The Korea Herald

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
‘S. Korean reporters held in China released’

Sept 29, 2011

Chinese authorities released a group of South Korean journalists and others who were detained early last week while on a reporting trip near the Chinese border with North Korea, a foreign ministry official in Seoul said Thursday. The five-member team dispatched by Seoul’s JoongAng Ilbo newspaper was
‘Seoul announced Iraq oil deal prematurely’

Sept 29, 2011

The 2009 announcement by the South Korean presidential office of an oil field development project in Iraq was made prematurely and inaccurately, diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks suggested Thursday. On Feb. 26, 2009, the office of President Lee Myung-bak announced leaders of South Korea and Iraq signed
U.S. regrets soldier’s alleged rape of Korean woman

Sept 29, 2011

WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) -- The U.S. government on Wednesday vowed full cooperation in the investigation into an alleged rape by an American soldier of a young Korean woman near a military base north of Seoul, according to the South Korean Embassy in Washington.Assistant Secretary of State for East
3 honored for bringing royal books from France

Sept 29, 2011

Three people who contributed to bringing home royal Korean books that were looted by France in the 19th century were honored by the government on Thursday. Lee Tae-jin, president of the National Institute of Korean History, Lee Sung-mi, honorary professor at the Academy of Korean Studies, and Yoo Bo
Dutch bands to perform at Jarasum jazz festival

Sept 28, 2011

Five Dutch bands will perform at the Jarasum International Jazz Festival, the Netherland’s Embassy announced.From Oct. 1 to 3, Dutch jazz bands Agog, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Eric Vloeiman’s Gatecrash, Jungle Boldie and Mdungu will perform at the jazz festival.The Netherlands Embassy is contributing
Trilateral secretariat officially opens in Seoul

Sept 27, 2011

South Korea collaborated with Japan and China in launching the Trilateral Cooperative Secretariat Tuesday. Attending the ceremony, South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said the trilateral body will “play a vital role” in the “systemized mechanism for peace and prosperity of Northeast Asia.”Th
Russia names first honorary consul general of Korea

Sept 25, 2011

Russia has named a South Korean scholar as its first honorary consul general of South Korea, diplomatic sources said Sunday, a move to promote financial and social ties between the two countries. Under the approval of the Kremlin, the Russian government has appointed Jung Heon, a professor of Moscow
CIA documents shed light on S. Korea’s nuke ambition in 1970s

Sept 25, 2011

Seoul engaged in atomic weapon program two years longer than U.S. thoughtAs the international community continues to grapple with how best to thwart North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a Seoul-based publication has revealed declassified U.S. Central Intelligence Agency documents shedding light on South
Brazilian lens breaks stereotypes

Sept 25, 2011

The beauty of Brazil is virtually unknown in Korea and even to many Brazilians as well.To showcase the largest country in Latin America, the Brazilian Embassy is exhibiting photographs by Joao Paulo Barbosa.“There are a lot of places I have never seen before in Brazil, some places look like Grand (C
Polish Embassy opens photo contest

Sept 25, 2011

The Embassy of Poland is holding their first photo contest open to all amateur Korean photographers who have travelled to Poland.Titled “Poland in the Eyes of Koreans,” the contest is divided into three categories: People, nature and architecture or buildings.The high-resolution pictures can be in b
New Swedish Ambassador to Korea

Sept 25, 2011

Swedish Ambassador Lars DanielssonThe new Swedish Ambassador to Korea Lars Danielsson has arrived in Seoul and started his duty at the embassy. He takes over the duties of former Ambassador Lars Vargo who is taking over the Swedish mission in Tokyo.Danielsson was the Consul General of Sweden in Hong
France offers help to North Korea

Sept 25, 2011

The French inter-ministerial committee on food aid is offering support to North Korea through non-governmental agencies. The 200,000-euro assistance has been divided equally between two aid agencies, Premiere Urgence-Aide Medicale Internationale and Triangle Generation Humanitaire, to implement food