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		<title>Korea-Saudi Friendship Society</title>
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		<description>Creating new opportunities between Saudi Arabia and Korea</description>
		
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			<title><![CDATA[한반도에 많은 관심 부탁합니다. 이슬람의 세계 세계화에 최적지 입니다. 북한 개성에 아라비아 후손들이 10세기부터 4-7만명살았다.]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_content_redirect=12583]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:noto, notojp, notokr, Helvetica, 'Microsoft YaHei', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', Dotum, '돋움', sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Please pay a lot of attention to the Korean Peninsula. It is the best place for the globalization of Islam. Around 40,000 to 70,000 Arabian descendants have lived in Kaesong, North Korea since the 10th century.</span></p>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_redirect=2"><![CDATA[Korea News]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[이슬람 협력기구 [Organization of Islamic Cooperation, OIC]]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_content_redirect=12582]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;font-size:28px;border-bottom-width:medium;border-bottom-style:none;line-height:32px;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;color:rgb(18,18,18);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">이슬람 협력기구</h3><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:32px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:0px;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">[Organization of Islamic Cooperation, OIC]</span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 10px;line-height:28px;color:rgb(18,18,18);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">이슬람국가들의 협력증진과 이익보호를 목적으로 1969년 모로코에서 설립된 기구. 2017년 12월 13일 현재 가입 회원국이 57국으로 이슬람권 최대의 국제 단체이다. 본부는 사우디아라비아의 제다에 있다.<br />1979년 예루살렘을 팔레스타인의 수도로 선포하는 등 이슬람권의 대표기구로 활동하고 있다.<br />이전 명칭은 이슬람회의기구(OIC : Organization of Islamic Conference)였으나 2011년 현재의 명칭으로 변경됐다.</p>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_redirect=2"><![CDATA[Korea News]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[수니파ㆍ시아파 [Sunni ㆍShiah]]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_content_redirect=12581]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;font-size:28px;border-bottom-width:medium;border-bottom-style:none;line-height:32px;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;color:rgb(18,18,18);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">수니파ㆍ시아파</h3><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:32px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:0px;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">[Sunni ㆍShiah]</span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 10px;line-height:28px;color:rgb(18,18,18);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">수니파와 시아파 두 종파는 이슬람교 창시자 무하마드 사후 이슬람 공동체의 수장인 칼리프를 선출하는 과정에서 형성됐다. 수니파와 시아파 갈등의 유래는 1400여년 전까지 거슬러 올라간다. 632년 이슬람교 창시자 무함마드가 사망한 뒤 후계자 칼리프를 누구로 볼 것이냐 하는 문제로 두 종파가 갈라졌다.<br /><br />수니파는 코란의 절차에 따라 무슬림공동체(움마) 합의에 의한 4명의 칼리프를 모두 정통 후계자라고 주장한 반면 시아파는 무함마드의 사촌이자 사위인 알리 이븐 아비 탈리브만을 후계자로 인정했다. 혈통을 통해 움마의 지도력이 유지될 수 있다는 근거에서였다. 갈등을 겪던 수니파와 시아파는 680년 칼리프직을 놓고 정면충돌한 카르발라 전투를 계기로 완전히 갈라섰다.<br /><br />2015년 12월말 현재 세계 무슬림 가운데 85%가 수니파, 나머지 15%는 시아파다. 사우디를 비롯해 터키와 이집트, 아랍에미리트(UAE), 카타르 등이 수니파 국가다. 급진 테러단체 ‘이슬람국가(IS)’도 수니파로 분류된다. 시아파에는 이란과 이라크, 레바논의 무장조직 헤즈볼라 등이 속해 있다. 시리아는 수니파 주민이 다수지만 시아파 정부가 권력을 쥐면서 내전이 벌어지고 있다.<br /><br />한편, 2016년 1월 3일 이슬람 수니파 종주국인 사우디아라비아는 시아파 종주국인 이란과 외교관계를 단절하겠다고 선언했다. 사우디와 이란은 이번 국교 단절 이전에도 1987년 3년간의 국교 단절 시기가 있었다. 당시 이란의 최고지도자 아야톨라 호메이니가 사우디의 건국이념인 보수적 수니사상 ‘와하비즘’을 이단이라고 비난한 것이 직접적 발단이 돼 사우디가 국교 단절을 선언했다. 1980년대 이란·이라크 전쟁 때 사우디가 같은 수니파인 이라크의 사담 후세인 정부를 지원한 데다 1987년 7월 사우디 메카 성지순례에서 이란 순례자들과 사우디 경찰이 충돌하면서 쌓인 감정도 작용했다. 양국은 1991년 외교관계가 복원됐지만 중동의 패권을 둘러싼 갈등은 계속 이어져왔다.</p>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_redirect=2"><![CDATA[Korea News]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[KSFS Newsletter 91]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_content_redirect=12580]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear KSFS members,</p><p></p><p>We are delighted to release our 91th edition of Korea Saudi Newsletter.</p><p>Please download PDF file from below.</p><p></p>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_redirect=8"><![CDATA[KSFS_Newsletter]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[To : Halal Trade   할랄 경제 박람회  2026.5.9-10, ATCenter 서울]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://koreasaudi.com/?kboard_content_redirect=12579]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[<div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:'comic sans ms', sans-serif;font-size:large;"><b style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><font>To : Halal Trade   <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">할랄 경제 박람회 </span></font></b><br /></div><div class="gmail_quote" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><br /><br /><div><div><br /></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Warm greetings from Halal Korea,</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><font style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:inherit;word-spacing:1px;">Following the success of K-Halal festa 2025, which welcomed over 20,000 targeted visitors, we would like you to participate in the 2026 edition. Held in collaboration with the World Food Culture Center, this event will feature the Halal Economic Forum, an exhibition, halal certification seminars, the Islamic Investment Forum, and the K-Modest Show. With 300,000 Muslims residing in Korea and 3 million international Muslim visitors, the festival offers a significant platform for cultural tourism, business networking and high exposure for your brand.</span><br /></font></p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"></p><div style="font-size:inherit;"><div style="word-spacing:1px;font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:inherit;">Participants from countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey, will be in attendance. This event provides a unique opportunity for Korean food, beverage, restaurant businesses to establish global networks and enter overseas markets. Participants will also benefit from the presence of embassies and media coverage, ensuring maximum visibility. </span></div></div><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">As Korea continues to expand its presence in the global halal market, <strong>K-Halal Festa 2026</strong> serves as a strategic international platform connecting government stakeholders, industry leaders, investors, and buyers across the halal value chain.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">We would be honored to seek the support of your esteemed organization in encouraging the participation of companies, business associations, and trade stakeholders in <strong>K-Halal Festa 2026</strong>, which will be held on <strong>9–10 May 2026 at aT Center, Seoul, Korea</strong>.