Articles by Sanjay Kumar
Sanjay Kumar
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New Zealand Tech Roadshow 2021 to foster partnerships between New Zealand and Korean technology companies
New Zealand’s chamber of commerce in Korea, or the Kiwi Chamber, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Invest Seoul Center jointly launched the two-day “New Zealand-Korea Tech Roadshow 2021” webinar Wednesday. The tech roadshow aims to emphasize New Zealand‘s role as a testbed of agricultural technologies and its status as a global leader in the field. Tech Roadshow 2021’s agenda is “People & Environment” focusing
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 25, 2021
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Indian Embassy, Yonsei University host symposium on Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The Indian Embassy has teamed up with Yonsei University’s Institute of East and West Studies to co-host a two-day International Symposium entitled “Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: Developmental Dynamics and Future Trajectories.” As part of celebrations for India’s Independence Day, the symposium was held Monday and Tuesday to analyze development strategies and map future trajectories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region through growth models of India and Korea. Ra
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 24, 2021
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Danish tech ambassador sees room for more ESG cooperation
Denmark has a lot of room for increased cooperation in strengthening public-private partnerships as well as in the environmental, social and governance, or ESG, realm with Korea, Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen, Denmark’s tech ambassador said in an email interview with the Korea Herald. Saying that the Danish-Korean green growth alliance launched in 2011 shows Denmark and Korea are on track to strengthening public-private partnerships and ESG, Larsen said that Korea’s hosting of the Part
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 24, 2021
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Ro Jae-hun and Jang Si-ho receive Gold Cross of Merit on Hungary's National Day.
GOLD CROSS -- Ro Jae-hun, the founding president of the Korea-Hungary Friendship Association and son of former President Roh Tae-woo (left), and Jang Si-ho (right) pose with Hungarian Ambassador Mozes Csoma after receiving the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit, the country’s second-highest civilian honor, on Friday. Roh received the medal for contributing to Hungary-Korea ties, while Jang was recognized for his contribution to economic relations between the two countries.
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 24, 2021
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Singapore Embassy celebrates 56th National Day
The Singapore Embassy in Seoul celebrated the country‘s 56th National Day Wednesday. As part of the online program, a Singapore Airlines cabin crew performed a National Day song titled ‘Where I Belong’. A cultural performance titled ‘Friendship Promenade’ was also performed in collaboration with Singapore’s Ding Yi Music Company and Korean traditional musician Gamin Kang. Singapore’s ambassador to Korea Eric Teo thanked the participants, and expre
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 20, 2021
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Bangladesh embassy observes National Mourning Day 2021
The Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul observed National Mourning Day 2021 to mark the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Bangladesh’s first president, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is known as the “father of the nation,” Sunday. As part of the program, Bangladesh Ambassador Abida Islam and embassy officials lowered Bangladesh’s national flag to half-mast, wearing black badges as they paid homage to Bangabandhu. The ambassador unveiled the compilation of Bangabandhu&rsqu
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 16, 2021
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Indian Embassy celebrates Independence Day
INDEPENDENCE DAY -- Indian Ambassador to South Korea Sripriya Ranganathan delivers Indian President Ram Kovind’s Independence Day message for the 75th anniversary of the nation on Sunday. India gained independence from the United Kingdom on Aug. 15, 1947. (Embassy of India)
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 16, 2021
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Danish Embassy launches ‘Meet Denmark’ campaign
The Danish Embassy in South Korea and the pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk co-launched the “Meet Denmark” campaign Thursday. With the slogan “Aspiring life, Danish life,” the campaign offers a glimpse into a healthy, sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle that is unique to Northern Europe, the embassy said. At a time when travel is difficult due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the embassy said, the campaign will showcase tourist attractions in Copenhagen, Danish tr
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 16, 2021
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Bangladesh pays tribute to martyrs of Independence
The Bangladesh Embassy paid tribute to Capt. Sheikh Kamal and Bangamata Fazilatun Nessa Mujib who were son and wife of Bangladesh’s first President Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Kamal and Bangamata were assassinated with the president in 1975. After a reading and prayers for Kamal and Bangamata, as well as martyred family members, freedom fighters and the development of Bangladesh, the embassy screened a documentary on their life and work, followed by an open discussion
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 10, 2021
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Bangladesh celebrates ‘Mujib Year’
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul celebrated 'Mujib Year' showcasing the life and legacy of the “father of the nation,“ Bangladesh’s first President Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with a second photo exhibition in Seoul last week. Bangabandhu, the architect of Bangladesh, proclaimed the Independence of Bangladesh in 1971 and played a significant role in making Bangladesh the136th member of the United Nations. The embassy co-organized the exhibition, titled “Mu
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 10, 2021
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Kenya’s Big 4 Agenda, Vision 2030 open up trade and investment opportunities for Korea: Kenyan top envoy
The priority areas under Kenya’s Vision 2030 and its Big 4 Agenda -- food security, universal health care, affordable housing and industrialization -- provide a solid foundation for trade and investment for South Korean companies, according to Mwende Mwinzi, Kenyan ambassador to Korea. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Mwinzi said the grounds for advancing bilateral relations were laid in July during a visit to Korea by Betty Maina, Kenya’s Cabinet secretary for industrializa
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 10, 2021
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[Diplomatic Circuit] Indonesian Embassy installs solar panels to go green
New solar panels have been installed at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul as part of its green transformation efforts that began at the end of last year, the embassy said Friday. The 72 solar panel modules installed on the rooftop of the embassy building in Yeongdeungpo-gu can generate up to 42.8 megawatt-hours of energy per year and cut electricity costs by at least 5 million won ($4,340). “Beside saving the electrical cost, the installment of solar panel also aims at promoting the use of
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 3, 2021
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[Diplomatic Circuit] ‘Korean companies would bring promising results to Romania’s energy sector’
South Korean companies would bring promising results to Romania’s energy sector that has untapped potential, said Costin-Adrian Ionescu, Romania’s charge d’affaires ad interim in Korea. “Nuclear energy, health care, medical equipment production facility are key areas for Korean companies to invest in Romania. Apart from automotive and electronic industries, now Korean companies can establish significant presence for engineering, infrastructure and construction industrie
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 2, 2021
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[Diplomatic Circuit] Embassies mark anniversaries of Bengali poets
Celebrations were held online Saturday to mark two anniversaries in Bengali poetry -- the birth of Rabindranath Tagore and the publishing of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s revolutionary work “Bidrohi.” The embassies of Bangladesh and India, Seoul’s Indian Art Museum, Tagore Society of Korea, Bengali Association of Korea and expatriate Bangladeshis jointly took part in the event. This year marks the centenary of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s poem “Bidrohi” and the 16
Diplomatic Circuit Aug. 2, 2021
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