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Latvia-Korea ties continue to deepen through cultural diplomacy

Latvia-Korea ties continue to deepen through cultural diplomacy

Located in northeastern Europe, Latvia is the only Baltic nation to have an embassy in Korea. Although the two democratic nations formalized ties in 1991, the Latvian Embassy was established more recently, in late 2015, reflecting the deepening cooperation between the two countries.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-07-02 17:00

'Afghanistan has potential to as C. Asia's key transportation-logistics market'

'Afghanistan has potential to as C. Asia's key transportation-logistics market'

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has indicated creating a “zone of stability, steady development and good neighborliness” in Central Asia as a priority in his foreign policy. This, according to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea, played a significant role for the bilateral negotiations between the United States and the Taliban in February. The following is the third and las...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-29 15:51

Exhibition shows Korean War through eyes of Colombian veteran

Exhibition shows Korean War through eyes of Colombian veteran

An online photo exhibition showcasing life during the Korean War through a Colombian soldier's perspective is running until the end of December to mark the 70th anniversary of outbreak of the war. Hosted by the Colombian Embassy in Seoul, “The Korean War through the eyes of a Colombian veteran” can be seen on the War Memorial of Korea website.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-29 15:50

From disaster to opportunity: Pandemic response elevates Korea's public diplomacy

From disaster to opportunity: Pandemic response elevates Korea's public diplomacy

Since taking office in September 2019, Korea Foundation (KF) President Lee Geun has underlined that Korea is more advanced in the world than Korean people think and its public diplomacy should emphasize this.Lee says Korea's response to the COVID-19 crisis has dramatically opened up an opportunity to drive this point home, as Korea has been more successful than most countries...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-28 09:00

[Anniversary Roundtable] 'Seoul's swift, transparent measures led to nationwide quarantine success'

[Anniversary Roundtable] 'Seoul's swift, transparent measures led to nationwide quarantine success'

COVID-19 puts the world at a civilizing crossroads. The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has changed the entire environment surrounding us all of a sudden ranging from the international order and economic structure to our daily lives. We, human beings, are heading for a new future we have never experienced before. In this era of crisis and chaos, the world is now paying att...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-23 17:02

[Anniversary Roundtable] How ASEAN countries cope with pandemic

[Anniversary Roundtable] How ASEAN countries cope with pandemic

The following is a summary of major points raised by the 11 invited guests at the roundtable, including preventive measures, cooperation within ASEAN and ASEAN-Korea cooperation in combating COVID-19. - ED.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-23 17:01

[Anniversary Roundtable] ASEAN envoys meet despite COVID-19 to put Korea partnership back on track

[Anniversary Roundtable] ASEAN envoys meet despite COVID-19 to put Korea partnership back on track

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for ASEAN and Korea to follow up on their 2019 commemorative summit in Busan and spur cooperation through more frequent people-to-people exchanges. Under the circumstances, a roundtable hosted by The Korea Times last week, as described by ASEAN-Korea Centre Secretary General Lee Hyuk, was “timely and meaningful” in helping ASEAN amb...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-23 17:00

Germany, Korea discuss vaccine cooperation

Germany, Korea discuss vaccine cooperation

The Embassy of Germany in Korea, together with the Seoul branch of Europe's largest applied science research organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, hosted a workshop last week to discuss how the two countries can foster cooperation on research and development for vaccines and pharmaceuticals.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-22 14:32

International Day of Yoga raises awareness toward ancient Indian practice

International Day of Yoga raises awareness toward ancient Indian practice

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice for physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Strongly rooted in ancient Indian philosophy, it means to “unite” signifying union of the mind, body and soul to the universe. In recognition of its universal appeal, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in December 2014 and it was added to UNESCO's list of Intan...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-22 14:31

Mexicans: Forgotten soldiers of 1950-53 Korean War

Mexicans: Forgotten soldiers of 1950-53 Korean War

June 25 marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War (1950-53), the first open conflict of the Cold War and one of the most brutal ones of last century. It cost almost 5 million lives, and caused the devastation of the whole Korean Peninsula. Known in the U.S. as the “Forgotten War” due to its censored coverage and its lack of attention, the Korean War had it...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-06-22 14:30

The Korean War: carnage, stalemate and ceasefire

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