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Key sectors include:</p><ul style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><li style="margin-left:15px;">Food &amp; Beverages</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Cosmetics</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Modest Fashion</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Islamic art &amp; culture</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Tourism</li></ul><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">In this regard, we kindly request the opportunity to arrange a meeting to briefly present the event and explore potential participation and collaboration opportunities.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">We believe this platform will strengthen trade and investment linkages while contributing to the growth of the global halal ecosystem.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">For your reference, we have attached:</p><ul style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><li style="margin-left:15px;">Application form</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Halal Festa information</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Invitation letter</li></ul><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">We look forward to your kind response and availability.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);">Visit our website: </span><a href="http://halalkorea.tv/k-halal-festa-2026/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);" rel="noopener">K-Halal Festa 2026 – HALAL KOREA CO., LTD</a></p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Warm regards,</p><div><div>Liyane KARDACHE</div><div>Project coordinator at Halal Korea</div></div><div>+82-10-5830-6650</div><div><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/www.halalkorea.tv" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);" rel="noopener">www.halalkorea.tv</a></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:center;margin-right:3pt;margin-left:3pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">--</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_signature"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b> Halal Korea Co Ltd / JS Global Corp </b></div><div><b>Overseas Korean Business Networks Cooperative  </b></div><div><b>DDP :중구 을지로45길 46 (신당동 ) 동대문 패션 비즈니스 센타 704호 </b></div><div><b>PoongLim  VIP 302   127, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea  04144</b></div><div><b>T: 82+70-4888-0222 /   WhatsApp  8210-5830-6650    </b></div><div><b> <a href="http://www.halalkorea.tv/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);" rel="noopener">www.halalkorea.tv</a> / <a href="http://www.helloasean.com/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);" rel="noopener">www.helloasean.com</a> </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Join K-Halal Festa Seoul 2026]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="nH" style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-family:'Google Sans', Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><div class="V8djrc byY" style="padding:20px 0px 0px 72px;"><div class="ha" style="background-image:inherit;background-position:inherit;background-size:inherit;background-repeat:inherit;background-attachment:inherit;background-color:transparent;border-right:inherit;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:inherit;font-size:1.375rem;line-height:28px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"><h2 class="hP" id="avWBGd-0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 10px 0px 0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:400;font-size:1.375rem;line-height:inherit;font-family:'Google Sans', Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);"> Invitation to Join K-Halal Festa Seoul 2026</h2><span class="J-J5-Ji edeTZ" style="min-height:28px;vertical-align:bottom;"><span class="HPTfYd-ays-Zr-ql-ant"><span class="pYTkkf-JX-ank-Rtc0Jf" style="line-height:0;"></span><span id="avWBGd-1"></span></span></span><div class="ahR" style="font-size:0.75rem;height:18px;line-height:18px;margin-right:6px;white-space:nowrap;"><span id="elptr_2" class="wYeeg"></span><div id="elptr_1"><div class="hN" id="avWBGd-4" style="padding:0px 0.166667em 0px 4px;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:rgb(225,227,225);color:rgb(68,71,70);">받은편지함</div></div><span id="elptr_4" class="wYeeg"></span><div id="elptr_3"><div class="hO" id="avWBGd-5" style="font-size:15px;padding:0px 4px 0px 0.166667em;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:rgb(225,227,225);color:rgb(68,71,70);"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="nH" style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-family:'Google Sans', Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><div class="aHU hx" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(34,34,34);min-width:502px;padding:0px;"><div></div><div><div class="h7" style="padding-bottom:0px;max-width:100000px;clear:both;"><div class="Bk" style="margin-bottom:0px;border-width:0px;border-style:solid none none;border-color:rgb(239,239,239);float:left;width:1827.52px;"><div class="G3 G2" style="border-width:medium 0px 0px;border-style:none;border-color:rgba(100,121,143,0.12);padding-top:0px;background-color:transparent;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;"><div id="avWBGd-6"><div id="avWBGd-7"><div class="adn ads" style="border-left-width:medium;border-left-style:none;padding:0px;"><div class="aju" style="float:none;padding:0px 16px;height:80px;min-width:40px;"><div class="aCi"><span id="avWBGd-79"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVVYJ6zzQe0d08QQ9rylulupETA6AqcaXW0iMG9un4vNf1Xo71O=s40-p" class="ajn ajo" id="avWBGd-80" style="width:40px;height:40px;background-color:rgb(204,204,204);" alt="ALV-UjVVYJ6zzQe0d08QQ9rylulupETA6AqcaXW0iMG9un4vNf1Xo71O=s40-p" /></span></div></div><div class="gs" style="margin:0px;min-width:0px;padding:0px 0px 20px;width:auto;"><div class="gE iv gt" style="font-size:0.875rem;padding:20px 0px 0px;"><table class="cf gJ" style="margin-top:0px;width:auto;font-size:0.875rem;"><tbody><tr class="acZ xD" style="height:auto;"><td colspan="3" style="margin:0px;"></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><div><div class="KKSLrd"></div><div class="qQVYZb"></div></div><div class="utdU2e" id="avWBGd-89"></div><div class="wl4W9b"></div></div><div><div class="aHl" id="avWBGd-90" style="margin-left:-30px;"></div><div></div><div class="ii gt" style="margin:8px 0px 0px;padding:0px;font-size:0.875rem;"><div class="a3s aiL" style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:small;line-height:1.5;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div id="avWBGd-93"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;"><b>이회장님 </b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div style="font-family:'comic sans ms', sans-serif;font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><font>To : Halal Trade   <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">할랄 경제 박람회 </span></font></b></span></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><br /><br /><div><div><br /></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Warm greetings from Halal Korea,</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><font style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:inherit;word-spacing:1px;">Following the success of K-Halal festa 2025, which welcomed over 20,000 targeted visitors, we would like you to participate in the 2026 edition. Held in collaboration with the World Food Culture Center, this event will feature the Halal Economic Forum, an exhibition, halal certification seminars, the Islamic Investment Forum, and the K-Modest Show. With 300,000 Muslims residing in Korea and 3 million international Muslim visitors, the festival offers a significant platform for cultural tourism, business networking and high exposure for your brand.