Swiss ambassador to North Korea takes up post, KCNA says

Switzerland's top envoy to North Korea has begun his duties after submitting his credentials to Choe Ryong-hae, chairman of the North's parliamentary standing committee, according to the North's state media Friday.

2025-02-21

Seoul pushes North Korea rights agenda at Swiss forum ahead of U.N. talks

The unification ministry said Monday it will hold a two-day forum on North Korea's human rights situation in Switzerland this week ahead of the United Nations' review of the North's human rights record next month.

2024-10-28

North Korea names former UN diplomat its new envoy to Switzerland

North Korea has appointed a former ambassador to its mission at the United Nations office in Geneva as its top envoy to Switzerland, the North's foreign ministry said Thursday.

2024-10-10

BOK governor says financial stability key for monetary policy determiner

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said financial stability must be considered when determining the country's neutral interest rate.

2024-05-30

Korea-Swiss forum addresses digital trust in the era of AI and tech innovation

The importance and challenges of building digital trust in the current ever-developing era of AI and technological innovation were highlighted during an open talk event hosted by the Swiss Embassy in Seoul on Monday.

2024-05-21

Swiss tourism fair highlights attractions ahead of Incheon-Zurich direct flight openings

Chocolate fondue rafting, karaoke gondola rides and glacier hikes were just a few of the activities introduced during Switzerland Tourism's travel fair at The Westin Josun Seoul in Jung District, central Seoul, on Tuesday.

2024-03-20

Old favorites look to do it again at Gangwon Youth Olympics

With Gangwon just around the corner, take a look back at which countries have shone in which sports at the previous Youth Winter Games.

2024-01-08

Mistakes, mix-ups and mishaps: Jamboree woes continue

The disorganization of the 25th World Scout Jamboree was thrown into sharper relief on Wednesday as several mix-ups in accommodation arrangements for evacuated participants came to light.

2023-08-09

Ten injured in Swiss scout bus collision

Ten people were injured after a tour bus carrying Swiss scouts collided with a public bus in Suncheon, South Jeolla, on Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities.