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Israel participates in South Korea's weapons exhibition, despite protests

Israeli companies have been banned from weapon exhibitions across the world following the war in the Gaza Strip.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 17, 2025
Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

Sea power in the 21st century: Built in Korea, backed by Israel

America’s maritime future may depend on Korean shipyards, Japanese craftsmanship, and Israeli innovation.

|ByELY RAZIN
TAMAR’S RECONNECTION with her Jewish identity came unexpectedly when a friend introduced her to Tzofim North America (the Israeli Scouts) in ninth grade. Here, she is pictured with the local Tzofim leadership team.

Finding her way home: A Jewish-Korean immigrant's experience in paving a future in Israel

Tamar Shoshan, a new immigrant and future lone soldier, embodies the qualities of patience and perseverance through her journey from New York to Israel.

|ByMAYA GUR ARIEH
KOREAN PIANIST Sheva Cho.

A journey of love and music from Korea to Israel

In 2012, Cho and her family decided to move to Israel. This move was not just a leap of faith but an embrace of a long-held dream.

|ByELI MANDELBAUM

Yin and Yang

Although dramatically different in many ways, Korea and Israel are becoming complementary forces across several disciplines.

APRIL 17, 2014ByNOA AMOUYAL
A tightrope walker performs at Minsok, a folk village dedicated to recreating traditional Korean day-to-day life.

Seeing the sights

Myeong-dong has cosmetic stores on every corner and lovers of knickknacks can purchase souvenirs at Insadong market

APRIL 17, 2014ByNOA AMOUYAL
Although the Cheonggyecheon Stream runs along one of the busiest streets of downtown Seoul, this massive urban renewal project is one of the calmest places to take a stroll in the bustling city.

‘Seoul’ food

Korean food, for the most part, is healthy, light and full of flavor.

APRIL 17, 2014ByNOA AMOUYAL
A Korean barbecue.