A second wave of heavy rainfall is currently hammering Colombia and with it are appeals to the international community for assistance. In Seoul, the small Colombian Embassy recently held a charity drive at the Seoul Club to not only raise funds but to announce donations from local companies. “The Korean government donated $200,000, but I thought it wasn’t enough so my objective at this charity ...

After two decades of living in Korea, Philippe Li is going back to his home in Paris, but that does not mean he is finished with Korea. Li, the outgoing French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, will be representing his ethnic home on a wider scale to the body that brings together and supports the development of the 114 French chambers abroad. “When I was elected as a member of ...

St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a promising year for Ireland’s future Later this week, South Korea and the world will be tickled green when St. Patrick’s Day comes marching. In Seoul, one of the city’s most popular and widely participated events will happen on March 19 when the Irish community will tickle everyone’s green bone with Irish culture such as music, dancing and other popular events. The...

Monalisa CEO David Kim was appointed by Bangladesh last week as its honorary consul general for Incheon. “He’s a businessman of good standing in Korean society and Bangladesh is trying to promote business and investment relationships with Korea. His contacts in the business circle will help us,” said Bangladesh Ambassador Shahidul Islam. The trading figures seem very impressive at first glance ...

Egyptian Ambassador opens up about regime change and its global implications The revolution in Egypt was not about an outside occupying force, nor was it just about socio-economic conditions. According to the Egyptian ambassador, it was about the fundamental rights of the citizens to be treated fairly and have a say in their future. “People all over the world have the same aspirations: freedom,...

One day Korean travelers will not need to carry heavy books, guides and maps to travel in Switzerland. Instead, all relevant information such as maps, guides, text, photos and even videos will be put on smartphones and tablet computers for travelers to experience Switzerland without the need for tour guides or paper. “We want to get rid of all boundaries and the boundary for Koreans is language...