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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Tamil Nadu encourages Korean companies to invest in green energy, EVs, R&D, footwear
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu invited Korean companies to invest in four sectors at the “Invest in Tamil Nadu" road show in Seoul on Monday. The road show was part of the Tamil Nadu government’s delegation to South Korea, headed by the state’s minister of industry, investment promotion and commerce, Thangam Thennarasu, to explain the advancements of the state and its investment environment. Delivering his address at the seminar, Thennarasu emphasized electric vehicles, ca
Sept. 27, 2022
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Arab cultural festival showcases Qatar World Cup Pavilion
Arab cultures are being showcased ahead of the upcoming Qatar World Cup through Sept. 16 -24 in the lobby of Coex in southern Seoul. The pavilion is part of an exhibition held ahead of the World Cup which kicks off on Nov. 20 in Doha, Qatar’s capital city, and offers visitors a chance to experience Arab culture through activities like trying on Arab costumes, tasting Arabic desserts, getting Arabic pattern tattoos, and taking photos in a majlis, or sitting room in Arabic. Co-hosted by the
Sept. 21, 2022
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[From the Scene] 7th congress of World and traditional religions’ leaders uphold to promote dialogue, peace
By Sanjay Kumar Korea Herald correspondent NURSULTAN, Kazakhstan – Over 100 delegations from 50 countries, including representatives of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Shintoism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, and other religions discussed spiritual and social development of human civilization in a post-COVID world at the Seventh Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, through Sept. 14-15. Discussions focused on religious educatio
Sept. 20, 2022
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[From the Scene]Partnership with Korea in e-governance, digital ecosystem vital to Kazakhstan: minister
By SanjayKumar Korea Herald correspondent NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan -- A partnership with South Korea in e-governance and the digital ecosystem is vital to Kazakhstan, the country's Minister of Digital Development Bagdat Musin said Thursday. “I visited South Korea in 2006 and I saw first e-services there and I realized the need to bring such a system to Kazakhstan,” Musin told foreign journalists at the Digital Government Office in Nur-sultan, Kazakhstan. “Now, we are collaboratin
Sept. 20, 2022
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[Herald Interview]Korea’s hard, soft power offers robust room for cooperation: Malaysian ambassador
Korea is a role model for Malaysia in its development of soft and hard power, and the two countries’ relationship has great room for cooperation, said Malaysian Ambassador Lim Juay Jin during a recent interview with The Korea Herald. Citing Keluarga Malaysia, an aspiration of the Malaysian government to forge unity and brotherhood to achieve development, and Korea’s national unity concept, Lim hoped to bring together the aspirations of Malaysia and Korea. “Malaysia aspires to b
Sept. 13, 2022
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Tashkent hosts SCO forum on information security
Tashkent on Tuesday hosted a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) expert forum on information security to explore joint measures to counter challenges and threats to cybersecurity, according to the Uzbek Embassy in Korea. Ahead of the forum, the agency for information and mass communications affiliated with the Uzbekistan president's office held a press conference on Monday stressing it was part of the practical implementation of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's initiative presented
Sept. 6, 2022
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[Herald Interview] New Zealand, Korea well placed in digital ecosystem to work together: ambassador
New Zealand and Korea are well placed in a digital ecosystem to work together, according to New Zealand Ambassador to Korea Philip Turner. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2022 Culture Communication Forum (CCF 2022), Turner suggested Korean companies cooperate with New Zealand’s startups, technology companies and young people with big ideas. “Korea is a world-leading tech country with a lot of very big companies,” Turner said adding that New Zealand was looking at programs for
Sept. 5, 2022
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Vietnam reaffirms commitment to international peace, stability on 77th national day
Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to international peace, stability and cooperation with Korea celebrating National Day and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-Korea diplomatic relations on Friday at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul. Vietnam’s Independence Day, which falls on Friday, commemorates Vietnam’s declaration of independence from France and reading of the declarations of independence of Vietnam by Vietnam’s first President Ho Chi Minh at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi in 1945. Vietnam wa
Sept. 1, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Uzbekistan’s on path to ‘New Uzbekistan’ says envoy
On Sept. 1, Uzbekistan celebrates its 31st anniversary of independence, at a time the country has seen restoration of old values overlooked under the Soviet Union as well as growth in economic and social areas. Ahead of Uzbekistan’s Independence Day, The Korea Herald spoke with Uzbekistan Ambassador to Korea Vitaly Fen at his residence. KH: How do you assess achievements made in Uzbekistan’s 31 years of independence? Fen: Important changes occurred in all areas. Economy continue
Aug. 31, 2022
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Friendly and strategic relations between Uzbekistan and Korea will develop and strengthen year by year
It has been 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea. Our countries are time-tested reliable strategic partners. As a result of high-level dialogue and joint aspirations, cooperation between our countries has been steadily developing in all directions. The state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to South Korea on Dec. 16-18, 2021 raised the relations to a qualitatively new level. This historic visit has la
