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Canadian literature showcased at Seoul Metropolitan Library

Aug 31, 2015

The Canadian Embassy in Seoul is hosting a book exhibition at the Seoul Metropolitan Library in partnership with the city government, introducing renowned Canadian literature to the public. The exhibition titled “Seoul Meets Canadian Books” is part of cultural promotion events organized by the embassy and the Seoul government, dubbed, “Seoul Meets Canada,” from Aug. 25-Sept. 17. One-hundred books by authors ― including Nobel Prize in literature winner Alice Munro, author of “Anne of Green Gables
Afghan visitors seek advice, investment on Korea trip

Aug 30, 2015

Afghan opinion leaders visited Korea last week to take back home inspiration from its development experience and elicit investment. Nine people ― including a parliamentarian, a presidential adviser, a journalist and bankers ― came as the first private sector delegation, visiting various industrial facilities in Korea and sites in Cheongdo County in North Gyeongsang Province affiliated with the Saemaul Undong rural development movement. The training program was organized by Nutrition and Educatio
World opinion leaders to support Korean culture

Aug 30, 2015

For opinion leaders who want to join Korea’s social nexus, the Korea Cultural Quotient Club has provided opportunities weaving diplomacy, business, education, gastronomy and the arts for the last 10 years. Launched by the Corea Image Communications Institute in 2006, the club has acted as a platform for promoting Korean culture, exchanging ideas and fostering friendships among its members. At Malaysian Ambassador Rohana Ramli’s residence in Seoul, the club’s 20th class was launched for the 25 ne
Photographer captures captivating Singapore

Aug 30, 2015

A veteran Korean photographer has organized an exhibition that puts Singapore’s attractions in the limelight and exposes hidden layers of its ethnically diverse culture. “Five Days in Singapore” at Seoul Auction Gangnam from Aug. 26-Sept. 1 presents 40 photographs by Kim Jung-man, 61, who visited Singapore earlier this year to publish the tourism guidebook “Splendid Singapore.” During his five-day trip, Kim took 14,000 photographs of the city’s vibrant landscapes and landmarks. The “Five Days in
N. Korea-China ties changing 'in quality': S. Korean envoy

Aug 28, 2015

Relations between North Korea and China have changed markedly due to Pyongyang's refusal to denuclearize and repeated provocations, South Korea's top nuclear envoy said Friday.Hwang Joon-kook, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, cited China's attitude on the North in its recent military stand-off with the South."China won't side with North Korea over its provocative act," he said at a forum in Seoul to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 19 Joint Statement.
Mark Lambert takes office as new Korea director at State Department

Aug 28, 2015

Mark Lambert, a career U.S. diplomat with expertise in Asian affairs, has taken office as new director for Korea at the State Department, diplomatic sources said Thursday.Lambert, who was the political counselor in Hanoi before taking the new job, succeeded Robert Rapson. Lambert joined the Foreign Service in 1990 and is considered one of leading China experts at the department. Previous assignments included China and Japan. (Yonhap)
Hill: Park, Xi should discuss inter-Korean unification at next week's summit

Aug 28, 2015

President Park Geun-hye and Chinese President Xi Jinping should talk about the aftermath of South Korea's potential absorption of the North at next week's summit, a former senior U.S. negotiator said Thursday, claiming Pyongyang is heading toward collapse."At some point, and in some as-yet-undefined way, North Korea will be unable to function, and South Korea will become the successor state," said Christopher Hill, former assistant secretary of state, in a Project Syndicate article."There will b
Park's attendance at China parade conducive to regional peace vision: official

Aug 28, 2015

South Korean President Park Geun-hye's attendance at China's military parade set for next week could be helpful in advancing her regional peace and cooperation vision, a senior official said Thursday.Park's decision to be at the Sept. 3 parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II came as the U.S. and other Western leaders are expected to shun the event, seen as a show of force amid Beijing's increasingly assertive actions in territorial disputes with its neighbors.The U.
Park’s decision highlights ties with China

Aug 27, 2015

Cheong Wa Dae announced on Wednesday evening that President Park Geun-hye would attend a military parade during her China visit, a decision that came after weeks of contemplation and reflecting on Seoul’s emphasis on bettering ties with Beijing.Ahead of China’s celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Park will hold summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday upon her arrival in China for a three-day visit next week, the presidential office said.On Thursday,
S. Korea, China, Japan working to hold summit as soon as possible: official

Aug 27, 2015

South Korea, China and Japan aim to hold a summit as soon as possible amid signs of gradually improving ties, a Chinese official said Thursday.Yang Houlan, the incoming chief of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat involving all three sides, made the remark during a reception marking the start of his two-year term, saying he is "keenly aware of the great responsibility" on his shoulders."Despite the twists and turns in the past three years, trilateral cooperation is gradually returning to its
S. Korea dismisses criticism over Park's plan to join China's military parade

Aug 27, 2015

President Park Geun-hye took into account the characteristics of China's upcoming World War II anniversary event in deciding to join it, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.Park plans to attend a massive military parade in Beijing next week as the neighboring country commemorates the "Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War."Her decision was apparently based on her resolve to maintain good ties between South Korea and China amid regional secur
Park to meet with Xi, attend military parade in Beijing

Aug 26, 2015

President Park Geun-hye will hold summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, ahead of China’s celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.The summit is set to take place next Wednesday upon her arrival in China for a three-day visit, the presidential office said.On Thursday, Park plans to watch the huge military parade to be staged in Tiananmen Square before attending a luncheon reception to be hosted by Xi at the Great Hall of the
FM Yun, Kerry to hold talks on N. Korea, alliance

Aug 26, 2015

Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se will hold talks with his U.S. counterpart, John Kerry, in Alaska at the end of this month to discuss security conditions on the Korean Peninsula following a landmark inter-Korean deal, an official said Wednesday.Yun and Kerry have agreed to meet each other on the sidelines of the two-day Conference on Global Leadership in the Arctic to open on Sunday in Anchorage, the Foreign Ministry official told reporters on the condition of anonymity. Foreign Minister Yun Byung-
S. Korea to send high-level military delegation to Sept. 3 military parade: China

Aug 25, 2015

South Korea will send a high-level military delegation to China's upcoming military parade marking the end of World War II, a Chinese organizer of the parade said Tuesday.Qu Rui, deputy director of the Office of the Parade Leading Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, said 11 countries, including Russia, Pakistan and Mexico, will send their troops to march together with Chinese troops during the parade. South Korea is among 31 nations that will send "high-level military delegations to Ch
Park, China's Xi to hold meeting in Beijing next month

Aug 24, 2015

President Park Geun-hye and her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping plan to hold a meeting in Beijing next month and are expected to discuss "important pending issues," the South Korean Ambassador to China, Kim Jang-soo, said Monday. Park will visit China on Sept. 2-4 to attend events marking China's victory over Japan in World War II, although it remains undecided whether she will attend a huge military parade on Sept. 3. Kim said the decision by Park to visit Beijing next month was based on a "rela