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  INTERVIEW: Malaysia, S. Korea poised to deepen economic ties through FTA SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - As Malaysia and South Korea look ahead to the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the two countries are working closely to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could significantly strengthen their economic partnership. In an interview held at the Embassy of Malaysia in Seoul on Mar. 17, Ambassador Mohd Zamruni bin Khalid called the ongoing FTA negotiations a major milestone that will shape the future of bilateral ties. "Since the March 21, 2025
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  Indian embassy in Seoul hosts briefing on WAVES 2025 summit SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - SEOUL – The Embassy of India in the Republic of Korea held a briefing session Wednesday to introduce the inaugural World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which aims to attract a global audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and investors, strengthening India’s position as a major hub for media and entertainment. WAVES 2025, scheduled to take place from May 1 to 4, in Mumbai, will showcase India’s thriving media an March 20, 2025
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  Türkiye's STRATCOM Public Forum Seoul Calls for Global Justice and UN Reform SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - The STRATCOM Public Forum Seoul, hosted by the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul on Wednesday, gathered around 200 scholars, foreign diplomats, journalists, and key public figures under the theme "A Fairer World is Possible." The forum served as a platform to discuss the urgent need for global justice, multilateralism, and reform of the United Nations. Professor Fahrettin Altun, Head March 20, 2025
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  French songwriters to add unique flavor to K-pop through collaboration event in Seoul SEOUL, March 13 (AJP) - Four emerging French songwriters will team up with South Korean music professionals in Seoul later this month for a new songwriting camp dedicated to K-pop. The weeklong program, titled Atelier K-POP, will run from March 24 to 29. It marks the first edition of the project jointly launched by the cultural department of the Embassy of France in the Republic Korea and the French National Center for Music (CNM), with support from France’s Ministry for E March 13, 2025
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  French film fest to showcase unreleased flicks this spring SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - The annual French film festival is set to return this spring here, offering opportunities to indulge in French films and cultural events. Organized by the French Embassy in Seoul in partnership with ARTNINE and the Busan Cinema Center, the festival under the name of French Cinema Week is supported by TV5MONDE, KBDF, Moët & Chandon, Alliance Française de Busan, and Hulotte. It will be held in Seoul and Busan from April 4 to 13. This year' March 12, 2025
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  Canadian Embassy hosts seminar on North Korean human rights SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - A seminar to shed light on North Korean human rights was held in central Seoul on Wednesday. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Canada in Seoul, brought together a wide range of attendees including those supported by the funds provided by the embassy. Non-profit organization People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) shared the outcome of its research into the working conditions of North Korean IT workers, both in the isolated country and oversea March 12, 2025
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  INTERVIEW: Czech envoy highlights growing partnership between Czechia and South Korea SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - Ivan Jančárek, the Ambassador of Czechia to South Korea, underscored the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. As they celebrate 35 years of diplomatic ties and a decade of strategic partnership, he highlighted key areas for further collaboration. "There is great potential for cooperation in trade, technology, and infrastructure," he said, pointing to the increasing opportunities for South Korean investment in Czechia&rsq March 12, 2025
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  INTERVIEW: Finland and S. Korea seek collaboration opportunities in EV batteries and quantum computing sectors SEOUL, March 11 (AJP) - As Finland and South Korea mark more than 50 years of diplomatic relations, their partnership continues to expand across high-tech industries, sustainability, and cultural exchanges. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho, in an interview at the Embassy of Finland in Seoul on Mar. 5, underscored the growing cooperation between the two nations. Looking back on diplomatic ties that began in 1973, Järviaho noted how the relationship has evolved. "In the early d March 11, 2025
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  Kazakhstan's UN resolution unanimously approved SEOUL, March 7 (AJP) - The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution earlier this week to set up a center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, dedicated to promoting sustainable development. The establishment of the center for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan, proposed by Kazakhstan on behalf of the Central Asian countries, was supported by 152 UN member states, including Germany, South Korea, and the U.K., according to the Kazakh Embass March 7, 2025
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  UK strengthens cooperation with Seoul through cybersecurity drill SEOUL, March 5 (AJP) - A week-long computer-simulated defense drill on the outskirts of Seoul wrapped up last week, the British Embassy in Seoul said on Tuesday. Dubbed "Defense Cyber Marvel 4 (DCM4)" and hosted by the U.K. Ministry of Defense, this year’s drill, involving more than 1,000 participants from around 26 countries via Zoom at 20 different locations across the world, was held in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, with over 400 representatives from South Kore March 5, 2025