Aug. 29, 2022
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Main directions of the state policy for women in the next 5 years in Uzbekistan
Over the past five years, issues of increasing the role of women in society in the country have been raised to the level of state policy, and 25 legislative acts have been adopted in this area. Various programs to support women are being implemented with the assistance of international organizations. In the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, the Committee on Women and Gender Equality and Commission on Ensuring Gender Equality, headed by the chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, have been establ
Aug. 29, 2022
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Uzbekistan to host 14th summit of women parliament speakers
The 14th summit of women speakers of parliament of the Inter-Parliamentary Union member countries will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Sept. 8 and 9. Established in 1889, the IPU is the oldest international parliamentary organization, with 178 member states. The agreement to host the summit was concluded at the 13th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament in Vienna on Sept. 6, 2021. Addressing last year’s summit, Uzbekistan Senate Chairpersonn Tanzila Narbaeva invited women speakers
Aug. 28, 2022
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Chinese ambassador vows to boost new, greater developments with S. Korea in next 30 years
Speaking at an event to mark the 30th anniverary of bilateral ties in Seoul on Monday, Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming vowed greater developments with South Korea over the next 30 years. He said establishment of China-South Korea diplomatic relations 30 years ago broke decadeslong barriers, opening the way for new chapters in bilateral and regional relations. Stressing the great importance China places on its relations with South Korea, Xing said that the two countries were at
Aug. 23, 2022
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Uzbekistan to hold International Ziyarah Tourism Week
Uzbekistan will hold the International Ziyarah Tourism Week from Nov. 1-7 in different regions of Uzbekistan. The country will host exhibitions of religious books published in Uzbekistan, works of religious scholars and the Quran, Islamic calligraphy, Naqshband crafts and themed souvenirs showcasing modern Islamic architecture at the Bahauddin Naqshband Memorial Complex and Naqshband Crafts Center in Bukhara. Regional events will comprise of a conference on the Islamic heritage of Uzbekistan u
Aug. 23, 2022
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[Herald Interview]Cultural bridges, exchanges with Korea would help Sharjah become global city
Cultural bridges and people-to-people ties with Korea would help Sharjah, the third-largest city in the United Arab Emirates, become an international city, Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan al-Qasimi, chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations, said during a recent interview with The Korea Herald. “Sharjah aims to build comprehensive international development and relations,” said al-Qasimi, acknowledging Korea as a significant partner for Sharjah. He suggested looking bey
Aug. 22, 2022
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[Herald Interview]Right time for Korean companies to partner with Lithuania in life-science sector: Vice-minister
Lithuania is looking for joint projects with Korea in life-science technology, drug development, and gene editing to accomplish complementary benefits, Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation Jovita Neliupsiene said during a recent interview with The Korea Herald. “Korean companies could find a friendly, business-oriented environment to start or to look for opportunities in Europe in life sciences, ICT, smart engineering, and high-value manufacturing,” Neliupsiene
Aug. 16, 2022
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Festival Indonesia 2022 forges creative economy collaboration with Korea
The Indonesia Festival 2022 was held Friday, showcasing exclusive collections of Indonesian fashion designer Iwan Tirta and Korean fashion designer Kim Seo-ryong. The festival was organized as an initiative to promote Indonesia-Korea creative economy collaborations between the Indonesian batik industry and the South Korean fashion industry. Applauding the initiative, Indonesian Ambassador Gandi Sulistiyanto recalled Indonesian President Joko Widodo‘s declaration of the 21st century as a
Aug. 16, 2022
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Singapore highlights cultural, commercial ties with Korea at 57th National Day
South Korea-Singapore relations are built on mutual trust, and continue to expand to respond to future challenges, Singapore’s Ambassador to Korea Eric Teo said at an event marking Singapore’s 57th National Day in Seoul on Friday. Aug. 9, 1965 commemorates Singapore’s independence from Malaysia. Delivering welcome remarks, the ambassador stressed that longstanding partnership and mutual trust of Singapore and Korea are underpinned by robust economic, investment links and war
Aug. 16, 2022
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Nigerian ambassador makes a courtesy visit
FRIENDLY TIES -- Ali Magashi, Nigerian ambassador to South Korea, shakes hands with The Korea Herald CEO Choi Jin-young during a courtesy visit to the Herald Corp. headquarters in central Seoul on Monday.
Aug. 10, 2022
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Ivory Coast reiterates commitment to bilateral ties with Korea at 62nd Independence Day
Ivory Coast reiterated the country’s commitment to using natural resources, industrialization, developing technology and leaders’ determination to strengthen Ivory Coast-Korea ties at 62nd Independence Day celebrations in South Korea. Ivory Coast was a French colony from 1893 until it achieved independence on Aug. 7, 1960. Saying that Ivory Coast is now a stable country of full economic development with dynamic and stable growth, the country’s Ambassador to Korea Allou Wanyou
Aug. 9, 2022