Pakistan: Paradise for tourism, enjoyment

Pakistan is one of the world’s most beautiful countries, with varied cultural and scenic beauty. Visitors can enjoy fully archaeological tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism and conventional tourism. It is a land of splendors with the landscape stretching remarkably from the high mountain ranges in the northern areas to the plains and deserts of central Pakistan and the Arabian Sea in the South. Pakistan’s mountain ranges include the famous Himalayas, Karakoram and the Hindukush. There

March 24, 2013

Kuwait hopes for continued peace, prosperity in Korea

The following article is the message by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Korea Muteb Al-Mutoteh on the 52nd National Day of Kuwait. ― Ed.The Kuwaiti Embassy celebrated the 52nd National Day of Kuwait on Feb. 25 and the 22nd Liberation Day on Feb. 26. On this delightful occasion, I would like to extend the regards and best wishes of the Kuwaiti people and government to the friendly South Korean people and government.The bilateral relations between Kuwait and South Korea have grown and expanded in various fi

Feb. 27, 2013

Bright future ahead for Korea-UAE relationship

It is with great pleasure that I am, once again, visiting the Republic of Korea, to attend the inauguration of your new president, Park Geun-hye.Over the last few years, during the term of outgoing President Lee Myung-bak, bilateral relations between our countries have made significant progress, thanks to the support both of President Lee and the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.I, and my country, look forward to the further development of th

Feb. 24, 2013

Book reviews 50 years of Korean-Swiss ties

The book “50 Years: Switzerland-Korea,” published by the Swiss Embassy in Korea in May 2012, celebrates half a century of shared history between the two nations. The publication reviews the innovations, initiative and passion they developed as partners in areas of trade, science, academia, politics and culture, and profiles individuals who contributed to burgeoning ties over the many decades.An electronic version is available for free at www.swissembassynews.kr/index.asp. The first 30 people to

Feb. 7, 2013

Switzerland lauds creativity in 50-year partnership

In an impoverished Seoul struggling to recover from the Korean War a few years earlier, teenager Kim Hong-chul became fascinated with yodeling, the folk music of Switzerland. He wrote to Walter Bernays, the editor of Zurich-based newspaper Tages-Anzeiger, in search of recordings of yodeling, enthralled with its other-worldly rhythms derived from extended falsettos and rapid high-low-high-low sounds of the vocal register.Bernays responded with enthusiasm, fascinated that a Korean youth halfway ar

Feb. 7, 2013

UAE celebrates 41 years of unity

 Following is a message from Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Abdulla Al Romaithi on the occasion of the country’s 41st National Day. ― Ed.Dec. 2, 2012, is a special day in the United Arab Emirates. On this day 41 years back, the country was founded with the unification of the seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain and Fujairah. Marking the National Day of the UAE means commemorating the day of the unity of the seven emirates. It also means celebra

Dec. 2, 2012

UAE on path of growth despite global uncertainty

The United Arab Emirates has continued to thrive and prosper, despite economic crises that have affected much of the rest of the world and the political turmoil that has continued to engulf much of the Middle East.Located in the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, with coastlines both on the Arabian Gulf and on the Gulf of Oman, seven emirates of the UAE, formerly known as the “Trucial States,” came together following the withdrawal of Britain after 150 years. Led by the UAE’s founding fa

Dec. 2, 2012

Global nuclear summit to draw about 60 leaders

Seoul Communique to include comprehensive action plans to fight nuclear terrorismOnly 30 days are left before the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, the largest-ever diplomatic conference held in Korea.The second of its kind after U.S. President Barack Obama inaugurated the Nuclear Security Summit in 2010 in Washington, D.C., the Seoul summit will seek more detailed ways of international cooperation to protect nuclear materials and facilities from terrorism.Nuclear security refers to a series o

Feb. 23, 2012

Social media, mobile platforms transform news

In new multi-platform media environment, news is becoming portable, personalized, and participatoryWhen a massive landslide hit an affluent residential town in southern Seoul on July 27, it was ordinary citizens, not professional journalists, who broke the news.An amateur video capturing a torrent o

Aug. 14, 2011

Brand power key to survival in era of crisis

One night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history ...

June 28, 2011

IBK targets investment banking

Established in 1961, the Industrial Bank of Korea has continued to focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises as a state-controlled lender.In the long-term, the bank is set to prepare to become a comprehensive financial services provider.It has been enhancing its investment banking capability as it seeks to diversify its business portfolio. Customers are seen behind a sign for the Indu

June 28, 2011

KB Kookmin Wise Card gains growing popularity

KB Kookmin Wise Card has been attracting a growing number of customers thanks to a variety of noteworthy benefits.The number of holders of its latest credit card surpassed 100,000 in the 18 days after its launch on March 2. By June 14, that number had reached 360,000. KB Kookmin Card unveils a new credit card called “Wise Card.” (KB Card)The Wise Card is a first of its kind in the local market, al

June 28, 2011

Prudential Life of Korea seeks to become ‘trusted insurer’

Prudential of Korea is striving to become the most trusted insurance company.Other companies might want to become the largest or most profitable, but Prudential takes pride in becoming an honest and ethical company that is trusted by many. The headquarters of Prudential Life Insurance in SeoulFounded in 1991, POK set itself apart from other insurance companies by introducing a different type of sa

June 28, 2011

World-best airline, Singapore Airlines

A Singapore Airlines suite (Singapore Airlines)Singapore Airlines has developed a reputation for being an industry trendsetter by providing premium facilities and services to ensure that customers have unforgettable memories regardless of travel time. Singapore Airlines has received the most industry awards of any airline due to its commitment and innovations. It has world-acclaimed chefs on its “

June 28, 2011

Imperial 19 Quantum steers innovation

Imperial 19 Quantum, a leading premium whiskey brand by Pernod Ricard Korea, has won a 2011 Korea Herald Best Brand Award.The local unit of the French drinks group launched the 19-year-old whisky in November, seeking to bring change and innovation to the local market.With the name borrowed from physics ― quantum leap ― the “ultra super premium” edition targets “premiumizing” Korean consumers, shif

June 28, 2011

Oakwood provides total living solution

Oakwood Premier COEX Center Seoul in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, is the first deluxe furnished serviced residence in the city which combines luxurious hotel services with the spaciousness of a private home. The property offers 280 furnished apartments including studio, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 47 square meters to 228 square meters and regal penthouses of

June 28, 2011

Somerset Palace offers comfortable living space with premier service

Nestled in the heart of Seoul, next to the picturesque Gyeongbok Palace, Somerset Palace Seoul is the ideal spot to start a leisurely stroll to the myriad of restaurants, shopping arcades and entertainment outlets in the Insadong and Jongno area. In fact, everywhere in Seoul is easily accessible from Somerset by hopping on the metro at Anguk, Jonggak or Gwanghwamun stations, which are all less tha

June 28, 2011

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas aims to boost premium brand image

Located in southern Seoul’s vibrant center for commerce, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has a reputation for its top quality facilities and service, and success in hosting the most heads of state during the G20 Seoul Summit 2010. Along with 25 years of experience, the hotel is committed to achieving sustainable growth as a global leading hotel through strengthening its premium brand image. De

June 28, 2011

Imperial Palace Hotel offers quality service with European inspired atmoresphere

Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, Imperial Palace Hotel in southern Seoul aims to be an artistic and cultural space where its visitors can enjoy both convenient, up-to-date IT facilities and high-class services.With more than 400 suites as well as 13 restaurants and bars, it serves as a convenient business hotel in its European inspired, antique and elegant atmosphere.Every suite of the

June 28, 2011