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Tue, June 25, 2019 | 19:57

Saudi Arabia runs cultural campaign in Seoul until July 3

Saudi Arabia is running its global cultural campaign, titled “The Bridges,” in Korea until July 3. This will be the first time the campaign will take place in Asia after it was initiated by King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture.

2019-06-25 16:00

Saudi Arabia launches 'green card' program for investors

Saudi Arabia is receiving applications from foreign investors who are interested in acquiring residency rights in the long term. The Center for International Communication (CIC) under Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media said on June 23 the country’s Premium Residency program has begun.

2019-06-24 15:34

Foreign envoys visit DMZ

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, front row fifth from right, and ambassadors in Korea pose during their visit to a new hiking trail in the eastern border town of Goseong along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), June 22. The hike was part of the foreign ministry-initiated "Experience Korea" program for the diplomatic corps in Seoul. Ambassadors and representatives from 52 countries...

2019-06-24 15:33

Koreans encouraged to travel Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan

Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan are stepping up tourism marketing campaigns in Korea, amid an increasing number of Korean travelers abroad. During a travel fair titled “The Road Show of Sri Lanka Tourism” in Seoul, June 10, Charge d’Affaires Jagath Abeywarna at the S Lankan Embassy in Korea underscored travel safety in the aftermath of the deadly Easter Sunday bombings. Kyrgyz Ambas...

2019-06-24 15:22

Aussie envoy completes charity bike ride on Jeju Island

Australian Ambassador to Korea James Choi went on a charity bike ride on Jeju Island from June 21 to 22. This was his second charity ride here after taking office in December 2016.The 2019 cycling journey was aimed at highlighting shared efforts between Australia and Jeju Island for green energy, environmental protection and education.

2019-06-24 15:21

French embassy celebrates naming of honorary street

The Embassy of France in Seoul on June 21 celebrated the honorary naming of the streets surrounding the building. The honorary street, called “Rue de France” in French or “France-ro” in Korean, is in Seodaemun-gu, western Seoul, and covers about 300 meters of roads, starting from the street in front of the embassy to Exit 9 of Chungjeongno Station on Subway Line 5 via Seosomu...

2019-06-24 15:20

Ancient Greek artifacts go on display in Seoul

Over 350 artifacts of ancient Greece are on display at Seoul Art Center’s Hangaram Art Museum until Sept. 15. The exhibition, titled “The Greeks: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great,” features treasures from the early Aegean civilizations to the Hellenistic period, allowing visitors a glimpse into 6,000 years of Greek history and culture.

2019-06-17 14:46

African nations run solidarity campaign

Twenty African countries co-hosted a campaign in Seoul last week to show their unity and solidarity on the 56th anniversary of Africa Day. The campaign, titled Africa Week, took place from June 12 to 15. It also promoted business opportunities in Africa, its economic potential and diverse cultures in line with its Agenda 2063 sustainable development plan.

2019-06-17 14:43

[INTERVIEW] 'Ethiopia can be starting point for Africa investment'

Solidarity is the driving force behind African countries that launched a single economic bloc last year and which aim to be a global powerhouse by 2063 under their Agenda 2063 sustainable development plan. In that regard, Ethiopia can be a starting point for Korean investors and businesses to tap into the African market considering its history as a symbol of collective Africa...

2019-06-17 14:39

Swedish Ambassador to Korea Jakob Hallgren, right, greets guests during Sweden Day 2019 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Hannam-dong, June 5. The national day reception commemorated Gustav Vasa being elected king on June 6, 1523, and the adoption of a new constitution on June 6, 1809. This year also marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Korea. / Korea Times ph...

2019-06-10 14:35

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