U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is headed to South Korea next week to discuss the next steps following a rare suspension of joint military exercises over the promise of North Korea's denuclearization.The drills have been a core element of the U.S.-South Korea alliance forged in the 1950-53 Kor
The following article was provided by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, owner and operate of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news media.—Ed. The intervention of the Arab Coalition in Yemen, as well as the ongoing operations around Hodeida
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Business Editor Kim Tae-moon, Reporter Sua Kim“The Republic of Zambia is an attractive investment destination offering various lucrative investment opportunities in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, energy and mining,” said Ambassador Wylbur Chisiya Simuusa of Zamb
May 28 every year is observed to mark the end of the oppressive Derg Regime in 1991. The day marks the demise of the repressive military rule in 1991 and the dawn of a new era of peace, development and democracy for the Ethiopian people. Under this new government, all Ethiopians are recognized equal
The following article was provided by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to The Korea Post media for publication.—Ed.On April 9th, 2018 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the Law No. 472 "On Public Procurement" developed by the National Project Management Agenc
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Kim Tae-moon, Ms. Sua KimCommercial Officer Ms. Nayantara Dabariya at the Embassy of India in Seoul said: “Korea is already an integral part of India’s ‘Look East Policy’ and ‘Act East Policy’. India is moving very fast with over 7% growth rate which is higher than mo
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Reporters Kim Jung-mi, Kim SuaAmbassador Daul Matute-Mejia of the Republic of Peru in Seoul said, “The project portfolio promoted in the latest Investment Road Show comprises more than 50 projects with a value that exceeds US$10 billion in investment, in sectors such
Pope Francis has voiced hopes for continued efforts for inter-Korean reconciliation and peace on the divided Korean Peninsula, the Holy See's top envoy to South Korea said Sunday.Archbishop Alfred Xuereb, 59, made the remarks upon his arrival in Korea for the Vatican's diplomatic mission her
My hearty gratitude to the Commercial Counselors and Officers at the many Embassies in Seoul for their immediate and enthusiastic response to the program of The Korea Post media (publisher of 3 English and two Korean-language media outlets) to fully cover them—as well as the Ambassadors).The K
Ambassador Mohamed Al Harthy of Oman, concurrently dean of the Seoul Diplomatic Corps, hosted a meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Korea as well as former Secretary General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations and Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.It was attended also by the director general
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Managing Editor Lee Kap-sooThe Republic of Paraguay is obviously one of the best target countries for the Korean businesses seeking to expand their business overseas.The Korea Post media recently interviewed Ambassador Irineo Raul Silvero Silvagni of Paraguay in Seoul
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Reporter Ms. Sua KimCommercial Counsellor Macelo Javier Pazos Hernandez at the Embassy of Ecuado in Seoul said, “Specific incentives could be added in prioritized sectors such as agro-industry, processed food, pharmaceuticals, metalwork, petrochemicals, tourism and ne
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Reporters Ms. Kim Jung-mi, Kim SuaAmbassador Jorge Roballo of Argentina in Seoul said, “Currently, Argentina is executing its Plan on Public-Private Partnership and this program was launched in November 2017 and it already comprises 60 projects totaling over US$30 bil
South Korea said Wednesday it's confident about developing its own advanced radar system for envisioned indigenous combat jets.The defense authorities launched the 360-billion-won (US$338 million) program in 2016 to acquire an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system.It's part
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day of Algeria, Ambassador and Mrs. Mohammed El Amine Derragui hosted a reception at Hotel Banyan in Seoul on March 10, 2018.The meeting was attended by an estimated 200 Korean and international dignitaries who included President Lee Bo-suk 21st Century I
Abu Dhabi--President Moon Jae-in called Korea’s Akh Unit dispatched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a symbol of defense cooperation between the two countries and a model of reciprocal relations.He visited the unit in the Sweihan region, Tuesday, the last day of his visit to the Middle Eastern coun
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan agreed on March 25 to upgrade their countries' relationship to a "special strategic partnership," possibly paving the way for a boosting of their ties and economic cooperation to the level of allies.I
South Korean President Moon Jae-in was set to hold talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi here Sunday to discuss ways to improve their countries' bilateral ties and boost economic cooperation, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said.The summit between Moon and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zaye
The following article was provided by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news media outlets established 33 years in 1985.—Ed.Today, the fact that the conflict in Afghanistan remains one of the main issues of ensuri
President Moon Jae-in on Friday called on overseas South Korean companies to increase support for young people to land jobs and help reduce the country's high youth unemployment, an issue he said could have catastrophic consequences if left untouched."As you may know well, we have great concern