The Republic of Costa Rica has strongly condemned North Korea’s nuclear test and issued a strongly worded statement against it. Details follow:The government of the Republic of Costa Rica strongly condemns the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on January 6th, which
North Korea announced on Jan. 6, 2016 that they successfully tested a hydrogen bomb at 10:30 in “complete safety.” The (North Korean) Central News Agency made the announcement in a ‘Special Report’ published to the North Korean people and the outside world through the use of its media, including its
Rep. Kim Han-gill of the Minjoo Party (formerly, New Politics Alliance for Democracy [NPAD]) declared today (Jan. 3, 2016) at the National Assembly in Seoul that he was leaving the Minjoo Party to start all over again in order to materialize the change of government.“I just could not idly watch the
Korea’s new political party to be formed by Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo won the second place with a 26.9% support in a popularity rating, which represents a very small margin with 29.4% won by the ruling Saenuri Party. ▲Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo The Deobureo (Together) Democratic Party of Moon Jae-in scored only 17
Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo (former co-chairman of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy) declared on Sunday Dec. 27, 2015 that fairness must form the basis of politics, economy and various other areas in Korea and that the educational paradigm of the Republic of Korea must also be changed.Speaking at a pr
The following article was contributed by Public Relations Manager Hannah Jeonof the Shincheonji Church in Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi Province.?Ed.▲Chairman Lee Man-hee of HWPL (left) and Chairperson Kim Nam-hee of IWPG are speaking on the result of their tour of India upon their return at the Incheon I
Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, former co-chairman of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy, has been gaining a momentum in his effort to form a new opposition political party in Korea following his declaration of departure from the New Political Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) on Dec. 20, 2015.
Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and Mrs. Manilath Keodalavong hosted a reception at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Dec. 2, 2015 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Founding of the their country and the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea
A celebration meeting of the translation and publication of the Basic Law of the Sultanate of Oman by the Institute of Middle Eastern Affairs (IAEA) of Myungji University was held at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul on Dec. 16, 2015.The meeting was attended by Ambassador Mohamed Salim A
Rep. AhnCheol-soo declared that he will do everything he can in his power to achieve the transfer of the control of government. Speaking at a press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 21, 2015, Ahn pledged that he will fight for the sake of people who are discriminated against in so
On the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day for the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, the Founder of the State of Qatar, to the rule of the country, Ambassador Mohamed Abdulla Al Dehaimi of the State of Qatar in Seoul and Mrs. Majd Mohammed Al Moadhadi hosted a reception at
Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok of the Incheon Metropolitan City said that the Governors Association of Korea (GAOK) has been contributing greatly to the promotion of exchange and cooperation between Korea's local governments and those of other countries by establishing a close network with foreign missions in
Some 54.4% of the Korean people supported the resignation of former Co-Chairman Ahn Cheol-soo of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) from the party while 29% said it was wrong to do so. This was disclosed by Korea’s leading Korean-language daily Joong-Ang Ilbo on Dec. 15,
Several of Millennium Seoul Hilton’s acclaimed restaurants will be offering special dinners to help you celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays with family and colleagues. At Genji, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s impeccable Japanese restaurant, diners will be treated to a special feast on Christmas
Former Co-Chairman Ahn Cheol-soo of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD)had an emergency press conference at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 13, 2015, and made a bombshell announcement that he was leaving the NPAD. He said, “I have tried to persuade the leaders of th
The management of Korea’s leading English daily, The Korea Herald, and its sister Korean-language business daily, Herald Kyungje, hosted a year-end reception for their ‘Old Boys’ (retirees) at the Press Center in Seoul on Dec. 7, 2015. Over 110 former and incumbent members of the company, including
It appears that Korea and Tajikistan are in for substantially increased cooperation for mutual benefit.President Park Geun-hye hosted a summit meeting with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan at the EXCO Convention Center in Daegu last April on the occasion of his visit to Korea to attend the Wor
A round-table meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seoul on Dec. 3, 2015 with the attendance of Ambassador Ambassador Botirjon Asadov of the Republic of Uzbekistan (second from left) speaks at a meeting with Korean university professors, including Prof. Lee Sangjoon of Ko
Since its inauguration in 1985, The Korea Post has been organizing tours for the ambassadors and senior diplomats with their spouses to the industrial, cultural and various other events of the local governments for the promotion of understanding between the diplomats and the Korean society. And in m
President Park Geun-hye will attend the Summit with President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman followed by Summit with Prime Ministers of “Visegrad Four” Countries in Prague on 2 and 3 December 2015. This year Korea and the Czech Republic commemorate the 25th anniversary of establishment of the dip