The Korea Herald

The importance of clean energy and energy access

Apr 27, 2011

The following article was contributed by Han Dong-man, deputy director general of international economic affairs bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He recently attended internationa...
S. Korea, U.S. agree to exchange liaison diplomats to enhance understanding: State Dept.

Apr 27, 2011

South Korea and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding for the exchange of diplomats so the allies can better understand each other's policy-making procedures, the State Departme...
China, S. Korea together on how to resume 6-way talks: official

Apr 26, 2011

Carter arrives in Pyongyang for possible talks with N.K. leader China and South Korea have managed to bridge their once divided views over how to revive the stalled peace dialogue with North Korea, ...
EU prohibits N. Korea’s aged planes for six years

Apr 26, 2011

Antiquated North Korean airliners have been banned from operating in European countries for six years in a row as part of the European Union’s prohibition on 21 states that have failed to meet its sa...
Seoul, Beijing discuss resumption of six-way talks

Apr 26, 2011

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is welcomed by North Koreans as he arrives in Pyongyang on Tuesday morning. Carter is accompanied by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, former President of ...
Korean language studies popular in Vietnam

Apr 26, 2011

HANOI (Yonhap) -- A growing number of Vietnamese students are studying the Korean language at university, mainly to work at Korean firms operating in their country, local sources said Tuesday. More ...
S. Korea extends travel restriction to all parts of Syria

Apr 25, 2011

South Korea is extending its travel restriction to all parts of Syria amid escalating violence between the country's protesters and government forces, the foreign ministry said Monday. Earlier this ...
Regional powers escalate N.K. nuke discussions

Apr 25, 2011

A flurry of diplomatic events will take place on the Korean Peninsula this week, as regional powers are gathering efforts to lure the unpredictable North Korea back to the stalled multinational nucle...
Luxembourg minister presses for EU-FTA passage

Apr 24, 2011

Luxembourg’s foreign minister visited Korea last week with a message for Assembly members over the failed passage of Korea’s trade pact with the European Union. “This is very serious, it is not pres...
Dutch bicycle seminar on industry’s future

Apr 24, 2011

The Dutch bicycle industry plays an important role in promoting bicycle use by combining it with a tradition of spatial planning and traffic-safety policy. In Korea, the bicycle industry has taken o...
Europe Study and Research fair this week

Apr 24, 2011

Studying in Europe is a dream for many students, but the legwork involved in researching a host country and university can be daunting. To help with the search, 15 European countries are promoting t...
New UAE envoy arrives this week

Apr 24, 2011

The new United Arab Emirates Ambassador, Abdulla Khalfan Matar Al Romaithi, will arrive in Seoul on April 28. Al Romaithi was sworn in on April 18 at the Al Mushrif Palace before President Sheikh Kh...
Pakistan plants seeds for potential prospects

Apr 24, 2011

Traditional diplomatic interactions used to be the norm when building ties, but now a new paradigm has emerged where cultural and public diplomacy have become increasingly important. To change popul...
Brazil appoints Hyun as first honorary consul

Apr 24, 2011

For any country, picking its first ever honorary consul can be a tough choice, but at other times it is an easy fit. After over half a century of diplomatic relations, Brazil has chosen Hyundai Grou...
Fashion icons as symbols for closer ties

Apr 24, 2011

In Korea, wearing a hanbok could get you kicked out of a famous high-end hotel, but in Vietnam, after many years of conflicting feelings, the ao dai has become welcomed and part of everyday life. To...