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Fri, December 9, 2022 | 19:19

Cervantes Institute unveils Seoul branch

Cervantes Institute unveils Seoul branch

The long-anticipated Seoul branch of the Cervantes Institute, a Spanish government-backed organization promoting Spanish language and culture, finally unveiled its location last week in Myeong-dong, in the heart of Seoul.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-11-23 09:00

Presidential office takes credit for 'partial lifting' of China's hallyu ban

Presidential office takes credit for 'partial lifting' of China's hallyu ban

Award-winning filmmaker Hong Sang-soo's 2018 movie, “Hotel by the River,” which revolves around a poet who is visited by his two sons while staying in a hotel, has been released on the Chinese over-the-top (OTT) service, Tencent Video, starting from Nov. 20.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2022-11-22 18:48

Korea, US to create Busan-Tacoma green cargo shipping route

Korea, US to create Busan-Tacoma green cargo shipping route

Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a green cargo shipping route linking Korea's Busan port with the U.S.' Tacoma port near Seattle in a move to better achieve the maritime carbon neutrality, Seoul's oceans ministry said Tuesday.

2022-11-22 11:53

Colombian flowers captivate Korean market with colors, variety

Colombian flowers captivate Korean market with colors, variety

Asocolflores, or the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters, held the "Flowers of Colombia" week in Korea, introducing a wide variety of flowers from the South American country last week, bridging 12 Colombian flower exporters and over 50 buyers in Korea.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-11-21 16:54

[INTERVIEW] Cambodian envoy welcomes more cooperation under FTA

INTERVIEWCambodian envoy welcomes more cooperation under FTA

Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol made a trip to Cambodia from Nov. 11 to 13, attending a series of meetings, including the South Korea-ASEAN Summit, ASEAN Plus Three summit and East Asia Summit, to strengthen relations with Southeast Asian nations. Ambassador of Cambodia to Korea Chring Botum Rangsay, who was in Phnom Penh to arrange the events, shared the behind-the-scenes eff...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-11-21 15:32

DPK lawmaker continues 'poverty porn' claim against first lady, sends people to Cambodia

Public diplomacy week

Public diplomacy week

Ambassadors take part in the opening ceremony of the 5th Public Diplomacy Week organized by the Korea Foundation at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, Nov. 18. The Korea Foundation holds the annual event to raise awareness of public diplomacy with over 20 foreign missions in Korea. Yonhap

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-11-20 19:13

[INTERVIEW] 'Qatar ready for impressive, historic World Cup': Qatar's ambassador to Korea

INTERVIEW'Qatar ready for impressive, historic World Cup': Qatar's ambassador to Korea

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is just around the corner and the world's eyes are sharply focused on the first-ever World Cup to be held in the Middle East.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-11-19 08:04

Korea taking breather on opening day

Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan condemn North Korea's ICBM launch

Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan condemn North Korea's ICBM launch

The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan condemned North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, labelling it as a grave threat to the peace of the two nations and the world.

2022-11-18 22:09

Yoon, Spanish PM vow greater economic cooperation, condemn North Korean missile launch

Yoon, Spanish PM vow greater economic cooperation, condemn North Korean missile launch

President Yoon Suk-yeol and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Friday to increase economic cooperation between the two countries while condemning North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

2022-11-18 20:24

Samsung chairman meets with Spanish prime minister

Oman to celebrate 52nd National Day on Nov. 18

Oman to celebrate 52nd National Day on Nov. 18

The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate its 52nd National Day on Friday. Omani people will mark the Renewed Renaissance and its glorious reign under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, who affirmed his constant quest to advance Oman's modern cultural and economic status and his keenness to make Omani citizens as true partners in their country's comprehensive ...

2022-11-18 00:00

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