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Norwegian ambassador meets oceans minister
Norwegian Ambassador to Korea Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, left, shakes hands with Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Cho Seung-hwan at Government Complex Sejong, April 19. Given that both Korea and Norway are located next to large sea areas respectively, the two officials discussed enhancing collaboration in marine-related fields, such as fisheries, maritime affairs and mar...
Kazakhstan sees S. Korea as ideal partner in pragmatic diplomacy
ASTANA/SEOUL ― The March 19 parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, signifies another phase of the country's reforms under the slogan, "New Kazakhstan." As a result of the elections, a multiparty parliament has emerged in Kazakhstan, with six political parties obtaining seats in the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Parliament of Kazakhsta...
Korean philosophy meets Greek elements in artist's works
Greek Angeliki Angelidis's works are full of colorful flowers and symbolic representations of both Korea and Greece. Her fascination with Korean cultures has led Angelidis to incorporate Korean history and philosophy into her artwork, creating a fusion of the two cultures reflected in her vibrant and vivid paintings.
French foreign minister reaffirms commitment to security in Indo-Pacific
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna emphasized France's commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region during her visit to Korea. "We are determined to deepen our commitment to preserve peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region as part of our Indo-Pacific strategy adopted in 2018 in collaboration with our strategic partners," Colonna said d...
[INTERVIEW] EU hopes to enhance collaboration with Korea on digital economy
European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at a hotel in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap By Kwon Mee-yooThe European Union seeks to enhance cooperation with Korea in the fields of data flows, data protection an...
ASEAN-Korea Centre hosts trade, investment roundtable
The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) hosted the ASEAN-Korea Trade and Investment Roundtable 2023 in Seoul, Wednesday, in cooperation with the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP). This year's roundtable centered on the theme of ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy. It discussed the regional strategies of ASEAN and Korea for th...
[INTERVIEW] From renewable energy to lithium reserves, Portugal offers opportunities for Korea: PM
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa visited Seoul, Tuesday, the first such visit by a Portuguese head of government in 23 years, bringing a wealth of opportunities for Korea to establish partnerships with the southern European country. Costa's two-day visit includes a series of meetings in the fields of renewable energy, semiconductors, the automotive industry, green hydr...
[INTERVIEW] 'Korea, UK can do more together on international development'
As Korea aims to take on a greater role in the international development arena, the United Kingdom can be an ideal partner, leveraging British expertise and Korean innovation, said Gareth Weir, Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy Seoul. Weir is a development professional with extensive overseas experience, working in parts of Africa and Asia at a global management consul...
Rwandan embassy honors victims of 1994 genocide
The Embassy of Rwanda in Seoul held a ceremony, Friday, to remember the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Black Eagles put on show
The Black Eagles, an aerobatic display team of the Korean Air Force, conducts an air show above the 18th Fighter Wing in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Sunday. The event was held as part of Space Challenge 2023 and marked the first time in four years that the fighter wing's base opened its doors to the public. Yonhap
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