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Sat, October 23, 2021 | 14:24

Korea-Africa Foundation president visits Ghana, promotes forum

Lyeo Woon-ki, president of the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), visited Ghana to strengthen cooperation between Korea and Africa earlier this month. Lyeo picked Ghana - where he had served as Korea's ambassador from 2014 to 2018 - as his first destination after taking the post at the foundation in March.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-22 08:52

Beach cleanup in Incheon

A delegation of the European Union to Korea and embassies of EU member states take part in a beach cleanup campaign on Eurwangni Beach in Incheon, Oct. 18. They collected hundreds of kilograms of waste as part of an initiative to raise public awareness of plastic waste in the ocean and to protect marine biodiversity. Courtesy of the Delegation of the European Union to Seoul

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-21 17:27

'Gout de France' brings sustainable gastronomy to Korea

The sixth edition of Gout de France, also known as Good France, an international initiative promoting French cuisine, kicked off Oct. 14, centering on the culinary heritage and specialty of the Centre-Loire Valley region. A handful of French restaurants in Korea will offer a special menu using ingredients and recipes from Centre-Loire Valley, also known as Centre-Val de Loire...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-17 16:00

Monument for German participation in Korean War

Ambassador of Germany to Korea Michael Reiffenstuel, left, and the War Memorial of Korea Director Lee Sang-chul, center, stand before a monument recognizing Germany's contribution during the post-Korean War period during an unveiling ceremony at the museum in Yongsan District, Seoul, Friday. In June 2018, Germany was recognized as a participating nation in the Korean War for ...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-17 13:57

Italy steps up fight against climate change for future generations

Climate change is an important issue in Italy, just like everywhere else, and the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul are presenting a photo exhibition to raise awareness of the effects of climate change on Italy's mountain landscape and culture. Titled "Italian Routes. Mountains, Mountaineering, Climate Change," the exhibition, curated by Italian phot...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-15 09:04

Hangeul signboard for Nicaraguan embassy

Ambassador of Nicaragua to Korea Rodrigo Coronel Kinloch, right, holds a sign of the embassy in Hangeul (Korean alphabet) with Multiculture Museum Director Kim Yun-tae at the embassy in Seoul, Oct. 5. The embassy said that it hopes to enrich its bond of friendship with Korea by having a sign with the name of Nicaragua in Hangeul alongside its name in Roman letters. Courtesy o...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-14 10:10

Azerbaijan invites Korea to reconstruction of liberated regions

Azerbaijan may be little known in Korea, but the Caucasus country, situated at the juncture of Europe and Asia, has grown in stature in Korea in the past decade. The country now seeks to further extend bilateral relations in a sustainable way through post-war reconstruction of the former Nagorno-Karabakh region. "Located in the heart of Eurasia, Azerbaijan is kind of a window...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-11 15:49

ASEAN Week boosts trade, cultural exchanges amid pandemic

The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) hosted an event marking ASEAN Week 2021 at the COEX, Tuesday and Wednesday, to boost exchange and cooperation between ASEAN countries and Korea in a post-COVID-19 world. Launched in 2019, the flagship event of the AKC aims to raise awareness about ASEAN countries. This year's ASEAN Week was held in conjunction with the ASEAN-Korea & India Business...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-08 08:42

Russian Seasons arrive in Korea in celebration of 30th anniversary of Russia-Korea ties

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russia and Korea, a series of performances and exhibitions will bring the beauty and richness of Russian culture to Korea. The Russian Seasons 2021 in Korea kicked off Saturday with a concert of the Moscow Soloists Chamber Ensemble under the direction of violist and conductor Yuri Bashmet ...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-04 13:37

How Denmark ended COVID-19 restrictions early

Denmark is one of the first countries in the world to lift all COVID-19 restrictions. As of Sept. 10, the country concluded that COVID-19 is "no longer a critical threat to society" due to the country's high level of vaccinations. "Denmark officially shut down on March 11, 2020. On Sept. 10, exactly 18 months later, Denmark declared COVID-19 an endemic disease, meaning it's n...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-10-04 09:05

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