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French ambassador calls 2026 landmark year as Korea and France celebrate 140 years of ties

At the French Embassy’s largest Bastille Day reception in Seoul, Ambassador Philippe Bertoux highlighted three 2026 summits and a new global strategic partnership with Korea.

2026.7.14

One cut: Luxembourg's National Day

Jacques Flies, Luxembourg’s ambassador to Korea, highlighted growing economic cooperation between the nations at the European country's National Day reception.

2026.6.23

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Swedish ambassador hosts 'Sweden Day 2026' reception in Seoul to celebrate National Day

Swedish Ambassador to Korea Karl-Olof Andersson hosted the "Sweden Day 2026" reception in Seoul on Thursday evening to celebrate Sweden's National Day.

2026.6.9

Georgian Chargé d'Affaires Mikheil Tigishvili delivers welcoming remarks with a glass of traditional Georgian amber wine during a reception celebrating the Independence Day of Georgia at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul hotel in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 28. [EMBASSY OF GEORGIA TO KOREA]

Celebrating independence — and togetherness

Georgian Chargé d'Affaires Mikheil Tigishvili emphasized that Korea and Georgia are exceptional partners sharing a destiny of resilience in defending their unique cultures and independence against powerful challenges.

2026.5.31

German Ambassador Georg Schmidt delivers welcoming remarks at the 'Tanz im Mai' spring reception at the ambassador's residence in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul, on May 21. On the left is the sustainable Maypole tree, handcrafted mostly by the Ambassador's wife using bamboo from the residence grounds. [SEO JI-EUN]

German embassy holds 'Tanz im Mai' festival at Ambassador's residence

The Embassy of Germany in Korea hosted the traditional spring festival "Tanz im Mai" (Dance in May) at the Ambassador's residence in Seongbuk District, central Seoul, on Thursday evening.

2026.5.22

Polish Ambassador to Korea Bartosz Wiśniewski delivers welcoming remarks during a reception to mark Poland's Constitution Day on May 12 at the Lotte Hotel Seoul. [SEO JI-EUN]

Polish Embassy hosts Constitution anniversary reception

The Polish Embassy in Korea hosted a reception to commemorate the anniversary of Poland’s 1791 Constitution, a landmark of democracy celebrated on Tuesday in Seoul.

2026.5.13

European Union Ambassador to Korea Ugo Astuto, eighth from left, poses for a commemorative photo with EU member state ambassadors and senior South Korean officials, including Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and First Vice Minister of Science and ICT Koo Hyuk-chae, during the Europe Day 2026 reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on May 8. [DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA]

EU member states showcase culture and cuisine at Europe Day in Seoul

The European Union Delegation to South Korea hosted this year's Europe Day reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on Friday evening, featuring exhibition booths from 25 member states and corporate partners.

2026.5.11

Li Shulei, a member of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China's central committee, speaks at a North Korean reception in China, in this screengrab from Chinese broadcaster CCTV [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Senior Chinese party official attends North Korean embassy reception in Beijing

The North Korean Embassy in China hosted a reception on Tuesday marking the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's congress in February, attended by a senior Chinese ruling party official, a Chinese news report said Wednesday.

2026.4.1

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Korea Sukhbold Sukhee delivers remarks at a reception marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Korea on Friday at The Ambassador Seoul - Pullman Hotel in Jung District, central Seoul, on Nov. 21. [SEO JI-EUN]

Mongolian Embassy celebrates 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea

The Mongolian Embassy in Seoul hosted on Friday a reception marking the 863rd anniversary of the birth of Genghis Khan — celebrated as Mongolian Pride Day — and the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Mongolia.

2025.11.24

Belgian Ambassador to Korea Bruno Jans, left, and Lee Kyung-chul, Korea’s high representative for UN Security Council affairs, share a toast during the Belgium King’s Day 2025 reception at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno District, central Seoul on Nov. 13. [SEO JI-EUN]

Celebrating upcoming 125 years of Korean-Belgian relations

The Belgian Embassy in Seoul hosted its annual King’s Day reception on Thursday, highlighting next year’s 125th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Belgian troops during the Korean War.

2025.11.14