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Kazakhstan calls for strengthened multilateral cooperation, dialogue in polarized world
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Global scholars, diplomats and policymakers gathered in Kazakhstan’s capital city, Astana, to call for renewed trust and dialogue as geopolitical divisions continue to deepen across the globe. Hosted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the theme “From Polarization to Partnership: Rebuilding Trust in the International System,” the two-day Astana Think Tank Forum took place on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing together experts from 20 countries — including C
Oct. 19, 2025 - 11:27:57
Poland eyes agricultural exports to balance trade gap with S. Korea: deputy minister
Poland’s trade with South Korea hit a record $12 billion in 2024, a 7 percent increase from the previous year, according to government data. Despite the growth, Poland continues to face a large trade deficit with Asia’s fourth-largest economy. To help narrow that gap, Poland is pushing to open the Korean market to its agricultural products, Poland’s Vice Minister of Agriculture Adam Nowak said during a visit to Seoul. “Polish agro-products would balance Polish-Korean defense and overall cooperat
Oct. 15, 2025 - 13:30:27
Spain, Korea reaffirm growing ties on National Day
Spain and South Korea reaffirmed growing ties Tuesday while marking the Spanish National Day. Spain commemorates October 12 as the day Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492 — a national celebration that now also symbolizes Spain’s global connections and partnerships. Speaking at the event, Spanish Ambassador to South Korea Julio Herraiz highlighted the 75th anniversary of Spanish-Korea ties and the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two nations in 2021. “In the f
Oct. 15, 2025 - 13:30:04
Georgian wine showcased in Seoul
Georgia showcased its 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition Monday with a wine-tasting in Seoul. Georgian Ambassador to Korea Tarash Papaskua said at the event that Georgia’s deep-rooted wine culture enriches Georgia-Korea ties. "More and more Koreans are discovering Georgia — just as an increasing number of Georgians are visiting Korea to experience the magic of K-culture, K-beauty and K-food," said Papaskua, referring to the K-pop group Izty's "Girls Will Be Girls" music video that was shot in T
Oct. 15, 2025 - 11:50:50
Cardano founder Hoskinson eyes S. Korea for blockchain-AI collaboration
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the ethereum blockchain and CEO of Input Output, is setting his sights on South Korea as a hub for the next wave of innovation combining blockchain and artificial intelligence — technologies he believes can bring immense benefits to both the public and industry. During his recent visit to Seoul, Hoskinson met with tech leaders and industry stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities. He praised the South Korean government’s plan to create a 100 trillion w
Oct. 13, 2025 - 10:17:14
Joint Europe R&D key to South Korea’s arms industry competitiveness: expert
To stay competitive in defense exports, international relations expert Przemyslaw Biskup, says that Seoul must swiftly pursue joint research, production and development projects with European partners such as Poland. “Success of launching joint programs based in Poland, between Korea and Poland, is quite important for Korea to keep exporting arms to Europe,” Biskup said, citing Poland’s role as a gateway to the European market. “European producers will push to keep the market for themselves,” me
Oct. 10, 2025 - 20:35:13
Saudi Arabia highlights translation's role under 2030 Vision
Saudi Arabia underscored the role of translation, celebrating the 11th King Abdulaziz International Award for Translation in Korea on Sept. 30. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Riyadh, the award is an international biennial prize recognizing translations to and from Arabic. This year marks its 11th edition, with 226 nominations across 12 languages from 26 countries received, and over 7,127 translated works in 45 languages submitted from more than 60 countries, according to organizers. Th
Oct. 10, 2025 - 14:24:47
Turkmenistan reaffirms commitment to neutrality, lauds Seoul's support at UN
Turkmenistan reaffirmed its commitment to permanent neutrality while lauding South Korea’s support at the United Nations on Friday. The country 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. According to the 1907 Hague Convention, neutrality is defined as a state’s impartiality in conflicts, with belligerents expected to respect this status. The reso
Oct. 1, 2025 - 15:01:57
Germany, S. Korea hope for peace on Korean Peninsula
Germany and Korea expressed hope for peace on the Korean Peninsula at an event held in Seoul last week ahead of the Day of German Unity, which is celebrated on Oct. 3. “Korea lives with the pain of division. We as Germans know this feeling. This creates a special bond between our two countries,” German Ambassador to Korea Georg Wilfried Schmidt said in his remarks at the event on Sept. 25. “In Germany, we have worked hard to live in peace together despite our differences. (The late former West G
Oct. 1, 2025 - 11:57:35
Indian Embassy to hold annual Sarang festival to boost culture exchange
The Indian Embassy in Seoul will host the 11th edition of its Sarang, the Festival of India in Korea from Oct. 14 to 23 across multiple cities in South Korea, the embassy told reporters on Monday. The word “sarang” has symbolic meaning in both countries, as it means “love” in Korean and “colorful and diverse” in Hindi. Since its launch in 2015, the festival has become a platform for showcasing India’s cultural richness through dance, drama, music, films and cuisine. One of the highlights this ye
Oct. 1, 2025 - 11:56:40
'Viksit Bharat Run' promotes stronger India-Korea ties
The Viksit Bharat Run in Seoul on Sunday highlighted India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, while reaffirming growing ties between India and Korea. “Viksit Bharat,” which translates to “Developed India” in Hindi, is one of the Indian government’s largest global outreach campaigns. The campaign brings together overseas Indians, friends of India, and local communities — including students and professionals — to reaffirm their commitment to the vision of a developed India. The India
Oct. 1, 2025 - 09:48:45
Slovakia marks Constitution Day in Seoul
Slovakia celebrated its Constitution Day in Seoul on Tuesday, highlighting its democratic values and ties with Korea. In his speech at the event, Slovak Ambassador to Korea Marek Repovsky underscored that Sept. 1, 1992, was a milestone in Slovak history. He said the Constitution’s value is evident in times of peace but becomes even more vital during periods of internal challenges. “Slovakia and Korea are not exceptions,” Repovsky noted. He also praised Korea’s strong democratic constitution, cal
Sept. 24, 2025 - 14:46:37
Saudi Arabia marks 95th National Day in Seoul
Saudi Arabia marked its 95th National Day in Seoul on Monday, celebrating the historic 1932 royal decree by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud that unified the kingdom under one name. The day has since been observed annually on Sept. 23 as a symbol of unity and pride. Delivering remarks at the event, the Saudi Arabia Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires Fahad Baraka highlighted the unification of the kingdom under King Abdulaziz and the foundations laid for modern Saudi Arabia. “The day commemorates
Sept. 24, 2025 - 14:44:30
Belgium hopes to boost projects in biotech, life sciences with S. Korea
Belgium is hoping to boost joint projects in biotechnology and life sciences with South Korea, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Agriculture David Clarinval during a visit to Seoul on Monday. “We come with no hidden agendas — only a sincere desire to build mutually beneficial partnerships,” he said, adding that Belgium is a trustworthy and reliable economic partner for South Korea and is committed to long-term, transparent collaboration. The commitment opens the
Sept. 22, 2025 - 00:44:49
Uzbekistan highlights Korean role in Uzbek transformation
Uzbekistan highlighted South Korea’s role in its ongoing transformation during a reception marking the country’s 34th Independence Day at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Friday. Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union on Aug. 31, 1991, and is now advancing its “New Uzbekistan” vision led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbek Ambassador to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov said in his remarks. According to the ambassador, the pillars of Uzbekistan’s development lie in reform, inclusive growth
Sept. 21, 2025 - 13:46:38
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