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[INTERVIEW] Canadian envoy hopes to level up fellowship with S. Korea formed during Korean War
SEOUL -- The bilateral relationship between South Korea and Canada, established in 1963, has deep historical roots dating back to Canada's significant involvement in the Korean War (1950~1953). During the Korean conflict, more than 27,000 Canadian troops were deployed to South Korea. Since then, Canada has maintained a continuous presence in South Korea and is currently striving to enhance companionship by strengthening partnerships in various sectors, including the economy,
November 16, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] Brazilian ambassador hopes to upgrade science and technology cooperation with S. Korea
SEOUL -- Brazil is ready to strengthen science and technology cooperation with South Korea and achieve remarkable advancements in various sectors including green energy, engineering, and pharmaceuticals. During the 64 years of diplomatic relations, South Korea has mainly exported manufactured products such as car parts and imported Brazil's raw materials including oil, ethanol, and soybeans. Data released by Brazil's finance ministry showed that Brazil's trade volume
September 27, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] Elderly people soothe loneliness with AI companion robots
SEOUL -- An 84-year-old woman rocks her body from side to side while listening to a South Korean song "A Girl from Casba," sung by a robot caretaker. "What kind of a grandchild would entertain me like this one," the South Korean woman living in New York said with a huge smile on her face after singing along to the old Korean pop music. The doll-like robot spoke to Kang Deung-ja as a granddaughter would do to her grandmother. "Hyodol," the
September 21, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] 'Hydrogen will become mainstream fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and airplanes in future'
SEOUL -- In 2019, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in unveiled a new energy roadmap for the country's "hydrogen economy," which was designed to support South Korean companies secure their firm leadership in the global hydrogen fuel cell industry. The roadmap was also part of South Korea's big plan to gradually reduce its dependency on fossil fuels and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The country had aimed to operate more than 28 hydrogen charging stations fo
August 1, 2023 -
[INTERVIEW] 20-year-old FTA should be modernized to improve market access: Chilean envoy
SEOUL -- The bilateral relationship between South Korea and Chile was formed in 1962 and the two countries have followed a similar path in which the state becomes the driver for the country's major development projects to pursue efficient economic development and thorough management of administrative bodies and state-operated organizations. In 2003, Chile became South Korea's first-ever Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner, opening a new door to the outside world for South Ko
July 28, 2023
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Hyundai, Kia gain US market share despite 25 percent tariffs
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US think tank proposes slashing USFK troops in Seoul to 10,000
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Krafton opens cultural gaming hub in Seongsu-dong, Seoul
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Korean defense industry posts record quarter amid export boom to Europe, Middle East
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Samsung C&T's 8 Seconds opens first Philippine store, expanding K-fashion reach in Southeast Asia
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Shim Eun-kyung's latest Japanese film invited to compete at Locarno Film Festival
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Samsung unveils slimmest foldable yet with Galaxy Z Fold7
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Bank of Korea halts rate cuts amid soaring housing prices
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PHOTOS: Record heat grips South Korea
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Rare Chinese relics unveiled at Daboseong Gallery appraisal session with top experts