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Korea Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
People Power Party lawmakers briefed by Israeli envoy in Seoul
Rafael Harpaz, the Israeli ambassador in Seoul, held a closed-door briefing with People Power Party lawmakers on Tuesday at the invitation of Rep. Yu Yong-weon. According to the Israeli Embassy, the briefing focused on the recent Israel-Iran conflict and its implications for the Korean Peninsula and the surrounding region. Among the lawmakers who attended Tuesday's briefing is Rep. Kim Jung-jae, who heads the People Power Party's policy committee. Yu, who arranged the briefing, said in a press statement that given the close relationship between Iran and North Korea, the conflict "holds profound relevance for South Korea's own security." Yu added that the conflict between Israel and Iran "presents significant implications that extend beyond the Middle East to the broader global security landscape." Tuesday's briefing was intended to "gain an in-depth understanding of the evolving security dynamics and explore opportunities to strengthen security and diplomatic cooperation between South Korea and Israel," Yu said. The Israeli Embassy said in its press release that the dialogue with Seoul lawmakers "explored new avenues for strategic cooperation between the two nations."
Al Manar
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
South Korea Activists Confront Israeli Ambassador: Genocide Not Welcome Here!
Pro-Palestine activists confront the Israeli Ambassador to South Korea Rafael Harpaz, whilst he was having dinner at a restaurant in Seoul. The video, subtitled in English, went viral on social media on Wednesday. It showed the activists addressing the ambassador as saying: 'Free Palestine. Genocide is not welcome here. You have blood on your hands.' 'Genocide is not welcome here.' Human rights activists rebuked the Israeli ambassador to South Korea, Rafael Harpaz, whilst he was having dinner at a restaurant in Seoul. — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 23, 2025
Korea Herald
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Israel Embassy donates relief supplies to wildfire victims
The Embassy of Israel in South Korea has donated relief supplies to support local residents affected by the devastating wildfires in the Yeongnam region, said the Israeli Embassy in Seoul on Friday. The assistance, provided through MASHAV, Israel's official aid agency, aims to help displaced residents in Andong recover from the disaster. Sharing a press statement with The Korea Herald, the embassy said that relief supplies coordinated through the Korean Red Cross will be used for disaster recovery efforts in Andong, a city that shares a sister-city relationship with Holon, Israel. According to the embassy, the partnership has fostered strong cultural ties, with Andong Park established in Holon in 2002 and Holon Park inaugurated in Andong in the same year. The cities formalized their friendship agreement in 2004. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to the victims' families and residents affected by the unprecedented wildfires,' said Israeli Ambassador to Korea Rafael Harpaz. Israel stands in solidarity with the Korean people during this challenging time, said Harpaz. 'We commend the bravery and tireless efforts of the firefighters and emergency responders working to contain the fires and protect lives and property,' added the ambassador.
