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Egypt Marks 56th Revolution Day in Seoul
1952 Revolution Changes Way of Life in Egypt
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
Egyptian Ambassador to Seoul Reda El-Taify observed its national day by hosting a reception at its embassy in Seoul on July 23, 2008. The reception drew local politicians, government officials, scores of ...

Symposium on Antimicrobial Peptides to Be Held in Gwangju
The Italian Embassy in Seoul Supports the Event
On July 24th and 25th Chosun University in Gwangju will host the "1st Italy-Korea Symposium on Antimicrobial Peptides" along with the "8th International Symposium on Peptide and Protein Materials." ...

Tokyo's Dokdo Claim to Affect Cooperation with Seoul on Global Issues: Envoy
Kwon Chul-hyun, South Korea's recalled ambassador to Japan, said in a press briefing on July 17, 2008 that Japan's renewed claim to a set of rocky islets in the East Sea may jeopardize Seoul's partnership ...

"GUAM — Integrating Europe's East"
3rd Summit of Organization for Democracy and Economic Development — GUAM

On 1 July 2008, the Third Summit of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development — GUAM was held in Batumi, Georgia, under the motto "GUAM — Integrating Europe's East." The meetings of ...

Bastille Day Celebrated in Seoul
Amb. Thiebaud Hosts Reception at Embassy
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
As elsewhere in Paris and the rest of the world the biggest national day of France "Bastille Day" was celebrated in Seoul as well with the top French envoy hosting a massive reception at his residence in the ...

French Cultural Center Marks 40th Anniversary
By Pak Hae-Won
Staff Writer
The French Cultural Center (Alliance Francaise) that opened in Sagan-dong, Jongno-gu on July 15, 1968 has marked its 40th anniversary. The French Cultural Center has hosted over 500 cultural events for last 40 ...

S. Korea Recalls Its Envoy to Japan
South Korea announced on July 14, 2008 it will recall its ambassador to Japan in protest against Tokyo's renewed claim to a cluster of South Korean-controlled islets, saying it is "unacceptable and intolerable." ...

"Barcelona Process: Union for Mediterranean" Summit
Tunisian President Ben Ali Calls to Address Climate Change

The President of the Republic of Tunisia, H.E Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, called, in the address he had delivered at the "Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean" Summit, held in Paris, on July 13, ...

13 Students Receive Blaise Pascal Scholarship
Presented by Amb. Thiebaud at French Embassy
By Grace Kim
Staff Reporter
The fourth Blaise Pascal Scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the French Embassy in Hap-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on July 9, 2008. This year, the Blaise Pascal Scholarship is sponsored by ...

Belarus Marks Its National Day in Seoul
Amb. Guryanov Hosts Reception at Seoul's Shilla Hotel
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
Belarus Ambassador to Seoul Alexander E. Guryanov and his wife Mrs. Tatiana Rusetskaya hosted a reception for Belarus National Day on June 30, 2008. The celebration was held at the Shilla Hotel in ...

Pakistan Embassy Hosts Reception for Commercial Counsellors
Pakistani Ambassador to Korea Mr. Murad Ali held a reception at the Embassy of Pakistan in Hannam-dong, Seoul on July 3, 2008. The reception was held for both the outgoing and incoming ...

UN Chief Ban Gets Hero's Welcome in Seoul
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's visit to South Korea was greeted by cheering crowd as the Korean-born UN chief came to his homeland on July 3, 2008 for the first time since his ...

1st AIIPS Convention & Seminar Held in Seoul
UAE Foreign and Trade Minister Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi and Major General of Dubai Naturalization and residency Department, Mohammed Al Marri visited Korea for the first Asian International Investment ...

Seoul, Bangkok Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Thai Ambassador to Seoul Vasin Teeravechyan held an event "Amazing Thailand" at a Seoul theater on June 19, 2008 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between ...

12th Anniversary of Ukrainian Constitution
On June 28, 2008 Ukrainian people mark the 12th Anniversary of the Constitution – the Fundamental Law of Ukraine. The Constitution of Ukraine was adopted at the 5th session of the Verkhovna Rada ...

