In a surprising move that has raised eyebrows across the nation, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced plans to significantly reduce its workforce by approximately 3,300 positions over the next three years. This decision, impacting nearly a quarter of its employees, signals t

Vancouver, Canada - On December 30th, Jongho Kyun of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver invited Robert Penner, a paramedic with BC Emergency Health Services, and Steven Reed, his supervisor, to the consulate to present them with a certificate of appreciation.On July 18th, wh

The South Korean-Swiss Academic Exchange Program, designed for master’s students from EPFL, HEIA-FR, and UNIFR, will explore the interplay between architectural design, human factors, and advanced technologies in office buildings. The program examines how these elements collectively influence indoor

Vancouver, Canada: The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver successfully hosted its 12th annual "Finding Our Children's Dreams" event on November 30th at the SFU downtown campus. Over 150 elementary, middle, and high school students and parents attended, demonstrating the even

The Embassy of Morocco in Seoul hosted a presentation/networking reception under the theme “Morocco-Sustainable Hub for Investment and Trade” at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul on November 28 with the distinguished presence of Karim Zidane, Minister of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Polic

[Vancouver, Canada] The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, in partnership with the Korean Developers and Designers Association (KDD), successfully hosted the Korean Tech Conference 2024 on 23 November at UBC Robson Square. The event attracted significant interest, with over 200

Vancouver, Canada: The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver successfully held the "Next Generation Korean Physician Networking Night" on November 21 at the Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver, gathering about 70 attendees, including next-generation physicians. The event featured r

The Sultanate of Oman celebrated its 54th glorious National Day on November 18, marking milestone accomplishments in different areas. The citizens of Oman and various state institutions have made indispensable contributions to continuous achievements in the path of comprehensive development during t

A ceremonial event dedicated to November 8 – Victory Day – was held in Seoul on November 6, 2024, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Korea. The event was attended by foreign ambassadors accredited in Korea, representatives from Korea’s political, economic, scie

Hungarian Embassy, Seoul hosted a reception to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 at the Ambassador Pullman Hotel in Seoul on October18. Hungary, located in the heart of Europe, has a rich cultural heritage and a favorable business climate. With a highly skilled workf

In early November, Eva Herzog, President of the Council of States of Switzerland, will lead a parliamentary delegation on an official visit to South Korea. As an integral part of this visit, Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea, will showcase a series of events

On October 8, the Taipei Mission in Korea hosted a reception at Lotte Hotel Seoul in Sogong-dong to celebrate the 113th anniversary of Taiwan's founding. The event was attended by over 500 guests from various sectors, including political, business, and social circles, as well as local overseas T

Vancouver BC Canada - On October 1st (local time), a welcome ceremony for the 2024 Naval Cruise Training Squadron took place at the Esquimalt Canadian Naval Base in the city of Victoria. The event was attended by Consul General Jongho Kyun from the Republic of Korea's Consulate General in Vancou

Nepal Embassy in Seoul held a National Day reception celebrating the 10th National Day of Nepal at Lotte Hotel in Seoul on September 26. Nepal’s National Day is celebrated as Constitution Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015.More than 300 high-p

Vietnam is a politically stable country experiencing rapid economic growth, reaching a GDP of 430 billion USD in 2023. While building and developing the nation, Vietnam has continuously improved its human rights framework. Human rights, encompassing civil, economic, political, and cultural rights, a

North Korea's recent public display of its uranium enrichment facility, alongside leader Kim Jong Un's declarations of an "exponential" increase in nuclear weapons, marks a significant escalation in its nuclear ambitions. This bold move, seemingly a propaganda exercise, reveals deeper comple

SingCham Korea hosted a 'Happy Singapore Day' reception on August 8th at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul to celebrate Singapore's 59th birthday.Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1975, Singapore and Korea have enjoyed cooperative and fruitful relations, deepening their bilateral ti

Korea and Morocco established diplomatic relations in July 1962 and Morocco was the first African country to host Korean diplomatic representation. However, the connection between the two countries goes even further back. Moroccan solders participated in the Korean war a decade before the establishm

Since the FTA came into effect in 2011, Korea and Peru have continued to expand bilateral trade and develop a comprehensive partnership. Last year, the two countries celebrated the 60th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, held a bilateral summit in the United States in November, and with

On July 12th, the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) and the Embassy of France in the Republic of Korea will come together to host Bastille Day festivities at Floating Island, one of the most scenic venues alongside the Han River in Seoul.La Fête Nationale 2024 (Bastille Day), re