The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Korea hosted a Diplomatic Reception on June 28th at the Ambassador Pullman Hotel to celebrate National Day (annually on July 3) and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Belarus from Nazi invaders.The event, organized in colla

Vitaly Fen, who headed Uzbekistan's diplomatic mission in Seoul for 25 years, has died at the age of 76, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry announced on June 19."Vitaly Fen was an outstanding statesman, a master of sports and a professional diplomat who devoted his entire life to the service of the coun

A symphonic concert will be held to commemorate the 213th anniversary of Venezuela's Independence on July 5, 1811. This cultural initiative aims to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Venezuela and South Korea through music. The event will take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 6:30 p.m

A reception to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the Philippines' independence and the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Korea was held on June 11 at Lotte Hotel, Seoul.H. E. Theresa Dizon De-Vega, Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea, said in

SEOUL, KOREA - Amidst heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, the focus from global media networks has largely been on the instability in North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un and the threat of potential missile attacks on South Korea. The media has also actively reported on a multitude of other physical threats levied against South Korea, the United States, and their allies.Howev

SEOUL KOREA - Amidst heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, the focus from global media networks has largely been on the instability in North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un and the threat of potential missile attacks on South Korea. The media has also actively reported on a multitude of other physical threats levied against South Korea, the United States, and their allies.Howeve

SEOUL, KOREA - The year 2012 has been so eventful. New leaders haven been elected in many nations including the two Koreas and South Korean pop star PSY’s Gangnam Style took the world by storm. Against this backdrop, Korea IT Times has attempted to sum up 2012 memorable events in various sectors such as politics, economy, society and sports.  Global sensation “Gangnam Style”As U.S. weekly

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – A previously little-known general, Hyon Yong-chol, has been confirmed as chief of the North Korean army.Gen Hyon rose to sudden prominence on Monday when he was promoted following the abrupt demotion of the powerful former army chief, Ri Yong-ho.Meanwhile, the title of marshal has been bestowed upon North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, state media said.Analysts said the

SEOUL, KOREA – North Korean military chief, Yong-ho Ri, has been removed from all official posts, according to state media.As well as being head of the army, he was vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission and held top posts in the ruling Workers' Party.In a short statement, the party said Mr Ri had been removed from his posts "because of illness".The BBC's Seoul corresponde

SEOUL, KOREA- South Korea’s Defense Ministry is convinced its neighbor Pyongyang has everything in place in order to conduct a third nuclear test.“Substantial preparations for the test have been completed,” a military official has said in Seoul on Tuesday, Russia’s ITAR-TASS news agency reports. “Only a political decision is needed.”It’s thought the new test would be carried out at the site of

SEOUL, KOREA- Despite the provocative rocket launch by North Korea last Friday, South Korea is to continue providing humanitarian aid to its impoverished neighbor, with whom it remains technically at war.Private aid agenciesSouth Korea’s key official dealing with Pyongyang says his government is not cutting off humanitarian assistance to the North.Unification Minister Yu Woo-ik says while ot

SEOUL, KOREA- South Korean warships scoured the Yellow Sea on Saturday, April 14, in search of debris from a failed North Korean rocket launch that has heightened tensions in the region and brought international condemnation on the country's new leader amid a week of lavish celebrations to mark the centenary of the nation's founder.According to The Associated Press, South Korea's navy has deploy

ATLANTA, GA, USA—A 150-member all-male chorus and orchestra from the Atlanta area will perform in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea during their Spring Arts Festival in April.The chorus and orchestra, named the Sons of Jubal, will be one of the largest musical groups of Americans ever to enter the DPRK. The Sons of Jubal was founded in 1954 and consists of volunteer professional musician

SEOUL, KOREA- The 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit was held at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul from March 26-27. It was the second edition of the conference since its 2010 meeting in Washington DC. Leaders and representatives from more than 50 nations and four international institutions gathered in South Korea to discuss the response to nuclear terrorism, protection of nuclear m

SEOUL, KOREA- The announcement by the North’s state news agency that the session will be on April 13 came as concern grew over a decision by the North to launch a rocket next month marking the centenary of founder Kim Il-sung’s birth. The rocket launch, which the United States and other countries say is the same as a ballistic missile test, which is banned under U.N. resolutions, could coincide

SEOUL, KOREA- South Korea has been persistent in including the Gaeseong industrial zone in North Korea in its free-trade deals with Europe and the US.  It is assumed that this would deepen cross-border ties after the North’s leadership transition. It has been inferred that this push may aid any efforts by North Korea to open up if the South wins inclusion for Gaeseong. Currently, Gaeseong is the

SEOUL, KOREA — After a flurry of discussions about the future of nuclear power in North Korea, and the legitimate and illegitimate uses of nuclear technologies, dialog on this topic has been frozen for a decade. There are tantalizing suggestions that discussions about nuclear power in North Korea could start again in the future. But the world has changed utterly since then, confronting us with a p

SEOUL, KOREA — Two months after the passing of former North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, citizens gathered together in Pyongyang to mark what would have been the 70th birthday of Kim. Mourners brought “kimjongilia” begonias with his picture and sung songs remembering his life and the impact he had on his people. In fact there was a bronze statue unveiled of the former leader with his father that st

SEOUL, KOREA — Lim Sung-nam, Special Representative for the Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, will visit Moscow on January 8-10 for a consultation with his Russian counterpart. Special Representative Lim and Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and new head delegate to the Six-party Talks, Igor Morgulov, will exchange views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula in the wake of the death

SEOUL, KOREA — In its 2011 New Year editorial, North Korea emphasizes the need to become a powerhouse of science, technology, knowledge, and economy.  Kim Jong-eun, the designated successor to Kim Jong-il, is reputed to be a computer expert.  It is said that based on CNC (Computer Numerical Control), presented as a great achievement of Kim Jong-eun, North Korea expects great progress in science an