The Korea Herald

China to take more time questioning N.K. defectors

Oct 6, 2011

Parliamentary panel adopts resolution urging China to stop sending N.K. defectors back homeThe Chinese government informed the South Korean foreign ministry Thursday that it will take more time interrogating over 20 North Korean defectors or illegal aliens in its custody. Beijing delivered its position through the South Korean embassy in Beijing and the Chinese embassy in Seoul, a foreign ministry official said Thursday. "As for the number of the aliens under probe, it seems to be less than 35,
Seoul names new Russian ambassador, nuclear envoy

Oct 5, 2011

South Korea named a former senior diplomat to China its new chief nuclear negotiator, apparently noting the growing importance of Beijing in restarting the multinational effort to disarm North Korea. Lim Sung-nam, formerly minister at the Korean Embassy in China, will officially take over the new po
Seoul names new chief nuclear envoy

Oct 5, 2011

South Korea named a former senior diplomat to China as its new chief nuclear negotiator, apparently noting the growing importance of Beijing in restarting multinational effort on disarming North Korea. Lim Sung-nam, formerly minister at the Korean Embassy in China, will officially take the new post
Eurozone is unbreakable: Belgian foreign minister

Oct 5, 2011

Many economists say Europe is almost broke and that a break-up of the eurozone is imminent. But Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere believes that a default by Greece, Portugal, Italy or Spain will not happen; neither will a break-up of the eurozone.“The decisions that have been taken within th
‘Czech Points’ festival in Seoul

Oct 4, 2011

Czech music is widely known and appreciated in Korea but little is known of the Czech Republic’s other cultural offerings.Throughout the month of October, Seoulites will be treated to a wide array of cultural genres.“We think that putting all the events under one theme like the Czech Points in Seoul
S. Korea, Belgium agree to enhance economic cooperation

Oct 4, 2011

Foreign ministers of South Korea and Belgium held talks in Seoul Tuesday, agreeing to enhance financial cooperation via the recently effected free trade pact, the Foreign Ministry here said. South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and his Belgian counterpart Steven Vanackere agreed on the impor
Talks on gas pipeline project stalled

Oct 4, 2011

Korea, Russia far from rough draft, with possible N.K. shutdown of pipeline a thorny issueTalks on pumping Siberian gas through North Korea to South Korea are unlikely to see any immediate breakthroughs, according to the Korean company that signed a preliminary deal in 2008.Korea Gas Corp. and Russi
Tokyo rejects Seoul’s proposal on sex slaves

Oct 3, 2011

The issue of Japan’s sexual enslavement of Korean women during World War II has been wholly settled, a senior Tokyo official said Monday, restating his government’s rejection of Seoul’s proposal for new talks on the matter. It is an unchanged position of Japan that the issue has been settled under a
Native American story brought come to life

Oct 2, 2011

The U.S. Embassy is running an art exhibition of photographs never before seen in Korea by Edward Curtis, known for his pictures taken of the American West and Native Americans.Titled “Sacred Legacy,” the exhibition displays 75 photographs and related materials on the lives of North American Indians
Italy, Korea examine science of aging

Oct 2, 2011

Korea, like many countries, will undergo the challenges of an aging population.To examine some of these challenges, the Italian Science and Technology section of the embassy is holding the 1st Korea-Italy Symposium on Genetic and Nongenetic Determinants of Successful Aging on Oct. 4.The symposium wi
Portuguese movies to screen at BIFF

Oct 2, 2011

The Portuguese Embassy is showcasing several movies at the Busan International Film Festival as part of the golden anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea.Under the title “Extreme Portuguese Cinema: Six Authors in Focus,” the program will focus on the work of six Portuguese directors, representing
Human rights logo unveiled to the world

Oct 2, 2011

The fundamental rights that every person shares now have a logo.The Universal Human Rights logo was revealed last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, announced the German Embassy.“Our foreign minister had the idea of how we can make the issue of protecting human rights more popu
ASEAN Centre, more than a facilitator of ties

Oct 2, 2011

With only three months remaining in the year, the ASEAN-Korea Centre is planning a number of events that will entertain, inform and promote mutual ties.If visiting one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states is on the cards, then check out the ASEAN Culture and Tourism Fair, whic
French Yeosu pavilion stresses ocean’s future

Oct 2, 2011

The French Embassy unveiled its plans for the French pavilion at the Yeosu World Expo next year.As its theme, the French government has chosen “France, its Coasts, its Oceans” and also unveiled their mascot for the expo named Sogeumi.“Korea and France are both countries with a high respect for the o
Sharing ideas to benefit disabled

Oct 2, 2011

Ecuador’s vice president fights for human rights of the disabledEcuador’s Vice President Lenin Moreno does not let his disability hamper his ability to help others the world over.Last week, he traveled to Korea for two days to take part in the Abilympics in Seoul, a worldwide vocational skill