The Korea Herald

Filipinas invited to enter essay contest

Jun 10, 2012

The Philippine Embassy is inviting Filipino women married to Koreans to enter an essay writing contest to win up to 3 million won ($2,500). The competition has been organized by the Research Institute of Asian Women of Sookmyung Women’s University and the Korea Exchange Bank.Filipinas who are married and residing in Korea are invited to write on the theme of “My Life in Korea.”Divorcees or separated residents are also qualified to enter.The essay should be less than three pages of A4 paper long
ASEAN culture fair shows off diverse cultures of SE Asia

Jun 10, 2012

Residents of Seoul and Yeosu were treated to a taste of the diverse cultures of South East Asia at the 2012 ASEAN Culture and Tourism Fair at the weekend.The fair, held simultaneously at D-Cube City in Seoul and the site of the Yeosu Expo on Saturday and Sunday, showcased the cultures of 10 ASEAN states including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Booths provided travel and cultural information on each country, while musical and dance performances kept
New Zealand honors Korean War veteran

Jun 10, 2012

A Korean man has been honored for his more than 50 years of work to bring New Zealand War Veterans closer to Korea.Chi Kap-chong became an honorary Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the June 4 Queen’s Birthday and Diamond Jubilee New Zealand Honours List for his services to New Zealand-Korean relations.Chi, who is Chairman of the U.N. Korean War Allies Association, received his award from Ambassador Patrick Rata at the New Zealand Embassy that morning.“Mr. Chi’s tireless work over mor
France, Korea to share carbon reduction experience

Jun 10, 2012

France and Korea will discuss reducing carbon emissions at a forum on Tuesday and Wednesday.European, French and Korean decision makers from both the public and private sector will share their views and expertise on carbon emission reduction strategies that have been implemented over the past few years. The French framework of the “Grenelle of Environment” will be discussed alongside Korea’s “National Green Growth Strategy,” with key players in both approaches sharing their views on the results
Great Wall rekindles history row

Jun 7, 2012

The Korean government said on Thursday it will closely watch whether China’s new survey has distorted historic facts to include parts of Korea within the Great Wall area. China announced on Wednesday that the ancient bulwark is more than two times longer than previously thought. Its first-ever official measurement concluded the structure is 21,196 kilometers long, revising its 2009 estimate of 8,852 kilometers. The research said the wall’s eastern parts covered some areas which belonged to ancie
S. Korea, U.S. to discuss N.K., alliance

Jun 6, 2012

The foreign affairs and defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States will meet next week in Washington to discuss North Korea’s nuclear threat, the bilateral alliance between the two countries and cooperation in global issues, Seoul officials said Tuesday. The meeting, dubbed two-plus-two, will be held on June 14 by Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan-jin, and their respective U.S. counterparts Hillary Clinton and Leon Panetta. They are expected to see
Viewing, discussing oceans at Yeosu

Jun 3, 2012

A documentary on the world’s oceans was screened as part of Monaco’s participation in the EXPO 2012 Yeosu on Sunday. Jacques Perrin, who is an ambassador for the Expo and director of the documentary “Oceans,” screened his film for guests on the Monaco pavilion’s national day. The documentary was sponsored by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.The film was enjoyed by Monaco’s Prince Albert II who is in Korea to attend the Expo and promote the protection of marine protected areas.The prince
Pakistan joins Buddha’s Birthday celebration

Jun 3, 2012

A Pakistani tourism minister traveled to Korea last week to join Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. Syed Aqil Shah, Minister for Tourism, Sports, Archeology and Youth Affairs of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (KPK) came with a nine member delegation from May 27-30. The minister was invited to a Buddha’s Birthday celebration on May 28 at Gwanmunsa in Seoul, a temple belonging to the Buddhist Chentae Order, before visiting Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province. “It is the first time since Buddhism
Canadian Embassy greens its roof

Jun 3, 2012

The Canadian Embassy has joined in Seoul City’s green roof initiative at its building in Jeong-dong. The rooftop is the result of a joint partnership and co-funding between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Government of Canada.It is the first time that a foreign mission in Korea has partnered with Seoul City on a green roof initiative. Ambassador David Chatterson and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon celebrated the opening at the Canadian Embassy on May 25. Canadian Ambassador David Chatterson
Fair to give flavor of Southeast Asia

Jun 3, 2012

The ASEAN Culture and Tourism Fair 2012 will be held in Seoul this weekend.The fair to be held on June 9-10 has been organized to promote cultural understanding and tourism between the 10 ASEAN member states. The event will run from 12-6:30 p.m. in D-Cube Park at D-Cube City, near Sindorim Subway Station. It will include traditional cultural performances and booths from the national tourism organizations of different ASEAN countries, as well as an ASEAN kitchen serving different foods from the r
Georgia states priorities on Independence Day

Jun 3, 2012

Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava has said that strengthening relations with Korea and the rest of Asia will help his country diversify its international ties.The ambassador said Georgia’s main long-term foreign policy goal was integration into European and Euro-Atlantic institutions, but said that the reforming country was also looking east. “In order to diversify its international ties, our government prioritizes the cooperation with the Asia-Pacific region, and with China, Japan and South
Swedish minister tells how women can reach top

Jun 3, 2012

Sweden’s 29-year-old Minister for Enterprise has shared her secrets on how young women can reach the top during her visit to Korea. Annie Loof became Sweden’s youngest MP and the youngest woman ever to be elected to her country’s parliament at the age of 23 in 2006, and then became her party’s leader in September last year. “I have noticed that both being a woman and also my age has been very interesting for the Korean people and I am very glad to have the possibility to inspire more women here
Israel sees N.K. threat 40 years on

Jun 3, 2012

Lawyers fight terror in courtNorth Korea still poses “a constant threat to Israel,” 40 years after a Pyongyang-sponsored terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, the Israeli ambassador has said.And an Israeli lawyers’ organization is continuing to sue terrorists in a bid to prevent such atrocities in future. The roots of the Lod Airport massacre, which took the lives of 26 people and injured 72 others in Tel Aviv on May 30, 1972, trace back to the North Korean regime. “This attack was the first of its kind
Korea, Libya to discuss economic cooperation

Jun 1, 2012

Libya’s foreign minister will visit South Korea next week to discuss economic and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries, Seoul officials said Friday.Ashour Bin Khayal will arrive on Sunday for a three-day stay and hold talks with his South Korean counterpart Kim Sung-hwan on Tuesday about Seoul’s support for Tripoli’s reconstruction drive and Korean firms’ business in the oil-rich North African country. “Khayal’s choice of Seoul as the first destination of his tour to Northeast Asia r
France's first Korean-born minister trying to strengthen Seoul-Paris ties

Jun 1, 2012

France's first South Korean-born minister Fleur Pellerin said she will try to strengthen relations between the two countries in various areas as she is proud of her Korean origin and wants to learn more about Korean culture. In an interview with Korean correspondents stationed in Paris Thursday, Pellerin said her visit to South Korea may come as early as next year. But even if she visits Seoul, s