Turkish Embassy in Seoul celebrates 100th anniversary of creation of Republic of Türkiye

SEOUL --The Turkish Embassy in South Korea celebrated the 100th anniversary of the creation of the republic at Shilla Hotel located in central Seoul on October 30. "Today we waited so long to celebrate," Salih Murat Tamer, the Turkish Ambassador to South Korea said during his opening speech. "Korea is a very special country for us," the ambassador emphasized the relationship between Türkiye and South Korea, often recognized as the "blood bond" that

October 30, 2023

LIG Nex1 partners with German weapon maker Diehl Defence to produce 'IRIS-T' missiles in S. Korea

SEOUL -- LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, has partnered with German weapon manufacturer Diehl Defence to establish production and maintenance infrastructure for "IRIS-T," an air-to-air missile made by the German arms maker, in South Korea. The short-range missile is set to be integrated with South Korea's homemade fighter jet KF-21. Diehl Defence led the IRIS-T development project which involves members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). T

October 19, 2023

Scholarship association 'KOR/AM' to host golf event in US military base

SEOUL -- KOR/AM, a scholarship foundation for children of United States soldiers in South Korea, will host a golf event to mark its first anniversary. Profit made through the golf tournament will be used to award scholarships to students attending schools in the U.S. military bases in South Korea. About 28,500 U.S. troops are currently stationed in South Korea, technically at war with North Korea. Military bases are located in various regions including Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers (43

October 16, 2023

Turkish Army band performs Korean folk song 'Arirang' in Seoul's central district

SEOUL -- "Mehteran," the Turkish Army band, has performed Korean folk song "Arirang" at a special event designed to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended the fighting in the Korean War (1950~1953). The performance was presented at a war memorial museum in Seoul's central district of Yongsan. Arirang is a song that pulls at many Koreans' heartstrings. The folk song with soothing melodies and poetic lyrics is frequently sung by Korean

October 11, 2023

Turkish industry minister asks S. Korean companies to increase investments in Türkiye

SEOUL -- Turkish industry minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir has called for additional investments from South Korean companies in the Turkish market. At a conference in Seoul, Kacir urged that his country could play the role of a bridgehead for South Korean companies into the European market. During his four-day trip in South Korea, the minister met with officials from Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and LG Electronics. Türkiye, straddling the divide between Europe and Asia, recorde

September 14, 2023

Chilean Embassy hosts screening of historical drama film '1976' at Hanyang University

SEOUL -- To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup in 1973, the Chilean Embassy in South Korea has held a screening of "1976," a 2022 historical drama film by director Manuela Martelli, at Hanyang University in Seoul. About 60 audience, including 20 students from Chile and South Korea, attended the event and discussed the similarities and differences between the two countries' democratization movements. The film depicts the story of Carmen, a Chilean middle

September 12, 2023

​International dragon boat race to be held in Busan

SEOUL -- A total of 16 teams from 12 countries including the United States and Singapore will participate in an international dragon boat competition in South Korea's southern port city of Busan. 12-seater and 22-seater boats with a dragon head and tail will be provided and all members should compete in 200-meter (656-foot) and 500-meter-races. According to data released by Busan, the number of dragon boat lovers has increased all over the world after the water sport was officia

August 31, 2023

British Embassy holds reception for S. Korean Chevening scholarship recipients

SEOUL -- The British Embassy in South Korea has held a reception for 11 South Koreans selected for Britain's scholarship program "Chevening." The recipients can pursue a one-year master's degree at any university in the United Kingdom with full financial support. Chevening, run by Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was launched in 1983 to support international students to study in the country. The program, available in 160 nations and regions, currently ha

August 30, 2023

S. Korean fighter jet 'FA-50' performs aerial acrobatics in Poland

SEOUL -- South Korean aircraft maker Korea Aerospace Industries has showcased its light fighter jet called "FA-50" at an international airshow in Poland. At the exhibition, hosted by Poland's military property agency, 20 types of fighter jets from European nations including Britain and Germany performed aerial acrobatics in front of more than 200,000 spectators. Without disclosing the number of aircraft, the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said FA-50 took part in the

August 29, 2023

Korean Zombie announces retirement after UFC fight with top-ranked featherweight fighter Max Holloway

SEOUL -- Jung Chan-sung, a South Korean fighter known by his ring name "The Korean Zombie," announced that he would end his career as a mixed martial artist after the UFC fight against Max Holloway, an American fighter who is ranked first in the featherweight division. At the UFC event held in Singapore on August 26, Holloway defeated the 36-year-old South Korean fighter via knockout at 23 seconds in the third round. "I'm going to stop fighting," Jung said durin

August 28, 2023