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.
K9A1 self-propelled howitzers of the Army's 7th Artillery Brigade participate in a live-fire drill at an Army training range in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, Wednesday. The K9A1 is a modified version of the K9 Thunder self-propelled howizter. Yonhap
The German Embassy in Seoul is scheduled to hold a special exhibition, titled "Journey into Tomorrow," in collaboration with the Deoksugung Palace Management Office of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Cultural Heritage Administration.
The Korea Foundation (KF) successfully wrapped up the 22nd Korea-India Dialogue in Seoul, Tuesday. The two-day event was co-hosted by the Seoul Forum for International Affairs (SFIA) and the Ananta Centre, aimed at enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors between the two countries.
Secretary General Kim Hae-yong, left, of ASEAN-Korea Centre and Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic to Korea and Chair of ASEAN Committee in Seoul Songkane Luangmunithone pose during the ASEAN-Korea ESG Forum at a hotel in Seoul, Nov. 21. The forum brought together environmental, social and governance (ESG) experts from ASEAN and Korea to discuss how to address and leverage ESG issues in the rapidly changing international trade environment. Courtesy of ASEAN-Korea Centre
Elias Rosa, the Brazilian vice minister of development, industrindustry, commerce and services (MDIC), initiated a series of institutional visits in Seoul starting Thursday.
Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon vowed to address the acute labor shortage in the shipbuilding sector by easing visa restrictions for foreign workers, during his visit to the Ulsan headquarters of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on Friday.
Moroccan Ambassador to Korea Chafik Rachadi emphasized the significance of autonomy as a key driver for peace and development during an event titled “Autonomy as a relay for development comparative approach” held in Seoul, Friday.
North Korea's recent launch of a space launch vehicle (SLV) has set off alarm bells in the U.S. and worldwide, intensifying concerns about progress in the regime's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities. The U.S. National Security Council strongly denounced North Korea's manipulation of ballistic missile technology in the guise of an SLV.
In a passionate plea to the international community, Waleed Siam, the non-resident ambassador of the State of Palestine to Korea, decried the dire situation in Gaza, describing it as the largest graveyard in modern history.
On the 53rd National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, Ambassador to Korea Zakariya Al Saadi reflected on Oman's past, present and future, while emphasizing the nation's commitment to peace, diplomacy and sustainable development.