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Tanzania, Korea reach new heights with embassy opening

Tanzania opened its inaugural embassy in Seoul on Wednesday, laying the foundation for comprehensive and firsthand engagement with South Korea after the two countries marked the silver jubilee of bil...

Feb 5, 2018
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UK sends strongest team to PyeongChang, British House exhibits Olympic memorabilia

The United Kingdom will send its largest-ever delegation to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games from Feb. 9-25, according to the British Embassy in Seoul. Fifty-nine athletes representing Team Great B...

Feb 5, 2018
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German youths to immerse in Olympic fest, Korean culture

German youths will have a unique experience of sampling the Olympic spirit and hobnobbing with young Koreans as part of the German Olympic Youth Camp, according to the German Embassy in Seoul. A tea...

Feb 5, 2018
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Young Diplomats Academy inspires brave new generation

“It is also important to understand and be open to people from different backgrounds. You need to embrace cultural differences and appreciate diversity.”

Feb 5, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Sri Lanka sweet spot of Seoul’s New Southern Policy’

“Sri Lanka hopes to leverage its location advantages and emerge as a regional economic hub by developing a network of ports as well as services based on logistics, transport, the financial sector and blue economy.”

Feb 5, 2018
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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
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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
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[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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