</span><br /></font></p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"></p><div style="font-size:inherit;"><div style="word-spacing:1px;font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:inherit;">Participants from countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey, will be in attendance. This event provides a unique opportunity for Korean food, beverage, restaurant businesses to establish global networks and enter overseas markets. Participants will also benefit from the presence of embassies and media coverage, ensuring maximum visibility. </span></div></div><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">As Korea continues to expand its presence in the global halal market, <strong>K-Halal Festa 2026</strong> serves as a strategic international platform connecting government stakeholders, industry leaders, investors, and buyers across the halal value chain.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">We would be honored to seek the support of your esteemed organization in encouraging the participation of companies, business associations, and trade stakeholders in <strong>K-Halal Festa 2026</strong>, which will be held on <strong>9–10 May 2026 at aT Center, Seoul, Korea</strong>.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Key sectors include:</p><ul style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><li style="margin-left:15px;">Food &amp; Beverages</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Cosmetics</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Modest Fashion</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Islamic art &amp; culture</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Tourism</li></ul><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">In this regard, we kindly request the opportunity to arrange a meeting to briefly present the event and explore potential participation and collaboration opportunities.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">We believe this platform will strengthen trade and investment linkages while contributing to the growth of the global halal ecosystem.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">For your reference, we have attached:</p><ul style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><li style="margin-left:15px;">Application form</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Halal Festa information</li><li style="margin-left:15px;">Invitation letter</li></ul><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">We look forward to your kind response and availability.</p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);">Visit our website: </span><a href="http://halalkorea.tv/k-halal-festa-2026/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);" rel="noopener">K-Halal Festa 2026 – HALAL KOREA CO., LTD</a></p><p style="font-size:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Warm regards,</p><div><div>Liyane KARDACHE</div><div>Project coordinator at Halal Korea</div></div><div>+82-10-5830-6650</div><div><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/www.halalkorea.tv" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);" rel="noopener">www.halalkorea.tv</a></div><font color="#888888"><br /></font></div></div></div><font color="#888888"></font><div class="gmail_signature"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[PIF board approves 2026–2030 strategy chaired by crown prince]]></title>
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File" alt="PIF board approves 2026–2030 strategy chaired by crown prince" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/styles/n_670_395/public/2026/04/15/4703023-243340252.jpeg?itok=JxZtoN3i" style="vertical-align:middle;" /></div><div class="slider-item-caption" style="margin:0px;padding:0.5rem 60px 0.5rem 0.5rem;font-size:12px;color:rgba(70,70,70,0.7);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(138,138,138,0.3);font-family:'Isento-Medium';">Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who chaired the PIF board meeting, approved the fund’s 2026–2030 strategy. 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class="icomoon-icon icon-twitter" style="line-height:1;font-variant:normal;font-family:icomoon;"></span> Follow</a></div></div></div><div class="cell large-auto" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 1.25rem;min-height:0px;min-width:0px;width:auto;"><div class="printable-area shareable" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="entry-content" style="margin:0px 0px 1rem;padding:0px 0px 2rem;border-bottom:4px double rgba(161,161,148,0.4);font-size:1.125rem;"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="field-items" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="field-item even" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s Board of Directors, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved PIF’s 2026-2030 strategy, a continuation of the fund’s long-term strategy. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">This strategy will focus on delivering competitive domestic ecosystems to connect sectors, unlock the full potential of strategic assets, maximize long-term returns, and continue to drive the economic transformation of Saudi Arabia and further enhance the quality of life of its citizens. </p><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="orp-player-wrapper orp-aspectRateFixed orp-tiny-size opr-external-close-button orp-player-ipm orp-player-ipm-hidden" style="margin:5px auto;padding:0px;max-width:640px;width:371px;height:0px;"><div class="orp-light-player-wrapper" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 1px;width:371px;height:0px;background:rgb(0,0,0);text-align:center;max-width:100%;"><div class="orp-player-iframe" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;width:371px;height:0px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="orp-light-player-wrapper orp-isInit orp-notMobile orp-init-loading" style="margin:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;width:371px;height:1px;background-size:initial;max-width:100%;padding-bottom:1px;"><div class="orp-lp-holder" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;height:0px;max-width:100%;"><div class="orp-lp-controls-wrapper" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;width:371px;height:0px;"></div></div><div class="orp-proVideo orp-controls-wrapper" style="margin:auto;padding:0px;width:371px;height:1px;max-width:100%;max-height:100%;"><div class="orp-light-player-wrapper" style="margin:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;width:371px;height:1px;background-size:initial;max-width:100%;color:rgb(255,255,255);padding-bottom:1px;"><div class="orp-lp-holder orp-is-muted" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;height:207px;max-width:100%;width:371px;line-height:normal;"><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="orp-fkstck" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"></div></div></div><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The 2026-2030 strategy marks a natural evolution as PIF moves from a period of rapid growth and acceleration to a new phase of sustained value creation, with a strengthened focus on maximizing impact, raising the efficiency of investments, and applying the highest standards of governance, transparency and institutional excellence. