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Fri, June 23, 2017 | 14:12

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Mexico opens first industrial plant in Korea

Mexico has opened a steel dust recycling plant, the first Mexican industrial investment in Korea, in the Gwangyang Special Economic Zone (GFEZ) in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province. According to the Mexican Embassy, Grupo Promax celebrated the plant’s opening with a ceremony on June 14. Mexican Ambassador to Korea Bruno Figueroa, Grupo Promax CEO Eduardo Alverde, Suncheon Mayo...

Embassy News | 2017-06-18 16:08

Thailand, Korea discuss utilization of IoT platforms

Internet of Things (IoT) experts from Thailand and Korea will gather in Bangkok to discuss the utilization of IoT platforms and devices and foster business partnerships. At the “Trade Facilitation Workshop for Thai Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)” on June 20-23, representatives from Korean IoT companies will meet their Thai counterparts and gain up-to-date Thai industry information through a Digital Economy Promotion Agency briefing.

Embassy News | 2017-06-18 16:06

Portugal eager to uncork Korean push

Portugal is ready to entice Korean consumers with its quality wines. At the Portuguese Wine & Food Tasting at Cabo da Roca Wine Cafe in Seoul on June 13, the Embassy of Portugal introduced some of Casca Wines’ products, and Portuguese food.

Embassy News | 2017-06-18 16:04

Italy, Korea strengthen education collaboration

The Embassy of Italy has announced a partnership with Korea in the education sector. Incheon National University and the Institute for Global Health of the University of Siena launched a new master’s program on June 8 in public health, biotechnology and pharmaceutical clinical development with support from the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) based in Seoul.

Embassy News | 2017-06-18 16:02

UN conference stresses regional cooperation

An international conference in Seoul has called for greater government efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and integration in the Asia-Pacific region to promote inclusive and sustainable growth.The conference, hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) East and the North-East Asia Office, was held at the Korea University on June 13-14.

Embassy News | 2017-06-18 16:01

New Zealand Ambassador wins Korea CQ Grand Award

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI), led by Choi Jung-wha, held the Korea CQ Summer Greeting event at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, Tuesday. Participants in the event included from left Turkish Ambassador Arslan Hakan Okcal; his spouse Pinar Okcal; Flitto CEO Simon Lee; New Zealand Ambassador Clare Fearnley; CICI President Choi; Zuellig Pharma Korea President Christophe P...

Embassy News | 2017-06-14 19:12

Vietnam promotes industry

Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea Nguyen Vu Tu, right, attends the Investment Seminar on Vietnam’s Mechanical, Electronics Industries at the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Seoul on Friday. At the event, organized by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and KOTRA, Koreans and representatives from Vietnamese enterprises discussed cooperation in the fields o...

Embassy News | 2017-06-11 16:14

FKCCI backs 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) Chairman David-Pierre Jalicon hosted a luncheon with 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics’ Organizing Committee President Lee Hee-beom at the Grand Ambassador Seoul on June 1. French Ambassador to Korea Fabien Penone also attended the event, which the organizing committee co-hosted, to “raise interest and participation of the...

Embassy News | 2017-06-11 16:02

Sweden's National Day celebrated in Seoul

Swedish Ambassador Anne Hoglund hosted a reception to celebrate “Sweden Day 2017” at Grand Hyatt Seoul on 1 June. Since 2004, the embassy has celebrated the day when Sweden was united on June 6, 1523. This year, the theme was “Design by Sweden” with an exhibition of selected designs at the entrance.

Embassy News | 2017-06-11 16:01

Exhibition commemorates Turkish soldiers in Korean War

Turkish Ambassador to Korea Arslan Hakan Okcal hosted a photo exhibition of Turkish soldiers who fought during the Korean War (1950-53) on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Korea. At an opening ceremony of the “Turkish Brigade in the Korean War” at the War Memorial of Korea on June 2, the ambassador noted that the Turkish troops’ sacrifices and struggle not only contributed to allied efforts in the war, but also forged a deep-rooted friendship, a “blood-brotherhood.”

Embassy News | 2017-06-11 16:00

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