Iranian Embassy in Seoul condemns Israeli airstrikes, calls for international accountability

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

June 18, 2025

Peru and S. Korea mark International Potato Day in Pyeongchang

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

June 16, 2025

UN-backed first glaciers preservation forum held in Dushanbe

SEOUL, June 5 (AJP) - A three-day international conference on glacier preservation concluded in Tajikistan’s capital on Saturday, drawing over 2,600 participants from 90 countries. The first high-level international conference on glacier preservation, held from Thursday to Saturday last week, brought together government officials, UN representatives, scientists, and civil society leaders to share strategies for protecting glaciers and water resources. The conferen

June 5, 2025

Kazakhstan hosts event in Seoul to boost bilateral tourism

SEOUL, June 5 (AJP) - An event promoting tourism to Kazakhstan was held at a hotel in central Seoul on Wednesday. Hosted by the state-run Kazakh Tourism National Company, the event brought together around 150 participants from the travel and aviation sectors including major tour agencies and airlines here. Kazakh officials from the Almaty Tourism Board, Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, and other leading resort and travel agencies also attended. Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Seoul

June 5, 2025

Event promotes tourism to Georgia amid growing interest among South Korean travelers

SEOUL, June 5 (AJP) - An event promoting tours to Georgia was held at a hotel in central Seoul on Wednesday, bringing together tourism officials, representatives from travel agencies and other participants. Riding the wave of increasing number of visitors to the South Caucasus country in Eastern Europe, the event, hosted by the Georgian Embassy in Seoul, offered them an opportunity to learn about the country's historic and cultural heritage, tourist attractions, and authentic cu

June 5, 2025

Italian National Day celebrated in Seoul with focus on cultural and people-to-people ties

SEOUL, June 04 (AJP) - The Embassy of Italy in Seoul hosted a National Day reception on Jun. 2 at the Italian Ambassador’s Residence in Hannam-dong, bringing together around 1,500 guests, including diplomats, government officials, celebrities, and members of the public and private sectors. The event celebrated the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic, which was established through a nationwide referendum in 1946. This year’s gathering followed the 140th anniversary

June 4, 2025

Canadian orchestra and S. Korean pianist collaborate to display friendship and partnership

SEOUL, June 02 (AJP) - The grandeur of the Seoul Arts Center came alive last Saturday night as Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra and acclaimed South Korean pianist Son Yeol-eum delivered an evening of musical collaboration. The performance, part of the NAC Orchestra's first-ever tour to South Korea, marked a highlight in the yearlong celebration of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Under the baton of Music Director Alexander Shelley, the NAC Orchestra presen

June 2, 2025

Tajikistan celebrates Youth Day and UN-recognized World Football Day in Seoul

SEOUL, May 27 (AJP) - The Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul hosted a football tournament in central Seoul last Friday to mark Tajikistan Youth Day and World Football Day, bringing together students, local residents, and embassy staff for the friendly competition. Tajikistan's Ambassador to Seoul Salohiddin Kirom congratulated participants and highlighted Tajikistan's strong focus on youth programs. He stressed the leadership of President Emomali Rahmon in helping young people g

May 27, 2025

India urges stronger global cooperation on terrorism during Seoul visit

SEOUL, May 27 (AJP) - A group of Indian lawmakers and former diplomats held a press conference in Seoul on Monday to deliver a clear message -- terrorism, especially cross-border attacks, must not be tolerated. Speaking to Korean officials, researchers, and journalists, the delegation emphasized that India’s approach is now defined by what they called a policy of “zero tolerance.” The delegation’s visit comes in the wake of the Apr. 22 terrorist attack in P

May 27, 2025

Turkish House reopens in Seoul as symbol of friendship with Türkiye

SEOUL, May 23 (AJP) - After years of quiet during the pandemic, the Turkish House in Seoul’s Yeouido, the center of finance and politics, reopened on May 21, renewing its role as a space for cultural exchange between South Korea and Türkiye. The two-story building, nestled inside Ankara Park, has stood since 1995 as a small but visible reminder of the ties between the two countries. That bond dates back to the Korean War, when Türkiye was one of the first nations to

May 23, 2025