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">In addition, PIF will further enable the role of the private sector as an effective partner for sustainable economic development. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Under the 2026-2030 strategy, PIF has structured its investments into three portfolios. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The Vision Portfolio aims to leverage synergies across strategic sectors, maximize value for PIF portfolio companies, and continue to drive the growth of the local economy. It will contribute to national priorities through the delivery of six competitive domestic ecosystems and by further integrating PIF’s investments. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The Vision Portfolio will also unlock new opportunities for the domestic private sector as an investor, partner, and supplier, to further enable its role as an effective partner for sustainable economic development, while also attracting global partners and investors. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The six ecosystems include: tourism, travel, and entertainment; urban development and livability; advanced manufacturing and innovation; as well as industrials and logistics; clean energy, water, and renewables infrastructure; and Neom. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The Strategic Portfolio will actively manage key strategic assets to maximize financial returns and the economic impact of PIF’s companies, while supporting their efforts to attract capital and become global champions. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Through the Strategic Portfolio, PIF will also continue to invest in opportunities arising from long-term global trends. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The Financial Portfolio will focus on delivering sustainable financial returns to further strengthen PIF’s financial position and continue to grow national wealth for future generations. It will manage PIF’s direct and indirect investments in global markets to maximize returns, while building a more diversified and resilient portfolio. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The Financial Portfolio will also further strengthen strategic international partnerships to help attract capital and increase access to global investment opportunities. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said: “PIF’s strategy continues to deliver results as we grow domestically and internationally. In less than a decade, we have launched unprecedented projects, including giga-projects and major real estate developments, in addition to unique investments in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, gaming and esports, and renewable energy. PIF also grew assets under management six-fold and attracted global partners and capital to take part in Saudi Arabia’s transformation.” </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">He added that PIF will continue to support Saudi Vision 2030 objectives by delivering competitive domestic ecosystems, investing in national champions that have the potential to scale globally, and forming global economic partnerships, building on what has been achieved under PIF’s 2021-2025 strategy. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">“The 2026-2030 strategy is a natural next step in PIF’s growth journey. It offers our partners more opportunities to invest in high-quality assets and ecosystems, alongside PIF. In the next five years, we will continue to build on our great achievements and strengthen our global leadership to deliver success for PIF and Saudi Arabia,” Al-Rumayyan said. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">PIF will continue to invest with agility in both local and international markets and maintain its ability to respond to emerging opportunities that benefit the local economy and impact an ever-shifting global economy. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">It will maintain a disciplined focus on value realization, sustainable returns, enhanced capital efficiency and the highest institutional standards, as it drives innovation and advanced utilization of data and artificial intelligence. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">PIF’s 2026-2030 strategy provides a clear strategic direction for the coming decades. It also strengthens PIF’s position as a local and global investor, with a diversified and resilient portfolio that contributes to Saudi Arabia’s long-term economic prosperity. PIF’s unique mandate will remain the same: to drive the economic transformation of Saudi Arabia and generate sustainable financial returns. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The strategy builds on the substantial progress and achievements delivered by PIF under its previous strategies, including increasing assets under management from $150 billion in 2015 to more than $900 billion; achieving an annualized total shareholder return of over 7 percent since 2017; and investing more than $199 billion in new projects in Saudi Arabia from 2021 to 2025. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">It also contributed more than $243 billion to real non-oil gross domestic product from 2021 to 2024, equivalent to around 10 percent of Saudi Arabia’s total non-oil GDP in 2024; and spent together with its portfolio companies more than $157 billion with the local private sector from 2021 to 2024. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The strategy further involves expanding PIF’s global presence in priority markets with subsidiary company offices in North America, Europe, and Asia to deepen its international ties and continue investing in future-focused sectors, as well as maintaining strong credit ratings from each of the world’s top three rating agencies. