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House Speaker sends letter of condolence following South Korea tragedy
During Halloween weekend, over 150 were killed when a surge of people descended into the streets and caused a devastating crush.
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Hungary and South Korea sign investment and trade pact
The agreement signed with South Korean Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun would help bring more investments to Hungary.
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V4 and South Korea sign R&D agreement
Under the agreement signed by the ministries, a V4-Korea program for basic research will be launched.
Speeches and Remarks
Address by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the V4–Korea Business Forum
3 November 2021, Budapest
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Ukrainian boat captain trial resumes
The trial of the Ukrainian boat captain, charged in connection with the deadly boat collision on the River Danube last May that resulted in the deaths of 27 people, has continued.
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PM Orbán marks South Korean national holiday with letter to Chung Sye Kyun
PM Orbán has written to his South Korean counterpart, Chung Sye Kyun, to convey Hungary's best wishes on the occasion of the Day of Liberation of the Republic of Korea.
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South Korean firm to invest in new medical equipment plant in Gödöllő
The foreign minister said the investment will create 55 jobs in its first phase, adding that the government is supporting the project with a HUF 1.3 billion non-refundable grant.
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FM: South Korea invests in Hungary
The foreign minister has revealed that hundreds of millions of euros are expected to flow into Hungary in investments from South Korea this year.
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Ukrainian captain of cruise ship disaster placed under house arrest
Ferenc Rab said the court’s ruling went against the prosecution’s position and the prosecutor’s office has “exhausted all its procedural options for the time being”.
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South Korean investment in Hungary will create 300 new jobs
The foreign minister has confirmed that agreements have been signed on HUF 70 billion (EUR 211.6m) worth of investments, making South Korea Hungary’s largest foreign investor in 2019.
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Foreign Minister opens Institute of Hungarian Culture in Seoul
To mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Hungary and South Korea, the foreign minister has opened the Institute of Hungarian Culture in Seoul.
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South Korea bids farewell to boat crash victims
South Korean ambassador to Hungary Choe Kyoo-Sik said at the ceremony that Hungarian authorities gave every assistance possible in the search-and-rescue operation.
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South Korean pop culture in focus at the Sziget Festival
South Korea’s Idiotape, the creative circus group BONGnJOULE and a street theater performance by Elephants Laugh will be part of the line up at the festival between August 7th and 13th.