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Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, left, shakes hands with his counterpart Sultan Al Jaber of the United Arab Emirates in central Seoul on July 8.

First Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Seoul secures Korea-UAE deals

Abu Dhabi's first Seoul investment forum produced agreements with Korean firms in digital assets, autonomous driving and gaming.

2026.9.16

Kang Hoon-sik, President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff, left, shakes hands with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority, during their meeting in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, in this photo captured from Kang's Facebook on Feb. 26. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Korea's presidential chief of staff delivers Lee's letter to UAE leader

President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff said Thursday he met United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the Middle Eastern nation and delivered Lee's personal letter.

2026.2.26

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President Lee Jae Myung, right, shakes hands with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi, prior to their talks at the Blue House in central Seoul on Jan. 15. [YONHAP]

Lee holds meeting with chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority

President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, on Thursday, during which they discussed ways to advance bilateral ties, the Blue House said.

2026.1.15

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong arrives at the Gimpo Business Aviation Center in western Seoul on Dec. 15 after completing a trip to the United States. [YONHAP]

Samsung chairman meets Tesla's Elon Musk, AMD's Lisa Su during U.S. trip

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned from a U.S. business trip where he met with AMD CEO Lisa Su and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a coast-to-coast trip to lay the groundwork for the company's strategy next year.

2025.12.16

Kim Dong-won, chief global officer of Hanwha Life, delivers an opening address at the Global Markets Summit as part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 on Dec. 8. [HANWHA LIFE]

Hanwha Life chief global officer touts expanding financial cooperation between Korea, UAE

Kim Dong-won, chief global officer of Hanwha Life, stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral financial cooperation between Korea and the United Arab Emirates during his opening address at the Global Markets Summit on Monday.

2025.12.9

The exterior of the Zayed National Museum, designed by Foster + Partners, in the United Arab Emirates [ZAYED NATIONAL MUSEUM]

First look inside UAE’s ‘beacon of identity’ as falcon-winged Zayed museum finally takes off

The Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, traces the history of the desert sheikdoms from ancient times to the recent rapid modernization, offering a glimpse into a storied region.

2025.12.3

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Seoul Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi speaks during a celebration for Eid Al Etihad in central Seoul on Nov. 26. [LEE SOO-JUNG]

UAE envoy says 'significant progress' made in bilateral ties with Korea

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Seoul Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi on Wednesday said that Korea and his nation have achieved “significant progress” in bilateral relations, noting that the partnership embodies “genuine friendship and mutual trust.”

2025.11.28

Science and ICT Minister Bae Kyung-hoon, center, poses for a photo with company representatives during an MOU signing ceremony between Autonomous A2Z and Space42 in the United Arab Emirates on Nov. 19. [MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND ICT]

Korean autonomous driving startup inks deal with UAE-based company, beating out U.S. and China

Autonomous-driving startup Autonomous A2Z and Abu Dhabi-based Space42 formed a $4 million joint venture as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ramps up spending on AI and mobility technology.

2025.11.20

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, second from right, speaks while looking around Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on Thursday during his weeklong trip to the United Arab Emirates. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Sangam to become leisure hub like Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island: Seoul mayor

Sangam-dong in western Seoul is set to transform into a family-friendly entertainment hub. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon revealed his plan to develop the western Seoul area as he visited Yas Island, located in northern Abu Dhabi.

2024.5.13

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a conference on constructing sustainable buildings to overcome the climate crisis held at City Hall on Thursday. [NEWS1]

Seoul mayor to visit UAE to discuss fintech, transportation

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will embark on a weeklong trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week to attend an international conference on financial technology in Dubai and introduce his vision of the capital's transportation in Abu Dhabi.

2024.5.2