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Mon, March 30, 2020 | 17:20

China supports anti-virus fight

China supports anti-virus fight

Figure Medical equipment from China is transported from Shanghai to Korea, March 23, as part of bilateral cooperation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The equipment included 2 million surgical masks, 100,000 N95 masks and 10,000 hazmat suits. They were distributed throughout Korea through the Korean Red Cross. / Embassy of China

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-30 15:39

German biz community makes virus relief donation

German biz community makes virus relief donation

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), along with its 13 companies and eight individual members, made a donation to support Koreans suffering from the fallout of the coronavirus outbreak, the KGCCI said last week.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-30 15:38

AustCham Korea members stand with Korea over COVID-19

AustCham Korea members stand with Korea over COVID-19

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham Korea) represents around 110 Australian and Korean enterprises across a range of sectors including finance, agriculture, natural resources, infrastructure, manufacturing, medical technologies and a broad range of other sectors within the Korean market.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-30 15:37

Korea-Czech cooperation shine amid virus crisis

Korea-Czech cooperation shine amid virus crisis

In reaction to the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, the government of the Czech Republic has adopted comprehen-sive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. A state of emergency has been declared on March 12 for 30 days, during which Czech citizens cannot travel abroad and foreigners cannot enter the Czech Republic. While re-strictions are unprecedentedly tough, the governm...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-30 15:36

International scientific cooperation in times of coronavirus crisis

International scientific cooperation in times of coronavirus crisis

The crisis surrounding the novel Sars-CoV-2 virus is currently shaking the world. The virus leaps from country to country and poses immense challenges to our societies. But we are not defenseless; we have doctors, health officials and scientists on our side who know how to cope with the situation. Experts are part of international networks in which they exchange information, ...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-23 15:52

Bangladesh celebrates birth centenary of founding father

Bangladesh celebrates birth centenary of founding father

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Korea celebrated the birth centenary of the country's late founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman last week. The embassy also celebrated National Children's Day, which has been observed in accordance with Bangabandhu's care for children in his lifetime. Bangabandhu, who loved to spend time with children on his birthdays, died in 1975. T...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-23 15:50

New Chinese embassy spokesman

New Chinese embassy spokesman

Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Haiming, right, shakes hands with the head of the embassy's political section Wang Wei after appointing him as the diplomatic mission's spokesman, March 16. Ambassador Xing, who has been serving in Korea since January, noted the appointment was made amid the growing need for China and Korea to better cope with the global spread of the coronavi...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-23 15:46

Indian PM hosts anti-virus video conference for S. Asia

Indian PM hosts anti-virus video conference for S. Asia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders of countries in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) had a joint video conference last week to discuss collective action on the spread of the coronavirus. The SAARC consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Initiated by Modi, the conference on M...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-23 15:45

Indonesia-Korea cooperation on environment

Indonesia-Korea cooperation on environment

Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Umar Hadi, right, and Environment Minister Cho Myung-rae pose after discussing bilateral cooperation on environmental issues at the ministry's Seoul office in Jung-gu, March 13. Yonhap

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-16 17:00

India's policy offers free health coverage for women

India's policy offers free health coverage for women

India's drive to provide universal, affordable and equitable health care reflects the commitment articulated in our national health policy and sustainable development goals. Our aim is to increase equitable access to health care for women and men.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-03-16 17:00

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