The Korea Herald

S. Korean, Finnish foreign ministers discuss cooperation on N. Korean nukes

Feb 22, 2018

Finland's foreign minister reaffirmed his support for South Korea's policy on North Korea in a meeting with his South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Thursday, the foreign ministry said. The meeting ...
Korean Prime Minister holds talks with Finnish counterpart

Feb 19, 2018

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon met with Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila on Monday and discussed ways to increase substantial cooperation between the two countries and other issues of common interest, ...
Tanzania, Korea reach new heights with embassy opening

Feb 5, 2018

Tanzania opened its inaugural embassy in Seoul on Wednesday, laying the foundation for comprehensive and firsthand engagement with South Korea after the two countries marked the silver jubilee of bil...
UK sends strongest team to PyeongChang, British House exhibits Olympic memorabilia

Feb 5, 2018

The United Kingdom will send its largest-ever delegation to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games from Feb. 9-25, according to the British Embassy in Seoul. Fifty-nine athletes representing Team Great B...
German youths to immerse in Olympic fest, Korean culture

Feb 5, 2018

German youths will have a unique experience of sampling the Olympic spirit and hobnobbing with young Koreans as part of the German Olympic Youth Camp, according to the German Embassy in Seoul. A tea...
Young Diplomats Academy inspires brave new generation

Feb 5, 2018

“It is also important to understand and be open to people from different backgrounds. You need to embrace cultural differences and appreciate diversity.”
[Herald Interview] ‘Sri Lanka sweet spot of Seoul’s New Southern Policy’

Feb 5, 2018

“Sri Lanka hopes to leverage its location advantages and emerge as a regional economic hub by developing a network of ports as well as services based on logistics, transport, the financial sector and blue economy.”
India marks constitutional anniversary, democratic progress with Korea

Jan 29, 2018

The Indian Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 69th anniversary of its Republic Day on Friday, which honors the entry into force of India’s constitution on Jan. 26, 1950. The constitution replaced the G...
ASEAN tourism set to reach new heights

Jan 29, 2018

The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul was bestowed an award last week for invigorating tourism between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Korea. Kim Young-sun, the center’s secretary-general a...
[Herald Interview] ‘Bulgaria linchpin of European integration’

Jan 29, 2018

“Bulgaria will try to find common grounds, consensus, compromise and understanding among all EU member states in decision-making and legislation.”
Australia, Korea celebrate business innovations

Jan 29, 2018

“Australia and Korea recognize that open markets improve competitiveness, generate jobs and provide access to new ideas and innovations.”
Indian Chamber of Commerce appoints new secretary general

Jan 24, 2018

Secretary General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Lee Hwi-jae (ICCK) The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea has announced the appointment of its new secretary general, Lee Hwi-jae. Lee...
[Herald Interview] ‘Innovating France-Korea ties buttresses global governance’

Jan 22, 2018

“We believe that strengthening our bilateral relations is important not only for our two countries, but also in terms of improving multilateralism.”
Kazakhstan’s multivector diplomacy useful in disarmament, nonproliferation

Jan 22, 2018

“The president once remarked to me, ‘(The decision to get rid of nuclear weapons) was the best thing I ever did for our young country,’” Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov told the UN General Assembly on Sept. 21 last year.
[Herald Interview] Canadian veterans reminisce on hockey games in Korean War

Jan 22, 2018

“Hockey brought us closer to home, because we were playing our national game. This year, hockey brings us back to Korea. Everyone became one, not just those soldiers who played hockey, but also those who watched from the sidelines.”