STANFORD, Calif.--Stanford University announced today the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, a graduate-level scholarship to prepare a new generation of global leaders with the skills to address the increasingly complex challenges facing the world.The program is named for alumnus Philip H. Knight, ph

Ambassador Manisha Gunasekera of the Democratic Socialist Republic Sri Lanka in Seoul hosted a gala reception at the Grand Ballroom of the Millennium Seoul Hilton on Feb. 3, 2016 to celebrate the 68th anniversary of Independence of the country, which actually is the 4th of February.An estimated 500

Former Sports Editor Lee Byung-dae of the national KBS TV-Radio has been elected the 20th-term chairman of the Korea Journalists Society (KJS) at its 30th Regular General Meeting at the Press Center in Seoul on Jan. 22, 2016. Lee had been the vice chairman of the KJS.A total of 358 regular members o

By Lee Kyung-sikPublisher of The Korea PostWhat would President Kim Jong-un of North Korea say if hypothetically Presidents Park Geun-hye, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping would propose a four-party summit meeting with President Kim Jong-un of North Korea to save the obviously worsening situation on the

The Grand Hilton Seoul is presenting an exceptional weekly offer with ‘Tuesday’s Wine & Dine Buffet’ at the Buffet Restaurant. Diners will be able to select from around 100 menu items while enjoying unlimited red and white wines ? all for the regular buffet price. Every Tuesday is now a reason to ce

Il Ponte, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s popular Italian trattoria, will host a special promotion featuring magnificent truffle and pasta creations. For the entire month of March, diners will be able to choose from incredible a la carte options as well as a special Set Menu. The a la carte options will i

On Feb. 19, 2016, Ambassador Gerhard Sabathil of the European Union and the ambassadors of the EU member states visited the Geyonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (GCCEI). The objective of this visit was to present EU ambassadors to the Korea's creative economy and main roles of the Innov

The following article was contributed to The Korea Post by Ambassador Arslan Hakan Okcal of Turkey in Seoul on the occasion of the two New Year’s Days, the Solar New Year’s Day on Jan. 1, 2016 and the Lunar New Year’s Day on Feb. 9 the same year.?Ed.The year 2015 has been marked by devastating man-m

The Dominican Republic, located on the island of “La Hispaniola”, is part of a group of islands that compose the Caribbean’s Major Antilles, with a population of about 9.9 million people, a labor force of 5 million, GDP of USD$64 billion, and a GPD per capita of USD$6,480.90. It is located in the he

The following article was contributed by Kunyoung Engineering and Construction for publication on the occsion of the 68th anniversary of Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Feb. 4, 2016.?Ed.KUNYOUNG Engineering and Construction infuses expertise of nearly five decades s

The following are details of an interview with Ambassador Zoran Kazazovic of the Republic of Serbia in Seoul published on the occasion of the National Day of Serbia on Feb. 15, 2016.--EdQuestion: Please introduce the important developments scheduled between Korea and your country, including the poss

Newly inaugurated Korean Honorary Consul General An Sang-wook hosted an opening ceremony of his Consulate General in Busan on Jan. 28, 2016.It was attended by many distinguished guests of Korea and the Philippines. They included, besides Ambassador Hernandez, Dr. Rim Hak (president of the Kosin Univ

On April 25-27, 2016, the 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOCA) will be held in Baku city of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The UNAOC 7th Global Forum with the theme of “Living Together in Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and A Goal” will harness the multiple perspec

The Embassy of Nepal plans to host a one-day investment seminar in Seoul on March 2, 2016 on the theme of 'Post-disaster Situation in Nepal and Investment in the Sector of Water Resources Management" for the participation of Korean companies in the rehabiliation and economic development of Nepal.Sin

Newly accredited Ambassador Peteris Vaivars of the Republic of Latvia in Seoul presented his credentials to President Park Geun-hye in an official ceremony held at the Presidential Mansion of Cheong Wa Dae held on Jan. 15, 2016.The new Latvian ambassador thanked Korea for her special understanding a

Ambassador Gerhard Sabathil of the European Union Delegation in Seoul hosted an informal luncheon in Seoul yesterday (Feb. 7, 2016) for the 22 ambassadors of the member countriew or the EU as well as Mayor Park Won-sun of the Seoul Metropolitan City.No details of the meeting were immediately availab

“We were informed that President Park Geun-hye has been planning her visit to Iran in the near future, which is going to be the first-ever such a state visit in the long record of relations between the two countries,” said Ambassador Hassan Taherian of Iran in Seoul at the National Day reception he

Millennium Seoul Hilton’s acclaimed French restaurant, is pleased to offer a tribute to the classics. For the month of March, Seasons will highlight the best of the best of French cuisine in a dinner set menu and a lunch set menu. The dinner menu is priced at KW125,000 and features seven delectable

By Jackson Ngari, Vice Chairman of Kenya Community in KoreaKenya Community in Korea (KCK) held its first meeting of the year during Seollal (Lunar New Year) on Feb. 8, 2016 in Seoul. The meeting which was attended by over 70 Kenyans and friends took place at Bethany Church, Cana Hall. KCK officially

This month, The Korea Post covers in its main feature Iran’s abandonment of nuclear weapons development in favor of economic development programs in cooperation with all the countries of the world as well as with the Republic of Korea (ROK) in the south. This welcome development comes as a great enc