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Moody’s rated PIF Aa3 with a stable outlook, while Fitch rated PIF A+, also with a stable outlook. </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[AlUla in focus on World Heritage Day]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="entry-title padding-horizontal-for-small" style="margin:0px 0px 2.5rem;padding:0px;font-family:'Playfair Display', serif, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(236,240,231);"><h1 style="font-size:2.875rem;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;padding:0px;font-family:'Playfair Display', serif, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:400;color:inherit;line-height:1;"><img title="AlUla’s ancient capitals at Dadan and Jabal Ikmah are also a key attraction. (SPA)" alt="AlUla’s ancient capitals at Dadan and Jabal Ikmah are also a key attraction. (SPA)" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/styles/n_670_395/public/2026/04/17/4703741-643755998.jpg?itok=EypSVhwO" style="text-align:center;font-size:16px;vertical-align:middle;" /></h1></div><div class="entry-media" style="margin:0px 0px 2.5rem;padding:0px;font-family:'Playfair Display', serif, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(236,240,231);"><div class="media-slider slick-loading-area slick-initialized slick-slider" style="margin:0px 0px 1rem;padding:0px;height:auto;background:0px 0px;"><div class="slick-list draggable" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;height:426.6px;"><div class="slick-track" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;width:670px;"><div class="slick-slide slick-current slick-active" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;float:left;height:426.6px;min-height:1px;width:670px;"><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="slider-item" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;width:670px;"><div class="slider-item-caption" style="margin:0px;padding:0.5rem 60px 0.5rem 0.5rem;font-size:12px;color:rgba(70,70,70,0.7);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(138,138,138,0.3);font-family:'Isento-Medium';">AlUla’s ancient capitals at Dadan and Jabal Ikmah are also a key attraction. (SPA)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="short-url-wrapper" style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;"><div class="short-url grid-x grid-padding-x gutters-1x align-middle center" style="margin:0px -0.625rem;padding:0px;"><div class="cell shrink" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0.625rem;min-height:0px;min-width:0px;width:auto;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Short Url</span></div><div class="cell shrink" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0.625rem;min-height:0px;min-width:0px;width:auto;"><p class="short-url-link" style="margin:0px;padding:0.461538em 0.769231em;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.4;background:rgb(255,255,255);border:0.0769231em solid rgb(170,170,170);">https://arab.news/yq39d</p></div></div></div></div><div class="grid-x entry-article-inner align-center" style="margin:0px -1.25rem;padding:0px;font-family:'Playfair Display', serif, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(236,240,231);"><div class="cell large-shrink" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 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class="icomoon-icon icon-twitter" style="line-height:1;font-variant:normal;font-family:icomoon;"></span> Follow</a></div></div></div><div class="cell large-auto" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 1.25rem;min-height:0px;min-width:0px;width:auto;"><div class="printable-area shareable" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="entry-highlight" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><ul style="margin:0px 2rem 2rem;line-height:1.4;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 0.75rem;padding:0px;font-size:1rem;font-family:'Isento-Medium';color:rgb(85,85,85);">Hegra is the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, where monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs stand as a testament to a remarkable ancient civilisation</li></ul></div><div class="entry-content" style="margin:0px 0px 1rem;padding:0px 0px 2rem;border-bottom:4px double rgba(161,161,148,0.4);font-size:1.125rem;"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="field-items" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="field-item even" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">ALULA: AlUla is among the major tourist attractions on World Heritage Day, which takes place on April 18.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The occasion is a global reminder of the importance of protecting cultural heritage sites, community traditions, and landmarks for future generations.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">There are few places in the world which bring history to life like AlUla.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The oasis city in northwest Saudi Arabia offers a landscape filled with magnificent ancient monuments — it is a living museum that reveals how our past can inspire a vibrant future.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Hegra is the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, where monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs stand as a testament to a remarkable ancient civilisation.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">AlUla’s ancient capitals at Dadan and Jabal Ikmah are also a key attraction.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">In the ruins of the Dadanite and Lihyanite civilizations, lion sculptures still watch over the legacy of kings. At the Dadan exhibition the legacy of these mighty rulers is further unveiled through a curated collection of unearthed treasures.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Meanwhile, Jabal Ikmah offers an open-air library where hundreds of inscriptions are etched into rock.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Tourists can also enjoy an unmatched glimpse into AlUla’s cosmic heritage when the Milky Way reveals its endless wonder. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Heritage Oasis Trail and Al-Harra volcanic plateaus are also major attractions.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;"> </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spring awakens Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region with rare blooms and buzzing life]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div class="entry-title padding-horizontal-for-small" style="margin:0px 0px 2.5rem;padding:0px;font-family:'Playfair Display', serif, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(236,240,231);"><h1 style="font-size:2.875rem;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;padding:0px;font-family:'Playfair Display', serif, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:400;color:inherit;line-height:1;"><img title="Combination image showing the crimson-speckled moth (L),  the Teucrium oliverianum plant, and the spot-eyed hoverfly (R). 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field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="field-items" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><div class="field-item even" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">ARAR/RAFHA: Spring has brought a striking revival of life across Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region, where desert landscapes are turning vibrant with wild blooms and the return of insects vital to the ecosystem, in developments reported separately by the Saudi Press Agency.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Among the most visible signs of renewal is the reappearance of <em style="line-height:inherit;">Teucrium oliverianum</em>, a hardy perennial whose blue-violet flowers now dot the sands of Rafha. The plant, a member of the mint family, can grow up to 70 centimeters tall and is widely seen as an indicator of improving soil health and ecological stability.