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UAE holds 'Emirati Values Iftar' in Seoul
The UAE Embassy in Seoul hosted the Emirati Values Iftar in Seoul on Saturday. The initiative is part of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, regarded as the mother of the nation in the UAE, who also serves as chairwoman of the General Women's Union, supreme chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and president of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. “Our authentic values are deeply rooted in our past, passed down from our founding fathers, and continue to guide us to this day,” So
March 25, 2025 - 12:52:31
UAE promotes interfaith dialogue in Korea
The UAE Embassy in Seoul hosted an interfaith dialogue on Wednesday, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan. The event celebrated the tradition of iftar while underlining the UAE’s core value of tolerance. In his remarks at the event, UAE Ambassador to Korea, Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, underscored his nation’s commitment to tolerance and coexistence. He underscored the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Founding Father, in promoting these values globally. Sheikh Zayed bin Sul
March 24, 2025 - 18:01:55
Azerbaijan celebrates renewal with Novruz, lauds compatriots in Korea
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Seoul marked Novruz on Tuesday, celebrating renewal and unity. Novruz, meaning "New Day," signifies the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. Observed on March 21, the festival has been celebrated for thousands of years across the Silk Road region, including in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East. The festival strengthens social bonds through community gatherings, festive meals and public celebrations, transcend
March 24, 2025 - 18:01:34
India invites Korean firms to WAVES Summit
The Indian Embassy in Seoul invited Korean media and entertainment firms to the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 on Wednesday. India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will host the summit in Mumbai May 1-4. The summit will serve as a global convergence platform for media and entertainment, akin to the World Economic Forum in Davos, with India’s entertainment capital as its permanent venue, according to the embassy. The initiative is about making India a global hu
March 24, 2025 - 18:01:22
[Bridge to Africa] Kenyan embassy welcomes Kenya’s accession to GGGI
The Kenyan Embassy in Seoul on Thursday welcomed Kenya’s accession to the Global Green Growth Institute, an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable economic growth. In a statement shared with The Korea Herald, the embassy highlighted Kenya’s commitment to climate action and green growth as key pillars of its national development strategy. "The Government of Kenya has continued to prioritize climate change and green growth to transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resi
March 20, 2025 - 12:48:17![[Bridge to Africa] Kenyan embassy welcomes Kenya’s accession to GGGI](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/news/cms/2025/04/16/news-p.v1.20250320.489de8e1638d45ff8424157089e3f377_T1.jpg?type=h&h=320)
Ban Ki-moon calls for action on climate
Kim Sang-hyup to lead GGGI as director general Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on the dangers of climate change, calling on diplomats and country representatives to take global action to tackle the crisis. "The climate crisis does not take a break or call a timeout," Ban said, urging nonstop commitment to environmental sustainability. He said that armed conflicts, natural disasters and pandemics do not halt the effects of climate change. "Crop failures due to droughts and floods,
March 17, 2025 - 18:39:27
Foreign minister harks back to South Korea's historical Islamic connections
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul highlighted South Korea’s historical ties with the Islamic world at an Iftar dinner hosted by the Seoul government on March 11. Iftar is a meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break the daily fast during Ramadan. “What a proud heritage it is. Throughout history, Muslim civilizations have profoundly enriched humanity by bridging cultures and illuminating new ways of thinking. Their influence can also be found in Korea’s history,” said Cho in his remarks sharing his firs
March 17, 2025 - 18:39:04
Germany under Merz committed to Indo-Pacific with South Korea: director general
