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India marks constitutional anniversary, democratic progress with Korea

The Indian Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 69th anniversary of its Republic Day on Friday, which honors the entry into force of India’s constitution on Jan. 26, 1950. The constitution replaced the G...

Jan 29, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
ASEAN tourism set to reach new heights

The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul was bestowed an award last week for invigorating tourism between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Korea. Kim Young-sun, the center’s secretary-general a...

Jan 29, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Bulgaria linchpin of European integration’

“Bulgaria will try to find common grounds, consensus, compromise and understanding among all EU member states in decision-making and legislation.”

Jan 29, 2018
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Australia, Korea celebrate business innovations

“Australia and Korea recognize that open markets improve competitiveness, generate jobs and provide access to new ideas and innovations.”

Jan 29, 2018
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Indian Chamber of Commerce appoints new secretary general

Secretary General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Lee Hwi-jae (ICCK) The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea has announced the appointment of its new secretary general, Lee Hwi-jae. Lee...

Jan 24, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Innovating France-Korea ties buttresses global governance’

“We believe that strengthening our bilateral relations is important not only for our two countries, but also in terms of improving multilateralism.”

Jan 22, 2018
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Kazakhstan’s multivector diplomacy useful in disarmament, nonproliferation

“The president once remarked to me, ‘(The decision to get rid of nuclear weapons) was the best thing I ever did for our young country,’” Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov told the UN General Assembly on Sept. 21 last year.

Jan 22, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Canadian veterans reminisce on hockey games in Korean War

“Hockey brought us closer to home, because we were playing our national game. This year, hockey brings us back to Korea. Everyone became one, not just those soldiers who played hockey, but also those who watched from the sidelines.”

Jan 22, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Australia will bring passion from down under to PyeongChang’

The Korean people’s perception of Australia is often limited to its beaches, deserts, rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, Ambassador James Choi said, calling Australia a passionate nation that loves both summer and winter sports.

Jan 15, 2018
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Scrumptious Sri Lankan dishes available at Hilton

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Seoul will help organize a Sri Lanka Food Festival at Millennium Seoul Hilton from Feb. 1 through Feb. 10. The event at the hotel’s Cafe 395 Buffet Restaurant will feature ...

Jan 15, 2018
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Georgia touted safe, beguiling tourism destination

The South Caucasus nation has promoted itself to globetrotters as the region’s shimmering gem of history, architecture, culture, nature, cuisine and winemaking.

Jan 15, 2018
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Diplomats recognized for denuclearization efforts

Diplomats from the disarmament delegations of Austria, Brazil, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as Costa Rica’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Elayne...

Jan 15, 2018
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‘Pyongyang’s participation in PyeongChang can be Trojan Horse’

“There is a higher chance that Kim’s message is merely a rhetorical flourish -- a thoroughly calculated peace offensive -- designed to wiggle out of the sanctions and drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington.”

Jan 8, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Normalizing age of uncertainty requires diplomacy of imagination’

"One of South Korea’s strengths is its resilience and ability to ignore the daily danger and threat posed by the North. People should be vigilant, but not to the point of getting all wrapped up and caught up in it."

Jan 1, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Dreaming of Pyongyang as charming metropolis

Having studied at Moscow Architectural Institute from 1947-53, Kim Jung-hee masterminded Pyongyang as a “socialist city” built on modernist urban planning principles, as previously theorized by visionary architect Le Corbusier.

Dec 25, 2017
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