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German envoy in Seoul discusses 'Zeitenwende'
SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) - The German Embassy in Seoul held a casual gathering with reporters on Tuesday to provide insights on various global issues while discussing topics related to Berlin's key policies and long-term vision for the future. At his official residence in Seoul, German Ambassador Georg Schmidt began his talks by raising "Zeitenwende," which literally means "historic turning point." The term was first brought up by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, just th
March 26, 2025 -
INTERVIEW: German envoy reflects on 140 years of ties, calls for deeper green and human connections
SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - German Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Georg Wilfried Schmidt underscored the depth and resilience of the bilateral relationship as the two countries marked the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2024. Speaking to AJP in Seoul on Mar. 20, Ambassador Schmidt reflected on shared history, mutual values, economic and cultural partnerships, and the future potential for green cooperation. "When I came here as ambassador in 2023, I was already famili
March 25, 2025 -
French singer-songwriters to connect with K-pop at weeklong event in Seoul
SEOUL, March 24 (AJP) - A weeklong event blending French music with K-pop kicked off at the French Embassy in Seoul on Monday. Under the theme of "Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures," the event called "Atelier K-Pop" brought together music experts from France to explore ways to collaborate with K-pop industry professionals and singer-songwriters from both countries. Jointly organized by the Cultural Department of the French Embassy in South Korea and the Fre
March 24, 2025 -
INTERVIEW: Malaysia, S. Korea poised to deepen economic ties through FTA
SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - As Malaysia and South Korea look ahead to the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the two countries are working closely to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could significantly strengthen their economic partnership. In an interview held at the Embassy of Malaysia in Seoul on Mar. 17, Ambassador Mohd Zamruni bin Khalid called the ongoing FTA negotiations a major milestone that will shape the future of bilateral ties. "Since the
March 21, 2025 -
Indian embassy in Seoul hosts briefing on WAVES 2025 summit
SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - SEOUL – The Embassy of India in the Republic of Korea held a briefing session Wednesday to introduce the inaugural World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which aims to attract a global audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and investors, strengthening India’s position as a major hub for media and entertainment. WAVES 2025, scheduled to take place from May 1 to 4, in Mumbai, will showcase India’s thriving media an
March 20, 2025 -
Türkiye's STRATCOM Public Forum Seoul Calls for Global Justice and UN Reform
SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - The STRATCOM Public Forum Seoul, hosted by the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul on Wednesday, gathered around 200 scholars, foreign diplomats, journalists, and key public figures under the theme "A Fairer World is Possible." The forum served as a platform to discuss the urgent need for global justice, multilateralism, and reform of the United Nations. Professor Fahrettin Altun, Head
March 20, 2025 -
French songwriters to add unique flavor to K-pop through collaboration event in Seoul
SEOUL, March 13 (AJP) - Four emerging French songwriters will team up with South Korean music professionals in Seoul later this month for a new songwriting camp dedicated to K-pop. The weeklong program, titled Atelier K-POP, will run from March 24 to 29. It marks the first edition of the project jointly launched by the cultural department of the Embassy of France in the Republic Korea and the French National Center for Music (CNM), with support from France’s Ministry for E
March 13, 2025 -
French film fest to showcase unreleased flicks this spring
SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - The annual French film festival is set to return this spring here, offering opportunities to indulge in French films and cultural events. Organized by the French Embassy in Seoul in partnership with ARTNINE and the Busan Cinema Center, the festival under the name of French Cinema Week is supported by TV5MONDE, KBDF, Moët & Chandon, Alliance Française de Busan, and Hulotte. It will be held in Seoul and Busan from April 4 to 13. This year'
March 12, 2025 -
Canadian Embassy hosts seminar on North Korean human rights
SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - A seminar to shed light on North Korean human rights was held in central Seoul on Wednesday. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Canada in Seoul, brought together a wide range of attendees including those supported by the funds provided by the embassy. Non-profit organization People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) shared the outcome of its research into the working conditions of North Korean IT workers, both in the isolated country and oversea
March 12, 2025
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Tensions heighten ahead of Constitutional Court's verdict on Yoon's fate
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Satellite images suggest North Korea bolstering drone infrastructure
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Household debt per borrower hits record high
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10 percent of patients wait average of 17.5 days to be hospitalized: Survey
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Energy storage setback deepens woes for South Korean battery makers
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Voters go to polls in local by-elections
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Leadership void leaves Korea vulnerable to Trump's tariff offensive
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Justice Ministry considers long-term residency for Indonesian fisherman who rescued elderly from wildfire
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Korea's top financial regulator signals resignation over commercial law dispute
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