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Made-in-India drive and cooperation with South Korea-India * AJP is pleased to share New Year's greetings from foreign envoys based in South Korea: India In the Year of Red Horse, which signifies freedom, speed and energy, I am confident that the year will bring more momentum to the India-ROK partnership and chart an even more ambitious course for our cooperation in the year ahead. In 2026, India will work even more resolutely for the vision of "Viksit Bharat" (“Developed India”) by 2047. We will focus on
January 10, 2026 -
Türkiye's Foreign Policy Vision and Türkiye–Korea Relations in 2026
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INTERVIEW: Mongolian envoy anticipates S. Korea's cooperation in key sectors including critical minerals and infrastructureSEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - The Netflix survival entertainment program, "Physical: Asia," recently concluded, became a global hit. Notably, the Mongolian team, competing neck and neck with the Korean team until the final round, demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience truly worthy of the title "Descendants of Genghis Khaan." Their outstanding performance left a deep impression on Korean viewers and strengthened people to people connection between Korea and M
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Korean calligraphy exhibition marks 60 years of immigration to ArgentinaSEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - A Korean calligraphy exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of Korean immigration to Argentina opened on December 12 at the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo in Buenos Aires, bringing together Korean community members and Argentine officials to reflect on six decades of shared history. The opening ceremony was attended by Han Byung-gil, chairman of the Korea Council on Latin America & the Caribbean, who delivered congratulatory remarks highlighting
December 16, 2025 -
Korea, Qatar broaden green energy ties, coinciding with National DaySEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - Green energy projects, led by large-scale solar power, dominated senior-level discussions in Seoul this week as Korea and Qatar reconfirmed a broadening of bilateral energy cooperation beyond liquefied natural gas, long the backbone of their relationship. At a reception held Monday ahead of Qatar's National Day on Dec. 18, Khalid bin Ebrahim Al-Hamar, Qatar's ambassador to Korea, highlighted a flagship renewable project involving Korean companies:
December 16, 2025 -
South Korea and Türkiye revisit historic bonds, map future partnership in SeoulSEOUL, December 15 (AJP) - The first 5,000-strong Turkish brigade, codenamed North Star, landed in South Korea on Oct. 19, 1950, just months after North Korea's invasion in June. Deployed under the United Nations Command, the Turkish contingent was not just second to arrive to South Korea's rescue after the United States, but also the second-largest contributor among the 16 nations involved in the war. Nearly 1,000 Turkish soldiers were killed or wounded while defending a
December 15, 2025 -
Punjab chief minister courts S. Korean investors during Seoul visitSEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann wrapped up a two-day visit to Seoul on December 9 with a series of meetings aimed at attracting South Korean investment across infrastructure, energy, food processing, and advanced manufacturing. The trip also included a large investment roadshow, where Mann promoted Punjab as a stable and future-ready business destination. During talks with Daewoo E&C Chairman Jung Won-joo, Mann pushed for cooperation on r
December 11, 2025 -
President Lee receives credentials from India's new ambassador in SeoulSEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung received the credentials of India's new ambassador, Gourangalal Das, during a ceremony at the presidential office in Yongsan on Thursday. Das presented his letter of credence to President Lee, who welcomed him, posed for a photo, and exchanged brief remarks before continuing with the session. The event brought together eight newly appointed ambassadors to South Korea. Among them were Eva Marie Lussek of Austr
December 11, 2025 -
South Korea and Türkiye to explore common path based on historic ties in SeoulSEOUL, December 08 (AJP) - South Korea and Türkiye will convene a high-level strategic forum in Seoul on Dec. 15 to reflect on their historical ties and chart a roadmap for future comprehensive cooperation across next-generation industries and agenda on the momentum of the 75th year of the outbreak of the Korean War, where Turkey had been second only to Americans in arriving in the country to defend South Korea. Hosted jointly by the Embassy of Türkiye in the Republic of
December 8, 2025
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