"Stop Abusing Cambodian Brides," Envoy Asks
Czech Amb. Smetanka Soon to Leave Seoul
Red Cross Meeting Held at UAE Envoy's House
Amb. Ivashentsov Marks Day of Russia in Seoul
RP's 110th Independence Day Marked in Seoul
Hanyang Univ. President Gets German Honor
HUFS Signs MOU with WVSU of Philippines
Louis Palmer¡¯s Solar Taxi Arrives in Seoul
Amb. Alcorta Marks Argentina's National Day
Algeria's Ex-Foreign Minister Mohammed Bedjaoui Visits South Korea for a Week
Amb. Santhananaban Greets New Diplomats
Serbian National Day at Namiseom
Lecture on Effects of Environmental Disasters on Agriculture to Be Held at Ewha University
S. Africa Marks Freedom Day with Reception
Too Stupid Question for Chinese Envoy?
German School Seoul Goes International
Amb. Schoeman Meets with Local Journalists
Canada's Korean War Veterans Visit Seoul
US Gen. Burwell B. Bell Gets Top German Medal
Canada's Delay in Visa Causes Outcry in Seoul
Welfare Is Kazakhstan's Primary Goal
Lee Vows to Enhance Ties with Middle East
Conference on Global Partnership on Feb. 1
Envoy's Wives Take on Flower Arrangement
Amb. Schoeman Helps Promote S. African Wine
Amb. Warwick Morris Goes Back to London
"No Discrimination for Pakistani English Tutors"
"Local Education Should Be Done In English"
Czech-Korean Science Forurm Held in Seoul
Canada Opens New Embassy in Jeong-dong
Wife of UAE Ambassador to Korea Joins Prestigious Art Exhibition in Seoul
Egyptian Minister Ahmed Darwish to Visit Seoul
Hon. Gianni Vernetti Visits Both Koreas
ASEAN Envoys Marks Its 40th Birthday in Seoul
Tunisian Envoy Promotes Tourism, Bilateral Ties
Canadian Embassy Moves to Jeongdong
Egyptian Amb. El-Taify Calls for More Cooperation between Cairo and Seoul
Beautiful Saturday Charity Event on June 30
Ex-Science Minister YH Kim to Run for President
Dr. Sohn Hak-Kyu Declares His Own Party
Amb. Vargö Marks Day of Sweden in Seoul
Amb. Leggeri Marks Italian National Day in Seoul
Turkey Envoy Ozmen Cheers Local Students Up
British Minister on Education Mission to Seoul
Pakistani Envoy to Leave Seoul in June
Amb. Torzsa Sees Change in N. Korea
Canadian FM MacKay Meets with FM Song
Norway's Crown Prince, Princess to Visit Seoul
Korea-Czech Friendship Ass'n to Be Launched
1st Korea-Italy Symposium on Conservation & Restoration for Cultural Heritage
Amb. Arteni Promotes Romania in 2 Events
Wives of Foreign Envoy Comfort Alien Workers
Differing History Perceptions Hinder Bilateral Ties: Minister Song
Grants HUFS President Park Chul with Order
South Korea Role Model for Kazakhstan
Foreign Envoys Flock to Meet with Dr. Sohn
"Parade of Nations 2007" Slated for May 15
1st African Conference on Human Development
French-Canadian Cultural Festival
UK-Korea Int'l Workshop on Vaccines for Flu
"Great Opportunity to Learn Korean Language"
Tunisia's Independence Day Marked in Seoul
Ex-Gov. Sohn Bolts from GNP for His Own Path
"More Cooperation Needed" Says Amb. Baati
S.Korea Likely to Participate in U.S. Visa Waiver Program Shortly
Seoul Names Ambassador to Japan, Russia
Malacca, Asia's Most Important Sea Lane
N. Korea Negotiator Warns of Partially Foregoing Denuke Steps
Ex-Minister Han Named as New Prime Minister
50 Years of Korea-Turkey Ties Marked in Seoul
Birth of Moroccan Princess Marked in Seoul
Malaysia's Deputy PM Najib to Visit Seoul
UK, Korea Host Seminar on Service Competition
Canadian Canola Oil Seminar on March 8-9
Dr. Lee Chun-Shik Gets German Order
Foreign Minister to Visit Washington, Moscow
Seminar on Competition in the Service Sector
Workshop on Human Rights Education
Minister Song Calls Rice over 6-Party Talks
Serbia Marks National Day on Feb. 15, 2007
Russia Will Assist Inter-Korean Business Ties
"The EU Stands by Afghanistan"
New "Think UK" Campaign Launched in Seoul
Korea, Belarus Marks 15th Anniversary of Ties
U.S. Congress Weighs Temporary Visa Waiver for Koreans
Australia to Showcase Fashion Brands
Algeria Inks MOU with Seoul for New City Project
Why EU-Korea Partnership Matters?
Iraq to Reopen Embassy in Seoul in 13 Years
Tunisia Gears up For Korean Investments, Tourists
New UN Head Names Two Key Posts
Col. Giovanni De Roma Visits Seoul Dec. 12-14
