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Bulgarian Embassy celebrates Liberation Day

Bulgarian Ambassador to Korea Petko Draganov, second from right, makes a toast with dignitaries during the country's Liberation Day reception at Grand Hyatt Seoul in central Seoul, Feb. 28. Courtesy of Embassy of Bulgaria in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Bulgaria in Korea hosted a reception honoring the country's Liberation Day at a hotel in Seoul, Tuesday. The southeastern European country celebrates its Liberation Day on March 3, commemorating liberation from the Ottoman Dominion during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.Bulgarian Ambassador to Korea Petko Draganov noted that Bulgaria and Korea established diplomatic relations 33 years ago with the acknowledgment of their mutual desire for increased political and economic exchanges during the event. "The cooperation soon evolved into a comprehensive and future-oriented partnership of mutual trust and support. Today, I'm glad to attest to the expanding ties that bind our countries in wide-ranging spheres of bilateral interests ― trade and investment, tourism and culture, science and education," Ambassador Draganov said.Draganov

Mar 3, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Bulgarian Embassy celebrates Liberation Day
Foreign Affairs

Uzbekistan emerges as key player in solving global political problems: Ambassador Vitaliy Fen

Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea Vitaliy Fen, right, poses with The Korea Times President and Publisher Oh Young-jin at the ambassador's residence, Feb. 19. Courtesy of Embassy of Uzbekistan in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooVitaliy Fen, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea, said that Uzbekistan has entered a new stage of development as the country has been implementing large-scale reforms across all areas, receiving global recognition.“Today, when people talk about our country in the international arena, the phrase 'New Uzbekistan' is often mentioned,” said Fen during an interview with Oh Young-jin, president and publisher of The Korea Times, at the embassy in Seoul, Feb. 19. “It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is a recognition of the progress that we have made over the past six or seven years, and we have reached a completely new stage of development.”The reforms implemented at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev are stimulating the opening of our country to the whole world. The world, in its turn, is also turning to Uzbekistan.

Mar 3, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Uzbekistan emerges as key player in solving global political problems: Ambassador Vitaliy Fen
Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian Embassy commemorates a year of war through photo exhibition

A visitor takes a picture of photographs showing life in Ukraine at a photo exhibition “The Year of Resilience,” co-hosted by the Embassy of Ukraine in Korea and the delegation of the European Union in Korea, at the Seoul Square building in central Seoul, Friday. The exhibit, commemorating the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, runs through March 10. YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooPhotos of Ukrainian civilians and servicemen stopped office workers as they returned from lunch in Seoul on Friday. The photos, displayed in the lobby of the Seoul Square building, showed a year of conflict in Ukraine, from an image of Ukrainians taking emergency shelter at a subway station during Russian missile attacks to an image showing Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol.The Embassy of Ukraine in Korea, in collaboration with the delegation of the European Union in Korea, is hosting a photo exhibition commemorating the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the lobby of the office building in front of Seoul Station until March 10.Titled “The Year of Resilience," th

Feb 27, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Ukrainian Embassy commemorates a year of war through photo exhibition
Foreign Affairs

Vietnamese ambassador welcomes Van Toan's Korean club debut

Ambassador of Vietnam to Korea Nguyen Vu Tung, left, holds a uniform with Vietnamese football player Nguyen Van Toan, who is set to play for Seoul E-Land in K-League 2, at the Vietnamese Embassy in central Seoul, Feb. 23. Van Toan is a member of the Vietnamese national team and one of the three Vietnamese players who recently joined the Korean league alongside Nguyen Canh Anh and Vu Minh Hieu of Cheonan City FC. Yonhap

Feb 26, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Vietnamese ambassador welcomes Van Toan's Korean club debut
Foreign Affairs

Documentary screening on Khojaly

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Korea Ramin Hasanov speaks during the screening of "Endless Corridor," a documentary film on the 1992 Khojaly massacre, at the Yongsan Youth Town in Seoul, Friday. The embassy commemorated the 31st anniversary of the genocide and paid tribute to the victims. Courtesy of Embassy of Azerbaijan in Korea

Feb 26, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Documentary screening on Khojaly
Foreign Affairs

