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[Diplomatic circuit] IVI, Sweden renew partnership for global public health

Jan 20, 2020

The International Vaccine Institute, a Seoul-based international organization, has renewed its cooperation with the Swedish International Cooperation Agency for continued efforts to accelerate vaccin...
[Diplomatic circuit] [Photo news] Guatemalan ambassador’s visit

Jan 20, 2020

Guatemalan Ambassador to South Korea Marco Tulio Chicas Sosa (right) shakes hands with Herald Corp. CEO and Publisher Kwon Chung-won during a courtesy call at the Herald Corp. headquarters in central...
S.M. Entertainment head blames online ‘hate speech’ for K-pop suicides

Jan 14, 2020

Lee Soo-man, founder and chief producer of S.M. Entertainment, one of the big three agencies in the K-pop world, said Tuesday that he sees no fault in artist management and that online hate speech is...
[Diplomatic circuit] Winners of ASEAN-Korea essay contest take part in Vietnam, Busan workshop

Jan 13, 2020

The 2019 ASEAN-Korea Youth Academic Workshop involving 14 winners of an essay contest has entered its final phase, the intergovernmental organization said Monday. The 14 youths were selected for the...
[Diplomatic circuit] British Embassy highlights climate change at annual youth camp

Jan 13, 2020

The British Embassy in Seoul took part in the 2020 Youth Ambassador Camp for middle and high school students in Korea on Friday to raise awareness about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in E...
[Diplomatic circuit] ICCK names Sachin Satpute as new chairman

Jan 13, 2020

The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea has elected Sachin Satpute, president of Novelis Asia, to lead the business lobby as of Jan. 1 on the back of his near 30 years of experience, the ICCK said Mo...
[Herald Interview] Bangladesh’s top envoy expresses hope for Moon’s visit

Jan 13, 2020

[Meet the diplomat] Ambassador says women’s empowerment in Bangladesh played major role in socioeconomic development
[Herald Interview] Canadian envoy on Korea in the ’90s, the maturing of bilateral ties and future partnerships in AI

Jan 6, 2020

Ambassador sees pivotal role of democracy in Korea’s progress in various fields
[Diplomatic circuit] Omani envoy awarded honorary Seoul citizenship

Dec 23, 2019

Omani Ambassador Mohamed Al Harthy received an honorary Seoul citizenship in recognition of his efforts to foster relations between the two countries, the Oman Embassy said Monday. Al Harthy started...
[Diplomatic circuit] Bangladesh beams with strong economic growth prospects

Dec 23, 2019

Bangladeshi foreign minister says the country is an “ideal fit” for Korean businesses
[Diplomatic circuit] [From the Scene] Sundarbans, the undiscovered jewel of Bangladesh

Dec 23, 2019

KHULNA, Bangladesh -- Bombarded with mobile messages, emails and social media posts, an adventure in Mother Nature is a popular choice for many travelers seeking to escape. The Sundarbans, the large...
Brains, grains and planes of Ukraine

Dec 17, 2019

The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Ukraine -- Ed. Startup has recently become a superfluous word, and is viewed as a driver of future-oriented innovative economy. But you have p...
[Diplomatic circuit] There is global momentum to develop hydrogen economy: Australian top diplomat

Dec 17, 2019

Amid global awareness of the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the Australian ambassador to Korea highlighted hydrogen as the next source of clean energy. “There is a global momentum to devel...
[Diplomatic circuit] Britain eyes cooperation with Seoul on AI startups

Dec 17, 2019

The United Kingdom, one of the countries leading the world in artificial intelligence, is seeking to step up cooperation with industry leader South Korea for advancements in AI, officials said. “Wha...
[Diplomatic circuit] Italian Embassy launches first showroom in Seoul

Dec 17, 2019

The Italian Trade Agency under the Italian Embassy in Korea has opened its first showroom in Seoul in a bid to promote Italian brands, the embassy said. High Street Italia, located in the trendy Gar...