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Tue, September 28, 2021 | 11:32

Uzbekistan promotes cooperation in Central, South Asia

Uzbekistan hosted an international conference, discussing regional security, economic integration and the culture of Central and South Asia, from Thursday to Friday. About 250 participants from 44 countries took part in the conference, including Afghanistani President Ashraf Ghani and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who initiat...

2021-07-19 11:18

France celebrates Bastille Day with young French professionals in Korea

The French Embassy in Korea is celebrating France's National Day, which falls on July 14, in a new style amid the COVID-19 era. Organized in collaboration with the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), the embassy is presenting an interview series of French members of the MZ generation - a Korean umbrella categorization for millennials and those from Generat...

2021-07-16 16:29

Outgoing acting US ambassador says he takes pride in decades-long service in Korea affairs

Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Rob Rapson announced in a tweet Thursday that he was leaving the post and returning home this week. "Farewell Seoul - It's been a great 36-year run for US-ROK relationship with more to come! Proud to have been a part of it, especially the last 6 months as CDA (charge d'Affaires)," his tweet read. He returns Friday. ROK is the acronym for ...

2021-07-16 11:05

[INTERVIEW] Croatian ambassador hopes to rekindle tourism

Croatia is best known among Koreans as an emerging tourist destination in Europe for its beautiful natural landscapes along the Adriatic Sea as well as cities with medieval charm. "In 2019, almost half a million Koreans visited Croatia and enjoyed the rich historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty, as well as the hospitality of the local people and excellent food and w...

2021-07-12 09:44

India to offer its vaccination app CoWIN for global community

India plans to share its digital vaccination platform with the world to fight the COVID-19 pandemic together. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the virtual CoWIN Global Conclave, July 5, that the biggest lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic is that all countries have to work together and move ahead together for humanity and the human cause.

2021-07-12 09:44

Son of former president awarded British OBE

Yun Sang-koo, left, holds a medal of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) given from British Ambassador to Korea Simon Smith on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II during a ceremony at the ambassador's residence in central Seoul, July 8. Yun, the eldest son of Yun Po-sun, president of Korea from 1960 to 1962, was recognized for his contributions to cultural and educational relation...

2021-07-11 20:39

Memoir of 'Father of Bangladesh' published in Korean

On the occasion of the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as Bangladesh's "Father of the Nation," an autobiography of Rahman translated into Korean has been published. Rahman is the founding father of independent Bangladesh, often called "Bangabandhu," which means "Friend of Bengal" in the Bengali language. He was assassinated by his opposition in 1975, but is st...

2021-07-05 13:17

Promoting French language and culture in Korea

French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Lefort, second from left, listens to Greek Ambassador to Korea Ifigenia Kontoleontos, right, who will be the representative of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) to the United Nations, during a quarterly meeting of the Counc...

2021-07-05 13:16

Polish cuisine reflects country's turbulent history

Located on the crossroads of the historical trade routes between Europe and Asia, Poland boasts of a cuisine is known for its rich use of a variety of meats, as well as herbs and spices. "Polish cuisine is indissolubly connected with culture. What we eat speaks for ourselves and it speaks to our soul and spirit," Polish Ambassador to Korea Piotr Ostaszewski said ahead of a lu...

2021-07-02 09:11

'Contemporary Italy' series to show its tech-savvy side

Italy is well-known in Korea for its art, fashion and food. However, modern-day Italy has much more to offer in fields such as aerospace, medicine and pharmaceuticals, energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and engineering. The Embassy of Italy in Korea has launched "Contemporary Italy," a series of events promoting how tech-savvy the country is, and the first one presenting It...

2021-06-28 09:13

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