SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - Starting next year, more young people will be eligible to participate in a working holiday program between South Korea and Germany. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the program's age limit for participants will be expanded from 18-30 to 18-34, effective from the first day of the new year. The program, based on the agreement between the two countries in 2009, allows participants to work a certain number of hours while studying or t

SEOUL, December 20 (AJP) - "A growing number of universities in Hungary now offer programs dedicated to South Korea thanks to the Korean Wave," said Hungarian Ambassador to South Korea István Szerdahelyi during his recent interview with AJP. "Riding the wave of these changes, we hope to see more South Korean students coming to Hungary," Szerdahelyi added, sharing his vision for the future of bilateral relations between the two countries. Hungary, is, in

SEOUL, December 18 (AJP) - A high-level Indian delegation participated in COMEUP 2024, an international startup festival held at COEX in southern Seoul on December 11 and 12. The event, designed to support global startups, offered networking opportunities, business matchmaking, and investment prospects. The Indian delegation, led by Shrimati Aarti Bhatnagar, Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser (AS&FA, Deputy Minister) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Inte

SEOUL, December 17 (AJP) -The Embassy of the Philippines in the Republic of Korea kicked off a special exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Philippines. The opening ceremony held in Insadong, a cultural hub in central Seoul, attracted dozens of distinguished guests. The exhibition showcases various woven textiles from across the Philippines, highlighting the rich history of the country’s weaving culture. Featuring

SEOUL, December 12 (AJP) - A global forum focusing on the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in communication is set to kick off in Istanbul on Friday. Organized by Türkiye's Directorate of Communications, the International Strategic Communication Forum, also known as Stratcom Summit, will bring together government officials, academics, and industry leaders to discuss the latest AI trends, challenges, and transformative potential in communication. Over 3,000

SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - The French Embassy in Seoul hosted an evening reception on Monday to celebrate the launch of the French government’s global promotional campaign, "Make It Iconic." The event also highlighted the success of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. "Make It Iconic," an ambitious international campaign envisioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, officially launched in October. The campaign aims to en

SEOUL, December 09 (AJP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday South Korea's recent martial law crisis won't affect the "ironclad" alliance between the two countries. "Our relationship with the ROK (Republic of Korea) is ironclad, and I expect that it will continue to be," Austin told reporters aboard the USS George Washington aircraft carrier at Yokosuka Naval Base near Tokyo. He noted that high-level military communications continue u

SEOUL, December 05 (AJP) - The Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Korea (SingCham Korea) held its first gala event, bringing together over 200 distinguished guests from the business, diplomatic, and cultural communities. The event, held at the Signiel Seoul hotel on Nov. 29, was a night of celebration, collaboration, and reflection on the chamber's achievements and growing role in fostering ties between Singapore and South Korea. Set against the backdrop of Seoul's city s

SEOUL, December 4 (AJP) - Young French talents here were awarded prizes at the French Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday. The creation of the prizes dedicated to young French talent in South Korea were proposed by Benjamin Joinau, Councillor for the French abroad, in order to highlight and encourage a number of young French people living in South Korea and active in the fields of research, business and education. Supported by the embassy and various French organizations such as the Fren