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Lima rolls out the purple carpet for BTS ahead of Peru concerts

Peru's capital is renaming a street and lighting landmarks ahead of BTS's first-ever shows in the country.

2026.10.7

Peru pitches $39 billion in projects to Korean firms as new government courts foreign capital

During an investment seminar at the Embassy of Peru in Korea, Peru's state-run investment promotion agency introduced 85 projects worth $39 billion. The portfolio prominently featured rail projects.

2026.9.30

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Embassy celebrates Peruvian independence in Seoul

At Peru’s independence celebration in Seoul, officials highlighted expanding defense cooperation, from naval production to military aircraft supply chains, alongside 63 years of diplomatic ties.

2026.7.29

Korean delegation meets new Peruvian president, discusses bilateral ties

The delegation conveyed President Lee Jae Myung's letter expressing Seoul's commitment to advancing the two countries' friendship and cooperation to Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori.

2026.7.28

Peru showcases Pisco in Seoul at embassy garden party

Peru’s ambassador and importers introduced Pisco’s heritage, production and distinctive distillation process.

2026.6.12

Peruvian shamans perform rituals while holding images of Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Chilean candidate Jeannette Jara, as Peru faces a diplomatic rift with Mexico and Chile heads toward a presidential runoff, in Lima, Peru, on Dec. 12. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026

Shamans in Peru gathered for an annual New Year's ritual on Monday, where they made predictions for the year to come, including illness for U.S. President Donald Trump and the downfall of Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro.

2025.12.30

The Korean Army's K2 main battle tanks cross the Namhan River in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 25, as part of the Hoguk combined drills of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. [YONHAP]

Korea, Peru sign framework agreement to export 195 K2 tanks, armored vehicles

Korea and Peru signed a framework agreement Tuesday to export 195 vehicles, including Hyundai Rotem's K2 main battle tanks, to the Peruvian Armed Forces.

2025.12.9

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil responds to lawmakers' questions regarding the country's push to build nuclear-powered submarines at a parliamentary audit session on Oct. 30. [YONHAP]

Navy chiefs of Korea, Peru discuss arms cooperation

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil on Friday met with his Peruvian counterpart to discuss ways to expand arms cooperation between the countries' navies.

2025.10.31

Chef and owner Juan David Jacome Silva, right, and his wife Jhein Arroyo Silva pose for a photo at the Peruvian restaurant Ceviche 210 in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Ceviche 210 brings the taste of Peru to Pyeongtaek

Possibly the best Peruvian food can't be found among the international dining scene in Itaewon, but in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, at Ceviche 210, run by two Peruvian natives who are all-in on "authentic."

2025.8.25

Paul Duclos, Peru’s ambassador to Korea, poses with traditional Peruvian dishes during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at Ceviche 210 in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on July 17. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Ceviche is not just a food, it's an expression of Peru, says ambassador

Peru's ambassador to Korea, Paul Duclos, emphasizes the cultural significance of ceviche, highlights Peru's culinary achievements and discusses defense collaboration with Korea, reflecting on lessons from APEC and the shared value of food.