Crowns, beauty, k-pop: Korean culture meets diplomacy at APEC
The Peninsula
Gyeongju, South Korea: World leaders and business titans gathered in South Korea this week to hash out issues from tariffs and AI to disputed history...
Gyeongju, South Korea: World leaders and business titans gathered in South Korea this week to hash out issues from tariffs and AI to disputed history and regional security.
But beyond the staid statecraft, the summit and sideline events featured plenty of nods to the host country's vibrant pop culture and history.
AFP takes a look:
Trump's golden crown
While US President Donald Trump was in South Korea, officials had the perfect gift for the gold-loving magnate -- a replica of an ancient royal crown.
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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the importance of following approved safety instructions and preventive guidelines as educational...
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Qatar announces gradual return to in-person learning after Eid; full school attendance from March 29
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Qatar announces gradual return to in-person learning after Eid; full school attendance from March 29
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the gradual resumption of in person learning across educational institutions...
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology has announced the resumption of in person classes and on campus work starting tomorrow,...
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