Kathakali performance opens 11th Sarang Festival in Seoul

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - The 11th edition of Sarang: The Festival of India in Korea opened on Tuesday evening with a dazzling Kathakali performance at Ewha Womans University's Samsung Hall in Seoul. Around 300 people from South Korea, India, and other countries filled the hall, their attention drawn to the vibrant rhythms and colorful movement unfolding on stage. The air was alive with music as the deep beat of drums, the clash of cymbals, and the resonant chan

October 15, 2025

Kazakhstan taps South Korea as key partner for its national drive towards digital powerhouse

SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) - Kazakhstan, the Central Asian hub eager to break away from its raw materials-based economy, is turning to South Korea as a strategic partner in its ambitious push to become a global digital and artificial intelligence powerhouse. A high-profile government delegation will visit Seoul this week to present Kazakhstan’s institutional and systemic transformation, highlighting the Alatau Smart City project as its flagship initiative. “Kazakhstan

October 14, 2025

Kang Kyung-hwa takes post as South Korean ambassador to Washington, vows stronger alliance

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - Kang Kyung-hwa, South Korea's new ambassador to the United States and former foreign minister under the Moon Jae-in administration, began her first day of official duties on Monday (local time), pledging to reinforce the South Korea–U.S. alliance through what she called "pragmatic diplomacy centered on national interest." At her inauguration ceremony held at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, Kang said the Lee Jae Myung government

October 7, 2025

Kazakh traditional fashion show celebrates Central Asia–Korea friendship

SEOUL, October 06 (AJP) - A traditional fashion show featuring Central Asian designs was recently held in Seoul on September 30 to mark the Central Asia–Korea Friendship Day, offering a colorful display of the region's heritage and creativity, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Korea said. The event, organized by the Central Asia–Korea Friendship Association, brought together diplomats, artists, and business representatives. In his welcoming

October 6, 2025

UAE wins multiple awards at Philakorea 2025 in Seoul

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - The United Arab Emirates embassy in Seoul said Friday that the UAE-based stamp collectors’ group won multiple awards at Philakorea 2025, an international stamp exhibition held in Seoul last month. The event, co-hosted by Korea Post and the Philatelic Federation of Korea, drew more than 2,000 exhibits from over 65 countries. Khalid Ali Al-Amirah received a gold medal for his display on "Dubai Mail 1909–1948," while five other memb

October 2, 2025

Concert for Peace 2025 brings global musicians together in Seoul

SEOUL, October 01 (AJP) - The Concert for Peace 2025 took place on September 30 at Youngsan Art Hall in Seoul, with musicians from several countries performing together to highlight the role of culture in building dialogue. This was the third edition of the series, which began in Hiroshima and Osaka, and has become a platform for showing how music can cross borders and speak to shared human values. At the heart of the event was the Child Citizen Orchestra, founded i

October 1, 2025

'Sarang' festival returns for 11th year, celebrating India–Korea friendship

SEOUL, September 29 (AJP) - The word "sarang" carries two meanings: in Korean, it means "love," and in Hindi it conveys "colorful and diversity." Organizers of the annual Festival of India in Korea said Monday that the dual meaning reflects the event's role as a bridge of friendship and cultural understanding between India and South Korea. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul on September 29, Nishi Kant Singh, Deputy Chief of Mission and Charg&

September 29, 2025

Turkish President Erdoğan urges global recognition of Palestine

SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) - Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday the Palestinian cause has become "a global issue," pointing to growing recognition of Palestine and widespread public support. Speaking at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York, he said, "In Europe, in Asia, in the Americas, in Africa, we are witnessing peopl

September 23, 2025

Kazakh minister strengthens science and education ties during Seoul visit

SEOUL, September 22 (AJP) - Kazakhstan’s Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek wrapped up a two-day visit to South Korea on September 11, focusing on expanding cooperation in science, technology, and higher education, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Korea said. While in Seoul, Nurbek met with South Korean officials and university leaders to deepen collaboration and create more opportunities for students and researchers. In talks with Bae Kyung-

September 22, 2025

Turkish ambassador underscores friendship at Seoul screening of war film Ayla

SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - Turkish Ambassador to South Korea Salih Murat Tamer underscored the enduring friendship between the two countries at a special screening of the film "Ayla: The Daughter of War" on September 17. "Watching the film Ayla together here in Seoul is not just an opportunity to enjoy a movie. It is a special occasion to reaffirm the brotherly bond forged during the Korean War," he said in his welcome remarks. He added, "The people of T&uum

September 18, 2025