PEOPLE & EVENTS Turkey hosts Victory Day receptionAmbassador and Mrs. Mustafa Naci Saribas of the Republic of Turkey in Seoul hosted a reception at the Lotte Hotel on Aug. 29, 2013 to celebrate the Victory Day of Turkey.It was attended by many senior military officers from Korea, Turkey and various
PEOPLE & EVENTSSingapore ND party noted for Ilpa ManpaAmbassador and Mrs. Peter Tan Hai Chuan of Singapore hosted a reception at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Aug. 22, 2013 to celebrate the 48th National Day of Singapore.There a number of distinctions from other National Day celebration functions, but tw
[PEOPLE & EVENTS]Egypt marks National Day at EmbassyAmbassador Mohamed Elzorkany of Egypt hosted a luncheon reception at the Embassy of Egypt in Hannam-dong, Seoul on Aug. 14, 2013 to celebrate the National Day of Egypt. ▲Ambassador Mohamed Elzorkany of Egypt in black suits with deep blue tie poses
PEOPLE & EVENTSPianists tell apart Ecuadorian partyAmbassador and Mrs. Nicolas Trujillo of the Republic of Ecuador hosted a reception at Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Aug. 9, 2013 to celebrate the Independence Day of their country.There were many distinguished guests from Korean society and the foreign co
SAUDI ARABIASaudi Arabia: A nation on the move.Saudi Arabia long been recognized as powerhouse of the Middle EastSaudi Arabia has long been recognized as a powerhouse of the Middle East. Now it’s poised to become one of the world’s top 10 most competitive nations and with that, one of the most lucra
SAUDI ARABIANational Day message of Amb. Ahmad Al Barrk of Saudi ArabiaSuccessors of HM Founder King make remarkable achievements in all fieldsThe following are details of the congratulatory message of Ambassador Ahmad Al Barrak of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Seoul issued on the occasion of the 8
LOCAL AUTONOMYInterview with Mayor Yum Hong-chul of Daejeon Metropolitan CityDaejeon representative technopolisof Korea with all major R&D centersAs a metropolitan city, Daejeon is the fifth largest city in Korea with a population of approximately 1.52 million. Above all things, it is the representa
LOCAL AUTONOMYOn the theme of 'You Love Ceramic, I Love Ceramic and We All Love Ceramic' 27th Icheon Ceramic Festival toopen on Sept. 28-Oct. 20, 2013The 27th Icheon Ceramic Festival will be held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 20, 2013 at Seolbong Park and Ceramic Village in Icheon City, Gyeonggi Province. T
BRAZILAt Lotte Hotel and HUFS Seoul CampusBrazil celebrates Independence Day and Brazil DayAmbassador and Mrs. Edmundo Sussumu Fujita of the Republic of Brazil in Seoul hosted a dinner reception at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Sept. 6, 2013 to celebrate the Independence Day of Brazil. It was also in
LOCAL AUTONOMYAt international symposium in SeoulScholars urge academia to launch trans-disciplinary studies on Tripitaka Koreana Scholars from Korea, the United States and Japan urged academia to launch comprehensive, Trans-disciplinary studies on the world’s oldest wooden canons, consisting of som
PAKISTANPBA hosts party to mark Independence Day, bid farewell to Amb. MukadamAn estimated 500 guests, mostly members of the Pakistan Business Association (PBA), attended a reception hosted by President Wali Khan of the PBA at the K-Turtle Convention Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on Aug. 25, 2013 on the oc
KYRGYZSTANThanks to the Silk Road and strategic location between Asia, EuropeKyrgyzstan is landlocked but as active trade with the worldThe following are details of an interview with Ambassador Duishonkul Chotonov of Kyrgyzstan in Seoul on the occasion of the National of the country.--Ed.Kyrgyzstan
PEOPLE & EVENTSBrunei Darussalam marks Royal BirthdayAmbassador Dato Haji Harun Ismail of Brunei Darussalam, concurrently dean of the Seoul Diplomatic Corps (SDC), hosted a luncheon reception at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Sept. 12, 2013 to celebrate the 67th Royal Birthday of HM Sultan and Yang Di-Per
PEOPLE & EVENTSMalaysia hostsNational Day partyAmbassador and Mrs. Dato’ Ramlan bin Ibrahim of Malaysia in Seoul hosted a reception at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Sept. 3, 2013 to celebrate the 56th National Day of Malaysia.The spacious front lounge of the main Crystal Ballroom banquet Hall and fill
SAUDI ARABIAThanks to its rich experience, cutting-edge technology prowessDaelim Industrial enjoys strong trust from international contract awardersDaelim Industrial, the world’s leading engineering, construction and petrochemical plant company in Korea, is deeply trusted by overseas major plant ord
LOCAL AUTONOMYMayor Kim Sun-kyo of YangpyeongYangpyeong emerging as Korea'smajor eco-friendly Greentopia cityYangpyeong blessed with natural ecotourism resources is emerging as an environmentally friendly city dubbed as “Greentopia.”Latest additions to the ecocity are pollution-free agriculture prod
TRAVELTALKAutumnal accents bringepicurean delights at Seasons Millennium Seoul Hilton is showcasing the fall season at the hotel’s acclaimed French restaurant, Seasons, during the months of September and October. Seasons will offer dishes that truly highlight the rich and bountiful harvest, featurin
PRESIDENCYAt Korean-Vietnamese Hanbok-Aodai Fashion Parade in HanoiPres. Park enthralls Vietnameseaudience with elegant HanbokPresident Park Geun-hye personally took part in a gala Korean-Vietnamese fashion parade of Hanbok and Aodai fashions on the 5th floor of the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower in
PRESIDENCYDuring her visit to Ho Chi Minh CityPres. Park, Ho Chi Minh City vowto further cooperation, exchangePresident Park Geun-hye met with Secretary Le Thanh Hai of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and Mayor Le Hoang Quan during her visit to Vietnam on Sept. 10, 2013, which was followed by a
PRESIDENCYTwo nations overcome sad past, seek co-prosperityPresident Park Geun-hye welcomed byPresident Truong Tan Sang of VietnamPresident Park Geun-hye had a summit meeting with President Truong Tan Sang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi on Sept. 9, 2013 during her five-day official st