Two Uzbek students were each fined 5 million won ($3,400) by the Chuncheon District Court for attempting to cheat on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) by having one take the exam on behalf of the other.
Uzbekistan has proposed a joint project with Greece to create a film and exhibition dedicated to Alexander the Great, a proposal made during a meeting between the culture ministers of both countries.
The Iranian ambassador to Tashkent and the head of Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee have held talks to expand tourism cooperation, increase direct flights, and facilitate visas for Iranian citizens.
Archaeological findings suggest silkworm cocoons were present in Uzbekistan long before the official establishment of the Silk Road, predating the mission of Chinese diplomat Zhang Qian in 138BC.