The EU ambassador has said the euro crisis will not cause Europe to retreat from its single currency, but said further economic and financial integration is needed to protect it. The Eurozone crisis has threatened not only the economic stability of the 17-countries within the single-currency union but of all Europe and beyond. As Eurozone countries struggle to overcome soaring debt levels and public deficits, face tough challenges to combat weak banking systems, economic recession and high unemp

Film sensation Zio Oh has been announced as Korea’s Mr. Calgary Stampede.The actor and model who has appeared in 10 TV dramas and 6 movies will visit the Canadian city this summer to experience the 100-year old event for himself.The Calgary Stampede is the world’s biggest rodeo, and celebrates the story of settlement on the Canadian frontier. Just before the stampede was founded in 1912, Calgary had a population of 43,000. But the city has grown to more than 1.1 million people today, helping it

International diplomats participating in The Korea Herald 17th Ambassadorial Golf Tournament on Friday were also introduced to the maritime treasures of the so-called blue city during their trip to Geoje Island. During their stay, ambassadors and their spouses also attended the Geoje World Shipbuilding and Marine Festival opening ceremony.Geoje Mayor Kwun Min-ho said: “I really appreciate the ambassadors and VIPs who have made their best efforts to attend this festival. I haven’t seen this many

Korea Herald’s Ambassadorial Golf Tournament transports envoys to the Blue CityThe sun shone for the Korea Herald’s 17th Ambassadorial golf tournament on Geoje Island on Friday. Diplomats from 13 countries joined newspaper executives and Geoje officials to enjoy a two-day stay on Korea’s second largest island. Many enjoyed playing a round of golf at the new De Beach golf club, overlooking the ocean from every tee. The ambassadors of India, Morocco, Spain, Slovakia, Malaysia and Vietnam enjoyed t

Korean government, businesses tap resource-rich country after reformsKorea is seeking to carve out its presence in Myanmar as sweeping reforms of the former pariah state entice global powers to tap its huge resource reserves and growth potential.Despite diplomatic thorns and its limited trade with the country, Korea can capitalize on its experience of rapid industrialization and strength in construction and information technology in engaging what is called one of the next “Asian Tigers,” experts

The works of one of Czech’s most famous graphic artists are being displayed at a special Korean exhibition. The embassy has put on a display of contemporary works by Karel Demel. The imaginative and dreamlike works are being shown at the Czech Info Center in SeoulDemel was born in Prague in 1942. He first studied music, graduating from the Prague State Conservatory in 1963 as a trombonist. After two years as an army musician he became a student at the College of Fine Arts, studying graphics unde

Senegalese Ambassador Amadou Dabo hailed his country’s recent democratic elections as a victory for all of Africa as he celebrated his country’s 52nd national day in Seoul on Wednesday. “This year we celebrate our independence day in the powerful context marked by a presidential election that confirmed the victory of the opposition parties’ coalition against the ruling party,” Dabo said.“As widely reported by international media, His Excellency Abdoulaye Wade, then president of the Republic of S