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  Building on Partnership: UK-Korea Priorities for 2026 As we begin 2026, the partnership between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea has never been stronger. Elevated to a Global Strategic Partnership in 2023, our relationship reflects shared democratic values, a commitment to the rules-based international order and a vision for a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future. The inaugural UK-Korea High Level Forum held in Seoul in December brought together leaders from government, business and academia to chart the cour January 15, 2026
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  Shared values for peace and prosperity - EU EU Commission President von der Leyen highlighted EU priorities in her State of the Union Address: making Europe strong and secure, boosting our competitive edge, fostering the green and digital transition. As the international scenario becomes ever more erratic, we shall strengthen international partnerships with like-minded democracies, like Korea. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is now into its fourth year. It constitutes a blatant breach of international January 13, 2026
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  Germany's bold infra budget invites Korean investment I extend my warmest New Year’s wishes to the Korean people and readers of Aju Press. 2026 promises a year of dynamism and progress in German-Korean relations, a partnership built on shared values and a forward-looking spirit. A shining example of our cooperation is the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, returning to Korea in October, having last been held here in 2008. It connects German business leaders, high-ranking members of the German government, and Asia-P January 12, 2026
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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
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  Türkiye's Foreign Policy Vision and Türkiye–Korea Relations in 2026 January 5, 2026
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  INTERVIEW: Mongolian envoy anticipates S. Korea's cooperation in key sectors including critical minerals and infrastructure SEOUL, 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 December 17, 2025
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  Korean calligraphy exhibition marks 60 years of immigration to Argentina SEOUL, 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
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  Korea, Qatar broaden green energy ties, coinciding with National Day   SEOUL, 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
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  South Korea and Türkiye revisit historic bonds, map future partnership in Seoul SEOUL, 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
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  Punjab chief minister courts S. Korean investors during Seoul visit SEOUL, 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