New Zealand Embassy Seoul, South Korea

25-04-13
Ambassador Rata meets Speaker of National Assembly Kang

On 24 April, Ambassador Patrick Rata met with Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Kang Chang-hee.  They discussed the very close ties between Korea and New Zealand lawmakers including the January visit to Korea by Assistant Speaker Tisch and other parliamentarians.  The Speaker also acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution to Korea at the time of the Korean War; Ambassador Rata said New Zealand war veterans were full of praise for the way in which Korea has emerged from the ruins of the Korean war into the prosperous and vibrant economy we s

23-04-13
Ambassador Patrick Rata calls on Deputy Prime Minister Hyun Oh-Seok

On 12 April Ambassador Patrick Rata paid an introductory call on Deputy Prime Minister Hyun Oh-Seok who is also the Minister of Strategy and Finance. 

18-04-13
Ambassador Rata meets President Park Geun-hye

Ambassador Rata met with President Park Geun-hye on Wednesday 17 April together with Ambassadors from a number of other countries.

18-04-13
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships open

The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are funded by the New Zealand Government. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit. The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees, plus living and other allowances for successful applicants. Up to ten scholarships are awarded each year.

12-04-13
Radio New Zealand interviews Ambassador Patrick Rata on situation in Korea

On 12 April Radio New Zealand's Morning Report played an interview with Ambassador Patrick Rata on the current situation in Korea. To listen to it, please visit the following link:

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2551798/nz-ambassador-in-seoul-says-situation-is-tense-in-korea

 

 

11-04-13
Reminder message to New Zealanders in South Korea

Despite current political tensions with North Korea there is no specific information to suggest an imminent threat to the safety of New Zealanders in South Korea. 

08-04-13
Māori roll or general roll? It’s your choice. He aha ō whakāro.

The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when they vote in the next two General Elections.

04-04-13
Safe Travel: Official source of advice for New Zealanders travelling or living overseas

The New Zealand Embassy encourages all New Zealanders either visiting or living in Korea to register on www.safetravel.govt.nz.  By registering on this site it will help us find you in an emergency so we can check on your well-being or send you important information.  Safe Travel is the official source of advice for New Zealanders travelling or living overseas.

26-03-13
Anzac Day Dawn Service 2013

The 2013 Anzac Day dawn service will take place on Thursday 25 April at 0630 in the Main Hall of the Korean War Memorial. This year we will again be honoured by the participation of a large number of Commonwealth veterans of the Korean War, including Australians and New Zealanders.  The service will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the War Memorial’s Wedding Hall.

22-03-13
Mayor of Christchurch visits sister city Songpa-gu

The Mayor of Christchurch, His Worship Bob Parker, visited sister city Songpa-gu 13-15 March. During a welcome dinner for the visiting delegation, Songpa-gu Mayor Park Chun-hee noted the long-standing relationship between her city and Christchurch, with active ties in a number of areas especially education and culture.

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