Calendar of events / Countries / Korea, Republic of
- May 14, 2008. Kazakhstan and South Korea are intended to increase mutual trade volumes
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Kazakhstan and South Korea intend to activate the volumes of the mutual trade. It was declared during negotiations of prime ministers of two countries, agency reports. "Sides will attach efforts for the further increase of volumes of bilateral trade turnover, maximally using existing potential," says the distributed joint statement of Kazakhstan and Korea. The document says that "the sides stood for the further increase of the effectiveness of intergovernmental of commission on trade-economic cooperation, joint committee on cooperation in the sphere of energy and mineral resources, as well as the sides agreed in the nearest time to conduct the first session of the joint commission on cultural cooperation."
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Korea, Republic of Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: No - May 13, 2008. President of Uzbekistan receives Prime Minister of South Korea
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Seung-Soo on 12 May at the Oqsaroy residence. "The fact that the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea started his foreign trips from the official visit to Uzbekistan is an important event in bilateral relations," said the head of the state. "We consider your visit as a sign of special attention to our strengthening cooperation."
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - April 25, 2008. Development of bilateral cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Korea discussed
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The further development of bilateral cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea is discussed in Korea during the visit of the First Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Iskenderbek Aidaraliev to this republic. The Kyrgyz delegation included of governor of Chui oblast K. Syidanov, chairman of the State Committee for Migration and Employment Aigul Ryskulova, director of the State Agency on Architecture and Construction Kanybek Narbaev, First Vice Mayor of Bishkek O. Tarbinsky. During the visit the Kyrgyz delegation met with Korean Prime Minister Han Syng Cu, Minister of Land, Transport and Sea affairs Chang Djong Hvan, Minister of Labour Li Yang Hi, Vice President of state land corporation Om Chak El. In frames of these meetings the issues of further development of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Kyrgyzstan and projects on construction of new small towns in Kyrgyzstan. On the results of talks a memorandum is signed between the State Agency on Architecture and Construction and Korean state land corporation.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan Locations: Korea, Republic of Open press: No - April 1, 2008. South Korean official visits Uzbekistan to promote ties
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A South Korean delegation headed by the Secretary-General of the Cabinet of Ministers Cho Jung Pyo has visited Uzbekistan. On 28 March the members of the delegation met with the teaching staff and students of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. During the meeting the parties noted gradual development of the relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea in the socio-political, trade and economic and humanitarian spheres, an important legal framework for which is provided by the agreements reached between the governments of the two countries. Cho Jung Pyo familiarized closely with the Korean Cultural Centre and the electronic library of the university and highly apprised the conditions provided in the educational institution. The members of the Korean delegation also visited a number of ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan, where they held talks on the expansion of cooperation.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - March 5, 2008. South Korea's Natural Cement to build $300-mln cement plant in Uzbekistan
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South Korea's Natural Cement Corp. Ltd. and Uzbekistan's Asia Cement International have set up a joint venture to build a roughly $300-million cement plant in Uzbekistan, Akbar Mukhitdinov, head of analysis and development at construction company Uzstroimaterialy, told journalists. The plant will have capacity to produce 1.7 million tonnes of cement per year, he said. Natural Cement, which will use direct investments to finance the project, will have a 75% share in the project, while Asia Cement International will hold 25%.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government, Foreign organizations Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - February 28, 2008. President of Uzbekistan completes visit to South Korea
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov made a visit to the Republic of Korea during 24-26 February. On 26 February, Islam Karimov held talks with President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak. The two leaders discussed the current state and perspectives of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues. Lee Myung-bak confirmed his country’s interest in implementing new projects with Uzbekistan in fields like education, car building, textile, IT, infrastructure, construction, oil and gas. The commodity turnover between the two states comprised USD 850 million last year. In 2008, the figure is expected to reach USD 1 billion. While in Seoul, Islam Karimov visited the GMDAT plant in Inchon, where he met the company president Michael Grimaldi. The sides discussed implementation of joint projects and development of new ones. President Karimov also held negotiations with heads of Korean Air and Korea Gas Corporation.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Korea, Republic of, Uzbekistan Locations: Korea, Republic of Open press: Yes - February 26, 2008. President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov is visiting Republic of Korea
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov is on a visit to the Republic of Korea. On Monday, Islam Karimov participated in the ceremony of inauguration of the newly elected President of the Repubilc of Korea Lee Myung-bak. On the same day, Islam Karimov held talks with the president of Korean Air Cho Yang Ho, which focused on cooperation between this company and O‘zbekiston Havo Yollari. The two airlines signed a Protocol of intentions, according to which Uzbekistan should join Sky Team, the international aviation alliance, in 2008-2009. The President of Uzbekistan also held negotiations with the president of the Korea Gas Corporation Su Ho Lee. At the talks, the sides discussed issues of cooperation between Uzbekneftegaz and KOGAS, as well as implementation of joint projects. A founding agreement and charter of the new joint venture UzKorGasChemical were signed. The visit of the President of Uzbekistan to South Korea will end on 26 February.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Korea, Republic of Open press: Yes - February 25, 2008. President Islam Karimov leaves for Seoul
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov left for Seoul on 24 February to participate in the ceremony of the inauguration of the President of the Republic of Korea. At the talks with the South Korean leadership, the sides are expected to consider the current state and perspectives of bilateral relations, as well as important regional and international issues representing mutual interest.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - February 22, 2008. Korea, Uzbekistan agree on gas development