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Its resurgence reflects broader environmental gains in the Kingdom’s north, where conservation efforts have aimed to restore degraded land and curb desertification. Known locally as Al-Aihlan, the plant is well adapted to harsh desert conditions, with fine bristles on its leaves that reduce water loss. It plays a critical ecological role, providing forage for livestock, food for pollinators such as bees, and shelter for small desert organisms, reinforcing the natural food chain.</p><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:center;"><img alt="" height="675" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/pictures/April/20/2026/teucrium2.jpg" width="1200" style="vertical-align:middle;" />Known locally as Al-Aihlan, the <em style="line-height:inherit;">Teucrium oliverianum</em> plant is well adapted to harsh desert conditions, with fine bristles on its leaves that reduce water loss. (SPA)</div><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;"><span style="font-weight:700;line-height:inherit;">Crimson-speckled moth and spot-eyed hoverfly</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">The return of insect life further underscores the seasonal transformation. The crimson-speckled moth, <em style="line-height:inherit;">Utetheisa pulchella</em>, has been sighted across the region’s open landscapes.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Recognizable by its white wings marked with vivid red and black spots, the migratory species thrives in dry environments and contributes to the balance of vegetation by feeding on wild plants during its larval stage.</p><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:center;"><img alt="" height="1200" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/pictures/April/20/2026/moth1.jpg" width="800" style="vertical-align:middle;" />The migratory crimson-speckled moth thrives in dry environments and contributes to the balance of vegetation by feeding on wild plants during its larval stage. (SPA)</div><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Equally notable is the presence of the spot-eyed hoverfly,<em style="line-height:inherit;"> Eristalinus aeneus</em>, observed at several natural sites. With its distinctive patterned eyes and ability to hover with precision, the insect is an efficient pollinator, transferring pollen between flowers and supporting plant reproduction. Specialists regard hoverflies as key indicators of ecosystem health, given their reliance on rich vegetation and clean habitats.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">Together, the flourishing of resilient plant species and the return of pollinating and migratory insects highlight a delicate but meaningful recovery in the Northern Borders Region. As spring advances, these signs of biodiversity point to a desert environment regaining balance—where even the smallest organisms play an outsized role in sustaining life.</p><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:center;"><img alt="" height="1200" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/pictures/April/20/2026/hoverfly2.jpg" width="800" style="vertical-align:middle;" />The spot-eyed hoverfly is an efficient pollinator, transferring pollen between flowers and supporting plant reproduction. (SPA)</div><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;"> </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;"> </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[KSFS Newsletter 90]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear KSFS Members,</p><p></p><p>We are delighted to share our 90th edition of KSFS Newsletter.</p><p>Please download PDF file from below.</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[걸프만 [Persian Gulf, Arabian Gulf]]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3 style="margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;font-size:28px;border-bottom:none;line-height:32px;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;color:rgb(18,18,18);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">걸프만</h3><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 10px;font-size:18px;line-height:32px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:0px;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">[Persian Gulf, Arabian Gulf]</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px 0px 10px;line-height:28px;color:rgb(18,18,18);font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Noto Sans KR', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Apple SD 산돌고딕 Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;background-color:rgb(251,251,251);">걸프만은 중동 지역의 내해로, 이란과 아라비아반도 사이에 자리한 해역이다. 호르무즈 해협을 통해서만 외해(오만만)로 연결되며, 세계 최대 규모의 산유국들이 둘러싸고 있어 '석유의 바다'로 불린다.<br /><br /><br />걸프만은 길이 약 990km, 폭 최대 340km, 평균 수심 50m에 불과한 얕은 바다다. 북쪽과 동쪽은 이란, 서쪽과 남쪽은 쿠웨이트·사우디아라비아·바레인·카타르·아랍에미리트(UAE)·오만 등이 접하고 있다.<br /><br />세계 최대 산유지역이라는 점이 걸프만의 전략적 가치를 결정짓는다. 이 해역을 낀 국가들은 전 세계 원유 매장량의 약 65%, 천연가스의 약 35%를 차지하며, 사우디아라비아의 가와르 유전, 쿠웨이트 부르간 유전 등이 대표적이다.<br /><br />생산된 원유와 천연가스는 호르무즈 해협이라는 좁은 출구를 통해 세계 시장으로 수출된다. 덕분에 걸프만은 세계 에너지 안보의 심장부이자, 국제 지정학적 갈등의 화약고로 평가된다.<br /><br />다만, 고온다습한 기후(여름철 해수면 온도 50도 이상)와 높은 염분 농도(평균 4%)에다 최근 산업화로 인한 해양 오염까지 심각한 환경 문제도 드러나고 있다.<br /><br />주요 항만으로는 사우디아라비아 다만, 쿠웨이트항, UAE 두바이·아부다비, 카타르 도하, 이란 아바단 등이 꼽힌다.</p>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[abdullah]]></author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[이프타르 행사, 외교장관 인사]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'굴림';">뉴스레터</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';"> 91</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'굴림';">호</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';">(2026.5)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';">ublished : March 10, 2026 - 22:28:12</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline;"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';color:#171717;border:none 1pt;padding:0cm;">Jung Min-kyung</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';">Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and<br />
economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean<br />
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in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture. My work<br />
focuses on the intersection of geopolitics, security and policy decisions<br />
shaping the Korean Peninsula.<br /><br />
Earlier in my career, I also reported on South Korea’s financial sector,<br />
covering banking, markets and regulatory developments—experience that continues<br />
to inform my understanding of how economic policy intersects with national<br />
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alt="Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, right, speaks with  Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, dean of the Arab diplomatic corps in Seoul and ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to South Korea, during a Ramadan iftar dinner held in Seoul on Tuesday evening. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)" /></span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';">Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, right,<br />
