Leaders of the Old Boys’ Club of The Korea Herald media attended a luncheon hosted by Publisher-CEO Kwon Chung-won of the Herald Corp. at the Herald Building in Huam-dong, Seoul on April 12, 2017.The Herald Corp. publishes The Korea Herald in English and Herald Business in the Korean language. Led b

Has it ever occurred to anyone in Korea (and around the world, for that matter) that Mayor Heo Seong-gon of the Gimhae City of Gyeongsangnam-do Province (near Busan) is a descent of the Queen of King Suro of the Gaya Kingdom over 2,000 years ago? This was learned during a tour of the ambassadors and

A friendly table-tennis tournament among the diplomats was held at the Embassy of the Turkmenistan in Seoul on April 8, 2017 on the initiatives of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Seoul. It was in the light of the announcement the year 2017 as the Year of Health and Inspiration in Turkmenistan as well

“You leave Seoul by riding a hyperloop super high-speed train and you hit Busan in a little over a quarter of an hour!” This was what was introduced by Dr. Tai-sik Lee, president of the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering & Technology (KICT), at an Italian-Korean Science Club meeting in Seoul on Ma

Ambassador Thura Tet Oo Maung of the Union of Myanmar in Seoul said, “Myanmar attaches high importance to promoting friendly ties with Republic of Korea which has considerable potential for successful cooperation with Maynmar in the various spheres.” Speaking at a reception Ambassador Thura and his

By Lee Kyung-sikPublisher, The Korea Post mediaWith Foreigh Relations Editors Min Byung-il and Park Young-hoThe Korean guests, and the ambassadors and other international guests, for that matter, were pleasantly surprised on the evening of March 27, 2015 at the Lotte Hotel as they unexpectedly heard

Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nafti of the Republic of Tunisia in Seoul said, “Projects in health care, scientific and medical societies, agriculture, environment, scientific research, education, culture, women empowerment, among other sectors, have been identified to strengthen the bilateral cooperation.”

Under the theme of ‘Nuclear Power, Choice for the Next Generation’, the Korea Atomic Power Annual Conference 2017 (KAP 2017) will be held for two days, April 5 ~6, 2017, at the Hwabaek International Convention Center in Gyeongju, Korea. Hosted by Korea Atomic Industrial Forum (KAIF), the KAP 2017 is

The following are excerpts from a recent interview with Ambassador Jorge Roballo of Argentina in Seoul conducted by The Korea Post media for publication for the purpose of promotion of cooperation and friendship between Korea and Argentina.—Ed.Question: What are the major development plans of

Ambassador Grecia Fiordalicia Pichardo Polanco of the Dominican Republic hosted a reception at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Feb. 27, 2017 to celebrate the 173rd National Day of her country. It was attended by many important guests from Korean society as well as from the foreign community in Seoul.

An exhibition of the works of Slovak Extravagant Painter Daniel Bidelnica is slated in Seoul under the title of ‘Lights and Shadows: Feast of Lines and Faces with Brilliant Colors.’ The exhibition will be opened on 24 March at 7 p.m. at the Backroom Gallery with a welcoming address by Ambassador Mil

Question: What are the areas where Korean business companies are actively engaged at present and are most welcome in Ethiopia in the future? What are the following Korean companies doing in Ethiopia, Samsung Business Group, Daewoo Engineering & Construction? Who are other Korean companies in Ethiopi

By Askar BeshimovAmbassador of the Kyrgyz Republic in SeoulIn 2017 we celebrate the significant date the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Korea. For the last years of fruitful and mutually beneficial cooperation we have ach

Ambassador Petar Andonov of the Republic of Bulgaria in Seoul said, “Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se visited Bulgaria and both sides agreed to seek further substantial advances in the bilateral comprehensive and future-oriented partnership forged by the Presidents of the two countries at th

Chairperson Yeo Mung-jou of Gracia Boutique Hotel hosted a luncheon with The Korea Post media for the ambassadors of eleven different countries at the plush Seasons European Restaurant at the Millellnium Seoul Hilton on Feb. 24, 2017. Chairperson Yeo wanted to impress the ambassadors

By Lee Kyung-sikPublisher, The Korea Post mediaAmbassador Zaran Kazazovic of Serbia in Seoul stated that this year Serbia plans to have visits of the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament and important representatives of the government in charge of the economic cooperation and other fields as well. Spea

Ambassador Manisha Gunasekera of Sri Lanka said, “Korean investors and joint ventures can make use of Sri Lanka’s open investment climate, fast-developing infrastructure, strong economic fundamentals and ideal location along the Indian Ocean sea and air routes to access and service markets in South

The following article on the 100 years of Finnish independence was provided by the Embassy of Finland in Seoul.—Ed.Centennial of independence of Finland:The theme for the 100 years of Finnish independence is "Together". We want to celebrate our centennial together with our friends in Korea a

Currently, Korean ambassadors are posted to a large number of foreign countries for promotion of national interest. However, diplomacy is not a monopoly for diplomats or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Korea is actively involved in inter-parliamentary diplomacy. The National Assemblymen may carry o

Mrs. Mah Manesh Taherian, spouse of the ambassador of Iran, and the spouses of the ambassadors of Laos, Thailand, Ethiopia and a number of other senior diplomats, had a rare opportunity to do justice to their outstanding culinary skills at Korea Occupational Training College in Seoul on Feb. 8, 2017