By Ukpono Ukpong The Republic of Korea is turning its cultural spotlight towards Nigeria’s globally celebrated Afrobeat sound, as part of renewed efforts to create a powerful musical fusion that bridges both nations. The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) is leading this initiative, aiming to introduce traditional Nigerian music to South Korean audiences while […]
The Korea Herald is a leading English-language daily newspaper founded in 1953 and published in Seoul, South Korea. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. First issue date was in 1953 with its Headquarters in Huam-ro […]
The Republic of Korea has signed a new project agreement worth US$13 million with the federal government to further boost e-government expansion in Nigeria. The Asian country had earlier supported e-government project between 2013 and 2019, during which over a thousand government officials were trained by Korea on digital governance. The new deal, signed at […]
The Death of North Korean despot Kim Jong-un would spark a military confrontation that “will make Afghanistan and Iraq pale in comparison,” defence experts have warned. Questions about the aftermath of Kim’s demise in the nuclear-armed Hermit Kingdom surfaced alongside reports he was fighting for his life after undergoing emergency surgery. Experts believe his death […]
The national weather agency on Tuesday said South Korea is expected to see the strongest cold wave this winter, with the wind-chill reaching minus 19 C in the country’s capital. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said it is set to issue a cold snap alert for much of the country, with the northeastern province of […]
Abuja residents and members of the diplomatic community were thrilled on Friday night as Korean blockbuster action comedy film, “Extreme Job” premieres at the ongoing 2020 Asian Film Festival in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Asian film festival holding from Jan. 23 to 26 at the Caeser Hall, showcases the best of Asian films, […]
President and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote decried the low contributions of the manufacturing sector to Nigeria’s economy, which currently stands at 9 per cent unlike what is obtainable in Asian countries which is about 30 per cent. He made this observation during the plenary session at the ongoing 25th edition of the […]
Godwin Anyebe LG Electronics (LG) has presented its latest Slim French-Door refrigerators at InnoFest MEA 2019, which took place recently in Seoul, Korea. With sleek designs and handy features, LG’s competitive new lineup presents premium quality refrigeration solutions in space-friendly sizes. The first French-Door refrigerators to be fitted with the company’s cutting-edge Linear Cooling™ and […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Thailand 3-0 as they wrapped up their Cyprus invitation adventure in style on Wednesday. Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala and captain Onome Ebi were among the scorers as Thomas Dennerby’s ended the tournament with a win. Asisat Oshoala and Onome Ebi scored in the first-half strikes before Anam Imo added the third […]
North Korea fired a missile Thursday morning that appears to have failed, according to the U.S. and South Korea. The U.S. Strategic command said it detected the missile, which may have been a Musudan intermediate-range projectile, at 6:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, or around 6:30 a.m. Pyongyang time Thursday. The South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff […]
A new defense pact between the United States and Japan that will give Tokyo’s forces a more ambitious global role provoked wary reactions from neighbors South Korea and China Tuesday. Even though South Korea may stand to benefit from a stronger Japanese military presence to counter the North Korean threat and China’s rising power, officials […]
The government of Korea has expressed her willingness to support Nigeria’s effort in the development of her education sector through exchange programmes. The Korean ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Noh Kyu-duk, made this known when he visited the Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, in Abuja. The ambassador, who noted the challenges facing the sector, […]
China and Singapore have joined Japan and South Korea in restricting flights by Thailand’s airlines as the kingdom scrambles to address “significant safety concerns” by the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The January audit in Thailand “revealed some safety concerns, primarily relating to air operator certification procedures,” said Anthony Philbin, communications chief for the […]