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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Moon begins week of ASEAN diplomacy with Brunei, Singapore summits
President Moon Jae-in held summit meetings with the leaders of Brunei and Singapore over the weekend, kicking off a flurry of bilateral and multilateral summits held on the occasion of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit and the first Mekong-Korea summit. On Sunday, Moon met with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who is visiting Korea on a state visit, in Seoul. “The potential for cooperation between the two countries is limitless, from ICT, smart city, electronic government and
Foreign AffairsNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Mouthwatering ‘ASEAN-ROK Food Street’ illuminates Busan
BUSAN -- Perhaps it is fitting that a city known for a wide range of unique delicacies should host an inaugural event showcasing dishes from across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states. The 2019 ASEAN-ROK Food Street event kicked off Nov. 15 and is slated to continue until Wednesday at the Busan Cultural Complex Center for Youth, or Norimaru, near Seomyeon Station -- an area known as the “streets of youth” for its vast collection of bars, coffeehouses and restaura
CultureNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Busan bustling on eve of ASEAN-Korea summit
Busan -- Busan is no stranger to a large influx of guests, but South Korea’s second-largest city was even more robust than usual this weekend with multiple events taking place on the eve of the 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit.Subway cars were plastered with ads for the ongoing ASEAN-themed events, including the “ASEAN Crafts: From Heritage to the Contemporary” exhibition running at ASEAN Culture House until Jan. 15. The subway is a wise choice if you wish to bypass the
CultureNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Busan aims to be hub of exchange, cooperation between Korea and ASEAN
The mayor of Busan expressed hope that the 2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit will elevate the city into a hub of exchanges and cooperation between South Korea and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don said the regional summit, which will draw heads of state from the 10 ASEAN member countries, can be expected to establish Busan’s place firmly as a global city that links Korea with foreign nations. “This summit symbolizes our governme
PeopleNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Handicrafts of Mekong on display in Busan
ASEAN Culture House under the Korea Foundation is to host mini fair “Bazaar Mekong: Handicraft and Design Goods,” introducing the art and design culture of the five Mekong countries.The exhibition opens Friday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Culture House’s Community Hall in eastern Busan. It is to showcase handicraft wares from five countries along the Mekong River, Southeast Asia’s longest: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.According to the org
Arts & DesignNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Connectivity to bring Korea’s relations with ASEAN to next level
South Korea expects to take a leap in its relations with Southeast Asian countries by revisiting the achievements of the past 30 years and developing a new vision for the future. During the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan, Korea and the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states will adopt a joint vision statement on coexistence and prosperity. The statement will suggest directions for cooperation in different fields, such as the development of strategic partnerships between
Foreign AffairsNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Rising Southeast Asia, region of strategic priority to OECD
The 2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit and the First Mekong-Korea Summit are just around the corner. Association of Southeast Asian Nations ambassadors in Paris have expressed to me their expectations of the summit on various diplomatic occasions, which reminds me of the importance of Southeast Asia and Korea’s New Southern Policy. The rapidly-rising ASEAN bloc accounts for a population of 650 million people, with a total gross domestic product of about $3 trillion. According to the Org
EconomyNov. 20, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Coming challenges call for stronger Korea-ASEAN ties
President Moon Jae-in contributed this article to The Korea Herald and Asia News Network member newspapers on the occasion of the 2019 ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit slated for Nov. 25-27 in Busan. – Ed.Next week, November 25-27, the 2019 ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit and the 1st Mekong-Republic of Korea Summit will be held in Korea. In particular, since my hometown Busan will play host to the events, I am very much looking forward to them – as if I have
Foreign AffairsNov. 18, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] 2019 ASEAN school tour program
Some 30 students of Shindong Middle School participated in the ASEAN school tour program at the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul, Tuesday. The ASEAN-Korea Center, a certificated education partner of the Education Ministry, offers an education program on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, international cooperation and jobs at international organizations. (Photo: ASEAN-Korea Centre)
