In its latest literary meet up, the Swedish Embassy here hosted poet Kim Kwang-kyu at the ambassador’s residence in Seongbuk-dong in Seoul on Tuesday.Poetry takes time and best reflects the era in which we live, and it does it with the utmost sensitivity, said Kim at the 32nd gathering of the Seoul Literary Society, a group of Korean literature enthusiasts organized by the Swedish Embassy in Korea. Kim recited three of his poems: “One Leaf,” “Land of Mists” and “Small Men.” He is considered an i

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden arrived in South Korea on Saturday to promote road safety and inaugurate a seminar on the issue on Monday in Seoul, according to the Swedish Embassy.During his week-long visit here, the Swedish royal is also visiting a number of Swedish companies with activities in Korea, including the automotive safety company Autoliv, Volvo Trucks, IKEA and H&M. He will visit Hyundai Motor R&D Center in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, to learn more about recent developments in im

The Mexican Embassy highlighted the nation’s music, food and culture during a reception celebrating the 203rd anniversary of Mexican Independence in Seoul on Monday. The embassy flew in Isvi Torres, the head chef at the Hilton Garden Inn Queretaro in Mexico, to help celebrate the country’s world-renowned cuisine by preparing special dishes at the reception. Guests also had margaritas and listened to traditional music. Torres will continue preparing signature Mexican cuisine at L’Orangerie at the

Bruneian ambassador to South Korea introduces new advisory body of foreign envoys