Trump's former chief of staff calls him 'fascist'

SEOUL, October 24 (AJP) - John Kelly, the former White House chief of staff under ex-U.S. President Donald Trump, made waves on Wednesday with a slew of recent interviews where he described Trump as fitting "the general definition of a fascist." The retired Marine general who served as chief of staff from 2017 to 2019 told the British newspaper The Times, "Certainly the former president is in the far-right area, he's certainly an authoritarian, admires people who

October 24, 2024

British Embassy's roundtable meeting raises awareness of climate change

SEOUL, October 22 (AJP) - A roundtable meeting raising awareness about climate change took place in Seoul on Monday. Hosted by the British Embassy in collaboration with Ewha Womans University, the meeting brought together over 100 participants, including conservationists, business leaders, and students. The meeting's key speakers included British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Kim Sang-hyup from a presidential committee for carbon neutrality and green growth, and Kim Eun-mee,

October 22, 2024

Event marks 68th anniversary of Hungarian Revolution in Seoul

SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - A special event commemorating the 68th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising was held in central Seoul last Friday. Hosted by the Hungarian Embassy in Seoul, the event, also celebrating the 35th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with South Korea, gathered over 200 participants and guests including foreign dignitaries and business leaders. Hungarian Ambassador to South Korea István Szerdahelyi stressed the significance of the Hungarian Revolu

October 21, 2024

Seoul summons Russian envoy over North Korea's alleged troop deployment

SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - The Foreign Ministry here on Monday called in Russian Ambassador to Seoul Georgy Zinoviev to lodge a formal complaint over North Korea's alleged troop deployment to Russa to support its war in Ukraine. First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong-kyun expressed concerns over the deepening military alliance between the two countries, from military equipment to troop deployment, which violates the UN resolutions. Zinoviev said he has "carefully

October 21, 2024

Brazilian artist merges AI and traditional art in Seoul exhibition

SEOUL, October 16 (AJP) - At the Brazilian Embassy in Seoul, Patricia Abbot Tuesday unveiled her exhibition "Beyond Recollection," featuring surreal oil paintings that blur the line between familiarity and abstract. The showcased works include depictions of birds, landscapes, and ambiguous forms that evoke a sense of recognition without clarity. Abbot, a 37-year-old Brazilian artist, draws inspiration from artificial intelligence, generating digital images through AI promp

October 16, 2024

Türkiye's iconic military band performs at Seoul's War Memorial

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ottoman Mehter Band, the world’s oldest military marching band, performed at Korea’s National War Memorial in central Seoul on Tuesday. Diplomats, military attachés from various embassies, and a large audience attended the event. Türkiye’s Mehter Band, which dates back to the 13th century, is celebrated as a symbol of the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the unity of its people. The band is known for boosting soldiers' morale

October 8, 2024

Korean businessman rescued from kidnappers in Peru

SEOUL, September 26 (AJP) - A Korean businessman who was kidnapped in Peru has been safely rescued the following day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The man in his 60s, whose name was not disclosed, was kidnapped on Tuesday in Lima shortly after meeting with an acquaintance. His family immediately contacted police after an unknown man answered his cell phone when an employee from his company tried to reach him. Peruvian police said the kidnappers, who had de

September 26, 2024

Brazilian Embassy celebrates 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea

SEOUL, September 26 (AJP) - The Brazilian Embassy in Seoul held a reception Wednesday to celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea and Brazil's 202nd independence anniversary. During the event at a hotel in central Seoul, Brazilian Ambassador Marcia Donner Abreu expressed gratitude for the continued support that has strengthened Brazil-Korea relations. "Despite the geographical distance and having cultures and societies so strikingly different from each

September 26, 2024

Indian Embassy's annual festival next month to feature classical dance and cinema

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - An annual event promoting Indian culture to Korea is returning early next month, the Indian Ambassador to Korea said on Thursday. "Since its inception in 2015, the Sarang Festival has blossomed into a flagship cultural event of the embassy that introduces the rich and diverse heritage of India to our friends in Korea," Amit Kumar said. The festival's name, "Sarang," which means "love" in Korean, refers to "colorfu

September 13, 2024