SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -South Korea offered "heartfelt" congratulations to new Pope Francis Thursday, hoping that he will pay attention to peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula and improving human rights in North Korea.

Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elevated to the papacy by the College of Cardinals, who met at the Vatican on Wednesday (local time) to choose a successor to Pope Benedict XVI who resigned last month. After the election, he chose the name Francis.

Spain, a bridge to Latin America

mapa espana latinoamericaSpain has invested heavily in Latin America. During the last few decades, its companies have become some of the biggest investors in the continent, making Spain the most important investor in the region immediately after the United States. In addition, Spain has always been essential in the relations between Europe and Latin America.

For that reason, the Chamber will make one of its most important core activities the creation of a commercial and cultural links...

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