Social AffairsNov. 5, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] From BTS to Netflix and beyond, culture offers key to future in Asia
Technology may spearhead the progress of mankind, but with so many around the world mesmerized by Walt Disney, who can underestimate the power of the mouse? The ASEAN-ROK Culture Innovation Summit, a forum to discuss and celebrate cultural contents as a driving force for growth, are set to be held later this month on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan.The host nation of South Korea and the participating Association of Southeast Asian Nations members will talk about how
CultureNov. 4, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Concert to promote South Korea-ASEAN ties through music
Ahead of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, a celebratory concert will be held in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. As culture is a valuable asset that helps nations build bridges, various cultural events are set to take place before the summit such as a fashion show, a K-beauty festival and food demonstrations. One of these events is the music festival “ASEAN Fantasia,” which will be held Nov. 24 in Changwon. The aim of the concert is to promote harmony between South Korea
PerformanceNov. 4, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea Summit] S. Korea, ASEAN culture ministers vow to expand cooperation in culture
Culture ministers of South Korea and 10 Southeast Asian nations on Thursday vowed to promote cultural diversity and discover creative content for future generations in the regions.The joint statement was issued on the final day of the two-day culture ministers meeting of South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held in the southwestern city of Gwangju.“The South Korean and ASEAN culture ministers will cooperate in promoting diversity of cultural expression and discovering
CultureOct. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Top investment official from Philippines urges S. Korea to consider country as manufacturing base
Philippine Board of Investments Gov. Napoleon Concepcion urged South Korean companies to consider the Philippines as a manufacturing base, rather than a market for finished goods, on the grounds that doing so will boost synergy between the two countries. “Most Korean companies and investors look at the Philippines as a market for finished products. But we also need the transfer of technology (from Korea). If some of Korea’s manufacturing can be done in the Philippines, it can also co
Diplomatic CircuitOct. 21, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] ASEAN delegation relishes ASEAN-Korea Train, future of ASEAN-Korea
Video shot and edited by Kim So-mee SUNCHEON, South Jeolla Province -- Some 200 participants representing South Korea and the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered at the lobby of Paradise Hotel, Busan, in the early morning of Thursday beaming with excitement about the second day of the three-day train trip across the country ahead of the ASEAN-Korea special summit in November.After a jam-packed day of a six-hour train ride, a visit to the temple Bulguksa, wh
Diplomatic CircuitOct. 21, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Moon requests support for peace efforts, Busan summit with ASEAN
President Moon Jae-in asked foreign ambassadors here Friday to join a "historic" peace journey on the Korean Peninsula. He also requested their keen attention to South Korea's efforts to play a bigger role on the global stage, as he hosted more than 110 foreign ambassadors serving in South Korea and their spouses to a Cheong Wa Dae garden reception.It marked Moon's first formal invitation for all of the heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul since his inauguration in May 2017.&q
Foreign AffairsOct. 19, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] ASEAN-Korea Train Launch
ASEAN-KOREA TRAIN LAUNCH -- (From first, from fifth left to right) Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Korea Center Lee Hyuk, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Brunei Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, KOICA President Lee Mi-Kyung, Minister of SMEs and Startups Park Young-sun and Myanmar’s Minister for Information Pe Myint pose at the launch ceremony of the three-day ASEAN-Korea Train: Advancing Together program, which started its journey at Seoul Station on Wednesday. (ASEAN-Korea Center)
Foreign AffairsOct. 16, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Time to focus on people to create sustainable community with ASEAN
People-oriented diplomacy will empower South Korea’s pursuit of stronger partnership with Southeast Asian nations, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Korea Center Lee Hyuk said. “We need to make efforts to get to know and respect ASEAN through deep understanding of their cultures and people in order to create an intimate community,” he said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald at the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul.The United States’ “America First” policy and
Foreign AffairsOct. 6, 2019