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Kim Hyun-bin

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Kim Hyun-bin began his journalism career at Arirang TV from 2012 to 2017, specializing in defense, foreign affairs and the economy. In 2018, he joined The Korea Times, covering society and business, and is currently responsible for embassy affairs.

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Foreign Affairs

Ambassadors visit Korea's leading research institutes for global R&D exchange

Ambassadors from key countries including Sweden, Finland and the European Union (EU) visited two of Korea’s premier research institutes on Nov. 26, as part of Global R&D Friends Day. The event, hosted by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), aimed to showcase advanced research facilities and foster international collaboration.

Nov 28, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Ambassadors visit Korea's leading research institutes for global R&D exchange
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Thai envoy seeks to reduce undocumented Thai workers in Korea

The Thai government will push forward with ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing the number of illegal Thai workers in Korea, emphasizing significant collaborative efforts with Korean authorities and practical solutions to facilitate legal labor migration, according to Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat.

Nov 27, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
[INTERVIEW] Thai envoy seeks to reduce undocumented Thai workers in Korea
Foreign Affairs

US Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg to retire in January

Philip Goldberg, the U.S. ambassador to Korea, will retire in January after nearly 35 years of diplomatic service.

Nov 27, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
US Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg to retire in January
Health

Health authorities call for vaccinations amid surge in whooping cough cases

Health authorities are calling for everyone — especially parents of young children — to receive vaccine shots against whooping cough amid a surge in cases.

Nov 22, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Health authorities call for vaccinations amid surge in whooping cough cases
Foreign Affairs

Sweden's new ambassador to N. Korea presents credentials, resumes diplomatic operations

The newly appointed Swedish Ambassador to North Korea Andreas Bengtsson officially commenced his duties on Thursday by presenting his credentials to North Korean officials. This marks a significant step as Sweden becomes the first Western country to reopen its embassy in Pyongyang since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 22, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Sweden's new ambassador to N. Korea presents credentials, resumes diplomatic operations
Foreign Affairs

FOMEK discusses 'exchange revitalization' with Japanese ambassador

Chief Coordinator & Representative of the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea (FOMEK) Choi Jin-shik met with the Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima on Nov. 19 to discuss initiatives aimed at revitalizing economic exchanges between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both countries.

Nov 22, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
FOMEK discusses 'exchange revitalization' with Japanese ambassador
Foreign Affairs

Oman marks 54th National Day, highlights 50 years of cooperation with Korea

On the occasion of the 54th National Day of Oman, Omani Ambassador to Korea Zakariya bin Hamad Alsaadi reflected on the Sultanate’s progress and its foreign policy. The event, which commemorated the country’s achievements, focused particularly on the lasting legacy of Middle Eastern country's development since the beginning of the Omani Renaissance in 1970.

Nov 21, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Oman marks 54th National Day, highlights 50 years of cooperation with Korea
Society

LG Uplus CEO named KAIST's 'Alumni of the Year'

Hwang Hyeon-sik, the CEO of LG Uplus, has been named the "2024 Alumni of the Year" by the KAIST College of Engineering. The prestigious award, established in 2014, recognizes alums who have made significant contributions to industrial technology development or enhanced the university's reputation through academic achievements.

Nov 20, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
LG Uplus CEO named KAIST's 'Alumni of the Year'
Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian ambassador marks 1,000th day of war, calls for continued support

Ukrainian Ambassador to Korea Dmytro Ponomarenko marked the 1000th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, reflecting on the difficult journey his country has endured while expressing profound gratitude for international support during an event held at the War Memorial of Korea on Tuesday.

Nov 20, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Ukrainian ambassador marks 1,000th day of war, calls for continued support
Foreign Affairs

EU Business Hub to hold 1st Digital Solutions Korea 2024 exhibition

The EU Business Hub is set to host the inaugural Digital Solutions Korea 2024 exhibition, an event aimed at connecting European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups with Korean companies. The exhibition will take place over three days — Dec. 3, 5 and 6 in Seoul.

Nov 18, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
EU Business Hub to hold 1st Digital Solutions Korea 2024 exhibition
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