By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Culinary diplomacy is my tool as food plays a significant role in connecting people. I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food,” said the spouse of the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea and author of the book "The Tastes of East Africa: Uncovering Culture Through Cuisine.” In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Chaba Rhuwanya Mavura said, “I think this cookbook has been published at the right time when the Korea-Africa Summit was held in June, which was the very first summit of its kind between our nations, it is quite cle
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HS Hyosung has unveiled a new corporate identity (CI) and vision, dubbed "Masteria," declaring a commitment to enrich humanity by harnessing the power of science, technology, and collective intelligence. The new CI is designed using a square star shape and colors that symbolize a "Leading Star" guiding the world and a "Value Tree." This design represents the connection between HS HYOSUNG's past, present, and future, blending the philosophy of the group's founders with the vision of HS Hyosung's newly inaugurated first-generation management team. In his address
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A roundtable dedicated to the discussion of the State of the Nation Address by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in South Korea on Sept. 11. The event was attended by leaders and experts from the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIIEP), the Center for Central Asian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), representatives of the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, the Governors Association of Korea (GAROK), as well as representatives from a
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol attended the Cyber Summit Korea (CSK) 2024, an international cybersecurity event, at COEX in Seoul on Sept. 11, encouraging government officials and business and academic experts from around the world. The event, which is being held for the first time this year, is co-hosted by the National Intelligence Service and the National Security Technology Institute and will continue until Sept. 12, and will discuss various cybersecurity issues, including how to cooperate with the international community against cyber threats, under the theme o
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for about 100 minutes from 15:35-17:15 on Sept. 6. During the summit, which was the 12th meeting between President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida and part of the close shuttle diplomacy between the two leaders, the two leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral relations over the past two years and discussed in-depth future direction of bilateral relations. The two leaders noted that the two countries have been actively communicating at all levels, including reactivating suspend
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On August 7 in Seoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo during Secretary Manalo's official visit to Korea from August 6 to August 9. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the areas of diplomacy and security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges and consular affairs. They also exchanged views on major regional and global issues, including those concerning the Korean Peninsula. Minister Cho highlighted the strong bond between Korea and the Philippines, saying that
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is on an official visit to Korea, and exchanged a wide range of views on ways to promote bilateral cooperation and the regional and international situation on Sept. 4. The two leaders expressed their pleasure that the friendly relationship between the two countries, which began with New Zealand's participation in the Korean War, is now strengthening in many ways. As similarly positioned countries with shared values, the two leaders appreciated the adoption of the 'Joi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In a significant step towards enhancing educational collaboration between Kazakhstan and South Korea, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, H.E. Sayasat Nurbek, led a strong delegation of Kazakh university presidents to participate in the Global Education and Innovation Summit 2024, held on August 27-28 in South Korea. The summit, which marked the launch of the Global Education and Innovation Alliance, provided a platform for fostering international partnerships in education and research. During the summit, several key agreements were sign
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To commemorate the successive Peruvian and Korean Presidencies of APEC 2024 -2025, the Diplomatic Journal co-hosted a cultural exchange exhibition with the Embassy of Peru in Seoul from Sept. 4-10 at the Maru Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul. The Korea-Peru cultural exchange exhibition featured 30 beautiful and amazing and 35 K-folk paintings by Korean Minwha artists. The Amazon is known as one of the world's most important biodiversity treasures, water reservoirs, and sources of natural resources. Delivering welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of the exhib
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Prime Minister Han Duck-soo hosted an inter-ministerial meeting to review the progress in preparations and relevant future plans for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) on August 30, 2024, at the Government Complex Seoul. The meeting was convened after Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongju’s selection as the host city for the AELM on June 27, 2024. The attendees included the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, the Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Uzbekistan held a reception to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence and the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Korea in the Grand Ballroom of Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Aug. 30. The event was hosted by the new Uzbek Ambassador-designate to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov and was attended by about 500 people, including Korean government officials, diplomats from various countries, and leading Korean businessmen. Uzbekistan is celebrating its 33rd anniversary since declaring September 1, 1991 as its Independence Day, and th
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul to the Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. On September 2, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address titled “Just Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism.” In his speech, President Tokayev outlined the key goals for the nation’s development, focusing on sustainable socio-economic progress. A significant announcement was the upcoming nationwide referendum on October 6 regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant. “The
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol met with International Energy Agency (IEA) Director General Fatih Birol at the Yongsan Presidential Office on Sept. 2. Birol is in Korea to attend the World Climate Industry Expo (September 4-6, Busan, Korea), which is jointly organized by the Korean government and the IEA. The IEA is an international organization in the field of energy founded in Paris in October 1974 as a joint response to the energy crisis following the first oil crisis in 1973, and has 45 member and associate member countries that account for 75% of the world's ene
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Chem has inaugurated a new customer solution (CS) center dedicated to providing personalized support to its customers across North America, the company said on Aug. 29. Located in the city of Ravenna, Ohio, the new CS center will stand as a specialized organization offering comprehensive technical solutions for product development, quality improvement and productivity enhancement for LG Chem’s customers and suppliers. The grand opening ceremony was attended by key executives including Noh Kug-Lae, Head of Petrochemicals at LG Chem, and Frank Seman, Mayor of
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the ruling People Power Party, met with British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks at the National Assembly on Sept. 2. . Chairman Han welcomed Ambassador Crooks, saying, “I met you when I was Minister of Justice and we talked a lot, but it's a new feeling to see you here, and I'm glad to see you. Thank you for coming.” When Ambassador Crooks said, “Congratulations on your election as the leader of the ruling party in South Korea,” Han joked that it was “tough.” Han had met Amb. Crooks in 2022 when he was Minister of Justice and discuss