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  • Changes to birth and death registration overseas

    Phase two of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 8 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 주한영국대사관, 한국인 20 여명에게 영국 정부 쉐브닝 장학금 전달

    스콧 와이트먼 주한영국대사는 7월 16일 오후20여명에게 쉐브닝 장학금을 전달했다.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dr Chung Hee-sun to receive CBE

    In recognition of her efforts to strengthen UK-Korea relations, Dr Chung Hee-sun to recive a CBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK named top European country for FDI stock in World Investment Report

    The World Investment Report 2014 has confirmed the UK as the number-one host country in Europe for inward foreign direct investment stock.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Assembly Climate Change Forum

    Ambassador Wightman speaks at National Assembly Climate Change Forum

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better Regulation

    Ambassador Wightman speaks at opening of Korea’s new cost in cost out centre

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Best of Britain celebrated at Queen’s Birthday Party

    The British Embassy in Seoul today held official birthday celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Investment seminar for SMEs

    UKTI, KEB and KBIZ to host Seminar on June 20th to help encourage and support Korean SMBs in investing and setting up a business in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Time to Act on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The British Embassy and citizens of Seoul today joined forces to call for an end to sexual violence in conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Poppies planted to mark 100 years since World War 1

    British and Korean school children gathered at the British Embassy this morning for an event to mark 100 years since World War 1.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy closure

    The British Embassy in Seoul is closed due to public holiday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy closure

    The British Embassy in Seoul is closed due to public holiday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Korea Oxbridge Forum

    On 28 April HMA Scott Wightman gave a lecture at the inaugural Korea Oxbridge Forum on the importance of business-friendly regulation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences on South Korean ferry tragedy

    The Foreign Secretary has offered his condolences following the sinking of the Sewol ferry off South Korea yesterday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy closure

    The British Embassy in Seoul is closed due to public holiday

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy closure

    The British Embassy in Seoul is closed due to public holiday

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes second IPCC report on Climate Change

    UN IPCC release second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and our environment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international enquiry service for UK visa customers

    UK visa customers will get a better service by using new international enquiry service to find information on the visa application process.

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  • Statement in response to IPCC report on climate change

    Secretary of State Edward Davey's statement in response to the IPCC Working Group 2 report on climate change, published on 31 March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government