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INTERVIEW Cambodian envoy welcomes more cooperation under FTA

Ambassador of Cambodia to Korea Chring Botum Rangsay poses as she prepares for the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Courtesy of Embassy of Cambodia in KoreaAmbassador appreciates Korean first lady's visit to sick childBy Kwon Mee-yooKorean President Yoon Suk-yeol made a trip to Cambodia from Nov. 11 to 13, attending a series of meetings, including the South Korea-ASEAN Summit, ASEAN Plus Three summit and East Asia Summit, to strengthen relations with Southeast Asian nations. Ambassador of Cambodia to Korea Chring Botum Rangsay, who was in Phnom Penh to arrange the events, shared the behind-the-scenes effort with The Korea Times."My purpose is to try and help out at the ASEAN Summit, because, you know, people see the glitz and glamour, but actually, our team has been working day and night for months trying to prepare and make sure that everything is going according to plan," Chring said during a video interview with The Korea Times, Sunday. "I was there during the whole thing and we were having so many forays you couldn't imagine. But then, as the meeting continued to roll, we co

Nov 21, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Cambodian envoy welcomes more cooperation under FTA
  • DPK lawmaker continues 'poverty porn' claim against first lady, sends people to Cambodia
Foreign Affairs

Public diplomacy week

Ambassadors take part in the opening ceremony of the 5th Public Diplomacy Week organized by the Korea Foundation at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, Nov. 18. The Korea Foundation holds the annual event to raise awareness of public diplomacy with over 20 foreign missions in Korea. Yonhap

Nov 20, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Public diplomacy week
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW 'Qatar ready for impressive, historic World Cup': Qatar's ambassador to Korea

Qatar's Ambassador to Korea Khalid Al-Hamar speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the country's embassy in Seoul, Nov. 15. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulAmbassador expresses hopes to expand ties in more fieldsBy Kwon Mee-yooThe 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is just around the corner and the world's eyes are sharply focused on the first-ever World Cup to be held in the Middle East. Qatar's Ambassador to Korea Khalid bin Ebrahim Al-Hamar said the country is "fully prepared and ready to host an impressive and historic version of the FIFA World Cup.""All eight World Cup stadiums have been completed to receive fans as well as all advanced infrastructure projects such as the Doha Metro, road networks and the modern new city of Lusail have been completed," the ambassador said during an interview with The Korea Times, Nov. 15.“The World Cup has contributed to accelerating the development process and achieving the country's development goals, leaving a lasting legacy for Qatar, the Middle East, Asia and the world at large.After winning the bid in 2010 to host the first

Nov 19, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] 'Qatar ready for impressive, historic World Cup': Qatar's ambassador to Korea
  • FIFA chief hammers Qatar critics for 'hypocrisy,' defends progress in improving human rights
  • Korea taking breather on opening day
Foreign Affairs

INTERVIEW Saudi crown prince's visit to bring opportunities for Korean companies

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia attends the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday. The crown prince will visit Korea to discuss various issues including the Neom project. AP-YonhapKorea, Saudi Arabia to cooperate closely for Vision 2030By Kwon Mee-yooAmbassador of Saudi Arabia to Korea Sami M. Alsadhan / Courtesy of Embassy of Saudi Arabia in SeoulSaudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Korea early this morning with his itinerary packed with meetings with Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol as well as high-profile business leaders.His visit centers on seeking partnerships for Neom, a project initiated by the crown prince back in 2017. The $500 billion (657 trillion won) project aims to develop eco-friendly and smart cities covering a total of 26,500 square kilometers in Saudi Arabia's northwestern Tabuk Province near the Red Sea.The new urban project reflects the crown prince's Saudi Vision 2030, which charts the Middle East nation's future away from an oil-centric economy and there are opportunities for Kor

Nov 16, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
[INTERVIEW] Saudi crown prince's visit to bring opportunities for Korean companies
  • Korean firms seek to build green hydrogen plants in Saudi's Neom
  • Biz leaders of Korea, Saudi Arabia discuss future cooperation
  • Yoon to meet with Saudi crown prince
  • Korean business heavyweights to meet Saudi crown prince
Foreign Affairs

Film fest showcases Ukrainians' history, resilience

Ukrainian film "Toloka," directed by Mykhailo Illienko, opens the first Ukrainian film festival in the Korea CinemAid Ukraine Film Marathon. Courtesy of TRA MediaBy Kwon Mee-yooThough it made headlines this year mainly because of Russia's invasion, Ukraine is a country with a rich cinematic tradition, and an upcoming film festival offers a glimpse into Ukrainian's creativity. The CinemAid Ukraine Film Marathon has arrived in Korea, screening four Ukrainian films through Nov. 20. Co-organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in Seoul, TRA Media and the Korean Film Archive (KOFA), the event presents four films showing diverse aspects of Ukraine, its history, culture and people.The CinemAid Ukraine Film Marathon was launched by the Ukrainian State Film Agency and the country's filmmaking community and presented in other countries, including the United States, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Belgium and Kenya, to support Ukrainian cinema and Ukrainian filmmakers in these difficult times. Ukrainian Ambassador to Korea Dmytro Ponomarenko welcomed Korean viewers who came to watch the opening film, “T

