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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 22:26

Moroccan ambassador highlights autonomy as path to peace, prosperity

Moroccan ambassador highlights autonomy as path to peace, prosperity

Moroccan Ambassador to Korea Chafik Rachadi emphasized the significance of autonomy as a key driver for peace and development during an event titled “Autonomy as a relay for development comparative approach” held in Seoul, Friday.

2023-11-24 17:37

Yoon vows to make Busan World Expo platform to spread cultures

Yoon vows to make Busan World Expo platform to spread cultures

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to make the 2030 World Expo a platform to spread and create synergy between each nation's culture, skills and beliefs if Busan is chosen as the host.

2023-11-24 13:38

Yoon meets BIE members individually in push for Busan's Expo bid

Yoon meets BIE members individually in push for Busan's Expo bid

PARIS - President Yoon Suk Yeol canvassed the international delegations to the World Expo governing body during a banquet in Paris, Thursday (local time), personally connecting with those present one by one to to promote the Korean port city of Busan’s bid to host the World Expo 2030.

2023-11-24 13:20

Yoon throws final pitch for Busan Expo with days numbered before vote

Top conglomerates continue global efforts for Busan’s World Expo bid

Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan to hold talks in Busan this weekend

Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan to hold talks in Busan this weekend

The top diplomats of South Korea, China and Japan will hold trilateral talks in the southeastern port city of Busan this weekend, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday, a gathering expected to focus on preparations to resume the long-suspended summit of the three neighbors.

2023-11-24 10:39

Yoon to make final push in Paris for Busan's Expo 2030 bid

Yoon to make final push in Paris for Busan's Expo 2030 bid

LONDON/PARIS — President Yoon Suk Yeol wrapped up his state visit to the United Kingdom, Thursday (local time), and arrived in France to make last-minute efforts to promote the South Korean city of Busan’s bid to host the World Expo 2030.

2023-11-23 16:16

Human rights groups urge BIE members to vote against Saudi Arabia for World Expo 2030

Korea elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Korea elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Korea has been elected as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, a managing body made up of representatives from 21 nations tasked with determining which sites are added to, or removed from, the World Heritage List.

2023-11-23 14:49

Korea, Britain forge strategic partnership on ODA projects

Korea, Britain forge strategic partnership on ODA projects

Korea and Britain have forged a strategic partnership on official development assistance (ODA) projects and other areas of sustainable growth, the financial ministry said Thursday.

2023-11-23 09:28

S. Korea, UK sign Downing Street Accord to upgrade ties to 'highest level'

S. Korea, UK sign Downing Street Accord to upgrade ties to 'highest level'

S. Korea, UK sign Downing Street Accord to upgrade ties to 'highest level'

LONDON - President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a summit, Wednesday (local time), and signed the Downing Street Accord aimed at elevating bilateral ties to what both sides said is the 'highest level of strategic ambition.'

2023-11-23 02:18

PHOTOSYoon Suk Yeol on state visit to UK

Yoon says updated Korea-Britain FTA will enable their businesses to lead global market

Yoon says updated Korea-Britain FTA will enable their businesses to lead global market

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday that updating the Korea-Britain free trade agreement will enable the two countries' businesses to lead the global market.

2023-11-22 21:43

Korean railway firms sign MOU with Ukraine for railway reconstruction projects

Korean railway firms sign MOU with Ukraine for railway reconstruction projects

A group of Korean railway companies signed an initial agreement with Ukraine's railway operator to cooperate in the war-torn nation's railroad reconstruction projects, Seoul's transport ministry said Wednesday.

2023-11-22 21:01

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