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Oman proposes deal with S. Korea to build smart city in special economic zone
MUSCAT -- A senior Omani official on Tuesday proposed a preliminary deal with South Korea to create a smart city in a special economic zone in his country, the South's prime minister said. Prime Min...
Jul 25, 2018
CICI awards individuals for promoting Korea in photography, videography
Grand prize-winning entry “View Over Seoul,” by Romanian Embassy Executive Director Daniel Iordan Teodorescu (Daniel Iordan Teodorescu) The Corea Image Communication Institute winnowed a list of win...
Jul 23, 2018
Turkey’s diplomacy attracts with enchanting culture
The Turkish Embassy held a fashion show Thursday at Hotel Shilla in Seoul, showcasing the country’s colorful wearables and embroideries worn by student models. The clothes were designed by Sule Ayda...
[Herald Interview] South Africa invested in continental inclusive growth
“South Africa will continue to use its G-20 membership to promote inclusive growth and development.”
Kazakhstan laments unconscionable passing of figure skating icon
Kazakhstani and international residents in Korea mourned the death of the late Denis Yuryevich Ten, a Kazakhstani figure skater of Korean descent, at a memorial ceremony at the Embassy of Kazakhstan ...
Pakistan showcases slice of enticing culture, food
The Pakistani Embassy in Seoul, in collaboration with the International Food and Culture Exchange Association of Korea, co-hosted the inaugural Pakistan-Korea Culture, Food and Business Forum at Impe...
Jul 16, 2018
‘Turkey regains stability two years after foiled coup’
“Under these circumstances, it was imperative for the Turkish administration to take necessary measures to protect the country and people, as would be the case for any administration in the world.”
[Herald Interview] South Africa calls on world to fulfill Mandela’s unfinished mission
“Looking at the state of our world today, the unfinished business of Nelson Mandela’s lifework clearly looms large,” South African Ambassador to Korea Nozuko Gloria Bam said in an interview.
[Herald Interview] ‘Decarbonization sole path to prosperous future’
“In our special report, we anticipate to provide clear evidence that the world’s response to climate change will inextricably impact its economic development potential.”
Jul 9, 2018
‘21st-century communication requires global etiquette, national acumen’
Choi Jung-wha, president of the Corea Image Communication Institute, firmly believes that to thrive in a global community, people should learn to respect and care for others as cultured citizens. Sh...
Bulgaria supports Europeanization of once-Balkanized Southeastern Europe
“Supporting the European perspective for the interconnectivity of the Western Balkans and their integration into the European Union was a strategic priority of our presidency.”
Tour South Africa, trail Mandela’s footsteps
“Very often on historical tours, you read dates you can’t remember, people’s names you can’t pronounce and wars you haven’t heard of, but what we’ve tried to do this year is introduce Nelson Mandela the man.”
Kazakhstan seeks to modernize Silk Road
In line with the 20th anniversary of Astana as its capital, Kazakhstan took a step forward in becoming a key hub for Islamic and Silk Road finance with the official launch of the Astana International...
E-commerce forum to bridge ASEAN, Korean markets
Participants at the Capacity Building Workshop for the Greater Mekong Subregion's Cross-border E-Commerce organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul in August, 2017. (AKC) The ASEAN-Korea Centre a...
Jul 3, 2018
[Herald Interview] Metropolitan Lisbon continental gateway to Europe, America, Africa
Nearly 10 years after the crisis, Lisbon is now a city teeming with economic vibrancy and cultural vivacity, an ideal place to invest, do business, network, study and enjoy life.
Jul 2, 2018