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'Viksit Bharat Run' promotes stronger India-Korea ties
The Viksit Bharat Run in Seoul on Sunday highlighted India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, while reaffirming growing ties between India and Korea. “Viksit Bharat,” which translates to “Developed India” in Hindi, is one of the Indian government’s largest global outreach campaigns. The campaign brings together overseas Indians, friends of India, and local communities — including students and professionals — to reaffirm their commitment to the vision of a developed India. The India
Oct. 1, 2025 - 09:48:45
Slovakia marks Constitution Day in Seoul
Slovakia celebrated its Constitution Day in Seoul on Tuesday, highlighting its democratic values and ties with Korea. In his speech at the event, Slovak Ambassador to Korea Marek Repovsky underscored that Sept. 1, 1992, was a milestone in Slovak history. He said the Constitution’s value is evident in times of peace but becomes even more vital during periods of internal challenges. “Slovakia and Korea are not exceptions,” Repovsky noted. He also praised Korea’s strong democratic constitution, cal
Sept. 24, 2025 - 14:46:37
Saudi Arabia marks 95th National Day in Seoul
Saudi Arabia marked its 95th National Day in Seoul on Monday, celebrating the historic 1932 royal decree by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud that unified the kingdom under one name. The day has since been observed annually on Sept. 23 as a symbol of unity and pride. Delivering remarks at the event, the Saudi Arabia Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires Fahad Baraka highlighted the unification of the kingdom under King Abdulaziz and the foundations laid for modern Saudi Arabia. “The day commemorates
Sept. 24, 2025 - 14:44:30
Belgium hopes to boost projects in biotech, life sciences with S. Korea
Belgium is hoping to boost joint projects in biotechnology and life sciences with South Korea, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Agriculture David Clarinval during a visit to Seoul on Monday. “We come with no hidden agendas — only a sincere desire to build mutually beneficial partnerships,” he said, adding that Belgium is a trustworthy and reliable economic partner for South Korea and is committed to long-term, transparent collaboration. The commitment opens the
Sept. 22, 2025 - 00:44:49
Uzbekistan highlights Korean role in Uzbek transformation
Uzbekistan highlighted South Korea’s role in its ongoing transformation during a reception marking the country’s 34th Independence Day at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Friday. Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union on Aug. 31, 1991, and is now advancing its “New Uzbekistan” vision led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbek Ambassador to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov said in his remarks. According to the ambassador, the pillars of Uzbekistan’s development lie in reform, inclusive growth
Sept. 21, 2025 - 13:46:38
People's Council of Turkmenistan: Mandate, modern role and decisions
The Halk Maslakhaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan is the highest representative body of people’s power, created in line with the country’s historical tradition of resolving important national issues through broad public representation and national forums. It derives its status and powers from the Constitutional Law on the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan. The People’s Council considers and approves proposals on the constitution and Constitutional Laws; sets the main directions of domestic an
Sept. 18, 2025 - 17:59:35
Indonesia to host festival in Seoul
The Embassy of Indonesia in Seoul will host Festival Indonesia on Saturday at the Floating Stage in Yeouido Hangang Park. Under the theme “Wonderful Indonesia: A Journey to Paradise," the annual event invites the public for a cultural journey of the Indonesian archipelago with vibrant rhythms of traditional music and the aromas of authentic street food, according to the embassy. Designed as a sensory adventure for all ages, the festival will showcase Indonesia’s diverse and exotic charm in the h
Sept. 18, 2025 - 14:34:08
CEOs of Herald, KGCCI discuss cooperation
Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Marie Antonia von Schonburg agreed on Wednesday to enhance cooperation between Korea and Germany. In a courtesy visit to Herald Corp. headquarters, Schonburg underlined the need to harness the EU-Korea FTA platform amid the uncertain international business climate. “I was just in Frankfurt last week for Korean Business Day, and I talked about Korea to many German companies interested in Korea. On the
Sept. 18, 2025 - 11:30:28
El Salvador marks Independence Day with concert
El Salvador marked its 204th Independence Day in Seoul on Monday with the Indigo Heart Tour 2025 concert by renowned vocal ensemble Opus 503. The performance showcased a diverse repertoire spanning Spanish, Italian, Guatemalan, and Salvadoran classics, offering audiences a cross-continental musical journey that highlighted both global and Salvadoran cultural traditions. The concert opened with Spanish and Italian classics, including Agustin Lara’s "Granada" and "O Sole Mio" and Ennio Morricone’s
Sept. 16, 2025 - 16:03:01
Mexico reaffirms growing ties with Korea on Independence Day
Mexico reaffirmed growing ties with South Korea, marking the 215th anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain on Friday. In his remarks at the event, Mexican Ambassador to Korea Carlos Penafiel Soto reiterated a new stage of transformation in Mexico, driven by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's leadership. “President Sheinbaum's government is promoting an economic model based on achieving equal prosperity for all," according to Soto. Soto said Mexico's model focuses on economic stability,
Sept. 16, 2025 - 15:35:09
Seoul hosts first-ever Ambassador’s Cup Kurash championship
Seoul hosted the inaugural Uzbekistan Ambassador’s Cup Kurash championship with athletes across senior, junior and cadet divisions on Saturday. Kurash, a traditional form of upright wrestling originating from Uzbekistan, differs from judo in that athletes are not allowed to grip their opponent’s legs or pants. In Kurash, competitors are distinguished by their jackets, with one wearing green and the other blue. The sport became an official medal discipline at the 2018 Asian Games and is now pract
Sept. 16, 2025 - 15:08:38
EU seeks stronger data protection with S. Korea
The European Union is seeking to boost cooperation with South Korea on data protection, privacy and consumer safety, Michael McGrath, EU commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, told reporters Monday. McGrath is in Seoul to attend high-level meetings on cross-border data governance, privacy, product safety and consumer protection. McGrath said the EU saw no need for a major GDPR overhaul, though it was reviewing possible changes and easing record-keeping rule
Sept. 16, 2025 - 15:07:56
Seoul festival highlights African potential
“Africa is rising. Africa is booming,” Togolani Edriss Mavura, vice dean of the African Group of Ambassadors in Seoul and Tanzania’s ambassador to South Korea, said Friday at the Seoul Africa Festival. The annual event, now in its ninth year, showcased African music, dance, fashion and visual arts, celebrating the continent’s cultural vitality and growing global influence. Mavura said Africa’s vast natural resources — including graphite, nickel, lithium, cobalt and rare earth minerals — mean it
Sept. 16, 2025 - 13:50:06
Korea and Germany discuss offshore wind energy
Experts from South Korea and Germany discussed offshore wind energy cooperation at the 2025 Korean-German Business Forum on Friday. Held under the theme “Offshore Wind Special Act and Beyond,” the forum featured the Offshore Wind Special Act, the economic feasibility of offshore wind projects, and the common grid connection facility. Norman Ruhnke, policy officer at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, highlighted how Berlin’s centralized planning model has acceler
Sept. 9, 2025 - 12:14:04
Italy seeks partnerships in AI, applied science, says vice minister
Valentino Valentini, Italian vice minister of enterprises and Made in Italy, urged deeper technological cooperation with South Korea, saying the two countries should act as partners rather than competitors in areas such as artificial intelligence, applied science and advanced manufacturing. Valentini, who led the Italy-Korea Business Forum 2025 in Seoul, said Italy offers political stability, “fantastic manufacturing” and a one-stop shop for investors, but remains overlooked by many Korean tech
Sept. 9, 2025 - 12:13:53
