Welcome to the newsroom of the British Embassy Seoul.  Here, you will find our latest press releases, speeches and event details.  You will also be able to find speeches and articles by officials and ministers from the Foreign Office. If you need more information, please contact us.

Recent news and events

UK Ambassador speaks about crises and opportunities facing Korea and the world 06 November 2009

British Ambassador, Martin Uden, speaks to the Asia Society in Seoul

PM hails EU Council “breakthrough” on climate change 02 November 2009

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.

UK Trade & Investment @ KORMARINE '09 28 October 2009

British companies have successfully promoted their products through this KORMARINE, one of the leading shipbuilding and marine exhibitions in the world.

British Ambassador Delivers Giant Climate Change Map to Blue House 22 October 2009

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.

British Embassy Offers Chevening Cambridge Scholarships 20 October 2009

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.