speaks with Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, dean of the Arab diplomatic corps in Seoul<br />
and ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to South Korea, during a Ramadan<br />
iftar dinner held in Seoul on Tuesday evening. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:30pt;line-height:22.5pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Frank Ruhl Libre';color:#171717;">South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun<br />
hosted a Ramadan iftar dinner Tuesday evening for diplomats from member states<br />
of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Seoul, as South Korea seeks to<br />
strengthen ties with the Islamic world amid rising tensions in the Middle East.The<br />
event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, is part of the Foreign Ministry’s<br />
annual outreach to OIC member states during Ramadan. The ministry has hosted<br />
the gathering since 2004 to promote friendship and cooperation with<br />
Muslim-majority countries.Iftar refers to the evening meal that breaks the<br />
daily fast during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The meal is<br />
traditionally held after sunset and symbolizes sharing and fellowship.The<br />
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, founded in 1969, represents 57<br />
Muslim-majority countries. Members include major Middle Eastern nations such as<br />
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.This<br />
year’s gathering came as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated following<br />
ongoing hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States.</span></b></p><p>
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that this year’s event marks the 20th anniversary of the iftar dinner,<br />
describing it as a meaningful occasion that reflects the friendship and trust<br />
built over generations, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. He also<br />
expressed hope that peace and stability in the region would soon be restored,<br />
noting that the spirit of Ramadan — including tolerance, peace and empathy<br />
toward others — is particularly meaningful amid the current challenging<br />
regional situation.Cho added that the SHINE Initiative, Seoul’s Middle East<br />
strategy announced during President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to Egypt last year,<br />
reflects South Korea’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the region.<br />
Seoul views Egypt as a gateway connecting Europe, Africa and the Middle East,<br />
opening new opportunities for Korean companies. Under the initiative, President<br />
Lee also pledged $10 million to the Red Crescent to support humanitarian<br />
assistance for people affected by war or natural disasters. The SHINE<br />
initiative — which stands for Stability, Harmony, Innovation, Network and<br />
Education — aims to promote peace, prosperity and cultural exchange while<br />
fostering mutual growth between the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula.In<br />
response, Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, dean of the Arab diplomatic corps in Seoul<br />
and ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to South Korea, expressed<br />
appreciation for the Foreign Ministry’s hosting of the event and emphasized the<br />
importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation beyond cultural and<br />
religious differences.Al Nuaimi also welcomed growing interest in the Arabic<br />
language in South Korea and expressed hope that dialogue and mutual<br />
understanding between the two sides would continue to expand.About 180 guests<br />
attended the dinner, including diplomats from OIC member states as well as<br />
figures from political, business, academic, media and religious circles.“The<br />
Foreign Ministry has hosted the iftar dinner since 2004 to promote greater<br />
understanding of the values and culture of Ramadan, including sharing,<br />
compassion, solidarity and tolerance,” a ministry official said. “We hope the<br />
gathering will serve as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen friendship and<br />
cooperation with countries in the Islamic world.”Meanwhile, Iran reportedly<br />
decided not to attend the event. An official at the Iranian Embassy told<br />
several local media outlets that the decision was made by Iran’s ambassador to<br />
South Korea, Saeed Koozechi, adding that “the background of the decision can be<br />
inferred.”</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'굴림';"><br /><br />
mkjung@heraldcorp.com<br /><br />
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
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style="margin-bottom:1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.</p><p style="margin-bottom:1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;">In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.</p><p style="margin-bottom:1.5rem;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;line-height:1.4;font-family:inherit;"> </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[호주는 통일외교 파트너다  중앙일보  입력 2012.07.07 00:00김태우  통일연구원 원장]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>통일연구원은 지난 6월 27일 서울에서 ‘2012 한·호 통일대화’란 제하의 국제회의를 개최했다. 이 회의에서 호주 측 대표들은 한결같이 “한반도 평화통일’을 지지한다는 입장을 개진해 주었고 양국 참가자 모두는 한국과 호주가 비슷한 가치를 공유하는 중강국(中强國)들을 그룹화하여 새로운 외교세력을 만드는 일에 힘을 모아야 한다는 데 의견을 같이했다.</p><p> 한국이나 호주가 미들파워 외교를 넓혀 나가야 할 이유는 너무나 자명하다. 냉엄한 국제정치 속에서 약소국들이 펼칠 수 있는 외교는 ‘견제’와 ‘편승’뿐이지만 만만치 않은 정치·경제·군사적 힘을 갖춘 미들파워들이라면 이 정도에 만족하지 않는다. 사안에 따라 주도하기·버티기·돌파하기 등을 구사할 수 있기를 원한다. 하지만 강대국들이 주도하는 국제질서 속에서 미들파워들이 합당한 영향력을 행사하지 못하고 있음은 어제오늘의 일이 아니다.</p><p>유엔 안전보장이사회만 해도 그렇다. 전 인류의 안전보장을 책임진 기구로서 북한의 핵개발이나 군사도발에 철퇴를 가해야 할 의무가 있지만 특정 강대국들이 행사하는 비토권 앞에 번번이 무력함을 드러내고 있다.</p><p>　지구 남반구에 위치한 호주에 고립을 예방하고 해상교통로를 수호하는 것은 최우선 국가생존 전략에 해당한다. 그래서 호주는 일찍부터 외교를 중시해 각종 국제기구에서 맹활약하고 있다. 세계 각지에 평화유지군을 파견하고도 있다.</p><p>한국의 입장도 다르지 않다. 아덴만에 해군 함정을 파견하는 것이나 국제평화유지 활동에 동참하는 것은 원조 수혜국에서 제공국으로 변신한 한국이 국가생존 차원에서 지급해야 하는 당연한 비용이다. 이런 의미에서 세계 14위와 15위의 경제대국이면서 민주적 가치와 시장경제 원칙을 공유하는 호주와 한국이 외교동반자로 손을 맞잡는 것은 더없이 좋은 일이다.</p><p> 하지만 우리에게는 더욱 절박한 이유가 있다. 세계 유일의 분단국인 한국에 통일은 지고의 가치를 가지는 수퍼 목표일 수밖에 없고, 그 과정에서 강대국들의 동의와 국제사회의 지지는 필수조건이다. 그중에서도 한반도 주변 4강은 최우선적인 통일외교의 대상이다. 하지만 미·중 패권경쟁, 중·일 대결, 북·중·러 신(新)북방 삼각구도의 부상, ‘아시아로의 복귀’를 선언한 미국의 신국방지침 등으로 동아시아의 국제질서가 혼미해지고 있는 시기에 주변 4강이 한반도 통일에 대해 일치된 입장을 가지기는 쉽지 않다. 이런 시기에 꼭 필요한 것이 미들파워 국가들을 향한 통일외교다.</p><p>우리는 북한의 안정적인 변화에 이은 민주주의 체제로의 평화적 합의통일을 목표로 삼고 있다. 이를 위해 우리는 끝없이 인내하면서 교류협력과 대화를 통해 북한을 정상국가로 선도해야 한다. 우리는 미들파워 외교를 통해 통일을 지지하는 국제여론을 조성해야 하고, 북한의 변화를 끌어내는 새로운 동력을 만들어내야 한다. 우리의 의도와 무관한 급변사태에도 대비해야 한다. 왕성한 미들파워 외교는 한반도 사태에 대한 안전판을 만들어내는 데 크게 기여할 수 있다. 중강국 한국의 통일외교가 주변 4강에 머물러서 안 되는 것은 이 때문이다.</p><p> 호주는 한국전쟁 참전국이다. 1만7000여 명의 군대를 파병해 인천상륙작전을 도왔다. 호주 육군 제3대대는 1951년 4월 23일과 24일 가평전투에서 이틀 밤낮을 싸워 중공군 제118사단을 격퇴했다. 부산 유엔군묘지에는 호주군 전사자 281명이 영면하고 있다.</p><p>이런 기억 때문인지 이날 회의에서 호주 측 참가자들의 발언이 좀처럼 뇌리를 떠나지 않는다. “한국이 통일을 위해 외부의 도움을 원할 때 호주는 항상 그 자리에 있을 것입니다.” “통일된 한반도는 호주의 번영을 위해 더 많은 기회를 제공할 것이며 더욱 확실한 미들파워 외교의 동반자가 될 것입니다.” 참으로 고마운 말이었다.