Lithuanian novelist tells universal tale of children's suffering in war

The renowned Lithuanian writer Alvydas Slepikas brought his debut novel “Mano vardas — Maryte [My name is Maryte]” to Korea. The novel, whose English translation is titled "In the Shadow of Wolves" is one of the most translated Lithuanian books...

2024-01-02

South Korea to open 10 new embassies across the globe

This is the first time in 16 years that the South Korean government has opened 10 or more embassies in a year. The Foreign Ministry said the move aims to expand South Korea’s diplomatic capability and network.

2023-11-07

Korea to open embassy in Lithuania

Korea will open an embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, President Yoon Suk Yeol told his Lithuanian counterpart during their meeting on Wednesday. Yoon and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda held a summit in Vilnius on the sidelines of a gathering ...

2023-07-13

Yoon pitches tighter security cooperation between AP4 and NATO

President Yoon Suk Yeol called on NATO's Indo-Pacific partners to establish a "strong collective security posture" in solidarity with the Atlantic alliance to respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.

2023-07-12

First lady visits Korean language institute in Lithuania

First lady Kim Keon-hee on Tuesday visited a Korean language institute in Lithuania and promised to help increase student exchanges between the two countries, the presidential office said.

2023-07-12

Yoon to depart for six-day trip for NATO summit, Poland visit

President Yoon Suk Yeol will embark next Monday on a six-day trip to Lithuania for the NATO summit and Poland for an official visit, the presidential office said Thursday.

2023-07-06

'Our neighbors are those with similar values,' Lithuanian security experts say

Friday marks one full year since Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine began. As the momentous date approaches, one top Lithuanian official warns that with the stakes higher than ever for Moscow, Europe faces a growing threat of Russia opening...

2023-02-23

Lithuanian students take their love for K-culture to the classroom

The sun had set an hour earlier in Vilnius, but the day was far from over for a group of students huddled in a brightly lit classroom at Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania on Feb. 7. They sat with a united purpose: to learn the language…

2023-02-15

Lithuania's capital Vilnius takes bold stance against Russia

The spirit of independence is prevalent in the very structures of the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, which has withstood centuries of Russian occupations. The names of Lithuanians who died fighting for their country’s long-fought freedom are…