SEOUL, July 04 (AJP) - New Zealand Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Dawn Bennet says clean technology and renewable energy are among the most promising areas for expanding cooperation between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with Aju Press on Thursday, she pointed to the potential for joint growth in industries that are increasingly shaping the global economy. "There is a great opportunity for New Zealand and South Korea to work more closely together in the clean

SEOUL, June 30 (AJP) - With global trade facing growing uncertainty, Quebec is strengthening ties with long-standing partners. For International Relations and La Francophonie Minister Martine Biron, South Korea stands out as a priority. During a visit to Seoul on June 27, Biron said Quebec’s recent decision to expand its office in South Korea signals more than a simple administrative upgrade. It reflects a deeper commitment to building lasting ties across trade, technology, an

SEOUL, June 25 (AJP) - The Olympic spirit made a stop in Seoul on Wednesday as Italy's organizing team for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games hosted a media day in Gangnam. With just over a year and a half to go, the event offered a preview of what is being billed as the most geographically expansive and environmentally conscious Winter Olympics in history. Covering 22,000 square kilometers across northern Italy, the Games will blend modern urban energy with the beauty of the

SEOUL, June 25 (AJP) - South Korea and Türkiye took a step toward closer cooperation in clean energy with a joint seminar held on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Seoul. The event brought together lawmakers, diplomats, business leaders, and energy experts to explore how both countries can work together to tackle the global energy transition and enhance energy security. The "Korea–Türkiye Renewable Energy Seminar" was co-hosted by National Assembly memb

SEOUL, June 25 (AJP) - Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Wednesday warned that the world is facing a period of historic upheaval and urged South Korea to stand firm against rising protectionism by maintaining close economic ties with China. Dai made the remarks during the Korea Economic Design Forum (KEDF), held at the CCMM Building in Seoul's Yeouido district. The event marked the seventh anniversary of Economic Daily and was co-sponsored by Aju News Corporation,

SEOUL, June 24 (AJP) - In the central Eurasian steppe, there is a place that has been at the forefront of promoting Korean culture and heritage for over 15 years. Located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) there has played a pivotal role in introducing Korean culture across Central Asia since 2010. As the region's first and only such center, it has provided locals with a wide range of programs that raise awareness of the northeastern Asian cou

SEOUL, June 21 (AJP) - An event celebrating the International Day of Yoga was held at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Saturday, bringing together hundreds of participants from both the Korean and Indian communities. Co-hosted by the Korean Yoga Association and the Embassy of India in Seoul, the event featured a series of yoga sessions, performances, and speeches aimed at deepening public understanding of yoga. Attendees included yoga practitioners, instructors, embassy offici

SEOUL, June 18 (AJP) - Through a statement released Wednesday, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of Korea has condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian territory and urged the international community to uphold international law and prevent further escalation. In the statement released on Jun. 18, Iranian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Saeed Koozechi described the Jun. 13 attacks as a large-scale, coordinated assault involving air, missile

SEOUL, June 16 (AJP) - The Peruvian Embassy in Seoul and the Highland Agriculture Research Institute (HARI), operated by the Rural Development Administration, joined hands to celebrate the first International Potato Day on May 30 at HARI's headquarters in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province. The Peruvian Embassy said in a statement on Jun. 13 that the event, marking a United Nations-recognized day established in 2023, brought together diplomats, scientists, and researchers from both