This month, The Korea Post covers in its main feature Iran’s abandonment of nuclear weapons development in favor of economic development programs in cooperation with all the countries of the world as well as with the Republic of Korea (ROK) in the south. This welcome development comes as a great enc
On January 26, 2016, Chung Chang-kil was inaugurated as the 7th president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Korea Midland Power Company (KOMIPO), one of the leading power generation companies in Korea and a world-class energy company. The inauguration ceremony was held at its Boryeong Thermal
By Winfried Sturm (German inventor)The deep friendship over more than 10 years between General Manager Bernhard Brender of Grand Hilton Hotel in Seoul and German Inventor and High School teacher Winfried Sturm contributes to the cause of a close relations and rapport between Korea and Germany. Both
Iran, formerly known as Persia, is a vast country situated at the heart of the Middle East. The name Persia, deriving from the word Fars, a province located in Southeastern Iran, stands for a vast Empire which ruled over an enormous territory, extending from highlands of Iran to Central Asia.Iran is
Here is juicy humor from one of the generous former ambassadors to Korea from a Central Asian country: Four friends (ladies) meet 30 years after school at a reunion...One goes to take food while the other 3 start to talk about how successful their sons became.No. 1 says her son studied economics, be
What part of the body is most frequently used in man’s every-day life? Perhaps it comes in the order of neck, waist, shoulders and legs. Many people complain pain in the neck that comes from the fast-increasing use of smart phones. Then come the patients who complain pain in the neck that comes also
President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea is exploring the possibility of making an official state visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran between April and June this year in an effort to further promote the fast-growing ties of cooperation between the two countries and to support the Korean co
An extensive Sri Lankan food festival was opened at the premium Caf? 395 International Restaurant at Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel in Seoul on Jan. 28, 2016 for a 10-day run until Feb. 7 with the attendance of Ambassador Manisha Gunasekera of Sri Lanka, Chairman Shin Tae-yong of the Korea Importers
Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI) has signed a final joint development agreement for the KF-X program with Indonesian Defense Ministry. The signing was made between KAI President and CEO Ha Sung-yong, and Timbul Siahaan, director of the Preparatory Power Bureau of the Indonesian Defense Ministr
The following are excerpts from an exclusive interview with Ambassador Manisha Gunasekera of Sri Lanka in Seoul conducted by The Korea Post on the occasion of the National Day of Sri Lanka on Feb. 4, 2016.--Ed. Question: What are the immediate major plans of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul this ye
Lotte Hotel (President & CEO Song Yong-deok) is set to open lifestyle hotel L7 Myeongdong (http://www.lottehotel.com/l7/myeongdong), a whole new brand, on January 12, 2016 at 137 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu in Seoul.Lotte Hotel currently operates the luxury hotel brand Lotte Hotel in Korea and overseas, the
Hyundai Motor launched the industry-first eco-friendly sedan ‘IONIQ Hybrid’ on January 14, 2016 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. Having been developed under the concept of ‘Start of Future Mobility That Creates a Better Life’, the leading automaker gave it the brand name of ‘IONIQ’, a combin
By Grace HanPeople in many countries of the world make their New Year wishes at the outset of the year--and Korea is no exception. At the beginning of this year, The Korea Post had an interview with three Korean ladies whose jobs were to make people, especially ladies, look attractive. Here are the
The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul presents the 'Seol Sharing' package, available from February 5 to 14, in celebration of Seol (Lunar New Year), the first public holiday of 2016. The package is available in two variations. The Sharing Love package combines one night in a Superior Deluxe Room with freshly-made
In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the Grand Hilton Seoul is presenting a selection of ‘All Goes Well (만사형통) Package’ options from February 5 to 10, 2016. All of the choices offer traditional Korean tea for two at the Atrium Caf?. Whether a jujube, a citrus infusion or a black he
Millennium Seoul Hilton is inviting Seoulites in love to celebrate the day of love, Valentine’s Day, on February 14. The hotel is offering a variety of romantic specials at its restaurants and bar for the perfect night out with the love of your life. Don’t forget to take advantage of our early bird
On the occasion of the advent of this new promising year, I would like to congratulate and thank The Korea Post and its staff for the hard work they deploy throughout the year, since 1985, in bringing in essential political, business, culture and tourism news and for reaching out to the Diplomatic M
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul is planning a series of events to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the country’s independence from end-January to February 2016. A Sri Lanka Food Festival will be held at the Millennium Seoul Hilton (Caf? 395, from 18:00 ? 21:30 hrs.) from Thursday 28 January to Sunda
Expecting mothers seeking an idyllic, organic-themed babymoon need look no further than the Grand Hilton Seoul, which is offering the ‘My Organic Baby Package’.The package comes in two options. Both provide fresh juice for two at the Atrium Caf? as well as amazing childbirth gift sets valued at 100,