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Democratic, denuclearized South Africa marks Freedom Day

Apr 30, 2018

The South African Embassy in Seoul marked the 24th anniversary of Freedom Day -- a national holiday commemorating the first post-apartheid elections in 1994 -- at a reception Thursday. “What is spec...
Thailand honors Korean nursing scholar for public health contributions

Apr 30, 2018

The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul on April 24 gave recognition to Dr. Kim Eui-sook, professor emeritus at Yonsei University College of Nursing, who received the Princess Srinagarindra Award for her con...
‘Open data indispensable from smart citizenry’

Apr 30, 2018

In an increasingly interconnected world of digital communications and the internet of things, it will be correspondingly vital to make public data open and available to citizen control for greater de...
Argentine Embassy promotes flagship Malbec wine

Apr 23, 2018

The Argentine Embassy promoted the country’s flagship Malbec wine at a tasting event in Seoul on Thursday as part of the eighth iteration of the annual “Malbec World Day” celebration. The event, on ...
Australia’s startup scene brims with innovative potential

Apr 23, 2018

Australia is embracing new ideas in innovation and exploiting new sources of economic growth for the “fourth industrial revolution,” said its top envoy to Korea, encouraging firms to invest in the co...
EU ambassadors vow inclusion on Day of Disabled

Apr 23, 2018

ropean Union Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiterer (center) poses with Korean university students at a 2018 PyeongChang Paralympic curling match on Mar. 13. (European Union Delegation in Korea) Europ...
Costa Rican trade-investment office opens in Seoul

Apr 23, 2018

Following the signing of a free trade agreement between South Korea and Central American nations Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama in late February, the Costa Rican Embassy has ...
[Herald Interview] ‘Korea wise to embrace ASEAN’s unity-in-diversity mentality’

Apr 23, 2018

“If we constantly hustle in hurly-burly, we lose sight of the big picture. In contrast, what took me by surprise during my Southeast Asia tenure is that people there often live harmoniously and beautifully together, while respecting group differences.”
S. Korean president to receive credentials of six new foreign ambassadors

Apr 20, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in was set to receive credentials of six new foreign ambassadors in Seoul Friday, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said. The new ambassadors are Simon Smith of B...
Laos marks 2,561st anniversary of Lunar New Year

Apr 16, 2018

The Lao Embassy celebrated the 2,561st anniversary of the country’s Lunar New Year at a reception in Seoul on Friday. “According to our lunar calendar this year, the Lao New Year, or Water Festival,...
Polish cultural festival to brighten Cheonggye Plaza

Apr 16, 2018

Participants pose at the annual Polish Day festival at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul on April 30 last year (Polish Embassy) The Polish Embassy will organize the annual Polish Day festival at Cheonggye Pl...
Italy, Korea invigorate cooperation in cutting-edge science, technology

Apr 16, 2018

The Italian Embassy in Seoul hosted a networking reception on Thursday, marking Italian Research Day, which celebrates the country’s scientific achievements and supports research exchanges abroad on ...
[Contribution] ‘Foreign workers grease wheels of Korea’s development’

Apr 16, 2018

Had people around the world not reached out to one another beyond their national borders, we would all be living in silos in our national communities. Grassroots contacts among nations have given bi...
ASEAN students receive tips on landing jobs in Korea

Apr 9, 2018

The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul organized a career mentoring seminar on March 31 to help Southeast Asian students get started in Korea’s competitive, yet promising job market. Some 80 students from ...
Indian infrastructure minister visits Korea

Apr 9, 2018

Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Indian minister of road transport, highways and shipping (Nitin Gadkari) Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Indian minister of road transport, highways and shipping, visited Korea on Monday...