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[Diplomatic circuit] NORDtalks to discuss quality of life in Nordic countries
Why are Nordic countries ranked among the best countries to live? Seeking to answer this question, the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are to hold the second NORDtalks on Thursday. ...
Apr 22, 2019
[Diplomatic circuit] UNDP urges Korean private sector to engage in sustainable development initiatives
The United Nations Development Program’s Seoul Policy Center held a workshop for South Korean companies to help them contribute to and benefit from global sustainable development initiatives in more ...
Apr 15, 2019
[Diplomatic Circuit] K-movie gathering
Leila Rachadi (fifth from left), the spouse of the Moroccan ambassador, Chafik Rachadi (sixth from left), the Moroccan ambassador, and CICI President Choi Jung-wha (seventh from left) pose for a phot...
Apr 8, 2019
[Diplomatic circuit] KOICA supports removal of land mines, unexploded bombs in Vietnam
Korea International Cooperation Agency said Monday it had hosted several events to raise awareness of land mines and unexploded bombs in Vietnam, marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and ...
[Diplomatic circuit] Korea Foundation hosts environmental program for youths
Some 100 young Korean volunteers participated in a project to help transform the world’s ninth-largest desert in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region into green land, as well as to exchange views...
Apr 1, 2019
[Diplomatic circuit] ASEAN-Korea Media Forum to be held April 24
Journalists and experts from Korea and Southeast Asian countries will gather for the ASEAN-Korea Media Forum in Seoul next month to discuss ways to promote cultural and socio-cultural exchanges, ASEA...
[Diplomatic circuit] Ireland minister encourages Koreans to visit Ireland
Irish Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan, in Seoul from March 17-20 as part of the country’s outreach to strengthen ties with Korea, was impressed by the energy of the c...
Mar 25, 2019
[Diplomatic circuit] Belgium king to meet President Moon for bilateral talks
King Philippe of Belgium and his wife Queen Mathilde kicked off their four-day state visit to South Korea on Monday, aimed at boost economic cooperation and cultural ties between the two countries. ...
[Diplomatic circuit] Ethiopia’s peacemaking effort with Eritrea resembles Korea’s initiative
Ethiopia can share its recent experience of ending a 20-year border war with longtime foe Eritrea to encourage South Korea’s initiative to create a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. The border b...
S. Korea recognized by WFP for transforming from recipient to donor
South Korea has been recognized by the World Food Programme for its active aid to poorer nations, years after being on the receiving end of international help. In an interview with Yonhap News Agenc...
Mar 19, 2019
Maintaining US-N. Korea dialogue momentum crucial: Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday it expects tangible progress in North Korea’s complete denuclearization and the establishment of a permanent peace regime on the Korean Peninsula with f...
Mar 13, 2019
[Diplomatic circuit] Swedish Embassy promotes peace-making efforts
To mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Sweden, the Swedish Embassy in Seoul hosted commemorative events this month. The embassy held a ceremony and reception, followed by a...
Mar 11, 2019
[Diplomatic circuit] Korea, Australia hold development cooperation consultations
Officials from South Korea and Australia met in Seoul on March 7 to discuss ways to foster bilateral development cooperation and support the stable development of Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific ...
KOICA donates food terminal to upland Filipino farmers
South Korea’s overseas aid agency said Sunday it has donated two food-related facilities that will help upland farmers in the Philippines connect directly with consumers and contribute to the develop...
Mar 4, 2019
FKCCI hosts French Business Awards
The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the inaugural French Business Awards 2019 ceremony to recognize companies that contributed to bilateral economic relations. Targeting French...