Tag: Turkey

Picture of the Day: Rescue Team Returns from Turkey

| March 10, 2023
Yoon meets rescue team returning from Turkey
Yoon meets rescue team returning from Turkey
President Yoon Suk Yeol (C) strokes rescue dogs during a group photo session with a South Korean rescue team that was dispatched to Turkey following a devastating earthquake after a luncheon meeting for the squad at the guesthouse of the former presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, in Seoul on March 7, 2023, in this photo provided by Yoon’s office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: South Korean Team Pulls Out Survivor from Turkish Earthquake

| February 14, 2023
Survivor from rubble in quake-hit Turkey
Survivor from rubble in quake-hit TurkeyA woman is pulled from rubble in quake-hit Turkey by South Korean and Turkish rescue workers on Feb. 11, 2023, in this photo provided by South Korea’s disaster relief team. She was the sixth survivor rescued by the South Korean team, which has been operating in Turkey’s quake-hit regions since Feb. 9. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: Turkish Soldiers During the Korean War Photo Exhibition Opens

| June 4, 2017

Photo exhibition on Turkish soldiers

An exhibition on Turkish soldiers who took part in the 1950-53 Korean War opens at the War Memorial Hall in Seoul on June 2, 2017, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The event, jointly arranged by the hall and the Turkish Embassy, runs through Aug. 1. About 15,000 Turkish soldiers fought for South Korea against North Korea under the U.N. flag during the war. Of them, 765 were killed in action and 2,147 wounded. (Photo courtesy of War Memorial Hall) (Yonhap)

South Korea Completes Technology Transfer of Tank Technology to Turkey

| November 11, 2016

Is this the tank that will one day be used to crush ISIS or will it be Kurds?

Turkey has completed the development of a new battle tank with South Korea’s technical support and assistance, media here said Thursday.

Otokar, a defense firm affiliated with local conglomerate Koc Holding, has finished the seven-year effort to develop the Altay.

A top company official was quoted as saying that the firm plans to begin mass production within the next 18 to 22 months.

The Altay project started in 2008 with Turkey signing a contract with Hyundai Rotem Co., a subsidiary of the Hyundai Group and the manufacturer of the K2 Black Panther battle tank, for technology transfer.

South Korea commenced the mass production of K2s in 2013 and each unit reportedly costs over US$8.5 million.  [Yonhap]

Picture of the Day: Korean Owner Temporarily Closes Shop In Istanbul

| June 23, 2016

S. Korean shop in Istanbul temporarily closed after attack

A record shop in Istanbul, run by South Korean owner Lee Seok-woo, remains shuttered on June 20, 2016, after it was attacked on June 17 by an unidentified group of people. They stormed into the shop during a small gathering of music fans and attacked them for drinking alcohol during Ramadan, according to investigators. Lee said he won’t kneel to foolishness and has no intention to close down his business. (Yonhap)

Korean Cafe Owner Beaten By Mob In Turkey

| June 22, 2016

Meanwhile in Turkey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=167&v=oX18hF3iHsg

A mob of about 20 Turkish nationals attacked a Korean-operated cafe in Istanbul because alcohol was being consumed at fan meeting there.

The store owner was taken to hospital with minor injuries after being beaten at the meeting, which was held to mark the release of rock band Radiohead’s new album.

The fans were drinking beer while enjoying music.

“You should be ashamed for drinking during Ramadan,” said one attacker.

During Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast for a month during daylight hours to commemorate the first revelation of the Koran to Mohammed.

None of the attackers has been arrested. [Korea Times]

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