Germany has a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific under the new government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said Frank Hartmann, Director-General for Asia and the Pacific at the German Federal Foreign Office in an interview with The Korea Herald on Tuesday. Hartmann was in Seoul to attend the Korea-Germany Indo-Pacific Dialogue on March 10, where both countries discussed measures for regional peace and stability. The meeting, held at South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by Eui-h
March 14, 2025 - 18:28:59
EU spotlights women's roles in security, defense
In an event commemorating International Women's Day Saturday, the European Union delegation to Korea highlighted women's roles in security and defense. Hosting an event under the theme “Towards More Resilient and Secure Democracies: Women in Security and Defense,” experts from South Korea and the EU highlighted the role of gender-responsive policies in strengthening democratic stability and resilience. Moderated by Estonian Ambassador to Korea Sten Schwede, the event referenced EU-ROK Security a
March 11, 2025 - 15:46:10
[Bridge to Africa] Ethiopia is key for Korea’s broader African vision
Ethiopia holds strategic importance for Korea’s broader African vision, particularly in trade and investment, said Ethiopian Ambassador to Korea Dessie Dalkie Dukamo in a written interview with The Korea Herald. Citing Ethiopia's geopolitical location, infrastructure, population, economic potential and stability as major factors, Dukamo positioned his country as a key economic and diplomatic partner for Korea’s engagement with Africa. "Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa, serving as a gat
March 10, 2025 - 18:22:15![[Bridge to Africa] Ethiopia is key for Korea’s broader African vision](https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/news/cms/2025/04/16/news-p.v1.20250310.db199ddf36514fdc91bf0b33e9ff2cc9_T1.jpg?type=h&h=320)
Photo exhibition showcases Uzbek and Korean heritage
The Uzbek Embassy in Seoul showcased Uzbek and Korean cultural heritage at a photo exhibition in Seoul on Wednesday. The exhibition was held as part of the celebrations of 2025 as the "Year of Mutual Exchange" between Uzbekistan and South Korea, featuring cultural heritage to promote mutual respect and friendship among Uzbeks and Koreans. Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to declare 2025 the “Year of Mutual Exchange" to deepen economic and cultural connections through joint events. Underlin
March 9, 2025 - 17:35:15
Experts call for deeper engagement with India, Global South
Experts and diplomats urged South Korea to deepen engagements with India and the Global South for a strategic shift in Seoul’s foreign policy approach on Feb. 27. The "Global South" refers to countries often characterized as "developing," "less developed" or "underdeveloped." While not exclusive to the Southern Hemisphere, many of these nations are located there, predominantly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The discussion was held at a conference co-organized by the Indian Embassy in Seoul
March 4, 2025 - 16:52:16
Denmark seeks connection with Korea through design
The Danish Embassy in Korea has opened the Denmark Pavilion at the 2025 Seoul Living Design Fair highlighting the cultural connection between Danish and Korean design. At the fair, which ran through March 2, the pavilion showcased clean lines, organic materials and a natural green color, promoting minimalism, functionality and eco-friendliness. In an interview with The Korea Herald, representative of the Confederation of Danish Industry Lise Thomsen explained the role of sustainability and indiv
March 4, 2025 - 15:19:13
Turkmenistan highlights 2025 as crucial for diplomacy, peace
The Turkmen Embassy in Seoul underlined 2025 as a crucial year for diplomacy and peace, marking the International Year of Peace and Trust. Speaking at the event, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Korea Begench Durdyyev introduced Turkmenistan’s adoption of the UN resolution titled “2025 — International Year of Peace and Trust.” He noted that on March 21 last year, during the 63rd plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, this resolution was co-sponsored by 86 UN member states. T
Feb. 25, 2025 - 19:36:49
Qatar, Goyang city to expand cooperation
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to perform for 1st time in Korea at Aram Nuri Theater in Goyang The Embassy of Qatar and Goyang City pledged to enhance cooperation to strengthen Korea-Qatar diplomatic ties. In a meeting held at Goyang City Hall on Friday, Qatar's Ambassador to Korea, Khalid Ebrahim Al-Hamar, and Goyang Mayor Lee Dong-hwan discussed ways to achieve new milestones in Korea-Qatar ties. South Korea and Qatar established diplomatic relations on April 18, 1974. In October 2023, the two c
Feb. 25, 2025 - 16:53:19