Kuwaiti embassy promotes 'New Kuwait 2035' on national day

gettyimagesbankBy Kwon Mee-yooThe Embassy of Kuwait in Korea held a reception to commemorate the country's 62nd National Day and the 32nd Anniversary of Liberation of the State of Kuwait, Thursday.Ambassador of Kuwait to Korea Deyab Farhan Al-Rashidi expressed gratitude for Korea's decades-long support and hoped to broaden cooperation in new fields. The Middle Eastern country aims to achieve "Kuwait Vision 2035" to become a financial and trade hub on both the regional and international levels.Kuwait's National Day, which falls on Feb. 25, commemorates the ascension of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah as the ruler of Kuwait in 1950. Al-Sabah secured Kuwait's independence from Britain and established the Constitution of Kuwait and the Parliament of Kuwait during his reign.On Feb. 26, Kuwaiti people celebrate the day that their country was liberated from Iraqi occupation in 1991.Ambassador Al-Rashidi said these are two occasions which Kuwaiti people cherish deeply in their hearts.“They are also the occasions when we Kuwaitis remember the loyalty of our forefathers and martyrs who

Feb 24, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Kuwaiti embassy promotes 'New Kuwait 2035' on national day
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Estonian Embassy opens business hub to strengthen connections with Korea

Estonian Ambassador to Korea Sten Schwede poses at the newly opened Estonian Business Hub on the first floor of the Seoul Square building in central Seoul, Jan. 25. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Kwon Mee-yooEstonia, a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe, is famous for its digital technology and infrastructure, which has earned it the nickname "e-Estonia." Approximately 99 percent of government services are available online throughout the year around the clock, 98 percent of businesses are established online and 67 percent of Estonians regularly use digital identification in everyday life.With its advancement in information technology (IT) and digitalization, Estonia seeks to strengthen its cooperation with Korea in these areas and explore new opportunities by opening the Estonian Business Hub in the heart of Seoul. Estonian Ambassador to Korea Sten Schwede said though Estonia is a small country, it is gaining more awareness in Korea and the business hub is part of the embassy's efforts to attract more attention from the Korean general audience.The Estonian Business Hub

Feb 24, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Estonian Embassy opens business hub to strengthen connections with Korea
Foreign Affairs

Kolleen Park celebrates Lithuania's national day

Music director and actress Kolleen Park, third from left, reacts after receiving a Lithuanian passport from Lithuanian Ambassador to Korea Ricardas Slepavicius, center, during a concert celebrating the Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania at Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Embassy of Lithuania in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooMusic director and actress Kolleen Park, who is of Korean and Lithuanian descent, attended a concert commemorating the Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania at Myeongdong Cathedral in central Seoul, Monday. Park, who was born to a Korean father and an American mother of Lithuanian descent, is a well-known figure in the Korean theater industry, gaining popularity through her appearances in musicals such as “Chicago” and “Next to Normal” as well as being a judge for talent shows.Park, who has applied for Lithuanian citizenship, received a Lithuanian passport from the Lithuanian Ambassador to Korea Ricardas Slepavicius during the event. Ambassador Slepavicius said Park is an example of the human connection bridging Lith

Feb 22, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Kolleen Park celebrates Lithuania's national day
Foreign Affairs

Gender equality minister discusses policies with ambassadors

Gender Equality Minister Kim Hyun-sook poses with eight female ambassadors in Korea during a meeting to discuss policies aimed at reducing the gender pay gap, increasing women's economic participation and combating digital sex crimes, at a restaurant in central Seoul, Monday. From left are Irish Ambassador Michelle Winthrop, Swiss Ambassador Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, Australian Ambassador to Korea Catherine Raper, Brunei Ambassador Pg Hjh Nooriyah PLW Pg Hj Yussof, Gender Equality Minister Kim Hyun-sook, Norwegian Ambasador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Rwandan Ambassador Yasmin Amri Sued, Sri Lankan Ambassador Savitri Panabokke and Sudanese Ambassador Amira Agarib. Courtesy of Ministry of Gender Equality and Family

Feb 21, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Gender equality minister discusses policies with ambassadors
Foreign Affairs

Turkish ambassador meets Korean illustrator

Turkish Ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer, left, holds an illustration depicting the brotherly relation between Korea and Turkey with Korean illustrator Myeong Min-ho at the Turkish Embassy in central Seoul, Monday. On Feb. 10, Myeong posted two illustrations ― one portraying a Turkish soldier during the 1950-53 Korean War and another showing a Korean rescue worker in quake-hit Turkey, which garnered international attention, receiving over 381,000 likes as of Monday. The ambassador expressed gratitude to Myeong for showcasing the two countries' enduring friendship. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooKorean illustrator Myeong Min-ho's illustrations portray a Turkish soldier during the 1950-53 Korean War and a Korean rescue worker in quake-hit Turkey, respectively. Captured from Instagram

Feb 20, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Turkish ambassador meets Korean illustrator
  • Quake death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to almost 47,000
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