The Korean Community in Bangladesh will hold ‘Korean Night 2022’ at the backyard of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea on December 9. This annual event has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be resumed for the first time in three years. This time, it is not only to show the harmony and unity of the Korean community in Bangladesh, in particular on the occasion of the year-ending season, but also to celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Bangladesh which is due in 2023, said the organisers on Thursday. The Korean Community in Dhaka, in close copperation with Korean Embassy, has prepared a variety of programs at this Korean Night such as K-pop performances, concert by invited professional Korean singers, appreciation-award giving, lucky draw and games. Read more: Republic of Korea to celebrate its National Day virtually in Dhaka About 500 Korean residents across Bangladesh are expected to come and join. South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun and leaders of the Korean community in Bangladesh will deliver congratulatory messages hoping that this event brings harmony and unity not only among the Korean communities but also among the Koreans and Bangladeshis. It will also provide an opportunity for sharing creative ideas on various diplomatic, economic, political, and cultural programs for the next year when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, said the organisers. Besides, the Korean Community will also hold a Charity Bazzaar for the underprevileged people at Dhaka Korean Church on December 9. Read more: 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2023 will take Bangladesh-South Korea relations to new height: Envoy Currently 1,500-2,000 Koreans reside in Bangladesh, mostly engaging in investment and business activities in particular in ready-made garment(RMG) sector. Koreans in Bangladesh, many of them are long-time residents in the country, have been playing a vital role in contributing to developing Bangladeshi human resource, accelerating economic prosperity and sterengthening the bilateral relationship between two countries.

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, will carry out a mission to the Republic of Korea from November 16 to 21. “The military junta’s attacks on civilians and suppression of the democratic aspirations of the people of Myanmar demand a concerted and coordinated response from the international community. The Republic of Korea is well-placed to provide regional leadership on the crisis given its strong condemnation of the junta and outspoken support for democracy and human rights in Myanmar,” said Andrews.  Read more: Myanmar situation doesn't allow full-scale Rohingya repatriation now: Japan “I hope to discuss the role that the Republic of Korea can play in resolving the crisis in Myanmar in light of its status as a leading democracy in the Asia-Pacific region and a member of ASEAN-Plus Three,” said Andrews. The Special Rapporteur will visit Seoul where he will meet representatives of national and local Governments, UN officials, foreign policy experts, civil society organisations, members of the Myanmar diaspora and representatives of companies that have invested or have ongoing interest in Myanmar. He will also visit Gwangju city, a city that has shown strong solidarity with Myanmar, according to a media release received here from Geneva.

The government of Republic of Korea through Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in collaboration with Korean National Police Agency, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Yonsei University developed a “FAQs about Korea’s response to COVID-19 response”.

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has started Online Fellowship Programme titled ‘Capacity Building for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)’.

The 53rd annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank, scheduled to be held in Incheon Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea from May 2-5, has been rescheduled.