Modern Classics - Sverre Fehn I. Oil on canvas, 2009. Photo: Vibeke Slyngstad

Vibeke Slyngstad’s artwork in Korea

News and events // Last updated: 27/01/2012 //

Norwegian artist Vibeke Slyngstad (b. 1968) will be represented by three paintings in the Ice Man group exhibition at Arario Gallery in Cheonan.

Bellman playing live.
Photo: Kim Erlandsen.

News and events // Last updated: 12/01/2012 //

Koreans have taken a keen interest to the Norwegian popartist Bellman. He recently released the widely acclaimed debut record “Mainly Mute” and second album “The Curse” in the country and according to Arne-Johan Rauan reception has been simply overwhelming.

The Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Recognition of women’s efforts to promote peace and democracy.

Last updated: 09.12.2011 //

“Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are each in their own right worthy winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Government welcomes the award of this year’s prize to these three women. It is recognition of women’s non-violent efforts to promote peace and democracy,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg at the geographic pole at the South Pole.
Photo: Office of the Prime Minister.

News and events // Last updated: 13/12/2011 //

From 12 to 15 December Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is visiting the South Pole to mark the centenary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team reaching the Pole in 1911, and to underline the importance of the Antarctic continent in relation to global climate change.

Minister Erik Solheim in talks with the Zimbabwean Minister of Finance, Tendai Biti, during the High Level Forum in Busan.
Photo: Svein Bæra, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

News and events // Last updated: 05/12/2011 //

During the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South Korea, more than 150 countries and several organisations came to an agreement on a new framework for co-operation for international development. For the first time, China, India and Brazil joined in.

Minister Erik Solheim at the UN Memorial Cemetery

News and events // Last updated: 06/12/2011

After his participation at the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Minister of the Environment and International Development, Erik Solheim, paid a visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea.

Norway Cup invites you to Oslo

News and events // Last updated: 25/11/2011

Norway invites football teams from all over the world to participate in Norway Cup 2012. This is the largest international football tournament in the World for youths commencing in Oslo week 31 every year.

Vibeke Slyngstad’s artwork in Korea

Bellman in Seoul.

The Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Recognition of women’s efforts to promote peace and democracy.

Norway’s Prime Minister in Antarctica

New framework for international development

Minister Erik Solheim at the UN Memorial Cemetery

Norway Cup invites you to Oslo

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Seoul