UK in Korea news feed http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk The Foreign and Commonwealth Office The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Newsletter: Press Releases and Blog Entries in October http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21229771 Please see the latest news and blog posts from the British Embassy Seoul during the month of October. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:09:33 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21229771 2009-11-20T04:09:33Z South Korea announces ambitious mid-term emissions targets http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21200126 Korea today (November 17) announced it will unconditionally reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 4% below 2005 levels by 2020. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:38:26 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21200126 2009-11-18T01:38:26Z Carbon Trust to work with Korea to help reduce global carbon footprint http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21167040 Within one year Korean products exported into the UK and around the world could be carrying the Carbon Trust’s Carbon Reduction Label, which demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to reducing the product’s carbon footprint. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:49:24 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21167040 2009-11-12T05:49:24Z UK Ambassador speaks about crises and opportunities facing Korea and the world http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21139501 British Ambassador, Martin Uden, speaks to the Asia Society in Seoul Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:30:49 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21139501 2009-11-06T06:30:49Z PM hails EU Council “breakthrough” on climate change http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21115821 The Prime Minister is optimistic a deal on climate change can be reached at Copenhagen in December after a “breakthrough” during talks at the EU Council. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:57:27 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21115821 2009-11-02T06:57:27Z UK Trade & Investment @ KORMARINE '09 http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21115575 British companies have successfully promoted their products through this KORMARINE, one of the leading shipbuilding and marine exhibitions in the world. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:06:08 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21115575 2009-10-28T03:06:08Z UK Green Telecommunications Seminar http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21104934 This will be an excellent opportunity to understand the business opportunities the UK Telecommunication can offer to help your company grow globally. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:49:35 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21104934 2009-10-23T02:49:35Z British Ambassador Delivers Giant Climate Change Map to Blue House http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21062892 On Thursday 22nd October, British Ambassador Martin Uden will travel to the Blue House to deliver a map showing the expected impact of a 4°C (7°F) rise in global temperature compared with pre-industrial levels. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:02:34 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21062892 2009-10-22T08:02:34Z British Embassy Offers Chevening Cambridge Scholarships http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21062191 For the first time this year, the British Embassy is seeking applications from talented Koreans who want to study at the University of Cambridge under a new Chevening Cambridge Scholarship. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:57:44 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21062191 2009-10-20T00:57:44Z UK creative industries opportunities http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21044455 From architecture and music to computer games and film, the UK is brimming with innovation, eccentricity, multiculturalism and all-round creative energy. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:30:03 GMT http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=21044455 2009-10-19T01:30:03Z