India justifies cross-border strikes as fallout from Kashmir attack

SEOUL, May 08 (AJP) - India explained Wednesday that its recent airstrikes on targets in Pakistan and the Pakistani-administered part of Kashmir were aimed at dismantling terrorist networks linked to last month’s deadly attack on civilians in the Kashmir valley. The strikes, carried out early on May 7 under what the government has dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” came in response to an attack on April 22 in the resort town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. G

May 8, 2025

India wraps up first WAVES summit, spotlighting its creative economy ambitions

SEOUL, May 07 (AJP) - India’s first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) closed on May 4 in Mumbai, marking a significant moment in the country’s bid to position itself as a global creative powerhouse. Spanning four days at the Jio World Convention Centre, the event brought together key players from across the media and entertainment spectrum -- from industry veterans and tech innovators to policymakers, investors, and emerging creators. With packed

May 7, 2025

Kiwi wine festival returns to Seoul with top New Zealand labels

SEOUL, May 3 (AJP) - A festival showcasing premium wines from New Zealand was held in Seoul on Saturday, offering guests a sophisticated tasting experience. The annual wine festival organized by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, also called the Kiwi Chamber, introduced Korean customers to a wide selection of wines from 25 top New Zealand wineries this year. Attendees included diplomats, wine professionals, and local wine enthusiasts. In addition to wine tastings,

May 4, 2025

French-Korean Career Forum to link talent with international employers in Seoul

SEOUL, May 2 (AJP) - The French-Korean Career Forum will take place in Seoul, offering South Korean and French job seekers living in South Korea a platform to explore career opportunities shaped by the French language and culture. Jointly organized by the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in South Korea, and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), in collaboration with CCIP, CLE International, and France Alu

May 2, 2025

SeoulTech strengthens academic ties with Kazakhstan through high-level visit

SEOUL, April 27 (AJP) - To promote broader South Korea–Kazakhstan collaboration in education and research, a delegation from Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), led by President Professor Kim Dong-Hwan, visited Kazakhstan’s Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University (KKU) from Apr. 16 to 18. One of the key highlights of the trip was a meeting between Professor Kim and Nurlybek Nalibayev, Governor of the Kyzylorda Region. Both sides discussed opportuni

April 27, 2025

Seoul Central Masjid reopens after months-long restoration

SEOUL, April 25 (AJP) - The Seoul Central Masjid reopened its doors on Friday, following a major six-month restoration that brought new life to South Korea’s largest Islamic place of worship. The ceremony took place at the masjid in Itaewon and drew community members, diplomats, and representatives from both South Korea and Türkiye. The renovation, backed by the Turkish government, was carried out with the help of master artisans from Türkiye. Traditional tiles, ca

April 25, 2025

Event in Seoul highlights Central Asia's tourism potential

SEOUL, April 24 (AJP) - An event to promote tourism to Central Asia and its cultural heritage was held in Seoul on Wednesday. Co-hosted by the Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum Secretariat and the embassies of several Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, the event brought together a group of regional experts, diplomats, and other attendees, offering a chance to deepen understanding of the region.

April 24, 2025

Start-Up Chile CEO promotes collaboration with S. Korean startups at Seoul event

SEOUL, April 24 (AJP) - Start-Up Chile CEO Javiera Araneda called for deeper cooperation between Chile and South Korea in building a global startup ecosystem on Wednesday during a pitching and networking event held in the southern Seoul district of Gangnam. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Chile in the Republic of Korea at the Global Startup Center, brought together about 60 participants, including startup founders and entrepreneurs from South Korea and other countries. The ses

April 24, 2025

INTERVIEW: How Korean culture stole Parisian hearts, devoted advocate explains

SEOUL, April 23 (AJP) - "France today is completely different from what I once knew," said Lee Il-yeol, chief of the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, as he began his interview with AJP early this month. Reflecting on his time in the late 1980s when he first arrived in the city of light as a student, he said, "Back then, only a small circle of scholars of Asian studies or diplomats had some interest in South Korea, so the center often remained deserted, visited only by

April 23, 2025

Festival featuring top New Zealand wines to return next month

SEOUL, April 23 (AJP) - A festival showcasing premium wines from New Zealand will be held in Seoul and Busan next month. Hosted by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, also known as the Kiwi Chamber, the annual festival, first held in 2009, will feature around 25 varieties of wine this year including whites and reds from top wineries across the island country. Among others, Sauvignon Blanc is particularly popular among consumers here, thanks to the crisp white wine's

April 23, 2025