MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings
Seoul – Seoul now ranks 4th place worldwide as a convention destination in the 2013 International Meetings Statistics Report released last week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). Since 2010, the city has remained in the UIA world top … Continue reading MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings
Xi, Park pledge for China-South Korea strategic partnership
Seoul – Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South Korean counterpart Park Geun-hye held talks here Thursday, vowing to enrich the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership.Xi said China and South Korea are important neighbors, close partners and good friends.Reviewing all the substantial … Continue reading Xi, Park pledge for China-South Korea strategic partnership
ASEAN, Korea Review Bilateral Relations
Pusan – The 18th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Dialogue was convened on 18-19 June in Pusan, the ROK. The meeting reviewed ASEAN-ROK relations and discussed its future direction, including follow-up to the outcomes of the 16th ASEAN-ROK Summit on 9 October … Continue reading ASEAN, Korea Review Bilateral Relations
Logistics made in Germany: The Alliance visits China and Korea
Berlin – Partners in China and Korea are on this month’s meeting schedule for the “Logistics Alliance Germany” (LAG) based in Berlin. The delegation heading east comprising of representatives of the Federal Ministry of Transport, the PPP-project “Logistics Alliance Germany” and the German logistics … Continue reading Logistics made in Germany: The Alliance visits China and Korea
Korea: Death toll rises to 244, 58 still missing in ferry tragedy
Seoul – The confirmed death toll from the South Korean ferry which capsized nearly three weeks ago has risen to 244, 58 still missing. An official from the maritime administration said divers found six more bodies on Sunday. 105 divers … Continue reading Korea: Death toll rises to 244, 58 still missing in ferry tragedy
Death toll rises to 64 in S. Korean ferry accident
Seoul – South Korean officials have said in a daily briefing that the confirmed death toll of the capsized ferry-Sewol, has risen to 64, with 238 people still missing.Officials said there are now 234 ships, together with over 30 planes … Continue reading Death toll rises to 64 in S. Korean ferry accident
Passenger ship carrying 477 sinks off S. Korean coast
Seoul – A passenger ship with 477 people aboard, mostly high school students, sank in waters off South Korea’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, with two dead and 14 wounded, local media reported. The 6,325-ton passenger ship “SEWOL” was capsized and … Continue reading Passenger ship carrying 477 sinks off S. Korean coast
S. Korea to prepare for reunification with DPRK
Seoul – South Korea’s President has announced that she will set up a presidential advisory body to prepare for reunification with the DPRK. President Park Geun-hye made the remarks at a press conference marking the first anniversary of her inauguration … Continue reading S. Korea to prepare for reunification with DPRK