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I was a child of war and a product of multilateralism, former UN chief says
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon officially launched his new book titled “Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World” in Seoul on Thursday. “Without the United nations troops, humanitarian agencies and advisers, Korea would not be where she is today, such experiences grounded in me importan
July 12, 2021 - 21:06:10
Embassies join ‘social distancing’ campaign
Foreign missions here, while keeping a close watch on the coronavirus situation, are joining the South Korean government’s “social distancing” drive to contain the outbreak. Many have put public events on hold, including national day celebrations, and have authorized flexible work hours and remote w
March 10, 2020 - 10:52:45
Bulgaria celebrates Liberation Day
The Bulgarian Embassy in Seoul said Monday it celebrated its Liberation Day last week in a quiet manner, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. In celebration of its March 3rd National Day, the Bulgarian Embassy had initially planned a reception, which was canceled due to the rapid spread of the novel coronavi
March 10, 2020 - 10:32:52
British Embassy hosts Coffee for Zero Plastic event
The British Embassy poured free coffee for anyone who brought in a reusable cup on Friday, at an event it hosted in Seoul to promote climate change awareness. “This is a critical year for our planet. A truly global effort is required from governments, businesses and each member of society. If we wor
Feb. 25, 2020 - 09:58:32
Hungarian envoy envisions ‘Invented in Hungary’ goods with Korean firms
[Meet the diplomat] More than just a production base, Hungary wants to become a hub for creative innovations for Korean companies, Ambassador to Seoul Mozes Csoma said. “We would like to move together with Korea,” Csoma told The Korea Herald at the embassy on Feb. 7. “Hungarian and Korean engineers
Feb. 21, 2020 - 15:23:16
FKCCI opens larger office
The French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry has opened a new business center with a spacious office for business representatives and meetings, the group said Monday. The expansion comes amid a rise in the number of French companies tapping into the South Korean market. The FKCCI said it added
Feb. 21, 2020 - 15:22:31
Hungary’s top diplomat releases book on Korea-Hungary relations
Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Mozes Csoma has published a photo book that looks back on 30 years of friendship between Seoul and Budapest. Titled “The Relations of the Korean Peninsula and Hungary Seen Through Rare Photos,” the book contains rare pictures that depict the long history of ties between
Feb. 10, 2020 - 15:55:48
Korean content companies eye investment opportunities in the Philippines
A delegation of South Korean content companies visited the Philippine capital last week to research investment opportunities there. The Feb. 4-7 trip to Manila was organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul as part of the follow-up to last year’s summit in Busan between Korea and the Association o
Feb. 10, 2020 - 15:55:12
‘Push for green energy pays off’
[Meet the diplomat] Danish ambassador discusses renewable energy, life satisfaction and ‘Parasite’ With alarm bells ringing louder than ever, warning the world of the grave impact of climate change, countries are increasingly turning to Denmark to learn from its expertise in renewable energy. In an
Feb. 10, 2020 - 15:35:06
Australian envoy shares expertise with aspiring diplomats
The 2020 Korea Herald Young Diplomats Academy, a three-day youth camp, has inspired students who wish to become diplomats by providing an opportunity to benefit from the advice of a senior career diplomat. Ian Mcconville, minister and deputy head of mission at the Australian Embassy in Seoul, shared
Feb. 5, 2020 - 16:45:21
Awards recognize companies contributing to Korea-Australia trade
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea named Pepper Savings Bank business of the year during the Australia-Korea Business Awards 2020, held Friday in Seoul. PSB, a unit of Australia’s Pepper Group and the only Australian savings bank operating here, was recognized for its efforts to provide loa
Feb. 3, 2020 - 15:18:24
German, Israeli embassies remember Holocaust together
For the fifth year in a row, the German and Israeli embassies in South Korea joined hands to commemorate victims of the Holocaust on Jan. 29, the embassies said Monday. A commemorative event was held at the Seoul Museum of History in central Seoul two days after International Holocaust Remembrance D
Feb. 3, 2020 - 15:14:41
‘Hydrogen key to Korea-Australia energy partnership’: Australian top diplomat
Australian envoy emphasizes countries’ ‘like-mindedness,’ potential to be explored Global efforts to transition to a green society are creating new opportunities for stronger collaboration between South Korea and Australia in the field of hydrogen energy, according to Australian Ambassador to Korea
Feb. 3, 2020 - 15:13:17
K-pop, soft power experts pin innovation as key to sustain momentum
Seven-member Korean boy band BTS rang in the new year with a live performance at New York City’s Times Square. Film director Bong Joon-ho rewrote the history of Korean film with his black comedy “Parasite,” which has been nominated for best picture at the Oscars. Korean culture as a whole is reachin
Jan. 20, 2020 - 16:33:20
Hong Kong Tourism Board seeks to appease travelers’ concerns
As pro-democracy protests continue for over 8 months with no sign of abating, Hong Kong Tourism Board in Korea has introduced various tips for tourists hesitant to travel to Hong Kong. Hong Kong Tourism Board said Monday that it has carved out a section of its official blog dedicated to offering rea
Jan. 20, 2020 - 16:32:53
