Turkish ambassador underscores friendship at Seoul screening of war film Ayla

SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - Turkish Ambassador to South Korea Salih Murat Tamer underscored the enduring friendship between the two countries at a special screening of the film "Ayla: The Daughter of War" on September 17. "Watching the film Ayla together here in Seoul is not just an opportunity to enjoy a movie. It is a special occasion to reaffirm the brotherly bond forged during the Korean War," he said in his welcome remarks. He added, "The people of T&uum

September 18, 2025

Belgium highlights business opportunities with S. Korea on biotech, life science innovation

SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Belgium and South Korea spotlighted cooperative spirits in joining hands on life sciences during a business forum held Wednesday at the Shilla Seoul in the Jung District. Around 70 diplomats, business leaders, and special guests attended the seminar. Both Belgium Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Agriculture David Clarinval and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation M

September 17, 2025

Mexico and South Korea highlight future cooperation at Independence Day celebration

SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - SEOUL, Sept. 12 — Mexico and South Korea looked toward deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and cultural exchange at a reception marking the 215th anniversary of Mexico's independence, held Friday at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul. Around 300 diplomats, scholars, business figures, and special guests attended the celebration. Mexican Ambassador Carlos Peñafiel Soto and South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo both stressed th

September 14, 2025

Industry minister returns from US after tariff talks, differences on investment remain

SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - South Korea's industry minister Kim Jung-kwan returned home on September 14 after meeting U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in New York, but stopped short of saying whether the two sides had narrowed gaps on investment terms linked to their July tariff agreement. Kim landed at Incheon International Airport early Sunday and brushed off questions from reporters about the outcome of his talks. "Bilateral consultations are still in progress,&q

September 14, 2025

Russian envoy signals possibility of restoring ties with South Korea

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - Russia sees room for reviving its strained relationship with South Korea, Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev said during a reception in Seoul marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. "Today, despite the many difficulties, Russia and South Korea still have the possibility of restoring practical and mutually beneficial cooperation," Zinoviev told guests at the embassy event on September 12. He added that dialogue and collaboration betwee

September 13, 2025

Venezuelan exhibition in Seoul aims to build cultural bridge with Korea

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Venezuela's Embassy in the Republic of Korea has described the new exhibition "Color Without Limits: Tribute to Carlos Cruz Diez" as a cultural bridge linking Venezuela and South Korea, highlighting how art can strengthen ties between two nations that are geographically distant yet connected by shared values. "This exhibition is an opportunity for cultural exchange between Venezuela and Korea," Isabel Di Carlo Quero, Charg&eac

September 12, 2025

British Chamber's annual garden party to offer chance to enjoy beautiful autumnal night

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) will host its annual garden party later this month. In collaboration with Dulwich College Seoul, an international school in southern Seoul, this year's party will be held in the garden of the British Ambassador's residence in central Seoul on Sept. 24. It will be a great opportunity for participants to look around the historic residence, which was built in the late 1800s and rarely open to the pu

September 12, 2025

Brazil underscores closer ties with S. Korea at Independence Day event in Seoul

SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - At a reception marking the 203rd anniversary of Brazil's Independence Day, Ambassador Márcia Donner Abreu stressed that the occasion was designed not only to commemorate Brazil's history but also to reaffirm the expanding cooperation between Brazil and South Korea in trade, investment, culture, and responses to global challenges. "Brazil and Korea are partner countries not just by history but by shared values and hopes," Ambassa

September 11, 2025

Iranian Embassy in Seoul showcases culture through music, history and dialogue

SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Seoul hosted a cultural event on September 9, presenting Iran's history, arts, and traditions to South Korean guests through presentations, music, and dialogue. Dr. Fatemeh Yousefi opened by placing Iran geographically and historically at the crossroads of Asia. She said, "Iran has more than seven thousand years of history and civilization," pointing to UNESCO-listed sites such as Persepolis a

September 10, 2025

Russian envoy underscores Soviet role in Korea's liberation at Seoul exhibition

SEOUL, September 04 (AJP) - The Russian Embassy in South Korea opened an exhibition in Seoul on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of the Korean Peninsula. The event, titled "Remembering the Liberation of the Korean Peninsula," is being held at Gallery Kartina and runs through September 26. Russian Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev used his welcome remarks to highlight what he called the decisive role of the Soviet Union in Ja

September 4, 2025