</p><p>김태우 통일연구원 원장 [출처:중앙일보] https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/8687797</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[한반도 통일 주변 4강에도 '대박' 중앙일보 입력 2014.09.17 13:20 정원엽 기자]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>한반도의 통일이 미ㆍ중ㆍ일ㆍ러 주변 4강에게도 ‘대박’이 될 것이라는 전문가들의 관측이 나왔다. 대외경제정책연구원 주최로 17일 여의도 콘래드 호텔에서 개최된 ‘남북통일이 주변 4강에 미치는 편익비용 분석’ 국제 세미나 자리에서다. 이날 세미나에서 미국 피터슨 국제경제연구소의 마커스 놀랜드 부소장 등 4개국 전문가들은 각국의 입장에서 다양한 한반도 통일의 시나리오에 따른 손익을 계산해 발표했다.</p><p>사전 배포된 연설문에 따르면 대체로 한반도 통일을 통해 당사국인 남북 외에 중국이 가장 큰 경제ㆍ안보적 효과를 보는 것으로 분석됐다. 반면 일본은 ‘슈퍼 코리아’의 출현이 일본의 라이벌이 될 수 있다며 중국에 비해 일본이 얻는 경제적 효과가 적다는 우려 섞인 전망을 내놓기도 했다.</p><p>놀랜드 부소장은 ①북한의 급격한 붕괴에 따른 흡수통일 ②점진적 합의와 협력에 의한 평화통일 ③무력에 의한 통일 등 3가지 통일 시나리오를 토대로 분석한 결과 “‘흡수통일’의 시나리오일 경우 북미간 상품교역이 10년 후 최대 200억달러까지 확대되는 등 최고의 결과를 내 놓을 것”이라고 전망했다. 반면 점진적 평화 통일시 북한에 대한 경제제재 해제 등 법률문제 등으로 인해 상품교역 규모는 최대 5000만 달러에 불과할 것으로 예상했다. 그는 통일시 북한의 주요 수출품은 경공업 제품, 주요 수입품은 자본재와 농식품이 될 것으로 전망했다. 놀랜드 부소장의 분석에 따르면 통일 후 한국은 현재 19억 6300만달러 수준의 상품교역량이 67.5배 증가해 1325억달러 까지 늘어나는 것으로 나타났다.</p><p>진징이(金京一) 중국 북경대 한국연구센터 부원장도 ①현상태 유지 ②무력에 의한 통일 ③북한의 개혁개방 ④한반도의 평화적 통일 등 4가지 통일시나리오를 기반으로 통일편익비용 분석결과를 발표했다. 그는 “한반도는 지정학적으로 대륙 세력과 해양 세력의 피해자이나 경제적으로는 대륙과 해양의 허브 구실을 할 수 있다”며 “전쟁도 평화도 아닌 현 상태 유지, 무력에 의한 통일, 북한의 개혁개방, 한반도의 평화 통일 가운데 중국은 마지막 시나리오를 가장 선호한다”고 밝혔다. 진 교수의 분석에 따르면 중국은 한반도의 평화적 통일이 이뤄질 경우 동북3성의 국내총생산(GDP)이 최소 1조 위안(1천626억 달러) 이상 확대될 것으로 추산했다. 반면 무력 통일 시나리오의 경우 최소 8396.6억위안(1365억달러)의 경제적 손실을 초래할 것으로 내다봤다.</p><p>알렉산더 제빈 러시아 과학아카데미 한국연구센터 원장은 한반도 통일 과정에서 러시아의 안보 이익을 강조했다. 그는 “남북통일에 있어 가장 중요한 것은 러시아의 안보이고, 한반도 통일은 열강의 개입 없이 이뤄져야 한다. 통일한국은 중립국의 지위를 유지해야 한다”고 주장했다. 알렉산더 원장은 평화로운 통일이 이뤄질 경우 유라시아 철도와 천연가스 송유관 연결을 통해 연간 50억달러의 이익을 창출할 수 있을 것으로 내다봤으며 러시아의 극동투자 증대로 유라시아 경제공통체가 형성될 수 있을 것으로 전망했다.</p><p>후카오 쿄지 일본 히토츠바시대 교수는 통일로 출현할 ‘슈퍼코리아’가 일본의 라이벌로 부상할 것이라 예상했다. 그는 기본적으로 평화통일이 이뤄질 경우 일본의 GDP는 246억달러 증가하고, 21만여명의 신규고용이 창출돼 일본에 이익이 있을 것으로 예상했다. 하지만 중국의 영향력 확대로 통일한국과 중국의 경제협력이 가속화할 경우 일본의 GDP 상승효과는 86억달러에 그치고 신규고용도 7만여명에 불과할 것으로 내다봤다. 그는 “동아시아 분업 구조에서 일본의 기여도가 저하되고 일본 수출이 정체될 가능성이 있다”고 밝혔다.</p><p><br /></p><p>이일형 대외경제정책연구원장은 개회사를 통해 “주변 4강의 한반도 전문가 모두 남북통일이 자국에 비용보다 더 큰 편익을 가져올 것이라고 분석했다”며 “향후에는 만약에 통일이 된다면이라는 고민보다는 언제, 어떻게 통일이 이뤄지고 어떤 영향이 파급될 것인가를 고민하는 것이 중요하다”고 밝혔다. 이어 “한반도 통일은 남북한과 주변 4강을 넘어 전 세계로 통일편익이 연쇄적으로 파급될 것”이라고 강조했다.</p><p>정원엽 기자 wannabe@joongang.co.kr</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[외교부 산하 민간외교단체 커뮤니티 제출(2026년도 사업계획서 ) 매년 2월 제출 KSFS 정기 보고서]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><br /></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>한국 사우디 친선협회 (KSFS)는 2004년 설립(외교부 승인 6.11.445호), 22년간 OIC 아라비아 국가를 대표하는 사우디와의 "상호이해와 우호증진"(정관) 사업으로, 격월로 뉴스레터 발행 등 다양한 활동을 하였습니다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>이러한 활동은 국제 사회에 아라비아 국가를 소개하여, "이슬람의 세계화"로 이들 국가들이 선진국으로 도약에 기여함 이었습니다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>특히 제다 성지 수호 이슬람 중심국가 사우디 아라비아가 관광비자 전면 개방(2019.9.27)을 시작으로 OIC 57개국 관광비자 개방 정책을 하였다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>e-비자 ( 온라인 발급), 최대 90일 체류 가능.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>이슬람 중심국가 사우디 아라비아는 사우디 아라비아의 정치, 경제, 사회 전반에 걸친 개혁 계획으로 국제 유가의 하락으로 인한 경제위기를 극복하기 위해 석유산업의 의존도를 낮추고 민간경제를 육성하는것을 핵심으로하는 "사우디 비전 2030"을 발표(2016.4.25)하였다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>KSFS는 지난 22년간 OIC 대표 국가 사우디와 한반도가 "상호 이해와 우호증진"을 목표로 하여, OIC 국가들의 "관광 개방과 국가 개혁과 개방에 기여하는 역할"을 하였다고 자부합니다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>실크로드 출발점 아라비아에서 종착점 한반도 경주까지, 6세기 부터 아라비아 상인들이 8개월간의 바닷길로 울산항에 도착하여 "한반도는 기후가 좋고, 땅이 기름지고, 인심이 좋다"고 소개하여, 그후 한반도에 많은 아라비아 상인이 몰려와 해양국가로 성장 하였다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>10세기에는 고려 왕조 수도 개성에 4-7만명의 아라비아 상인들이 거주(고려사) 하였고, 조선 왕조에서는 신년 하례식에 초청되었고, 집도 하사, 대우를 하여, 아라비아 후손들이 많이 살았다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>KSFS 회장은 서울 88 올림픽 개최(1988.9.17)를 앞두고 한국이 당시 공산권 국가 15개국에서 많은 선수단과 여행객들이 참여, 방문을 하도록 한시적 단체 IPECK(국제민간 경제협의회)에 한국인 공산권 국가 방문 비자 발급 보안 교육을 출입국 지원실장으로 5년간 근무 하였다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>5년간 300만명 공산권 국가 방문을 도와, 88올림픽을 계기로 한국 개방이 선진국 도약에 큰 역할을 한다는 것을 배웠고, 해외공관에 근무하면서 현지 언론인과 대학교수, 관료들에게 한국이 공산권 국가 개방으로 선진국으로 도약하게 되었다고 설득하여 많은 공감을 얻었습니다.   </b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>  </b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>KSFS는 2026년부터 지난 22년간 활동을 활용하여, OIC 국가들과 특히 아시아 OIC 회원국들과 교육, 문화, 체육, 경제, 방산 포럼, 기업인 진출 등 다양한 협력, 교류 증진 활동을 하려고 합니다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 북극항로 개발에 참여: 포항 영일만항, 동해 묵호항, 울산항, 부산항</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 북한 이탈 주민 보호, 지원</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 미술 전시회(2008.10.9)</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- Establishment of Arabia-Korea History &amp; Culture Center</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- Korea-Saudi Business Forum(2014)</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 아라비아의 길- 사우디아라비아의 역사와 문화(2017.5.09-8-27) </b> </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b> </b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>그리고 "사우디 비전 2030"의 활기찬 사회(A Vibrant Society), 번영하는 경제(A Thriving Economy), 진취적인 국가(An Ambitious Nation) 3대 영역을 참고, 활동하겠습니다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>앞으로 KSFS는 "정치, 외교를 넘어 인도주의, 경제, 문화, 종교 간 이해 증진" 활동에, OIC 본부에서 적극적으로 협력, 지원을 기도하며, 특히 주한 OIC 국가 대사관, 기업들의 참여와 협조를 기대합니다.</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 인도주의 협력:정치 이전의 신뢰구축 </b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- DMZ 평화 프로젝트 공동 개최</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 경제.개발 협력(비정치적 분야): 에너지 &amp; 인프라, 할랄 산업 협력</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 교육. 문화 교류 허브 설립</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 종교 간 이해 증진 프로그램</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 장기 전략:평화 경제벨트 구상</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><b>- 한반도 평화통일 기여</b></div>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OIC 본부에 보내드립니다.  한반도 평화통일 NGO, KSFS에 많은 후원, 관심 바람(2026.2.21, 토)]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><font><span style="font-size:24px;">OIC 본부에 보내드립니다(2026.2.21)</span></font></p><p><span style="font-family:noto, notojp, notokr, Helvetica, 'Microsoft YaHei', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', Dotum, '돋움', sans-serif;font-size:24px;">NGO for peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula, wishes for a lot of support and interest in KSFS</span></p><p><br /></p><p><font><span style="font-size:24px;">한반도 평화통일 NGO, KSFS에 많은 후원, 관심 바람</span></font></p><p><span style="font-family:noto, notojp, notokr, Helvetica, 'Microsoft YaHei', 'Apple SD Gothic Neo', 'Malgun Gothic', '맑은 고딕', Dotum, '돋움', sans-serif;font-size:24px;"></span></p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[arabnews A Saudi Research and Publishing Company publication  A Saudi Research and marketing Group company P.O. Box 478, Riyadh]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[KSFS Newsletter 89]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear KSFS Members,</p><p><br /></p><p>We are delighted to announce our 89th edition of Bi-Monthly Korea Saudi Newsletter.</p><p>Please download from below.</p><p>Thank you.</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
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