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Indonesian Embassy installs solar panels to go green
New solar panels have been installed at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul as part of its green transformation efforts that began at the end of last year, the embassy said Friday. The 72 solar panel modules installed on the rooftop of the embassy building in Yeongdeungpo-gu can generate up to 42.8 mega
Aug. 3, 2021 - 13:08:25
‘Korean companies would bring promising results to Romania’s energy sector’
South Korean companies would bring promising results to Romania’s energy sector that has untapped potential, said Costin-Adrian Ionescu, Romania’s charge d’affaires ad interim in Korea. “Nuclear energy, health care, medical equipment production facility are key areas for Korean companies to invest i
Aug. 2, 2021 - 22:27:35
Embassies mark anniversaries of Bengali poets
Celebrations were held online Saturday to mark two anniversaries in Bengali poetry -- the birth of Rabindranath Tagore and the publishing of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s revolutionary work “Bidrohi.” The embassies of Bangladesh and India, Seoul’s Indian Art Museum, Tagore Society of Korea, Bengali Associatio
Aug. 2, 2021 - 18:49:26
Bangladesh unveils Bangabandhu Corner in Seoul
The Embassy of Bangladesh opened Bangabandhu Corner at the library of Yonsei University in Seoul on Monday. The establishment of the corner is part of the birth centenary celebration of Bangladesh’s first president, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is known as the “father of the nation”. The c
July 27, 2021 - 22:22:22
Croatia Exhibition showcased at National Library of Korea
The Croatian Embassy in Seoul and National Library of Korea jointly organized the exhibition “Croatian literature and cultural heritage from the Middle Ages to Modern Times.” The exhibition was held June 28 through Sunday, and presented thousands of years of printed literature in the Croatian langua
July 26, 2021 - 21:05:55
S. Korea has tremendous opportunities for future and green economy in Chile: vice trade minister
‘S. Korea, Chile should strengthen cooperation as agreed to by leaders in 2018’ Korea has tremendous opportunities for the future and green economy in Chile, where many opportunities lie for Korean investors, Rodrigo Yanez, vice trade minister of Chile, said in an interview with The Korea Herald on
July 26, 2021 - 20:52:26
Thai Embassy, ASEAN Korea Center to host Seoul Thai Festival 2021
The Thai Embassy in Seoul and ASEAN Korea Center will broadcast the Seoul Thai Festival live Sunday. The festival is an annual event organized by the Royal Embassy of Thailand in Seoul since 2015 to enhance people-to-people relations between Thailand and Korea and promote tourism and products of Tha
July 21, 2021 - 20:54:00
AustCham Korea, GGGI discuss future of mobility
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea and the Global Green Growth Institute co-hosted an industry roundtable on the future of mobility and sustainability in driving innovation within various sectors Thursday. The roundtable is part of the campaign for blue skies and net zero by 2050 for Korea,
July 20, 2021 - 17:02:15
Uzbekistan holds conference on regional connectivity
Uzbekistan hosted the International Conference on Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity, Challenges and Opportunities on July 15-16. The conference was attended by the leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan, and foreign ministers of Central and South Asian countries, with delegatio
July 20, 2021 - 16:41:40
Multiculture Museum to showcase Bangladesh pavilion
The Multiculture Museum in Seoul will showcase a Bangladesh pavilion. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul unveiled the Bangladesh pavilion at the Multiculture Museum on Friday. The pavilion was inaugurated by Bangladeshi Ambassador Abida Islam and Multiculture Museum director Kim Yun-tae. It houses h
July 20, 2021 - 14:31:13
France celebrates national day in Seoul
The French Embassy in Seoul and French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated France’s national day here on July 14. In a YouTube video released on the day, also known as Bastille Day, French Ambassador Philippe Lefort stressed on the important role youths play in boosting bilateral rela
July 20, 2021 - 14:23:24
Kenya is gateway to African market: cabinet secretary
Korean companies will archive market access through regional integration in Africa and East African region if Kenya is made base, according to Betty Maina, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for industrialization, trade and enterprise development. “Setting up Kenya as base will access 50 million Kenyan peopl
July 20, 2021 - 12:34:21
A Philosophy that Empowers from Within
Thailand is a dedicated advocate for global sustainable development. The kingdom has been promoting its homegrown Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as an alternative approach to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. First introduced by King Bhumibol Adulyadej after the Asian fina
July 13, 2021 - 11:29:00
Yun Sang-koo receives Order of the British Empire
Yun Sang-koo, director of the Rotary Foundation and eldest son of fourth Korean President Yun Po-sun, received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, conferred by Queen Elizabeth II, at a ceremony held at the British ambassador’s residence in Seoul on Thursday. “Yun Sang-koo brought great c
July 13, 2021 - 11:14:30
Indonesian batik enters Korea’s online market
Indonesian batik fabric will now be available online in the Korean market after Wastra Cantik Indonesia (Batik Chic) signed an agreement with online retailer Idus. According to Indonesia’s top envoy to Korea Umar Hadi, the introduction of the country’s traditional dyed fabric to the Korean market wi
July 13, 2021 - 11:11:49
