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U.S. group renews push for Korean War museum in N.Y.

Sept 14, 2011

WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― A group of American scholars and dignitaries said Tuesday that they will launch a fresh campaign this week to boost the slow-moving efforts to construct the first formal Korean War museum in the United States.Dozens of former U.S. ambassadors to Seoul, scholars and others
[Herald Interview] Not the same old Colombia

Sept 13, 2011

There is a new and positive feeling in the air at the Colombian Embassy, not only because of the Colombian president’s visit but also because of plans to heighten overall relations with Korea.The once-small embassy has doubled in size to welcome three new attaches who will work to promote science an
Wi holds ‘substantive’ meetings with U.S. officials: State Dept.

Sept 9, 2011

South Korea’s chief nuclear envoy, Wi Sung-lac, had “constructive, substantive” discussions with U.S. officials on a range of issues on the peninsula, the State Department said Thursday.Wi arrived in Washington on Wednesday and met with Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns, Assistant Secretary of St
Sherman says ‘carrots and sticks’ needed in U.S. foreign policy

Sept 8, 2011

WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― Wendy Sherman, nominated to become the State Department’s third highest-ranking official, on Wednesday emphasized that the U.S. should use the full range of foreign policy tools including a variety of “sticks and carrots” in dealing with North Korea’s nuclear program and o
Seoul to offer talks to Japan over sex slaves

Sept 8, 2011

Korea considers setting up arbitration committee if Tokyo turns down proposalFollowing a recent court ruling calling for specific measures to settle the issue, South Korea said it will propose talks with Japan over a proper apology and compensation for Korean women forced into sexual slavery during
Swiss designs highlight form and functionality

Sept 8, 2011

Swiss Charge d’Affaires Daniel Cavegn (left) discusses the story behind Freitag bags with Ghana Head of Chancery Kwasi Asante (center) and Dominican Republic Minister Counsellor Ernesto Torres. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)Swiss product designers have always emphasized a balance between form and
Foreign Ministry to buy bulletproof Equus limousine

Sept 7, 2011

The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it will buy a domestic bulletproof limousine to serve visiting state leaders and high-ranking officials ahead of the 2012 Seoul nuclear security summit. The ministry will be purchasing a Hyundai Equus limousine in November as the first locally produced bulletproof
Avant-garde art by Alchimia on display

Sept 7, 2011

An art exhibition showcasing the Alchimia group, one of the artistic movements that shaped Italian design, art and architecture, is running at the Korea Foundation Cultural Center.“The exhibition ‘Drawings by Alchimia,’ bears witness to one of the great periods of the Italian artistic movement and e
Envoy leaves literary legacy behind him

Sept 6, 2011

The Swedish ambassadorial couple left a piece of themselves here in Korea before moving to their next posting in Japan.Before they left, Lars Vargo was the guest of honor during the last Seoul Literary Society meeting.It was not because the president of the society was leaving; it was because Vargo
Safety to top Seoul nuclear summit agenda

Sept 5, 2011

Some 50 state leaders will also deal with North Korea uranium issueFollowing Japan’s nuclear crisis at Fukushima, next year’s nuclear security summit in Seoul will focus on how to improve safety in atomic energy, organizers said Monday. Since the March Fukushima Daiichi plant disaster ― conside
India visas now processed at embassy

Sept 4, 2011

All those wishing to visit India from Korea are required make their visa applications at the Indian Embassy until further notice.Applications for every category of visa will have to be conducted in person or with related documents sent through a travel agent.No visa applications sent by mail, courie
Poland Embassy launches newsletter

Sept 4, 2011

The Polish Embassy has released its first newsletter as part of Ambassador Krzysztof Ignacy Majka’s outreach initiative.The newsletter includes details of embassy events in Korea, events in which Polish diplomats and their families took part in and visits conducted by embassy personnel to different
New Zealand changes visa fees

Sept 4, 2011

Immigration New Zealand has established new visa fees effective immediately.The changes will only affect payments made outside New Zealand, not payments made in New Zealand dollars.“The changes are to reflect the currency exchange rates that have changed significantly in recent months,” the embassy
Voting for Danish elections in Korea

Sept 4, 2011

In a few weeks, Danes will flock to the ballot boxes to elect their prime minister for the next four years. Nine parties will fight for 179 seats in parliament, and two politicians will be elected from both Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Danes living in Korea who wish to vote are requested to visi
Exploring Arctic with Denmark

Sept 4, 2011

Denmark has mentioned Korea as an important partner for future collaboration in its new Arctic Strategy for 2011-2020.“It is no secret that the consequences of global warming are felt all over the planet, especially in the Arctic region, where global warming is proceeding twice as fast as elsewhere,