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[Contribution] Central Asia, on threshold of a new era
By Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Central Asia is entering a new, historically significant stage of its development. Today, we are moving toward genuine unity. For the first time in many years, an atmosphere of trust, good neighborliness, and mutual respect is taking shape in our region — an atmosphere that serves as a solid foundation for joint progress. This process is not spontaneous. It is the result of purposeful work and the political will of the leaders of our
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Philippine foreign affairs secretary says APEC vital for future ASEAN-Korea cooperation
The Philippines views Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation as a crucial platform to advance ASEAN-Korea shared prosperity, sustainability and inclusive growth, said Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro. “ASEAN is already Korea’s second-largest trading partner, and the Philippines is keen to further strengthen that link,” she said in an interview with The Korea Herald, stressing plans to boost cooperation in AI, digital transformation, green energy and high-value sectors such as
Nov. 12, 2025 - 14:38:10
Azerbaijan marks Victory Day in Seoul
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Seoul on Nov. 6 commemorated Victory Day, marking the recapture of Shusha in 2020 and Azerbaijan’s victory in the Second Karabakh War. Speaking at the ceremony, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Korea Ramin Hasanov said the 2020 outcome ended decades of contested control over Azerbaijani territories and helped create “conditions for regional peace.” The ambassador also discussed ongoing peace efforts, noting progress following President Ilham Aliyev’s 2023 visit to Washingto
Nov. 12, 2025 - 13:34:50
Vietnam eyes deeper ties with S. Korea to bolster APEC cooperation
Vietnam is deepening its regional and bilateral engagement within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, identifying South Korea as a crucial partner amid global supply chain disruptions, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang in a written interview with The Korea Herald. Reflecting on Vietnam’s past roles as APEC summit host in 2006 and 2017, Hang emphasized Hanoi’s ongoing “substantive contributions” to the APEC 2025 process through its active participation in ministerial meetings
Nov. 12, 2025 - 10:42:34
Sudan urges international action, condemns RSF atrocities
The Sudanese Embassy in Seoul called on the international community to act decisively to preserve Sudan’s unity and sovereignty at a press briefing on Wednesday. Intense clashes in central Sudan’s North Kordofan have displaced around 2,000 people in just three days, according to the UN migration agency, as the two-year civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to claim tens of thousands of lives. The conflict, which began in April 2023 over a power s
Nov. 11, 2025 - 18:26:38
Kenya-Korea partnership to boost green infrastructure: principal secretary
Kenya sees South Korea as a vital partner in driving green growth, clean energy and sustainable development, said Festus K. Ng'eno, principal secretary for Kenya's State Department for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, in an interview with The Korea Herald. Ng'eno was in Seoul to attend the Global Green Growth Week — a conference hosted by the Global Green Growth Institute that brings together policymakers and experts to promote sustainable and inclusive development. Ng’eno said Korea’s
Nov. 5, 2025 - 09:21:35
Vietnamese president visits ASEAN House in Busan
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong visited ASEAN Culture House, operated by the Korea Foundation, in Busan on Saturday. The house is the only institution outside Southeast Asia promoting the cultures of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Cuong was welcomed by around 100 members of the Vietnamese community in Korea, where he met with Kim Ghee-whan, president of the Korea Foundation, and Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon. During the visit, Cuong left a gift of a book on the Dong So
Nov. 4, 2025 - 11:50:25
Uzbek Embassy teams up with UN tourism agency in Busan
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul and the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities, a Busan-based agency affiliated with the United Nations, have agreed to strengthen tourism exchanges, linking the TPO member cities with Silk Road heritage destinations such as Samarkand. The agreement was signed on October 27 on the sidelines of the first-ever Global City Tourism Summit held in Busan. Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Abdusalomov said Uzbekistan and the UN agency were developing specialized cult
Nov. 4, 2025 - 10:21:34
Korea, Central Asia discuss tourism
South Korea and five Central Asian nations discussed sustainable tourism at the Global City Tourism Summit in Busan on Tuesday. The session, co-hosted by the Korea Foundation and the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities, a Busan-based agency affiliated with the United Nations, sought to integrate Central Asia’s tourism resources with Korea’s industry expertise for a sustainable joint tourism network. In her remarks, Lee Bang-bok, deputy secretary-general of the KF Korea-Central Asia
Nov. 4, 2025 - 10:21:22
Turkmenistan promotes peace, neutrality in Seoul
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Seoul reaffirmed its commitment to global harmony and cooperation on Monday. The embassy hosted an event promoting peace and neutrality ahead of the High-Level International Forum in Ashgabat on Dec. 12, marking key global peace and neutrality observances. Turkmenistan was declared a permanently neutral state on Dec. 12, 1995, through UN General Assembly Resolution 50/80, making Turkmenistan the only country whose neutrality is officially recognized by the UN. Acco
Nov. 3, 2025 - 14:43:48
ASEAN startup week 2025 kicks off in Seoul
The ASEAN-Korea Center launched ASEAN-Korea Startup Week 2025 on Wednesday. The week-long event with 30 promising startups from 10 ASEAN member states runs through Oct. 24 and highlights innovation-driven collaborations and investment opportunities between ASEAN and Korea. First introduced in 2018, the annual program identifies early-stage startups in ASEAN member states with high growth potential and connects them with Korean investors, mentors and partners. “Through the successful hosting of A
Oct. 23, 2025 - 14:08:22
India, S. Korea hold first-ever joint naval exercise
India and South Korea held their first-ever bilateral naval exercise on Oct. 13 in Busan. The Indian guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at the Busan Naval Base as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region. The visit coincided with the maiden India-Republic of Korea Navy Bilateral Exercise. The Indian Embassy in Seoul said that INS Sahyadri is an indigenously designed and constructed Shivalik-class frigate, commissioned
Oct. 22, 2025 - 15:54:42
From Hallyu to Bollywood, India-Korea collaboration to shape future of content: minister
India and Korea should harness the creative energy of their young people to drive the content economy, as both nations’ media industries naturally complement each other, according to India's Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan. Once a niche trend, Hallyu has become a cultural force in India, with post-pandemic growth driven by open-minded millennials whose enthusiasm for Korean content is boosting demand for Korean products. Speaking with The Korea Herald in an intervie
Oct. 22, 2025 - 14:27:53
Bangladesh invites Korean investors
Bangladesh invited Korean companies to invest in Bangladesh in Seoul on Monday. At the ‘Gateway to Growth: Invest in Bangladesh’ seminar attended by over 150 Korean business leaders, organizers highlighted Bangladesh’s investment potential in key industries. The event was part of a broader mission led by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Chair Ashik Chowdhury with officials from Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority and the banking sector. Chowdhur
Oct. 22, 2025 - 14:13:24
Czech governor calls for expanded Korean investment
Josef Belica, governor of the Moravian-Silesian region in the northeast of the Czech Republic, called for expanded Korean investment, citing the region’s strong industrial base, research capabilities in artificial intelligence and long-standing partnerships with South Korea. The region serves as a major hub for Korean investment and hosts one of Europe’s largest Hyundai factories. “After the signing of the nuclear deal, we see great potential not just in energy, but across diverse sectors. The E
Oct. 19, 2025 - 17:41:45
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