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.
The upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris will be "truly revolutionary," French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux said, expressing his nation's pride in hosting the global sporting event set to kick off on July 26.
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Ambassador of New Zealand to Korea, Dawn Bennet, expressed her aspirations to bolster bilateral relations through literary connections during the Korea-New Zealand Creative Sector Reception held at the ambassador's residence in Seoul on Thursday.
Individuals who lend or borrow a driver's license will face criminal penalties, including a maximum imprisonment of two years, beginning from Sept. 20, the National Police Agency said Sunday.
Pakistani Ambassador to Korea Nabeel Munir highlighted the substantial untapped economic growth potential between Korea and Pakistan.
The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Seoul, in collaboration with the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI), organized a lecture centered on the future economy and market dynamics in light of declining birthrates and aging populations.
Sung Kim, an adviser at South Korean law firm Bae, Kim & Lee (BLK), has been honored with the prestigious 2024 New American Hero Award by the Korea America Friendship Society for his contributions to diplomacy and community empowerment.
British Ambassador Colin Crooks delivered a British Empire Medal to Park Jong-bak, partner at Bae, Kim & Lee (BLK), Thursday, in recognition of his instrumental role in revitalizing the alumni association of Chevening and fostering stronger ties between the United Kingdom and Korea.
North Korea, which has strongly responded to joint military drills between South Korea and the United States through major provocations, remained relatively quiet during the latest exercise. This in consideration of key political events involving its friendly nations, including the 75th anniversary of its relations with China and the imminent possibility of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to experts, Friday.
Colombian Ambassador to Korea Alejandro Pelaez Rodriguez said the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations has great potential for the agricultural and industrial sectors of his country, expressing an aim to reach $1 billion in exports to Korea in the near future.
Saudi Arabia's growing partnership with Korea will create more opportunities for Korean investors in the Middle Eastern country's development projects centering on the groundbreaking NEOM city project, Saudi Arabian officials said, Tuesday.