Indonesia attracts S. Korean beauty industry to Bali expo

SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - The Embassy of Indonesia in South Korea hosted a briefing session on Monday to promote the upcoming "Bali Wellness and Beauty Expo 2025," inviting around 50 South Korean business operators from the beauty, cosmetics, wellness, and travel sectors. The event was held at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul and served as a platform to introduce the inaugural expo and possible collaboration opportunities between the two countries. “This expo aims to

April 14, 2025

Conference calls for stronger ICC role to address crimes of aggression

SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) -International activists and other participants called for global action against crimes of aggression at a conference in central Seoul on Thursday. Hosted by the German Embassy in Seoul, the conference took place under a global initiative spearheaded by the German Federal Foreign Office and co-sponsored by the foreign ministries of Estonia and Poland. Nearly 100 participants including diplomats, legal experts, and students gathered for the conference, which

April 11, 2025

Kazakh Kurultai in Seoul brings together diaspora communities across Asia

SEOUL, April 10 (AJP) - The second Kurultai of Kazakhs in Asia was held in South Korea from Apr. 5 to 6, drawing over 200 participants from ethnic Kazakh communities in Korea, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Mongolia, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Korea said Wednesday. A Kurultai is a traditional assembly rooted in Turkic and Mongol cultures, historically convened to discuss important political, social, or cultural matters. In the modern context, the Kurultai serves as

April 10, 2025

INTERVIEW: Peruvian envoy highlights APEC collaboration, green cooperation and cultural ties with Korea

SEOUL, April 09 (AJP) - Paul Duclos, Ambassador of Peru to South Korea, praised the evolving partnership between the two nations, describing it as “an excellent relationship that has adapted itself over time to changing bilateral and global interests.” In an interview held on Apr. 8, the ambassador reflected on over six decades of diplomatic ties, emphasized multilateral collaboration through Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and detailed strategic areas for fu

April 9, 2025

Italian Embassy partners with Korean fried chicken giant Kyochon for new Italy-inspired menu

SEOUL, April 03 (AJP) - The Italian Embassy in Seoul has joined forces with Kyochon Food & Beverages, South Korea’s leading fried chicken franchise, to develop new chicken dishes using premium Italian ingredients. Unlike other major fried chicken chains known for heavily spiced or sweet-and-spicy sauces, Kyochon is recognized for its signature crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet soy glaze. With about 1,400 locations across the country, Kyochon has also built strong po

April 3, 2025

Indian Embassy and Seoul City plant trees to deepen India–S. Korea friendship

SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - The Embassy of India in the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, held a tree-planting event under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (“One Tree in the Name of Mother”) campaign at Boramae Park in western Seoul on March 28, 2025. The event also commemorated Arbor Day in South Korea, a day aimed at preserving forests and expanding urban green space. The ceremony was held at

March 31, 2025

German envoy in Seoul discusses 'Zeitenwende'

SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) - The German Embassy in Seoul held a casual gathering with reporters on Tuesday to provide insights on various global issues while discussing topics related to Berlin's key policies and long-term vision for the future. At his official residence in Seoul, German Ambassador Georg Schmidt began his talks by raising "Zeitenwende," which literally means "historic turning point." The term was first brought up by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, just th

March 26, 2025

INTERVIEW: German envoy reflects on 140 years of ties, calls for deeper green and human connections

SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - German Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Georg Wilfried Schmidt underscored the depth and resilience of the bilateral relationship as the two countries marked the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2024. Speaking to AJP in Seoul on Mar. 20, Ambassador Schmidt reflected on shared history, mutual values, economic and cultural partnerships, and the future potential for green cooperation. "When I came here as ambassador in 2023, I was already famili

March 25, 2025

French singer-songwriters to connect with K-pop at weeklong event in Seoul

SEOUL, March 24 (AJP) - A weeklong event blending French music with K-pop kicked off at the French Embassy in Seoul on Monday. Under the theme of "Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures," the event called "Atelier K-Pop" brought together music experts from France to explore ways to collaborate with K-pop industry professionals and singer-songwriters from both countries. Jointly organized by the Cultural Department of the French Embassy in South Korea and the Fre

March 24, 2025

INTERVIEW: Malaysia, S. Korea poised to deepen economic ties through FTA

SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - As Malaysia and South Korea look ahead to the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the two countries are working closely to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could significantly strengthen their economic partnership. In an interview held at the Embassy of Malaysia in Seoul on Mar. 17, Ambassador Mohd Zamruni bin Khalid called the ongoing FTA negotiations a major milestone that will shape the future of bilateral ties. "Since the

March 21, 2025