Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter meets with South Korea's President Park Geun-hye and Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se to discuss regional security in Asia

01.06.2015 — Press release EDA
Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter met today in Seoul with South Korean President Park Geun-hye. Their meeting underscored the close relations between the two countries. During his meeting with Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, Mr Burkhalter discussed bilateral relations, regional security matters and the situation in the Korean peninsula.

Cooperative security and bilateral matters: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to travel to Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam

26.05.2015 — Press release EDA
Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will take part in the "Shangri-La Dialogue" at the Asia Security Summit from 29 to 31 May 2015 in Singapore and, on 1 June 2015, he will co-chair together with South Korea the Asian conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). He will then travel on to Vietnam where, among other things, he will open the new Swiss consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City. He will have bilateral talks in all three states.

World Water Forum 2015: Switzerland campaigning for sustainable use of water resources

13.04.2015 — Press release EDA
At the World Water Forum in the South Korean city of Gyeongbuk, the participating countries have today adopted a declaration defining political priorities for the efficient use of water, a resource that is in short supply. Switzerland, which has also adopted the declaration and was heavily involved in drafting it, will be lobbying during the World Water Forum to get the responsible use of water resources included on the agenda for sustainable development after 2015 (post-2015 agenda).

Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation: first high-level meeting on progress since Busan

15.04.2014 — Press release EDA
From 15 to 16 April 2014, a Swiss delegation headed by the SDC director-general, Martin Dahinden, will take part in the first high-level meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation. The participants will discuss progress achieved in the implementation of the measures determined in 2011 in the South Korean city of Busan to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of development cooperation. At the meeting Switzerland will advocate in particular for greater ownership on the part of the individual partner countries, a more results-oriented approach, comprehensive partnerships, transparency, and mutual accountability.

State visit by the president of the Republic of Korea, Park Geun-hye, in Bern

20.01.2014 — Press release EDA
On Monday, 20 January 2014, the president of the Confederation, Didier Burkhalter, received his South Korean counterpart, Park Geun-hye, in Bern for a two-day state visit. During the visit, Switzerland and the Republic of Korea signed several documents with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of social insurance, the economy, health care and research, as well as institutionalising their political dialogue. Three other Federal Councillors took part in the talks conducted by the two presidents.

State visit by South Korean president Park Geun-Hye from 20 to 21 January 2014

09.01.2014 — Press release EDA
On invitation by the Federal Council, the president of the Republic of Korea will pay a state visit to Switzerland from 20 to 21 January 2014. Talks will centre on political, economic and scientific cooperation, as well as current international issues such as climate change and sustainable development. Various documents aimed at deepening bilateral relations will also be signed.

Yearly consultation of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (Stockholm, 9th of April, 2013)

10.04.2013 — Press release EDA
Article - Representatives of Poland, Sweden and Switzerland, Member States of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC) in Korea, met in Stockholm on the 9th of April 2013 for their yearly consultations. Discussions focused on recent regional tensions and their impact on NNSC activities and allowed for an evaluation of NNSC’s expanded tasks and cooperation with its partners. This year’s 60th commemoration of the armistice agreement, and thus of the NNSC, was also highlighted in the consultations. The NNSC Member States reasserted their long-term commitment to contribute to a permanent peace solution on the Korean Peninsula.

50 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Switzerland and South Korea

08.02.2013 — Press release EDA
On 11 February 2013, the Swiss Confederation and the Republic of Korea will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Today, the relationship between the two countries is characterized by increasingly intensive contacts and a growing volume of trade. The year 2013 will furthermore mark yet another jubilee: 60 years of Swiss presence and peace-policy commitment on the inner-Korean border.

Swissmedic and the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) sign an agreement on Good Manufacturing Practice

18.12.2019 — Press release Korea Republic
Berne, 18.12.2019 - Swissmedic, the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, in cooperation with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and its partner authority in the Republic of Korea intend to work more closely in the therapeutic products sector. On 18 December 2019 in Bern, Raimund Bruhin, Director of Swissmedic, the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products and Eui Kyung Lee, Minister of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) signed an agreement on the mutual recognition of inspection results relating to Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products.

FDFA State Secretary on official visit to South Korea for political talks and inauguration of new Swiss embassy building

17.05.2019 — Press release EDA
FDFA State Secretary Pascale Baeriswyl met her South Korean counterpart Mr Cho Hyun, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, for political talks today in Seoul. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and the strengthening of the multilateral system. Ms Baeriswyl also took part in the inauguration of the new Swiss embassy building in Seoul and along with her South Korean counterpart signed the protocol revising the double taxation agreement between the two countries.