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Korea’s state-run Korea Gas Corp. will sign a preliminary accord with Uzbekistan’s state-owned Uzbekneftegaz next week to jointly develop a gas field in the central Asian country. The 50-50 deal calls for the two sides to set up a joint firm to develop the Surgil gas block in western Uzbekistan near the Aral Sea.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Korea, Republic of, Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - February 19, 2008. One of the largest banks of South Korea shows interest in mining industry of Kyrgyzstan
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One of the largest banks of South Korea “Woori” shows interest in mining industry of Kyrgyzstan. This became known during the meeting of Kyrgyz Prime Minister Igor Chudinov with director of this South Korean bank Ko Keng Su. I. Chudinov stressed that the Kyrgyz Government attaches great importance to participation of Korea in investing into Kyrgyz economy.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Foreign Organizations Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes - February 18, 2008. Uzbek leader to visit South Korea
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Uzbek President Islam Karimov will participate in inaugural ceremony of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on 25 February. Lee's inaugural ceremony is to take place in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, central Seoul, with a total of 45,000 guests, including 25,000 ordinary citizens, foreign tourists and executives of foreign-invested firms in Korea.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Korea, Republic of, Uzbekistan Locations: Korea, Republic of Open press: Yes - January 31, 2008. Kyrgyzstan to open Embassy in Korea
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Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed a Decree “On establishing the Kyrgyz Embassy in the Republic of Korea”. The Embassy is to be opened on basis of Kyrgyz consulate in Seoul to strengthen relationships in politics, trade, economy, culture and science between the two countries.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes - January 25, 2008. Embassy of the Republic of Korea was opened in Turkmenistan
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An official ceremony of opening of the Embassy the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan was held in Turkmen capital.
More information…Type: Presentations/Launchings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Turkmenistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: Yes - January 23, 2008. A delegation of Republic of Korea visits Turkmenistan
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The delegation of the Republic of Korea headed by first deputy minister of foreign affairs and trade Cho Jung-pyo is visiting Turkmenistan. During the visit to the Turkmen capital, the guests will hold talks at the Government and the Ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan. The representatives of the Republic of Korea are also scheduled to have meetings at the Ministry of economy and finance, Ministry of oil and gas industry, State concern “Turkmengas”. It is expected that the guests will take part in the opening ceremony of Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Turkmenistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Turkmenistan Open press: Yes - December 28, 2007. Delegation from the Ministry of culture and tourism of Republic of Korea discussed expanding cooperation with Uzbekistan
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A delegation from the Ministry of culture and tourism of the Republic of Korea visited Uzbekistan. The aim of the visit was to expand cooperation in the sphere of culture and art, tourism and sport. Issue of attraction of Uzbek specialists to participate in educational courses “Initiative in the field of culture cooperation” was also discussed.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - December 14, 2007. President of Uzbekistan received Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economy of South Korea Kwon O-kyu in Tashkent. Kwon O-kyu emphasized that South Korea is interested in developing cooperation with Uzbekistan in the banking and financial sectors, as well as investment projects. The talks focused on the further strengthening of cooperation in trade, economy and investments between the two states.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - December 6, 2007. Uzbek President received South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of South Korea Song Min-Soon at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent. "We highly value cooperation with the Republic of Korea," Islam Karimov said welcoming the South Korean official. "Your visit is another proof of the gradual development of relations between our states in all fields." Song Min-Soon said South Korea was interested in expanding cooperation with Uzbekistan in all spheres. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of further strengthening of cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea, as well as other issues of mutual interest.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - November 23, 2007. OJSC National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan and Korean Investment Company to build high-voltage lines in the country’s south
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A memorandum was signed between National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan OJSC and Korean Investment Company E.P.I. Co Ltd within the framework of official visit of acting premier of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambaev to Korea. In particular, the document was signed on joint activity on construction and reconstruction of high-voltage lines in the country’s south.
More information…Type: Campaign Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes - November 20, 2007. Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Korea signed an Agreement on economic cooperation
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Governments of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Korea signed an Agreement on economic cooperation. The document was signed in Seoul after the talks between acting Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambaev and head of the Korean Government Han Dok Su. The Agreement on mutual guarantee investments was signed on the results of talks too.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Korea, Republic of, Kyrgyzstan Locations: Korea, Republic of Open press: Yes - November 19, 2007. Kyrgyzstan and Korea intend to form Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation
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Acting Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambaev signed the resolution on approving the draft Agreement on economic cooperation between Governments of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Korea. The document is aimed to encourage development of mutually beneficial economic cooperation between two countries. A joint commission on economic cooperation will be formed to develop economic cooperation.
More information…Type: Meetings Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Republic of Locations: Kyrgyzstan Open press: Yes
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