Constitutional reforms seen as way forward for country’s development, democratization

Tung highlighted the expansion of regional multilateral economic cooperation through collaboration between Korea and Vietnam. “New frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will bring new trade and investment opportunities between Vietnam and Korea to advance in...

The JDC studio for dance and entertainment in Seoul, founded by Colombian dancer Jhonatan Jimenez will perform, according to the press release. The embassy added that Julio Victoria Live Band will also deliver a concert. Julio Victoria is a top Colombian DJ and producer who specializes in house and techno music.

Uzbekistan has announced that it will host the International Week of Ziyorat Tourism every autumn, the Uzbek Embassy in Seoul said in a press statement Thursday. The embassy said Uzbekistan cabinet ministers adopted a resolution focusing on measures to hold a Ziyorat Tourism week with the aim to make the annual event an easily reachable pilgrimage tour to showcase features that make Uzbekistan o...

The Azerbaijan Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday celebrated Independence Day, ahead of the national holiday on May 28, and the 30th anniversary of Azerbaijan-Korea diplomatic relations at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. Delivering opening remarks, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Korea Ramzi Teymurov discussed Azerbaijan Independence Day, the history of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and significant achievement...

The Environmental Defense Fund signed a new agreement with Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Environmental Studies to study where and how much methane escapes from the nation’s gas delivery system in Seoul on May 23. Under the agreement, EDF and SNU will facilitate dialogue and collaboration between scientists, academics, industry members and policymakers on methane studies, energy ...

Estonian Ambassador to Korea Sten Schwede and The Korea Herald CEO Choi Jin-young on Monday agreed to facilitate business and innovation in accelerating digital transformation. The ambassador said Estonia is keen on solidifying digital innovation with Korea’s private sector and exploring future prospects. Schwede said at least 2,000 Koreans have registered for Estonia’s e-Residency -- a governm...

The Korea Herald CEO Choi Jin-young (left) paid a courtesy visit to Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Hai-ming and discussed emerging areas of cooperation Friday. Choi and Xing expressed hope to strengthen and diversify industries and media cooperation between China and Korea. (The Korea Herald)

The upcoming UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (Mondiacult) will be co-hosted by Mexico and UNESCO in Mexico City. The conference will conduct analyses and discussions on new paradigms in the cultural field worldwide, and position culture as a transversal axis for sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Objectives...

Russia’s aggression has shown that freedom and security are not given “free of charge” said Reiffenstuel. In response to the invasion, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in February pledged 100 billion euros ($107 billion) in defense spending to modernize armed forces and the defense of freedom and security. Berlin will continue to strengthen security, defense and humanitarian aid in the future, he ...

I met Zakaria bin Hamad al Saadi, the ambassador of Oman to Korea, and I found him a wonderful example of the Omani ambassador abroad. The ambassador represents the spirit of youth full of enthusiasm toward work, with all energy and activity. From the first moment we met until we parted, the smile never left his face. He emanated a calm presence and strong charisma, full of modesty at the same t...

To commemorate Bulgarian alphabet day, the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul, Bulgaria’s Education and Culture Ministry and Busan metropolitan city is co-hosting an exhibition titled “The Letters of Bulgaria - Alphabet of Europe.” The exhibition runs from May 16-30 and aims to introduce ancient Cyrillic script, which originated in the ninth century. According to the Bulgarian embassy, visitors will be...

Mongolia‘s Deputy Foreign Minister Munkhjin Batsumber received North Korean ambassador to Mongolia O Sung-ho in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Friday and expressed the importance Mongolia attaches to promoting relations with North Korea. Mongolia said it was ready to assist North Korea in the North’s efforts to fight against COVID-19, either through bilateral or multilateral arrangements. North Korea...

Constitutional reform in Kazakhstan will facilitate expansion of citizen participation in governance and ensure genuine democratization of political processes, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Korea said Tuesday. Speaking at a roundtable on constitutional reform via video conference, Kazakh Ambassador Bakyt Dyussenbayev said that the planned reform -- up for a referendum on June 5 -- will transform hi...

“It was expensive, but now with the use of bitcoin as a platform, it is helping those who could not operate the banking system officially in person,” the ambassador said. Choi echoed the ambassador’s view on the information gap, stressing the need for framing policy guidelines and financial regulations on digital assets through intensified cooperation between Korea and El Salvador. Choi suggest...