The FDFA reaffirms its commitment to a world without capital punishment

10.10.2017 — Press release Korea Republic

Switzerland is committed to maintain a leading role in the worldwide movement to abolish capital punishment. On this year's World Day against the Death Penalty the FDFA has presented its new action plan, which sets out Switzerland's foreign policy activities towards universal abolition of the death penalty for the period until 2019.

Pathways to Abolition of the Death Penalty

10.10.2016 — Press release Korea Republic

The Swiss Foreign Ministry (FDFA), together with Death Penalty Worldwide at Cornell Law School, launched this year a study of the factors leading states to abolish capital punishment in law.

1 August 2016: Swiss Military Band plays in Asia

22.07.2016 — Press release Korea Republic

In 2016 the Swiss Confederation celebrates its 725^th National Day which will be honoured by Swiss nationals living in Asia as well. At the initiative of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General André Blattman, an ensemble consisting of 14 musicians from the Swiss Military Band will provide the musical background for the festivities at embassies in Seoul (South Korea), Beijing (China), Manila (Philippines) and Singapore.

President Schneider-Ammann pays official visit to South Korea

13.07.2016 — Press release Korea Republic

Bern, 13.07.2016 - On Wednesday, 13 July, President Johann N. Schneider-Ammann met with the President of South Korea, Park Geun-hye, during an official visit to the country. The parties praised the bilateral relations that have developed in recent years between Switzerland and South Korea in many areas, and explored the potential for greater cooperation in the fields of education, research and innovation.

President Schneider-Ammann in Singapore and South Korea, and at the ASEM Summit

05.07.2016 — Press release Korea Republic

Bern, 05.07.2016 - Over the coming week, President Johann N. Schneider-Ammann will travel to Singapore for a state visit, followed by an official visit to South Korea, before completing his three-country tour in Asia in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, where he will attend the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).

“The OSCE as a bridge between Europe and Asia and an inspiration for cooperative security in the Asia Pacific”

01.06.2015 — Press release Korea Republic

Bern, 01.06.2015 - Seoul, 01.06.2015 - Speech by the Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)'s Asian Conference - Check against delivery

OSCE Asian Conference: Counterterrorism, cyberspace and disaster prevention are possible areas for strengthened cooperation says Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter

01.06.2015 — Press release EDA
Cooperation in counterterrorism, disaster preparedness and cyberspace can strengthen mutual trust in Asia, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter said at the opening of the Asian Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Seoul. The Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said that on the basis of its experience and the instruments at its disposal, the OSCE can be a bridge for dialogue on security with Asia. Switzerland currently holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE Asian Contact Group.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter meets with South Korea's President Park Geun-hye and Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se to discuss regional security in Asia

01.06.2015 — Press release EDA
Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter met today in Seoul with South Korean President Park Geun-hye. Their meeting underscored the close relations between the two countries. During his meeting with Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, Mr Burkhalter discussed bilateral relations, regional security matters and the situation in the Korean peninsula.

Cooperative security and bilateral matters: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to travel to Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam

26.05.2015 — Press release EDA
Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will take part in the "Shangri-La Dialogue" at the Asia Security Summit from 29 to 31 May 2015 in Singapore and, on 1 June 2015, he will co-chair together with South Korea the Asian conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). He will then travel on to Vietnam where, among other things, he will open the new Swiss consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City. He will have bilateral talks in all three states.

World Water Forum 2015: Switzerland campaigning for sustainable use of water resources

13.04.2015 — Press release EDA
At the World Water Forum in the South Korean city of Gyeongbuk, the participating countries have today adopted a declaration defining political priorities for the efficient use of water, a resource that is in short supply. Switzerland, which has also adopted the declaration and was heavily involved in drafting it, will be lobbying during the World Water Forum to get the responsible use of water resources included on the agenda for sustainable development after 2015 (post-2015 agenda).

Federal elections 2019 – your vote matters!

10.12.2018 — Article Korea Republic
The votes of the Swiss abroad matter.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Article Korea Republic
Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Swiss National Day 2015 in Korea

10.08.2015 — Local news Korea Republic

The Embassy of Switzerland celebrated the country's 724th national day with the launch of a collaborative music education program at the Seongnam Arts Center in Geyonggi Province on August 1.