Yi Whan-woo is a Korea Times journalist primarily covering finance. He writes in-depth articles on macroeconomy and financial markets and previously covered sports, politics, diplomacy and inter-Korean affairs, among others. Feel free to contact him at yistory@koreatimes.co.kr.
Algeria hosts forum on sustainable development
Algerian ambassador to Korea Mohammed El Amine Derragui’s wife Chafika Derragui, third from right, poses with former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, center, and other dignitaries during a forum hosted by Derragui at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Sept. 21. Titled “We are one for a better future,” the forum had five Algerian researchers — Oualid Doukhi, Amira Bouchra Mezrar, Lasmi Hanane, Mohammed Mebarek and Abdennour Brakka — who gave presentations on sustainable development and environmental protection. / Courtesy of Derragui
By Yi Whan-woo