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Jul 17, 2018 Diplomatic Circuit

Pakistan showcases slice of enticing culture, food

The Pakistani Embassy in Seoul, in collaboration with the International Food and Culture Exchange Association of Korea, co-hosted the inaugural Pakistan-Korea Culture, Food and Business Forum at Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul on July 10. Pakistani Ambassador to Korea Rahim Hayat Qureshi said the two countries shared many similarities, including colonialization and independence shortly after World War II. While Korea gained its independence on Aug. 15, 1945, Pakistan was established as a sovereign s

‘Turkey regains stability two years after foiled coup’

“Under these circumstances, it was imperative for the Turkish administration to take necessary measures to protect the country and people, as would be the case for any administration in the world.”

Jul 17, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] South Africa calls on world to fulfill Mandela’s unfinished mission

“Looking at the state of our world today, the unfinished business of Nelson Mandela’s lifework clearly looms large,” South African Ambassador to Korea Nozuko Gloria Bam said in an interview.

Jul 17, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] ‘Decarbonization sole path to prosperous future’

“In our special report, we anticipate to provide clear evidence that the world’s response to climate change will inextricably impact its economic development potential.”

Jul 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
‘21st-century communication requires global etiquette, national acumen’

Choi Jung-wha, president of the Corea Image Communication Institute, firmly believes that to thrive in a global community, people should learn to respect and care for others as cultured citizens. She also regrets that many Koreans do not know much about their own culture, history and heritage, while being more passionate about foreign cultures. Choi’s decadeslong efforts to bridge Korea and the world bestowed her the Yeongsan Diplomat Award on Wednesday, given to individuals who made superb achi

Jul 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Bulgaria supports Europeanization of once-Balkanized Southeastern Europe

“Supporting the European perspective for the interconnectivity of the Western Balkans and their integration into the European Union was a strategic priority of our presidency.”

Jul 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Tour South Africa, trail Mandela’s footsteps

“Very often on historical tours, you read dates you can’t remember, people’s names you can’t pronounce and wars you haven’t heard of, but what we’ve tried to do this year is introduce Nelson Mandela the man.”

Jul 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Kazakhstan seeks to modernize Silk Road

In line with the 20th anniversary of Astana as its capital, Kazakhstan took a step forward in becoming a key hub for Islamic and Silk Road finance with the official launch of the Astana International Financial Center. The AIFC was inaugurated Thursday with the blessings of the country’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the international Expo venue, where the center is to operate. “Astana should become the main financial center of the Central Asian region and in the future be included in the lis

Jul 10, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
E-commerce forum to bridge ASEAN, Korean markets

Participants at the Capacity Building Workshop for the Greater Mekong Subregion's Cross-border E-Commerce organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul in August, 2017. (AKC)The ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Korea International Trade Association will co-host the 2018 ASEAN Digital Commerce Forum at Trade Tower in Seoul from Thursday through Friday. The event will be attended by diplomats, commerce officials and private sector representatives from the electronic commerce sector from the Association o

Jul 3, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] Metropolitan Lisbon continental gateway to Europe, America, Africa

Nearly 10 years after the crisis, Lisbon is now a city teeming with economic vibrancy and cultural vivacity, an ideal place to invest, do business, network, study and enjoy life.

Jul 3, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Indian mangoes available in Korea

Participants pose at a mango-tasting event at JW Marriott Dongdaemun in Seoul on Wednesday, organized by the Indian Embassy and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea. In the photo are (from the left) Vladimir Vazquez Hernandez, Mexican Embassy deputy head of mission; Satish Sivan, Indian Embassy deputy head of mission; Shin Myung-jin, chairman of the Korea Importers Association; Kim Hyun-myung, vice chairman of the Korea Importers Association; and Vasudev Tumbe, chairman of the ICCK. (Joel Lee/The

Jul 3, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Bulgaria spearheads Southeastern Europe’s digital economy

Bulgaria is gaining momentum as Southeastern Europe’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, as well as an IT powerhouse.

Jul 3, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
‘Enhancing ties with ASEAN bulwark against protectionist winds’

“There were anxieties when the ASEAN FTA was first launched, but we have since embraced free trade and investment liberalization.”

Jul 3, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Senate confirms Harris as US ambassador to S. Korea

WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- The United States Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to South Korea, filling a post that has been vacant since the launch of the administration.The Senate voted unanimously in favor of retired Adm. Harry Harris on Thursday, according to a diplomatic source. The former chief of the US Pacific Command is expected to take office early next month. Harry Harris. YonhapHarris will serve as Washington's top envoy to Seoul at a time when the allies

Jun 30, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Integrating Africa seeks sustainable partnerships

“Today is a day we can commemorate our triumph over colonialism and the apartheid, and think through the challenges of globalization facing the African continent.”

Jun 26, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit

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