Egyptian Embassy celebrates 72nd National Day
Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman hosted a special celebration ahead of Egypt's 72nd National Day at his residence within the embassy in Seoul, Friday, as the day falls on July 23.

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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.
Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman hosted a special celebration ahead of Egypt's 72nd National Day at his residence within the embassy in Seoul, Friday, as the day falls on July 23.
The ASEAN-Korea Centre hosted a seminar on ASEAN-Korea sustainable waste management in Vientiane, Laos, from Tuesday to Wednesday. The event was part of the center's 2024 Investment and Market Research Mission, aimed at fostering business networking and enhancing cooperation between Korea and the five Mekong ASEAN countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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