Articles by Sanjay Kumar
Sanjay Kumar
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Exhibition showcases Indian chapter in Korean War
The Indian Embassy in Seoul, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and the War Memorial of Korea co-hosted a photo exhibition on India’s humanitarian assistance during the Korean War at the War Memorial in Seoul on Thursday. India supported the UN security council resolution and extended humanitarian support by deploying the 60 Para Field Ambulance medical unit commanded by A.G. Rangaraj, an Indian lieutenant colonel, the Indian Embassy said in a press statement Wednesday.
Diplomatic Circuit March 7, 2022
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'This struggle must be won’: Burmese writer talks about her book ‘Spring Revolution’
For Ei Pencilo, the bestselling author of “Spring Revolution,” bringing change to her home country of Myanmar is always on her mind. “From Feb. 1, 2021, to this moment, I never lost contact with Myanmar except when I sleep, because I think it’s my responsibility, during this time I have to do my best and use all my abilities to fight. One day, when the Spring of Myanmar comes, I want to be proud of my efforts without feeling guilty,” the 31-year-old said. A Korea
Diplomatic Circuit March 4, 2022
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Mongolia eases COVID-19 restrictions
Mongolia lowered COVID-19 restrictions level from Orange to Yellow, the embassy said in a press statement Wednesday. According to the Mongolian Embassy, 92 percent of the country’s total adult population are fully vaccinated and 52 percent of target group of citizens have received third shots. The embassy said 90,000 citizens had got fourth shots so far, and the Cabinet made the decision to ease pandemic restrictions based on an assessment of infection and protection risks. “With
Diplomatic Circuit March 1, 2022
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British Embassy leads discourse on diversity and inclusion in business
British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks spoke to business leaders at the Business Roundtable Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in Seoul Friday. The event was co-hosted by the British Embassy and the British Council, in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce Korea and United Nations Global Compact. Business leaders discussed the value of diversity and inclusion in business. Crooks shared the UK’s experience of implementing the 2010 Equality Act, and spoke about the UK&r
Diplomatic Circuit March 1, 2022
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Korea to attend 36th session of APRC
A high-level delegation from Korea will join the 36th Session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) forum to be held from March 8 to 11 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, said the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Korea office in a press release Monday. Key agenda items of the conference include addressing the damage done to economies and livelihoods in the food and agriculture sectors by COVID-19. It will also address animal and crop diseases, and the ongoing dis
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 22, 2022
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[BOOK DONATION]
BOOK DONATION -- Korean Council on Latin America & the Caribbean President Shin Soong-chull poses with Chilean Embassy in Seoul Chargé D´affairs, Counsellor Gustavo González. The Chilean Embassy in Seoul donated Pablo Neruda‘s books to the Korean Council on Latin America & the Caribbean Monday in celebration of 60 years of Chile-Korea diplomatic relations. Chilean poet-diplomat and politician Pablo Neruda, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971, is know
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 22, 2022
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Bangladesh marks Language Martyrs’ Day
The Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul and Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) on Monday commemorated Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day 2022 in Seoul. Delivering opening remarks at the event, Bangladesh Ambassador to Korea Delwar Hossain honored those who had lost their lives in the 1952 protests calling for Bengali to be recognized as an official state language. The then-Pakistan government had forced people to speak Urdu, sparking protests in East Pakistan
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 22, 2022
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Ukraine committed to politico-diplomatic settlement
Ukraine remains firmly committed to a politico-diplomatic settlement, maximizing efforts with partners to reduce tensions and keep the situation in line with diplomatic dialogue, the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul said in a press statement Saturday. Tensions have mounted over Russia’s deployment of troops at Ukraine’s borders, with the United States and its allies warning of a package of sanctions against Moscow. The situation worsened after pro-Russia rebels shelled Ukrain
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 20, 2022
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‘Meet Denmark’ campaign exceeds 10k visitors
The Danish Embassy in South Korea said the cumulative number of visitors to its “Meet Denmark” campaign site exceeded 10,000 within 44 days of its launch on Thursday. The embassy co-launched the “Meet Denmark” campaign with the pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk last year in August. With the slogan “Aspiring life, Danish life,” the campaign offers a glimpse into a healthy, sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle unique to Northern Europe. As overseas travel be
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 15, 2022
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Iran opens permanent exhibition in Seoul
The Embassy of Iran in Seoul opened a permanent exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of Iran-Korea diplomatic relations and the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution at Korea Multicultural Museum in Seoul on Thursday. Iran became an Islamic republic after the Pahlavi dynasty was overthrown in the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The exhibition showcases Iranian music, currency and traditional clothes. During his welcoming remarks, Iran ambassador to Korea Saeed Badamchi Shabestari refe
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 15, 2022
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One Ocean Summit 2022
France hosted the One Ocean summit through Feb. 9-11 in Brest, France, to encourage the international community to raise its ambitions on marine issues and translate shared responsibility to ocean into tangible commitments, the French Embassy said in a press release. According to the embassy, more than 30 events, including workshops, forums, roundtables and other initiatives held on sidelines of high-level segment to engage the international maritime community, addressing topics of global scope
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 15, 2022
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Korean SMEs seeking new opportunities in Belarus
Korean small- and medium-size enterprises are exploring new opportunities in the Belarusian market, opening branches, bringing in new technologies and talents, and creating a strong research base, the Belarusian Embassy in Seoul said in a press statement Thursday. Marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Korea, the embassy said Korea was among the first states which recognized an independent Belarus. Since then, Minsk and Seoul have both contributed to the
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 15, 2022
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Pakistan embassy holds exhibition on journey through Pakistan
The Embassy of Pakistan in Seoul organized the photo exhibition “A Journey through Pakistan” at Dongjak Art Gallery in Seoul. The exhibition was held from Feb. 3 through Saturday, and showcased Pakistan’s diverse heritage, scenic landscape, and beautiful and vibrant handicrafts. According to the Embassy of Pakistan, members of the diplomatic corps, Korean cultural and trade associations, leaders of the Korea-Pakistan Friendship Association, representatives of Korean media, P
Diplomatic Circuit Feb. 8, 2022
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ASEAN connectivity key to prosperity: Cambodian ambassador
Connectivity is key to improving, development, trade and other benefits to ASEAN, and putting the group’s master plan into action is key to achieving it, according to Cambodia, which is chairing the bloc this year. The conversion from key actions under the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 into projects is was crucial to connectivity, Cambodia Ambassador to ASEAN Yeap Samnang said in a keynote speech at the 9th ASEAN Connectivity Forum held Jan. 18-19. MPAC 2025 was adopted
Diplomatic Circuit Jan. 25, 2022
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UAE PM honors Zayed Sustainability Prize winners
UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented awards to 10 winners of the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize on Jan. 17. The Zayed Sustainability Prize was established in 2008 to honor the legacy of the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The prize is the UAE’s pioneering global award recognizing small- to medium-size enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions for their innovative, impactful and inspirational sus
Diplomatic Circuit Jan. 24, 2022
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