New Zealand Embassy Seoul, South Korea

23-05-13
Win win for New Zealand F&B at Seoul Food 2013

A variety of premium New Zealand food & beverage products were showcased at the New Zealand Pavilion at the Seoul Food 2013 show from May 14-17. Highlighting the theme ‘Exceptional Food from an Exceptional Land’, the pavilion, organized by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), built heavily on the success of past appearances.

21-05-13
Dame Jenny Shipley delivers keynote speech at Asia Food Forum 2013, Korea

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon Dame Jenny Shipley delivered the keynote speech at the 3rd Asia Food Forum held on 15 May.

20-05-13
Visit by New Zealand frigate Te Mana boosts defence ties with Korea

In support of defence diplomacy, Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS TE MANA is visiting Korea 15-19 May.She will be alongside at Incheon Port over the period, hosted by the ROK Navy frigate BUCHEON.

20-05-13
TV3 News interviews Ambassador Rata

TV3 News interviewed Ambassador Patrick Rata during his recent trip to New Zealand. To view it, please click "North Korea must be taken seriously -- Kiwi diplomat."

07-05-13
Ambassador Rata highlights the benefits of growing Korea-New Zealand trade ties to Korean importers

On 28 March, Ambassador Patrick Rata delivered a presentation on the benefits of the growing trade and business ties between New Zealand and Korea to over 80 Korean importers who are members of the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA)*.  Ambassador Rata was accompanied by Trade Commissioner, Ryan Freer, and Chairman of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Lewis Patterson.  His presentation highlighted the following key messages:

07-05-13
Press release: New Zealand and Korea aim for school qualifications recognition

Officials from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) will be visiting Seoul 7–10 May as part of a new project to improve the recognition and use of each other’s senior secondary school qualifications.

06-05-13
Ambassador Rata attends Korea Polar Research Institute’s new building completion ceremony

On 29 April Ambassador Patrick Rata attended a new building completion ceremony of the Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) in Songdo, Incheon Metropolitan City. 

02-05-13
Ambassador Rata calls on Education Minister Seo Nam-soo

On 2 May Ambassador Patrick Rata made an introductory call on Education Minister Seo Nam-soo. Ambassador Rata warmly congratulated the Minister on taking office, and welcomed the opportunity to further explore cooperation in education. Ambassador Rata and Minister Seo celebrated the close and productive relationship in education between New Zealand and Korea, and discussed opportunities for future cooperation.

01-05-13
Ambassador Rata co-hosts charity morning tea with Australia New Zealand Association (ANZA) KOREA

Together with the Australia New Zealand Association (ANZA), Ambassador Patrick Rata co-hosted a charity morning tea at his residence on 16 April to celebrate the work done by ANZA Korea charities.

26-04-13
New Zealand Korean War veterans visit Korea

A group of 20 New Zealand Korean War Veterans and supporters are visiting South Korea over the period 22–29 April. They are taking part in the  Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) sponsored Commonwealth Revisit Programme, including up to 200 UK, Australia and Canadian veterans and supporters as well. A highlight of the week is the Anzac Dawn service at the National War Memorial Museum on 25 April, with attendance by all the veterans and members of the New Zealand and Australian communities in Seoul.

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