Ghanaian companies ready to partner Korean firms: President Mahama

Ghanaian companies are ready to expand partnerships with Korean firms and position themselves as a gateway for South Korea’s investment into the broader African market. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama made the remarks while delivering a keynote speech at Ghana Day 2026, commemorating the 69th anniversary of Ghana’s independence on Friday. “I am particularly pleased that major Korean automobile companies such as Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have partnered with local Ghanaian f

March 13, 2026

Diplomat highlights growing Korean investments in India

The India-Korea Strategic Business Forum 2026, co-hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Deloitte and ICICI Bank, highlighted the expansion of Korean investments in India on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Nishi Kant Singh, deputy ambassador at the Indian Embassy in Korea, cited Korean companies’ expansion in India as a “second wave” of investment, signaling deeper economic integration. Singh referred to the decadelong India-Korea strategic partnership, which is marking its 11th an

March 13, 2026

Korean embassies urge citizens to avoid US and Israel-linked facilities

South Korean embassies and consulates abroad have urged citizens to avoid US and Israel-linked facilities amid the Middle East war. They urged Korean nationals to stay vigilant in crowded public spaces, check emergency exits and follow the FBI’s “Run, Hide, Fight” guidance for active shooter situations. “Run, Hide, Fight” is a civilian safety protocol for active shooter situations, prioritizing escape, then hiding if escape isn’t safe, and confronting the attacker only as a last resort. South Ko

March 13, 2026

President Lee thanks Turkmenistan, Singapore for evacuating Koreans from Iran

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday sent letters of appreciation to the leaders of Turkmenistan and Singapore, thanking them for their countries' support in helping South Koreans evacuate from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. According to the presidential office, Lee thanked President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan for assistance in the evacuation from Iran. In the operation, 25 South Korean citizens, along with four Iranian family members of the Korean nationals, we

March 9, 2026

Envoy, Herald CEO pledge to boost Thai-Korea economic links

Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young pledged to boost Thailand-Korea economic cooperation in a meeting Friday. Highlighting upcoming trade agreements and business initiatives, Sangrat said negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Thailand and South Korea are nearing completion. A CEPA is a type of free trade agreement that goes beyond market access by promoting broader economic cooperation between partner countries. The

March 9, 2026

‘Football serves as cultural bridge between Korea and Germany’

Soccer can serve as a powerful cultural bridge between Germany and South Korea, the German Embassy in Seoul emphasized Wednesday, underscoring the sport’s role in deepening people-to-people ties and nurturing youth talent. “Football really connects people,” Joern Beissert, deputy chief of mission at the German Embassy, said at an event co-hosted with Borussia Dortmund, a sports club based in the northwestern region of the country. Beissert applauded Borussia Dortmund for its strong reputation in

March 6, 2026

Korea to offer discounts every Wednesday as ‘Culture Day’ goes weekly

Starting in April, South Korea will designate every Wednesday as “Culture Day,” expanding the long-running monthly program into a weekly initiative aimed at embedding cultural participation in everyday life. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the revision to the enforcement decree of the Framework Act on Culture was approved at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday. After a preparatory period, the expanded program will take effect nationwide next month. Under the revised framework, public cult

March 3, 2026

PM asks gov't to stay prepared against 'every possible scenario' in Middle East conflict

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Monday called on the government to take preemptive steps to be prepared against "every possible scenario" as the conflict widened in the Middle East following US-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend. Kim presided over the second meeting of relevant Cabinet ministers in Seoul on Monday, amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. "The situation in the Middle

March 2, 2026

S. Korea expresses 'grave concerns' over situation in Middle East

South Korea on Monday expressed its "grave concerns" over the situation in the Middle East following US-Israeli attacks on Iran, while also highlighting its role in efforts to resolve the nuclear issue in Iran. "The government is closely monitoring the development of the situation in the Middle East between the US-Israel and Iran with grave concerns," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "We continue to undertake multifaceted efforts from an economic security perspective, including ensuring

March 2, 2026

Dominican Republic marks Independence Day in Seoul

The Dominican Republic marked the 182nd anniversary of Dominican independence in Seoul on Thursday. The Dominican Republic celebrates its declaration of independence by activists led by Juan Pablo Duarte in 1844 on Feb. 27 each year. “Our independence is not merely a chapter in a history book,” Dominican Ambassador to Korea Angie Martinez said in her remarks, highlighting shared resilience and ‘complementarity’ with South Korea, "It was not inherited — it has been strengthened and renewed by eac

March 2, 2026

Sri Lanka seeking Korean cooperation for capacity-building: deputy FM

Sri Lanka is seeking to elevate ties with South Korea through capacity-building, investment and labor mobility, Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Wednesday. Last week, Hemachandra was in Seoul and Busan, where he met Korea’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-hae to discuss bilateral economic and labor cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. Separately, h

March 2, 2026

Lee set for summit talks with Singapore PM

President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss ways to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and other areas. The meeting will mark the second summit between Lee and Wong in four months, following their previous talks during Wong's visit to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, where the two countries upgraded their bilateral ties to a strategic p

March 2, 2026

Exhibition reveals brutality of Russia-Ukraine war

“The Worst Anniversary Ever,” an exhibition co-organized by the EU Delegation to Korea and the Embassy of Ukraine, opened in southern Seoul on Tuesday. With support from Seocho-gu, the exhibition marks the fourth anniversary of the start of the war, and highlights human toll, devastating impact and the resilience and dignity of the Ukrainian people in Russia-Ukraine war. The display features 30 photographs and artworks by Ukrainian artists portraying destroyed cities, grieving families, and fron

Feb. 25, 2026

Georgia: A small country with big potential for Korean investment

In recent years, the global political and economic map has undergone significant changes. In this process, Georgia, located in the heart of Eurasia, is increasingly drawing attention as one of the region's most stable, liberal and dynamically developing countries. For the Republic of Korea, which has traditionally focused on diversifying export markets, including in high-tech sectors, Georgia’s favorable business environment and geographic location offer real potential to become not only an impo

Feb. 25, 2026

German embassy marks Carnival in Seoul

The German Embassy in Seoul celebrated the traditional German Carnival, known as “Karneval” or “Fasching,” on Saturday. This year, the embassy partnered with ADeKo to host the celebration at Newtown Pub. Guests in colorful and red-and-white costumes enjoyed music, German food and festive cheer, highlighting Germany’s regional culture beyond Oktoberfest. In his remarks, the German Embassy's Deputy Ambassador Joern Beissert acknowledged the slightly delayed timing, emphasizing that Carnival embodi

Feb. 24, 2026