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Tue, January 21, 2020 | 10:04

Azerbaijan marks 30th anniversary of Soviet massacre

Azerbaijan marks 30th anniversary of Soviet massacre

On Jan. 20, 1990, the Central Soviet authorities perpetrated an atrocious crime against Azerbaijani people. On that day the Soviet Army stormed Baku - capital of Azerbaijan - to punish people rallied on the streets protesting against violations of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity. Special Soviet troops using heavy offensive weapons, including tanks and armored vehicles, occ...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-20 14:33

Korea, Germany discuss economic outlook

Korea, Germany discuss economic outlook

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) hosted a seminar last week to discuss this year’s economic outlook in Korea and share insights. The biannual seminar, titled “Economic Outlook 2020,” drew more than 100 guests to the Millennium Seoul Hilton, Jan. 16.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-20 14:32

Tribute to Omani sultan

Tribute to Omani sultan

Embassy of Oman in Korea Charge d’Affaires Awadh Al Raii, right, poses with First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Sei-young during Cho’s visit to the embassy, Jan. 16, to pay tribute to Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. After serving as the Arab world’s longest-serving ruler, Qaboos died Jan. 12 at age 79. / Embassy of Oman

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-20 14:31

Photo exhibition unveils beauty of Latvia's amber stones

Photo exhibition unveils beauty of Latvia's amber stones

The Embassy of Latvia in Korea, jointly with the Soorim Cultural Foundation, is hosting an exhibition of photos of amber, the fossilized tree resin that has served as a natural cultural symbol of Latvia.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-20 14:30

Singapore envoy meets Assembly speaker

Singapore envoy meets Assembly speaker

Singaporean Ambassador to Korea Eric Teo Boon Hee, left, and National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang shake hands during the envoy's visit to the Assembly, Jan. 7. Moon addressed Singapore as a “core partner” for Korea's New Southern Policy aimed at elevating ties with the 10-member ASEAN, and expressed hope the two countries will continue to cooperate and co-prosp...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-13 15:03

Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Italy open New Year with travel, cultural events

Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Italy open New Year with travel, cultural events

With diplomatic missions here beginning to get back to work, Kyrgyzstan started this year by hosting a travel fair, Jan. 13.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-13 15:02

45 years of cooperation makes Myanmar ties brighter

45 years of cooperation makes Myanmar ties brighter

A Myanmar independence celebration in Seoul last week addressed why Myanmar and Korea have reasons to believe their partnership can be further expanded on the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2020.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-13 15:01

[INTERVIEW] Algeria beckons Korean firms to explore tourism, agriculture

[INTERVIEW] Algeria beckons Korean firms to explore tourism, agriculture

Being the largest country in Africa, Algeria covers an immense stretch of climatic regions and landscapes that give a unique experience for tourists throughout the year. The 2.38 million square kilometers of land extends from the 1,622 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline to the sandy dunes of the Sahara Desert, through which the Algerian government is pushing to bolster the...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-13 15:00

India clarifies questions on citizenship law on persecuted religious minorities

India clarifies questions on citizenship law on persecuted religious minorities

The following is an excerpt of a Q&A transcript provided by the Embassy of India in Korea on recently legislated Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. It aims to offer an easier pathway to Indian citizenship for the persecuted religious minorities in certain neighboring countries. - ED.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-06 11:03

70 years of Spain-Korea ties hit sang

70 years of Spain-Korea ties hit sang

Deputy Chief of Mission Agustin Anguera de Sojo Baeza, left, at the Spanish Embassy in Seoul speaks with a bereaved family member of a Korean student killed in Madrid, during a protest outside the embassy, Dec. 30. Lee Ji-hyeon, 32, was hit in the head by a stone fragment from a government building, Dec. 20. The Spanish authorities claim bad weather caused the accident, but p...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-01-06 11:02

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