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- Canadian Embassy in Seoul hosts symposium to promote AI ethics across Indo-Pacific region SEOUL -- At a symposium designed to accelerate cooperation on the ethical use of artificial intelligence, researchers and business officials from the Indo-Pacific region discussed obstacles in maintaining human rights and democratic values amid the rapid evolution of AI systems. This symposium, hosted by the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, focused on sharing diverse perspectives in preserving these principles. Canadian Ambassador to South Korea, Tamara Mawhinney, addressed the potentia 12 March 2024
- Turkish Embassy in Seoul celebrates test flight of homemade 5th-gen fighter jet SEOUL -- The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Seoul sent out a congratulatory message to celebrate the successful maiden flight of Türkiye's homegrown fifth-generation jet fighter known by its nickname "KAAN." The fighter jet formerly known as "TF-X" and "Milli Muharip Uçak" is a stealthy twin-engine all-weather air superiority fighter that is being developed by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and sub-contractor BAE Sy 22 February 2024
- Russian envoy commemorates naval battle of Russo-Japanese War SEOUL -- Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Georgy Zinoviev, led a floral tribute commemorating the 120th anniversary of the Battle of Chemulpo that ended with the sinking of two Russian Navy warships near the western port city of Incheon in 1904. The tribute took place at St. Petersburg Square in Incheon's Chemulpo harbor. "This year marks the 120th anniversary of the heroic battle fought by the cruiser Varyag and the gunboat Koreets against the Imperial Japane 8 February 2024
- Türkiye to send first astronaut on maiden space mission SEOUL -- Türkiye will send its first astronaut on the country's maiden space mission. The Turkish Space Agency announced that the spacecraft will launch from a facility in Florida, United States, to dock with the International Space Station orbiting the Earth. The space mission by Türkiye was initiated in 2021 after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the national program. The Turkish Space Agency (TUA) selected the first Turkish astronaut from candidates based 18 January 2024
- Indian Embassy in Seoul collaborates with state food promotion agency to hold special Indian cuisine presentation SEOUL -- The Embassy of India in South Korea and the Korean Food Promotion Institute, a public Korean food promotion agency operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to hold a special presentation on Indian cuisine. Ms. Surabhi Amit Kumar, the spouse of Mr. Amit Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to South Korea, introduced Indian cuisine through a keynote speech "Indian food, a culinary journey through the flavors of India" at the Korean Food Promotion I 8 December 2023
- World Expo to be held in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh in 2030 SEOUL -- Saudi Arabia's Riyadh was selected as the host city for the World Expo during a general assembly of a Paris-based intergovernmental organization overseeing the global fair. The capital city of Saudi Arabia secured 119 votes, beating South Korea's southern port city of Busan with 29 votes and Italy's Rome with 17. The international economic event, held every five years for six months, can play a vital role in showcasing a nation's progress in artificial intel 29 November 2023
- Turkish Embassy in Seoul celebrates 100th anniversary of creation of Republic of Türkiye SEOUL --The Turkish Embassy in South Korea celebrated the 100th anniversary of the creation of the republic at Shilla Hotel located in central Seoul on October 30. "Today we waited so long to celebrate," Salih Murat Tamer, the Turkish Ambassador to South Korea said during his opening speech. "Korea is a very special country for us," the ambassador emphasized the relationship between Türkiye and South Korea, often recognized as the "blood bond" that 30 October 2023
- Turkish Army band performs Korean folk song 'Arirang' in Seoul's central district SEOUL -- "Mehteran," the Turkish Army band, has performed Korean folk song "Arirang" at a special event designed to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended the fighting in the Korean War (1950~1953). The performance was presented at a war memorial museum in Seoul's central district of Yongsan. Arirang is a song that pulls at many Koreans' heartstrings. The folk song with soothing melodies and poetic lyrics is frequently sung by Korean 11 October 2023