A video of Ban Ki-moon, former secretary general of the United Nations, plays at "Road to COP 28," a conference hosted by the UAE Embassy in Seoul on Thursday. Ban underlined the significance of COP 28, the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference to be held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 in Dubai, the UAE, addressing progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and identifying areas where more action is needed. (Sanjay Kumar/The Korea Herald)

Foreign Affairs Aug. 31, 2023

Aisha Bilkhair, research advisor and head of the Oral History Team at the National Library and Archives, shared her understanding of human heritage, sustainability, United Arab Emirates-Korea cultural similarities and the role of women in human history at a celebration of Emirati Women’s Day at Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. Founded in 2015 by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, widely known as the Mother of the Nation for the UAE, the day honors Emirati women’s efforts and leaders

Foreign Affairs Aug. 29, 2023

Singapore and Korea highlighted their bilateral milestones achieved over the years, commemorating Singapore’s 58th Independence Day on Friday. Singapore became independent from Malaysia on Aug. 9, 1965. Noting recent achievements in his remarks at the event, Singapore ambassador to Korea Eric Teo highlighted Singapore as Korea’s first free trade agreement partner in Asia in 2006 and the No. 1 infrastructure investment destination for Korea in the region for many years. He recalled Si

Foreign Affairs Aug. 28, 2023

Experts from South Korea and Germany discussed ways to tackle urgent environmental challenges by decarbonizing industry at the 3rd Korean-German Climate and Environment Conference in Seoul on Thursday. The conference, held under the theme "Decarbonization in the Industry: Solutions for Carbon Neutrality in the Industry Sector," featured presentations on innovative solutions for achieving carbon neutrality in the marine sector, strategies for identifying, reducing, and neutralizing gree

Foreign Affairs Aug. 25, 2023

Singaporean contemporary fashion designers are showcasing Singapore’s latest fashion trends in Busan and Seoul, according to the Singaporean Embassy. The exhibition will take place as part of the third edition of #SGFASHIONNOW, which celebrates contemporary fashion in Singapore through its multicultural and cosmopolitan port city heritage. A total of 27 designers, including Thomas Wee, Andrew Gn, Ashley Isham, Jon Max Goh and Kavita Thulasidas, will present a glimpse into the captivating w

Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 22, 2023

Kazakhstan's new ambassador to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, hopes to boost the C5+Korea, a diplomatic channel that engages Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan governments with Korea. Speaking to The Korea Herald, Arystanov outlined his vision to elevate C5+Korea and touched on past success stories. Arystanov hopes to realize bilateral goals through existing mechanisms such as the intergovernmental commission, regular bilateral visits, business forums and roundtable

Foreign Affairs Aug. 22, 2023

INDONESIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY City Hall and Namsan Tower in Seoul are illuminated in red and white, the colors of Indonesia’s National Flag to commemorate Indonesia's 78th independence day anniversary on Friday. (Indonesian Embassy in Seoul)

Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 22, 2023

INDEPENDENCE DAY – Members of the Indian community in South Korea and Indian Ambassador to South Korea Amit Kumar hoist up the Indian flag and sing the national anthem marking India’s 77th Independence Day in Seoul on Tuesday. India was a British colony from 1757 to 1947 and gained independence on Aug. 15, 1947. (Sanjay Kumar/The Korea Herald)

Foreign Affairs Aug. 17, 2023

Foreign embassies in Seoul have expressed concern over the safety and well-being of the young delegates in the World Scout Jamboree, as tens of thousands of participants were being relocated to other parts of the country unexpectedly to avoid an incoming typhoon. The embassies' major concern is the condition of accommodations offered to the 36,000 Scouts as they began their early departure from the Saemangeum campsite in North Jeolla Province Tuesday morning. They also want to have clear an

Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 8, 2023

Digitalization of the manufacturing sector and green technology are potential areas for bilateral cooperation between South Korea and Indonesia for the countries' future growth, suggested Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto as he wraps up his two-year mission in Seoul in September. He is set to leave the country for a new position as an elected member of Indonesia's Presidential Advisory Council, he said. “I tried to actualize my priority to promote the digital and

Foreign Affairs Aug. 3, 2023

The Moroccan Embassy in Seoul held a ceremony to commemorate Throne Day, marking the accession to the throne of King Mohammed VI in 1999. This year marks the 24th anniversary of Mohammed VI's appointment as the Moroccan monarch, succeeding his father, King Hassan II. Moroccan Ambassador to Korea Chafik Rachadi emphasized the longstanding, deep-rooted and friendly ties between Morocco and Korea. Rabat and Seoul established diplomatic relations in July 1962. "Cooperation has blossomed in

Foreign Affairs Aug. 1, 2023

The Peruvian Embassy is looking to upgrade bilateral ties with South Korea, as the two countries commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Speaking at a ceremony held to mark the country's 202nd Independence Day on Thursday, Peruvian Ambassador Paul Duclos said the two countries built bonds through the signing of the free trade agreement in 2011 and the establishment of a strategic partnership in 2012. Such formal partnerships have been driving forces behind growin

Foreign Affairs Aug. 1, 2023

British Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey paid tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1950-53 Korean War at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, where nearly 900 British troops are buried. According to the British Embassy in Seoul, more than 80,000 British military personnel served in Korea, and the United Kingdom suffered over 1,000 casualties during the war. Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Family and Social Services Zafer Tarikdaroglu also offered his prayer at the

Foreign Affairs July 28, 2023

The Ukraine Embassy on Thursday apologized for causing concern over an incident involving a Ukrainian diplomat who was accused of assaulting a Korean police officer at a bar in Seoul. A first-secretary Ukrainian diplomat in his 40s was arrested Tuesday evening in Itaewon for allegedly assaulting a bar employee and a police officer while intoxicated, local media reported. The diplomat was later released, according to Yongsan police station. In response to a media inquiry from The Korea Herald, th

Foreign Affairs July 27, 2023

Officials and representatives from Pakistan showcased trade and investment potential at the Pakistan-Korea trade and investment conference seeking Korean investments at the Ambassador Hotel in Seoul, Thursday. Attendees shared diverse ideas and business solutions in energy, construction, minerals, agriculture, food processing, textiles, automobiles, information technology and telecommunications to reach out to investors and key figures taking the lead. Underscoring Pakistan’s economic outl

Foreign Affairs July 27, 2023