Nov 16, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Film fest showcases Ukrainians' history, resilience
Foreign Affairs

Bulgarian Embassy introduces Cyrillic alphabet in “Hidden Letters” exhibition

“Hidden Letters,” an exhibition introducing the Cyrillic alphabet, invented in Bulgaria, is on view at the KF Gallery in central Seoul through Nov. 18. Courtesy of the Korea FoundationBy Kwon Mee-yooThough not well-known in Korea, the Cyrillic script was invented in Bulgaria in the 9th century and now is used by over 300 million people in more than 10 countries and is the third official alphabet of the European Union. The Embassy of Bulgaria in Seoul and the Korea Foundation (KF) are together presenting the "Hidden Letters" exhibition at the KF Gallery in central Seoul through Nov. 18, highlighting the formation of the Cyrillic alphabet and Hangeul, or the Korean alphabet.The KF's new president, Kim Ghee-whan, said that the exhibition showcases the beauty of the Cyrillic alphabet and Hangeul together.Ambassador of Bulgaria to Korea Petko Draganov appreciated the staff's efforts in making the connection between the Cyrillic script and Hangeul in such an interactive and modern way."I find deep symbolism and the fact that Bulgarians and Koreans share a common respect and yea

Nov 14, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Bulgarian Embassy introduces Cyrillic alphabet in “Hidden Letters” exhibition
Foreign Affairs

Italian cuisine week packed with tasteful events

Italian food items on display at High Street Italia, where the events of the Week of the Italian Cuisine are being held, in southern Seoul, Nov. 8. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooBy Kwon Mee-yooItalian cuisine is popular worldwide and Korea is no exception, as proven by numerous restaurants here serving pizza and pasta. The Embassy of Italy in Korea offers the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World from Nov. 14 to 20. The special week was launched in 2016, following Expo 2015 Milan, which explored the themes of food safety as well as healthy and quality nutrition, to share the values of Italian food with the world. Italian Ambassador to Korea Federico Failla said the event can "deepen the bilateral relations between Italy and South Korea, two countries that share many aspects, including the love for cooking and respect for ancient culinary traditions.""I hope that with the events that will be held throughout the week, Korean citizens will be able to savor the taste, quality and authenticity of Italy," Failla said in a statement.This year, the Italian cuisine week centers on "Conv

Nov 14, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Italian cuisine week packed with tasteful events
Politics

Yoon signals end to Korea's strategic ambiguity in US-China rivalry

President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks during a Korea-ASEAN summit at Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday. Yoon unveiled Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy, highlighting Korea's pursuit of a free, peaceful and prosperous region based on a rules-based order. YonhapYoon unveils South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy By Kwon Mee-yooPresident Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday reiterated that “changing the status quo by force” is not acceptable, a stance he emphasized in an earlier speech, in his summit with ASEAN leaders while unveiling South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy. By singling out countries like Russia and Myanmar, the South Korean president said during his speech at the East Asia Summit in Cambodia's capital that Russia's invasion of Ukraine violates international law and voiced worries about what he called the retreat of democracy in Myanmar after a military coup last year. He didn't spare criticism for China, either, albeit indirectly. He said the South China Sea should be a sea of peace and prosperity and stressed that freedom of navigation should be guaranteed, adding any actions

Nov 13, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Yoon signals end to Korea's strategic ambiguity in US-China rivalry
  • Yoon, first lady reunite with Biden at gala dinner in Cambodia
Foreign Affairs

Beauty of ASEAN textile, craftsmanship showcased in Seoul

The ASEAN-Korea Centre holds the exhibition, "Ancient Futures," introducing textiles of the 10 ASEAN member states ― Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam ― at Cociety in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Courtesy of the ASEAN-Korea CentreBy Kwon Mee-yooASEAN countries are well-known for their craftsmanship and textiles is one of the fields that best shows the works of artisans reflecting the nature and lifestyles of the ASEAN region.The ASEAN-Korea Centre organized its annual exhibition, centering on textiles, with the embassies of the 10 ASEAN member states ― Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam ― in Seoul.The exhibition, “Ancient Futures ― Treasures of ASEAN Fabric,” is being held at Cociety in Seongsu-dong, a hip and trendy neighborhood in Seoul, hoping to attract the younger generation to sample the culture of Southeast Asia.Kim Hae-yong, the secretary general of the ASEAN-Korea Centre, said the items on display are more than just clothes and fabric."

Nov 12, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Beauty of ASEAN textile, craftsmanship showcased in Seoul
Foreign Affairs

Korea-Africa Business Forum

Korea-Africa Foundation President Lyeo Woon-Ki delivers remarks during the 2022 Korea-Africa Business Forum held in Casablanca, Morocco, Nov. 9. At the forum, Lyeo introduced new cooperation opportunities between Korea and Africa in the field of renewable energy. Courtesy of Korea-Africa Foundation

Nov 11, 2022By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea-Africa Business Forum
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