UZBEKISTANAn article by former National Assemblyman Kim Yong-guIslam Karimov: the truly people’s President”The following article was contributed by former National Assemblyman Kim Yong-gu of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan.-
FINANCEWhich provides detailed data on official development assistance of KoreaKorea Eximbank publishes“2013 ODA by Numbers”The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has published “2013 ODA by Numbers,” which provides detailed data regarding to the official development assistance(ODA) of Kore
ARTPortrait paintings of Korean and Chineseleaders amidst growing ties of friendship ▲Portrait painting of Artist Kim Dong-Hyun shows President Park Geun-hye (right) shaking hands with President Xi Jinping of Ch-ina during her official state visit to China in the late June of 2013. Her summit meetin
RAVELTALKAt the Millennium Seoul Hilton Mexican fiesta comes to Orangerie international buffet restaurant ▲Photo shows Guesadilla one of the popular food items of Mexico. Orang-erie, is having a fiesta celebrating the foods of Mexico during the month of September. Millennium Seoul Hilton’s internati
ART EXPOThe Mosan Art Museum and the Bonghwang Ranch co-host2013 World Culture & Art Festival slated on Sept 25-Oct 20The 2013 World Culture & Art Festival (11th) will be held at the Mosan Art Museum near Boryeong City from Sept. 25, to Oct. 20, 2013 with the sculptors and artists from all parts of
MEXICOInterview with Ambassador Jose Luis Bernal Rodriguez of Mexico in SeoulKorea is the sixth largest partner ofMexico in the worldThe following are details of an interview which The Korea Post had with newly accredited Ambassador Jose Luis Bernal Rodriguez of Mexico in Seoul on Aug. 12, 2013.--Ed
UZBEKISTANA long string of firsts and rare achievementsAmbassador Fen of Uzbekistanmerits Guinness Book recordingAmbassador Vitali V. Fen of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seoul has a long string of firsts and rare examples.Longest foreign ambassador in Korea: He served 18 years in Korea as the missi
EDUCATIONInterview with President Ms. Kleinsy Bonilla of AEEGUCForeign students strong asset for goodrelations between Korea, their countryThe number of foreign residents in Korea is rapidly increasing, including students. They are a great asset in the promotion of relations between Korea and their
US FORCES KOREAFire station commander willing to help fight fire outside USAG-Y compoundUSAG-Y commander meets Itaewonbar owners to improve safety, securityColonel Michael E. Masley, commander of the United States Army Garrison in Yongsan, and Chairman Yoo Won-sun of the Itaewon Bar Owners Associati
LOCAL AUTONOMYInteresting new programs added this year2013 Itaewon Global Village Cul-ture Festival slated on Oct. 12-13The 2013 Itaewon Global Village Culture Festival will be held in the entire area of the Itaewon Special Tourism Zone in Yongsan District in Seoul for two consecutive days on Saturd
LOCAL AUTONOMYFirst Briefing Session on participation in Slow Food ExpoAsiO Gusto offers flexibilityfor maximum participationThe first Briefing Session of the 2013 Namyangju International Slow Food Expo for Asia and Oceania (AsiO Gusto) was held over coffee and refreshments at the Deoksu Hall of the
LOCAL AUTONOMYSeoul Mayor Park, ambassadors, madams invited to experience Kimchi-makingGwangju hosts World Kimchi promotion in a Seoul palaceThe Gwangju Metropolitan City of Jeollamam-do Province, 205 miles south of Seoul, is hosting the 20th annual Gwangju World Kimchi Culture Festival at the Jungo
LOCAL TOURSProper protocol, decorum, respect for ambassadors closely checked The Korea Post ‘too choosy’in organizing diplomat tours It is almost 40 years since I started covering the diplomatic community when I was the cultural editor of Korea’s leading English daily, The Korea Herald, in the mid-1
Romania hosts ND dinner with musicAmbassador of Romania and Mrs. Mihaela Fabian hosted a festive concert at the Capital Hotel in Itaewon, Seoul on Dec. 3, 2013 to celebrate the National Day of Romania.Many ambassadors and Korean guests attended the concert which was followed by a buffet dinner. ▲Amb
Attendance of incumbents also unprecedentedly largeYear-end reunion of Herald Media records largest attendance An estimated total of over 100 former and incumbent members of Herald Corporation attended the reception, who, besides Chairman Yun Ik-han of the Herald Old Boys Club (former vice president
Ruling party chairman, widow of President Kim Dae-jung attenda solemn memorial service held in Seoul for late President Nelson Mandela“During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against white domination
PRESIDENCYRound-up of activities of President Park in foreign relationsPresident Park Geun-hye active in summit dip-lomacy, boosting Korean image overseasPresident Park Geun-hye has been very active in the promotion of the image of the Republic of Korea overseas with summit diplomacy and involvement
PEOPLE & EVENTSUzbekistan marks Independence DayCharge d’Affaires and Mrs. Bakhtiyor Ibragimov of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a reception at the Millennium Seoul Hilton on Aug. 30, 2013 to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of independence of their country. ▲Left photo shows Charge d?ffaires Bakht
RELIGIONSeventh Annual Ansan Seonghwang-gut and Dance FestivalA grand Korean folk religious riteand shaman dances for good luckWhen one is asked what the traditional Korean religions are, many will answer, “Yu-Bul-Do,” meaning “Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.” This is wrong. The traditional Korea
LOCAL AUTONOMYMayor Kim Dong-jin of Tongyeong CityTongyeong emerging as a new popular ecotouri-sm destination for locals as well as foreigners Against the backdrop of the government’s policies to promote the nation’s southern coast as a major tourism destination being pushed by the Ministry of Strat