“In Korea, we say 'ppalli ppalli'; in Rwanda, we say 'vuva vuva.' Very similar culture. We want things done well, but fast. There's no time to waste," Manzi emphasized. “Within three hours, you have a license. If you have all the paperwork that is required -- which of course is the purpose of your business, the name of the owner, a shareholding agreement, if you have a partnership -- and you put...

The event was attended by leaders from different religious groups, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives from nongovernmental organizations, the Emirati community in Korea and members of the media.

"With a hybrid-private sector, a skilled workforce and a burgeoning domestic market, Bangladesh is well-positioned to engage in deeper, mutually beneficial cooperation with international partners," he added. “Bilateral trade surpassed the $3 billion mark in 2023 and is expected to expand further in the coming years,” said Hossain regarding bilateral relations with Korea. "Korea is one of the ke...

Kim Jae-shin has been appointed as the sixth secretary-general of the ASEAN-Korea Center. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and South Korea are preparing to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the ASEAN-Korea Center and 35 years of ASEAN-Korea dialogue this year. The year holds special significance for the relationship, as ASEAN-Korea relations are to be upgraded to a "Comprehensive St...

Meanwhile, the minister also discussed Kazakhstan’s groundwork for AI literacy programs and regulatory frameworks to revolutionize research in biotech and astronomy. “Now is an era of future-proof education,” he said introducing Kazakhstan’s AI strategy and partnerships with companies like Huawei, Google and Microsoft to offer AI literacy courses in leading technical universities. The course wi...

Germany and Korea discussed the role of sustainable supply chains for energy transition while co-hosting the sixth edition of the Korean-German Energy Day conference in Berlin on Thursday. Korean-German Energy Day is an event held under the Korean-German Energy Partnership, jointly hosted by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry...

The Tajikistan embassy in Seoul highlighted the core of peace, tolerance and new beginnings marking Navruz on Monday. Navruz means "New Day," symbolizing the rejuvenation of nature and the start of a new year. The festival is celebrated on the first day of spring, typically on March 21, coinciding with the astronomical vernal equinox. The festival is said to have a historic tradition of thousan...

“With the strength of Indonesia's potential technology resources, and with the advancement of South Korea's capability in developing this AI, we can collaborate to make the most robust cooperation in this technology,” he said. “By working together and incorporating these Asian values, Indonesia and South Korea can become leaders in developing AI that is not only technologically advanced but also...

“Culture serves as a bridge that connects us,” said Botumrangsay, acknowledging uncertain times marked by unprecedented global challenges and advocating cultural diplomacy. Cultural diplomacy is a form of public diplomacy and soft power that involves exchanging ideas, information, art, language and other cultural elements among nations to promote mutual understanding. Botumrangsay emphasized th...

South Korean retail company BGF Retail has recently launched the first CU convenience store in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Embassy in Seoul said Wednesday. The new CU opened on March 6 in the busy Tole Bi Street in downtown Almaty. The embassy said the store was expected to breathe fresh air into Almaty’s retail landscape. “The CU chain store is to enhance the shopping experience for Almaty...

Ewha Womans University student Lee Yae-won (left) poses for a photo with Italian Ambassador Emilia Gatto during the "Ambassador for a Day" initiative on Friday. The initiative is part of the annual International Women's Day celebration that selects a Korean university student based on an essay competition to work with the Italian ambassador for a day. Lee's essay titled "Empowering Change: Why E...

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2024 German Ambassador to South Korea Georg Schmidt (fourth from right, front row) and participants attend the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) Economic Outlook 2024 event in Busan on Thursday. Acknowledging the challenges of the year ahead, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and North Korean threats, the event, themed "Building Bri...

The German Embassy in Seoul and Women in Korea (WIR), a leadership group under the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, advocated for gender equality to mark International Women's Day on Friday. Aligned with the theme for this year's International Women’s Day, "Inspire Inclusion," the gathering emphasized inclusive leadership to drive sustainable development in businesses and society....

The upcoming Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul will increase cooperation with Korea and expand support for Africa's progress, according to Allou Wanyou Eugene Biti, Ivory Coast's ambassador to South Korea. “Ivory Coast holds significant influence in West Africa and across the entire continent,” said Biti, highlighting the importance of Korea's involvement in advancing the process to implement the Afr...

Kim highlighted the entry into force of a free trade agreement signed in September 2023 and also hoped for the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in the near future. He also strived to upgrade the ASEAN-ROK Dialogue relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, supported by ASEAN partners like the Philippines. South Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy includes the Ko...