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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 22:22
Korean Theater of Kazakhstan carries legacy of independence fighter
The Korean Theater of Kazakhstan, the oldest theater troupe of ethnic Koreans, revived the resilient history of Koryoin, or ethnic Koreans in the post-Soviet states, as well as the life of General Hong Beom-do, a commander-in-chief of the Korean Independence Army in the 1920s in their latest work “40 Days of Miracle.”
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-19 12:41
14th anniversary of Kim Dae-jung's death
Kim Hong-eop, son of late President Kim Dae-jung and chairman of the Kim Dae-jung Peace Center, burns incense to pay tribute during the 14th anniversary of the elder Kim's passing at the National Cemetery in southern Seoul, Friday. Late President Kim, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2000, is best known for his Sunshine Policy toward North Korea. Yonhap
Politics | 2023-08-18 15:32
New Zealand Embassy celebrates Women's World Cup in Seoul
As the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 approaches its conclusion this Sunday, with a first-time-ever champion to be crowned in the highly anticipated final match, the Embassy of New Zealand in Seoul organized a reception to celebrate the ongoing trans-Tasman Women's World Cup.
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-14 15:32
Turkish ambassador charts roadmap for more dynamic partnership with Korea
Turkish Ambassador to Korea Murat Tamer expressed high hopes for enhancing ties between Korea and Turkey after Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin's visit to Turkey at the end of July, highlighting a partnership built on mutual respect, shared history and strategic alignment.
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-14 08:20
Pakistani musician hits Seoul
Pakistani musician Ali Abbas performs during a concert at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Friday, in celebration of 40 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Pakistan. Korea Times photo by Kwon Mee-yooAmbassador of Pakistan to Korea Nabeel Munir speaks ahead of Pakistani musician Ali Abbas' concert at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Frid...
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-13 17:56
Seoul bus fare up by 300 won
A notice announcing increased bus fare is posted at a bus stop in Seoul, Sunday, a day after the Seoul Metropolitan Government raised the basic bus fare in Seoul from 1,200 won to 1,500 won. Along with this change, the city also hiked up the fares for intercity buses by 700 won and for nighttime buses by 350 won, bringing them to 3,000 won and 2,500 won, respectively. Yonhap
Society | 2023-08-13 15:22
Foreign minister visits Rwanda
Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin, left, shakes hands with his Rwandan counterpart Vincent Biruta during a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, Saturday. Marking the first visit in a decade by a Korean foreign minister to the African country, Park signed a memorandum of understanding with Rwanda, focusing on strengthening strategic dialogue between the two nations. Courtesy of Ministry...
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-13 15:09
IONIQ 5 Batik edition marks new era of collaboration between Korea, Indonesia
Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto unveiled Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Batik edition electronic vehicle (EV), during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, Thursday, signaling a new chapter in the collaboration between Korea's automotive industry and Indonesia's creative economy sector.
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-11 15:12
Photo exhibit highlights trail system of ancient Inca Empire
The Inca Road, also known as Qhapaq Nan, represents the extensive communication, trade and defense network that once stretched over 30,000 kilometers connecting various parts of the Inca Empire.
Foreign Affairs | 2023-08-11 08:32
Kim Miy-he honored with Norwegian Order of Merit for translating Ibsen's plays
Norwegian Ambassador to Korea Anne Kari Ovind, left, poses with Kim Miy-he after presenting Kim with the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for translation of all Henrik Ibsen's plays into Korean at the ambassadorial residence in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Embassy of Norway in KoreaBy Kwon Mee-yooKim Miy-He, professor emeritus of Hanyang University's Theatre & Film Departme...
Books | 2023-08-05 09:00
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