MTPB Seoul Throws Year-end Party 2006 on Han River Cruise Boat
Korea Britain Society's Yearly Dinner for Charity
Twist of Fate Led Ban Ki Moon to Top Post at UN
North Korea Not Serious About Diplomacy
Czech Silver Medals to Be Awarded to 3 Locals
Senior Poet Ko Un Receives Cikada Prize
"South Korea Is Role Model for Afghans"
Geopolitics of Energy Seminar Due On Nov. 21
Partners in Research and Development
S. Korea's Next Foreign Minister a "Hot-Head"
"Korea-Africa Forum Is Turning Point for Ties"
"Hardliners" Control Policy in North Korea
Amb. Hadid Marks Algerian Revolution Day
Partners in Research and Development
Nanotechnologies Lecture to Be Held at SNU
UK Deputy PM John Prescott Visits Seoul
Corporate Governance Seminar at UK Embassy
How Will Nuke Test Affect Ban Ki-Moon's Future Role at the UN?
Ban Ki-Moon Cements Hold on Top UN Post
"Ukraine Wants More, Better Ties with S. Korea"
ROC Envoy to Host Reception for 95 Double-Ten
Italy-Korea Workshop on Membranes at Sicily
Serbian Delegation to Visit Seoul Sept. 25-29
MP Margaret Hodge to Visit Seoul on Sept. 18-19
¡°FM Ban Ki-Moon Best Candidate¡±
Libya Marks Al-Fateh Revolution Day in Seoul
Slovakia Marks Its Constitution Day in Seoul
Afghanistan Wants Better Ties with S. Korea
CK CEO Hosts Farewell for 2 Leaving Diplomats
Egypt National Day Observed in Seoul
Ban Leads in Race for Next UN Chief
Transition Time in Morocco
UK Trade Minister Ian McCartney Visits Seoul
EU Envoys Send Protest Letter to Seoul Gov¡¯t
Ambassador's Wives Save Kids with Cancer
S. Korea is No. 1 to the Philippines
Amb. Ivashentsov Marks Day of Russia in Seoul
UK Embassy, FSS Sign MOU on Education
Amb. Schoeman Marks Freedom Day in Seoul
AU Supports Asian Candidate: Amb. Schoeman
UPKAA Pays Courtesy Call to Philippine Envoy
EU Centre Opens at Seoul National University
Home of S. Korea's 1st First Lady: Francesca
UK Veterans of Korean War Visit Seoul
38 Canadian Veterans' Pilgrimage to S. Korea
Dr. Schofield Memorial Event to Be Held April 12
Ibsen's "Ghosts" to Be Staged in Seoul on May 9
Swedish Speaker Attends SNU Panel Meeting
Morocco on the Move
Tunisia Marks Independence Day in Seoul
"El Arte de los Diplomaticos" Exhibition in Seoul
"Actions Not Words"
"US Should Give Evidence on Fake US Bills"
Dead Magpie Stirs Fears at Envoy's House
Franco-Korean Friendship Year Begins
Seoul, Paris to Mark 120 Anniversary of Ties
Ban Ki-Moon to Run for UN Secretary General
Iran Marks National Day in Reception at Lotte
Susan O. Castrence New Philippine Ambassador
FM Ban Ki-Moon Heads to US for Talks with Rice
Ukranian Embassy Marks Its Armed Forces Day
Seoul Inks Cultural Exchange Pact with Madrid
Top Iranian Envoy Hopes for More Exchanges
UK Amb. Morris Lauds 4 Chevening Fellows
Friends of Britain Gather for Year-End Party
Finland Celebrates 88th Independence Day
Thais in Seoul Mark National Day on Dec. 5
Romanian Film Festival Runs Dec. 1 to Dec. 3
Korea Hosts Int¡¯l Symposium on Islam
Prince Andrew Praises UK-Korea Trade Links
Commemorating Victims of Holodomor
Prof. Marek Belka to Visit South Korea
Hamel Trade Award 2005 Granted to Inalfa, Irdeto
Poland Observes Its Independence Day in Seoul
Dr. Aleksandruk Serves as "Charge de Affairs"
"The Spirituality and Education of Comenius¡±
Tunisia Marks 18th Ann. of "Nov. 7 Change"
Prince Andrew Comes to Seoul for 4-Day Visit
Poland Observes Its Independence Day in Seoul
"2005 Korean-American Friendship Night"
Lebanon and Korea Strengthen Ties
Iran Probing News Source on Alleged Trade Ban: Amb. Mozaffari
"Prof. Jang's Comment on African Incorrect"
Taiwan's "Double Tenth" Observed in Seoul
Amb. Taify Entertains Egyptian Dancers
Pakistani Premiere Shaukhat Aziz in Seoul
British Minister Visits Republic of Korea
Amb. Schoeman Hosts Reception for DM Pahad
Austria Reopens Honorary Consulate in Busan
Malaysian Envoy Hosts Luncheon
Qatar Observes Independence Day in Seoul
Dutch Deputy Defense Minister Visits Seoul
Ex-Adoptee Returns to Seoul as US Diplomat
A. Vershbow Tapped As New US Envoy to Seoul
Referendum on the Draft Charter Set on Sept. 29
Colome Replaces Panes as New Spanish Envoy
