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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 22:41

Korea-Mexico relations: a strong partnership rooted in history, economic ties

Korea-Mexico relations: a strong partnership rooted in history, economic ties

Mexican Ambassador to Korea Carlos Penafiel Soto commemorated the Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico, Wednesday, marking his first presiding role since assuming office in February this year. The ambassador emphasized the multifaceted relationship between Mexico and Korea, highlighting its profound economic implications during the “213th Anniversary of the Independence ...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-14 15:42

Romanian wine to debut in Korea

Romanian wine to debut in Korea

Romanian Ambassador to Korea Cezar Manole Armeanu, eighth from right, poses with officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and the country's wine industry during the Romanian Wine Grand Tasting event at COEX in Seoul, Tuesday, after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Korea International Trade Association to introduce Romanian wine to Korea on ...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-13 17:39

Korea unveils $6 bil. financial package for African nations at KOAFEC

Korea unveils $6 bil. financial package for African nations at KOAFEC

Korea on Wednesday unveiled its plan to offer a $6 billion financial package to fund various projects in Africa.

2023-09-13 16:03

Yoon to send special envoy to Vatican City to mark 60th anniv. of diplomatic ties

Yoon to send special envoy to Vatican City to mark 60th anniv. of diplomatic ties

President Yoon Suk Yeol will send a special envoy to Vatican City this week to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the city-state, his office said Wednesday.

2023-09-13 16:03

Korea eyes closer ties with Africa in agriculture, bio, climate change

Korea eyes closer ties with Africa in agriculture, bio, climate change

Korea seeks to expand ties with Africa in key areas, such as agriculture, biohealth and climate change, to strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership with the continent, the finance ministry said Wednesday.

2023-09-13 10:00

US defense, commerce officials due in Seoul amid potential N. Korea-Russia arms deal

US defense, commerce officials due in Seoul amid potential N. Korea-Russia arms deal

Ranking U.S. officials from the departments of defense and commerce will soon travel to South Korea for talks on ways to enhance the countries' joint deterrence against North Korea's evolving nuclear threats, they said Tuesday.

2023-09-13 09:22

American professor wins Korea Foundation award

American professor wins Korea Foundation award

Clark Sorensen, professor emeritus at the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington, has won the Korea Foundation (KF) Award, recognized for his over two decades of contributions to the development of Korean studies, according to the foundation.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-13 08:32

S. Korea to send emergency relief team, $2 mln in aid to quake-hit Morocco

S. Korea to send emergency relief team, $2 mln in aid to quake-hit Morocco

South Korea will send a disaster relief team and humanitarian aid worth $2 million to Morocco, which is struggling with the effects of last week's powerful earthquake, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2023-09-12 21:20

Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate expresses concern about Kim-Putin summit

Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate expresses concern about Kim-Putin summit

The upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is poised to present a significant challenge to the universal values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said Tuesday.

2023-09-12 20:30

Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations blossom at 'Thai Night 2023'

Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations blossom at 'Thai Night 2023'

The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul rolled out the red carpet for an evening of cultural celebration and diplomacy, Monday, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Korea.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-12 18:42

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