The United Arab Emirates participated in the “NextRise, Seoul 2021”, Global Startup exhibition, which was held at the COEX Center in Seoul, hosted by the Korea Development Bank (KDB) and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) on June 28, 2021, in the presence of HE Kim Boo-kyum, Prime Mini

The UAE Embassy in Seoul and the UAE International Investors Council(UAEIIC) held the first investment online seminar between the UAE and the Republic of Korea on July 13, 2021, with the participation of dignitaries from the Korean side. The participants discussed ways to enhance and support coopera

“Come sample the world’s best coffee at the Coffee Expo Seoul 2021!” This was an enticing expression for Korea’s coffee lovers, especially those in Seoul, to relish the aroma and taste of the genuine Kenyan coffee—directly.On July 14 this year, the Embassy of Kenya in Seoul hosted Coffee Expo at Coe

The Kyrgyz Republic in Central Asia, situated on the west of China and east of Uzbekistan, is a country fast becoming one of the promising economic partners of the Republic of Korea. There are some 20,000 Koreans and ethnic Koreans living in Kyrgyzstan who are actively engaged in the promotion of re

While the possibility of President Moon Jae-in issuing a special amnesty on the Aug. 15 Liberation Day has been raised, various prospects are emerging from the political circles on the future of former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye.In particular, there is speculation in the political ci

The Supreme Court confirmed a two-year prison term for South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyung-soo, a close aide to President Moon Jae-in, upholding the lower court ruling for colluding with Kim Dong-won, better known by his online alias “Druking,” to manipulate online opinion before and after the

A new poll showed that Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung is leading the next Presidential candidate preference survey. Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol had a 10 percent-level approval rating.According to the public opinion poll carried out by Korea Research at the request of MBC on Ju

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Kim Dong-yeon, who is considered a fast-growing Presidential candidate, criticized the income-led growth of the government of President Moon Jae-in through the publication of a book.Kim is rapidly looming as a Presidential candidate i

Lee Joon-seok, chairman of the conservative main opposition People Power Party, picked former President Park Chung-hee as the most respected politician.Asked if he intends to run for the 2027 Presidential election, Lee said, "If I succeed in the position of party leader, there will be many possibili

With Choi Jae-hyung, former chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), joining the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on July 15, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea strongly criticized, saying, "He has damaged political neutrality, which is the core value of democracy. It is a wast

The following report is based on materials and photo provided by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to The Korea Post media, puiblisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news media since 1985.—Ed.On 15-16 July, the International Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges

The following article was provided by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.At the session of the UN General Assembly, held on May 22, 2018, it was decided to declare June

The following article was contributed by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.—Ed.The international community frequently expresses its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its determination to fight terrorism. This is an appropriat

The following article was contributed by Mr. Jiri Havel, a graduate student of Economics at Yonsei University in Seoul.—Ed.Cooperation between Czech Republic and Korea can produce future leaders. Czech Republic is a small country that is highly dependent on international trade with other countries.W

Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the People Power Party (PPP) said on July 10, “If the Minister of Unification thinks that his ministry is of any use the minister then is not working properly and a new minister is in order.”According to Korean-language newspaper reports in Seoul on July 10, Chairman Lee mad

Many people in Korea, the established generation in particular, believe that the Korean business people, especially the conglomerates known as Jaebeol, are true patriots of Korea and the Korean people. The do a lot for the good the country. And on many occasions, they are dependable supporters of th

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik of The Korea Post mediaChairman Lee Jun-seok of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said that the front-running Presidential Candidate Yoon Seok-youl (former prosecutor general) would board the PPP band wagon for the Presidential race “when he thinks the time is r

“Gyeongsangbuk-do is promoting large-scale projects to strengthen the competitiveness of traditional industries,” said Lee Cheol-woo, governor of the province.In an interview with The Korea Post media, Gov. Lee said, “The steel, electronics, auto parts and textile industries that have led the Korean

Who is going to take over the government of incumbent President Moon Jae-in? At present, the front runner is former Attorney General Yoon Seok-youl followed closely by Governor Lee Jae-myung of the Gyeonggi Province and then by former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon who presently remains in a single dig

Participation of international organizations and foreign observers is essential for the conduct of open and transparent democratic elections. Election observation in most countries is an important aspect for promoting political rights of people.The Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan stipula