Kid of Alien Dad May Get Moroccan Nationality
"We Wish for High-Speed Cooperation"
"S. Africa Gives Break That Breaks New World"
Top English Football Team Here for Peace Cup
"UK Has the Ability to Lead EU"
Amb. Li Practicing Diplomacy in Korean Way
N. Korea Must Return to Talks Unconditionally
"Tunisian Passion" Fascinates Local Audience
Amb. Morris Presents Scholarships to Locals
Vershbow Named as New US Envoy to Seoul
Amb. Hakim Sends Pansori to Morocco
Oshima Named as Japan Ambassador to Seoul
Germany Invites 6 Korean Artists
Ambassadors, Wives Watch Soccer Match
Tunisian Communications Minister Visits Seoul
Amb. Braastad Marks National Day of Norway
Polish Film Shot in N. Korea to Be Shown
German High Tech Items Shown in Seoul
Dominican Republic Wants to Draw Investment
Sweden Observes King's Birthday
"Warszawianka" Joins High Seoul Festival
Russia Supports Cairo Bid for Permanent Seat
South Africa Marks Freedom Day with Reception
Seoul Plaza Painted Red & Yellow with Tulips
Amb. Helmy Marks 10th Anniversary of Ties
"Asia's Best Foreign School" to Open
Tunisian Embassy Ushers in the Spring
Bangladesh National Day Observed in Seoul
World Summit on Information Society in Tunis
Irish President Stresses Friendship with Korea
Hill Appointed as State Dept. Assistant Secretary
Amb. Savov Observes Bulgaria's National Day
Orange Revolution Possible by Students Strike
Swiss Policeman Beats Up S. Korean Coed
53 Int'l Mother Language Day Observed in Seoul
Prof. Byun Gets Sweden¡¯s Prestigious Medal
Jeju Island Attracts 117 Foreign Envoys, Family
Amb. Umana¡¯s Daughter Weds Rontgen
¡°Not Only Tourist Paradise But Hi-Tech Society¡±
Egyptian Soccer Team Beats Korean Team 1- 0
¡°Sri Lankans Grateful to Koreans for Help¡±
First-Ever Hungarian Lace Exhibition in Seoul
Australia Showed It All on Australia Day
Canada-Korea Symposium Planned in Toronto
Paal Likely to Be Next US Envoy to Seoul
Seoul Eyes on Africa for Economic Cooperation
FM Ban's Visit to Algeria Will Boost Bilateral Ties
Tom Schieffer Likely to Replace Hill as US Amb.
US Amb. Hill Will Succeed James Kelly
Amb. Jerandi Hosts Reception for Women
"Bulgaria Eager for Economic Cooperation"
It's Vacation Time for Most Embassies
Sudan Wants More Investment from Seoul
"South Korea to Import Algerian Wine"
60th Vietnam People's Army Day Observed
CCCK's Christmas Party at Oakwood
Finland Marks 87th Independence Day
Egyptian Envoy Thanks Seoul Gov't for Support
Romania Marks 86th Revolution Day at Shilla
"Arab Culture Night" Draws Locals, Foreigners
Romania Observes Its Revolution Day Dec. 1
Algeria Fetes 50th "Revolution Day"
Belgium Embassy Marks National Day Nov. 15
Kangwon Land Draws Scores of Top Envoys
British Amb. Morris Visits Geomundo Island
Foreign Envoys, Family Visit Kangwon Land
Turkey "Public Day" Celebrated at Hilton Oct. 29
Amb. Smetanka Marks Czech Nat'l Day Oct. 28
Global Conference on Iraq Slated Nov. 22-23
Hungary's National Day Celebrated at Hyatt's
BC Hosts "Education UK Alumni Night"
Tunisian Presidential Election Due on Oct. 24
The Scots Guards Bring Down the Flags
Amb. Geier Observes German "Day of Unity"
ROC Envoy Hosts Reception for 93 Double-Ten
Amb. Helmy Holds Reception for IAEA Chief
Oct. 3 Is Day of Jay, Day of Unity for Germans
"Czech Offers Well Priced Skilled Labor"
Amb. Boutache To Return Home on Sept. 25
High Diplomatic Posts to Open for Civilians
Amb. Furkalo Says Roh Will Visit Kiev in 2005
Swiss Amb. Muhlethaler to Leave Seoul in Oct.
Foreign Envoys Away for Summer Vacation
Sonatrach, Bergesen Jointly Launch New LNG Carrier at Daewoo Shipyard
Morocco to Mark Throne Celebration Day July 30
"Many Foreign Envoys Oppose Moving Seoul"
Portugal Commemorates Birth of Camoes
"June 10 Is the Day Luis de Camoes Died"
President Roh Names Amb. Tom Foglietta as Honorary U.S. Consulate to South Korea
Africa Day Observed with Pledges to Preserve Peace, Stability in Africa
"Humble Mind, Attitude Important in Diplomacy"
2010 World Cup Chance to Unify Tribes, Culture
We Want to Learn from Korea's 2002 World Cup
"Morocco Leads Race to Host 2010 World Cup"
South Africa's 10th Freedom Day Marked




