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Sat, October 19, 2019 | 19:48

Iraq, Korea reaffirm joint reconstruction efforts

Iraq, unlike other oil-producing Middle Eastern countries, has an extra challenge in diversifying its economy. The country’s push for economic transformation comes after a war involving the United States followed by another with the ISIS terrorist group, over which then-Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory in 2017. At a reception in Seoul on Sept. 3, Iraq and...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-09 16:26

[INTERVIEW] Korean immigrants pioneer 60 years of relations with Brazil

Marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, the year-long celebration between Brazil and Korea has involved Korean immigrants in Brazil from the beginning. The anniversary logo - selected through a contest in the countries from January to February - was created by Brazilian-born designer Carol Ji-young Lee.

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-09 16:25

Saudi Arabia, UAE urge better humanitarian aid access to Yemen

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) jointly held a workshop titled “Access to Yemen Initiative” in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh last week. The workshop addressed the constrained access of humanitarian aid in Yemen and possible solutions.

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-02 15:58

Man behind 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy visits Korea

New Zealand Ambassador to Korea Philip Turner, left, and Sir Richard Taylor, right, a co-founder of New Zealand’s premier film prop and special effects company Weta Workshop, pose with two grand prize winners of the 2019 Incheon International Conceptual Design Competition at a conventional hall in Incheon, Aug. 30. Taylor is best known for his work on the film tri...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-02 15:57

Ethiopia stresses fast-growing economy at Seoul business forum

The Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), jointly with the Embassy of Ethiopia in Korea and Korea International Trade Association (KITA), hosted a business forum in Seoul last week. The forum took place on the occasion of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali's visit to Korea from Aug. 25 to 27.

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-02 15:56

Korea encouraged to explore Indonesia's Muslim-majority market

Indonesia stands out as the most lucrative market among the 10 ASEAN member nations when it comes to population. Firstly, it is ASEAN’s most populous country with over 264 million people. With roughly 88 percent or 225 million if its people being Muslim, Indonesia also accounts for 13 percent of the worldwide Muslim population and tops the list of countries with the largest M...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-02 15:55

[National Day Anniv.] Investment opportunities in Uzbekistan's free economic zones

In recent years, the increasing number of free economic zones, further development of external trade and investment relations in those free economic zones (FEZs), massive flow of direct investments and the establishment of high-tech new energy sources, as well as the increase in the rate of competitive and export-based commodities, necessitate development and legal regulation...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-01 16:01

[National Day Anniv.] Uzbekistan-Korea relations elevated to rank of special strategic partnership

Address of His Excellency Vitali Fen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea, to the readers of the “The Korea Times” on the occasions of the 28th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan and 27th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea.

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-09-01 16:00

New Singapore envoy presents credentials

New Singaporean Ambassador to South Korea Eric Teo Boon Hee, second from left, poses with his wife Kim Min-jae, second from right, and President Moon Jae-in, center, after presenting his letter of credentials to Moon at Cheong Wa Dae, Aug. 21. Moon said the first U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore was remembered by the two Koreas as an “unforgettable memory” and...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-08-26 15:58

Hong Kong brings Korea's attention to Baltic States' 1989 protest

The Baltic Way, a major anti-Soviet protest in 1989, is bringing attention in Korea where people in general have little knowledge about the Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - and their history. This is partly because the protest marked its anniversary on Aug. 23, three decades after nearly 2 million people linked hands and formed a chain spanning 670 kilometers a...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-08-26 15:57

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