in logistics and storage. We aim to develop a ‘smart port city’ using digitalization and automation, and believe there’s much potential for cooperation with Korea.”
‘France, Korea can achieve long-term growth with strategic cooperation’

Sept 10, 2018

France and Korea can increase cooperation in developing markets in Africa, Southeast Asia and potentially North Korea, said David-Pierre Jalicon, the chairman of the French Korean Chamber of Commerce...
Foreign envoys learn about vaccines at IVI

Sept 10, 2018

The International Vaccine Institute on Sept. 4 hosted foreign diplomats at its headquarters in Seoul and briefed them about its latest international projects and accomplishments. The institute also ...
Riga to host Baltic Sea’s first 5G conference

Sept 10, 2018

Latvia will host the Baltic Sea region’s first international conference on fifth-generation wireless technology in Riga from Sept. 27-28, according to the Latvian Embassy in Seoul. The Baltic Sea Re...
Australia’s sustainably produced wines, food hit Korean market

Sept 10, 2018

Across Australia’s vast territory, wine, dairy products, wheat, barley, beef and mutton are produced under world-leading sustainable practices and stringent quarantine policies. The country’s low po...
Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan to meet next week over outcome of envoys' Pyongyang visit

Sept 7, 2018

The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan will hold talks on the sidelines of an economic forum in Vietnam next week to share the outcome of the South Korean delegation's recent trip to Pyongyang, S...
Foreign diplomats from 48 countries to visit DMZ

Sept 7, 2018

Dozens of Seoul-based diplomats will visit the Demilitarized Zone on Friday in a tour arranged by the culture ministry to promote South Korea's efforts to turn the vestige of the Korean War into a sy...
[Contribution] Kabul Peace Process gaining momentum

Sept 3, 2018

On Feb. 28, the National Unity Government of Afghanistan hosted a landmark conference called the Kabul Peace Process aimed at starting a process of Afghanistan-led peace and reconciliation. Represen...
[Herald Interview] Northeast Asian professionals pool innovative ideas for common prosperity

Sept 3, 2018

With a combined gross domestic product of over $20 trillion -- nearly one-quarter of the global economy -- the economies of China, Japan and South Korea have colossal potential for synergy, innovatio...
Indonesia gives out awards for enhancing bilateral ties

Sept 3, 2018

Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Umar Hadi on Aug. 26 conferred plaques of appreciation to two Korean companies that employ Indonesians here. Buheung System and DK&D received awards following a rigoro...
Irish LGBTI activist to visit Korea

Sept 3, 2018

Irish drag queen Rory O’Neill, aka Panti Bliss (Conor Horgan) Irish drag queen Rory O’Neill, aka Panti Bliss, will visit Korea in early October to discuss the campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual, tr...
Libyan head of state calls off S. Korea visit due to domestic issues

Sept 2, 2018

Libyan leader Fayez Mustafa Al-Sarraj has called off his scheduled trip to South Korea this week, citing domestic issues, Seoul's presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday. Sarraj, chairman of t...
Costa Rica champions environmental democracy as foreign policy

Aug 27, 2018

The Costa Rican government promotes its foreign policy of environmental democracy as a main pillar of regional cooperation under the framework of the Organization of American States, according to its...
Kazakhstan’s urban, natural wonders unveiled

Aug 27, 2018

The Korea Foundation, working in partnership with the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Korea, has organized a photo exhibition that illuminates the urban and natural wonders of the Central Asian giant at KF ...