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Amb. Hussein Rammal of Lebanon
Top Lebanese envoy in Seoul
Lebanon, Korea Strengthen Ties
Lebanon's top envoy to Korea Mr. Hussein Rammal shared some of his thoughts and impressions of Korea in a recent interview he had with The Seoul Times on the occasion of Lebanon's nationl day "Independence Day." Lebanon and Korea established diplomatic relations in 1981 and the Lebanese Embassy opened over ...more
Legacy of Korean Massacre
A quarter of a century on, Koreans are remembering one of the ugliest episodes in their history. In May 1980, hundreds of civilians were massacred by soldiers in the south-western city of Kwangju after rising up against ...more
Soviets Groomed Kim Il-Sung
A quarter of a century on, Koreans are remembering one of the ugliest episodes in their history. In May 1980, hundreds of civilians were massacred by soldiers in the south-western city of Kwangju after rising up against ...more
Ex-sex slave narrates
"Japan Boiled Comfort Woman"
"The Japanese killed a Korean woman and boiled her flesh in a big pot," said a former North Korean comfort woman in an interview. "They lied to us that it was beef soup and we ate it." The 83-year-old Park Young-Shim said that the Japanese ... more
Vivid story of a sex worker
We Want Our Government
to Recognize Sex Trade
On Oct. 8, 2003, a 35-year-old woman cut her wrist with a sharp razor in her rented room in the red light district of the remote eastern coastal city of Donghae in Gangwon Province. The sex worker was lucky when she was found groaning by one of her fellow workers ... more
Animal Abuse To Be Heavily Punished from 2006
Pet dogs will be able to get better treatment in the near future as a new Animal Protection Law will be introduced in a nation where eating dog meat lingers as a popular cuisine. Under the newly revised Animal Protection ... more
Photo Features by Nayan Sthankiya
Pyongyang Makes Computer Games
There is a notion in the rest of the world that North Korea as a whole is backwards and struggling. It has little infrastructure and is for the most part computer illiterate. In a recent trip to the North I found very much the opposite. North Korea is producing ... more
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Crisis on Peninsula by Paul Nash
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U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld weeks ago announced plans to move U.S. forces back from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the precarious, heavily fortified dividing-line between South Korea ... more
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