The governments of Portugal and Korea announced the release of commemorative stamps to celebrate the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic ties. “In both countries, several initiatives are planned to mark the passage of a date to which both governments attach high significance, not only due to its symbolism, but also with regard to the global position of the two countries and to thei...

Bangladesh has a rich tradition of art yet little is known about it in this part of Asia. To rectify this, the Bangladesh Embassy organized an art exhibition at the Korea Foundation Cultural Center which showcases modern artwork from Bangladesh. “Bangladeshi paintings show the innocent beauty of our nature and people which is in step with modern trends but also takes a lot from the millennia-ol...

Recently, the Czech Republic decided to change its course on the road toward a green growth program. Almost a year after entering the European Union, the Czech Parliament passed acts in 2005 to support production from renewable energy sources, but along the way, it found that due to the country’s geographical position, environment and other conditions, that policy would not be beneficial. Now, ...

King keeps control of reform process in move to change country’s constitution The air of change sweeping through North Africa and the Middle East is taking no prisoners. From peaceful protests to violent altercations, “hard-line” and “moderate” Muslim countries are faced with an unforeseen destiny that started in Tunisia and is transforming the region’s dynamic and political landscape into what...

Rugby stars visit to promote the sport ahead of New Zealand World Cup It seems like ages ago that the world’s attention was focused on the destructive effects of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage and multiple fatalities in Christchurch. In Korea, the Kiwi Chamber and Australian Chamber of Commerce will host a Rugby Charity Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on April 13 with ...

Information technology has revolutionized our world with software programming becoming the modern global script. Two countries leading the digital revolution are India and South Korea, yet even with healthy bilateral trade, the synergies in this sector are still not as vigorous as the Indian side would like. “We were focusing on the early wins we could get,” said India’s National Association of...