Korea Times Digital Media Reporter
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.
Karin Svanborg-Sjovall, the State Secretary of Culture of Sweden, celebrated the strengthening of cultural ties between Korea and Sweden at an event marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s diplomatic presence in South Korea. The event was attended by distinguished guests from both nations.
The Embassy of Colombia in Seoul and ProColombia celebrated the grand opening of the Colombian Pavilion at the Seoul Cafe Show 2024, held from Nov. 6 to 9 at COEX in Seoul. This event attracted producers, importers, distributors and coffee enthusiasts from around the world.
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, uncertainties loom over the Korean Peninsula, already fraught with North Korea's nuclear threats. South Koreans are increasingly anxious about the potential return of Trump’s unpredictable diplomatic approach.
Belarusian Ambassador to South Korea Andrew Chernetsky spoke out about the effects of international sanctions, saying these measures have not only failed to impact Belarus but have also harmed Korea economically.
JEJU ISLAND — The ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province designated the new "Jeju Olle Trail 8 Route: ASEAN-Korea Olle" at a launching ceremony on Friday. The event was attended by dozens of dignitaries, including Jeju government officials, ambassadors from 10 ASEAN countries and actor Ryu Seung-ryong. ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
In a seminar marking the publication of the Korean version of "ESG Practices in ASEAN & Korea: Pathways Towards Sustainability," in Seoul on Tuesday, Kim Jae-shin, the secretary general of the ASEAN-Korea Centre, emphasized the growing importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) management in fostering sustainable growth and cooperation between Korea and ASEAN member countries.
Fifty-three youth leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened at the ASEAN-Korea Youth Summit to share perspectives and devise strategies to address pressing regional and global challenges in Seoul, Nov. 5. The summit centered on three critical areas: education cooperation for youth empowerment, digital transformation for inclusive growth and climate cooperation for sustainable development.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan – The Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2024) commenced on Friday in the nation's capital, Astana. Since its inception in 2017, the annual event, organized under the auspices of the prime minister, has evolved into a crucial platform for dialogue between the government and the international investment community.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan is moving forward with plans to build its first nuclear power plant and is exploring the possibility of forming a consortium with various international partners, including South Korea, according to Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov.
Czech Ambassador to South Korea Ivan Jancarek hosted a reception to celebrate Czech National Day, emphasizing key milestones in South Korea-Czech relations throughout 2024 on Oct. 28. Distinguished guests included Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun and Czech Vice Minister of Regional Development Jan Fluxa.