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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.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi commemorated Emirati Women's Day, an occasion that marks the country's commitment to the empowerment of women.
Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, second row seventh from left, poses with HJ Shipbuilding & Construction officials and embassy officials during a visit to the company's shipyard in Busan, Wednesday. The ambassador met with and encouraged more than 200 Filipino workers employed at the facility. Courtesy of HJ Shipbuilding & Construction
Azerbaijan is seeking increased support from Korea in its ongoing demining efforts, which have become critical since the end of the conflict with Armenia. The conflict, which ended a ceasefire in November 2020, left large portions of Azerbaijan's territory heavily contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to Elchin Amirbayov, the Azerbaijani president's special envoy.
Anand Kumar, a celebrated Indian mathematician and educator known for his groundbreaking Super 30 program, has been named an honorary ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). His appointment ceremony took place last Friday.
Paraguayan Minister of Industry and Trade Javier Giménez García de Zuniga said the signing of the Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) with Korea on Friday will become the backbone of strengthened cooperation in manufacturing, energy and trade. He noted that the primary purpose of his visit to Seoul was to sign the TIPF.
As the U.S. presidential election nears, speculation is rising about the possibility of North Korea staging major provocations to influence the outcome.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea Vu Ho acknowledged the strong trade relationship between the two countries, highlighting that Vietnam accounts for nearly half of all ASEAN exports to Korea. However, he emphasized the need to address the current imbalance in investments, noting that while Korean companies have a significant foothold in Vietnam, Vietnamese businesses face difficulties entering the Korean market.
As his tenure in Korea draws to a close Aug. 29, Israeli Ambassador to Korea Akiva Tor delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on his experiences, both professional and personal, over the past four years. Tor emphasized the challenges and responsibilities of representing Israel on the global stage.
Police officers are found to be increasingly reluctant to use firearms despite recent high-profile stabbing incidents due to fears of legal consequences, according to a report released by a ruling party lawmaker Friday.
Over 530 South and North Koreans, including members from approximately 130 civil society organizations, 350 political and social leaders and 180 North Korean defectors, gathered in Seoul on Thursday for the 79th Liberation Day Unification Implementation Resolution Rally for Action for Korea United, according to the Global Peace Foundation, Friday.