Germany

Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble: German Ambassador Hans-Ulrich Seidt, right in front row, thanks Park Young-ju, to his right, the executive chairman of Eagon Industrial, for his help in inviting Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble to Korea, at his residence in Seoul, Wednesday. The ensemble came to participate in the 23rd Eagon Concert. Behind them are members of the ensemble. / Korea Times photo by Kim Se-jeong

German plaque of appreciation: Jeong Seong-kil, left, chief of the Medical Museum in Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center in Daegu, shakes hands with German Ambassador to Korea Hans-Ulrich Seidt before receiving a plaque of appreciation for his contribution to promoting Korea-Germany relations at the German Embassy in Seoul, June 20. Jeong helped to hold exhibitions in 1989, 2008 and 2011 with 100-year-old historic photos obtained in Germany. / Korea Times photo by Oh Rosy

ASEAN

Brownbag Seminar: A representative from Thai tourism office in Seoul, at the podium, makes a presentation about Thailand’s tourism attractions at the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul, Tuesday. It’s part of the center’s lecture series called “Brownbag Seminar.” For more information, visit the website: www.aseankorea.org. / Korea Times photo by Kim Se-jeong

Pakistan

Spouses’ meeting: Kausar Mukadam, third from right, wife of Pakistani Ambassador to Korea Shaukat Ali Mukadam, poses with spouses of other ambassadors in a meeting at her residence in Seoul, June 14. The participants enjoyed Pakistani songs, food and an exhibition of the country’s traditional costumes at the event. The meeting is hosted by ambassadors’ spouses in rotation every month. / Courtesy of Pakistani Embassy

Belarus

Belarus National Day: Belarusian Ambassador to Korea Natallia Zhylevich, right, and Unification Minister Yu Woo-ik toast Belarusian National Day during a reception held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Thursday. The two also recognized the 20th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations this year.
Korea Times photo by Kim Se-jeong