By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Cheongryongdo traditionally symbolizes the east and is a representation of the Blue Dragon (靑龍), which signifies the beginning of life, growth, and new birth. In Eastern philosophy and the Five Elements of thought, the east is the direction of the wood, which represents spring and is associated with the season of renewal. The Blue Dragon is an animal that appears in spring and is depicted as a being that controls the winds and keeps the energies of nature in harmony. The blue dragon painting is depicted with a double-headed dragon with a long tongue sticking out,
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The K-folk painting Chocheongdo 草蟲圖 is a genre of Korean folk paintings that traditionally depicts grasses and insects, and is characterized by the lively representation of small creatures to capture the harmony and beauty of nature. Damwha explains that it is a modernized version of the Korean folk painting, which can be interpreted as the following interesting stories. The legend of the lost Hanji (韓紙) A long time ago, in a village deep in the forests of Korea, there was a special paper called hanji (韓紙). It was said to capture the energy of the grass, bugs, an
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held a Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Nov. 14 with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Lima, Peru, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting is being held, and exchanged views on U.S.-ROK relations, U.S.-Japan cooperation, North Korea, and key regional issues. Minister Cho and Secretary Blinken expressed concern that Russia's illegal military cooperation with North Korea seriously threatens the security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, and agreed to closely coordinate responses to pos
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held his first bilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on the sidelines of the APEC Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, and exchanged views on bilateral relations, North Korea, and nuclear issues on Nov. 14. The two ministers appreciated the swiftness with which the first foreign ministers' meeting was held after the inauguration of Japan's new cabinet, and agreed to continue to communicate and work closely together as heads of diplomacy to advance bilateral relations. In particular, they agreed to contin
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dai Bing has reportedly been nominated as the new Chinese ambassador to South Korea. According to diplomatic sources on Nov. 13, the Chinese government will nominate Dai Bing as the new ambassador to South Korea and apply for an agrement (prior consent for diplomatic missions) with the Korean government. The post has been vacant for four months following the departure of former Ambassador Xing Haiming in July. Born in 1967, Dai Bing graduated from Anhui Normal University's Foreign Languages Department
Diplomacy Journal Lee 기자 Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul attended the '5th Seminar for Experts and Journalists on Korea-Japan Relations' and delivered a congratulatory speech on Nov. 11. In his remarks, Minister Cho praised the timeliness of the seminar, which was held under the theme of 'Changing Global Leadership and Cooperation in the New Era of Korea-Japan' ahead of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan next year. The resumption of shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of the two countries after a 12-year hiatus in March last year
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Daegu Detention Center (Director Kim Young-gwang) held a donation ceremony for 15 artworks from the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee (Chairman Lee Jon-young) on Nov. 11. The event was held in response to a proposal by the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee to donate artworks to help inmates' psychological stability and correctional edification. “I hope that the donated artworks will provide a small comfort and sanctuary for those who are living in prison,” said Chairman Lee at the donation ceremony. He said he decided to make the d
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Swiss Senate President Eva Herzog and a visiting delegation at his office on Nov. 8 to discuss policies of common interest to Seoul and Switzerland. Mayor Oh and President Eva Herzog had an in-depth conversation on major issues of both countries, including urban development, birthrate, aging, and immigration policy. In particular, Eva Herzog said, “I am amazed at the rapid development of Seoul in a short period of time,” and expressed interest in the Yongsan International Business District, which is undergoing a major transfor
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee This is an impressive piece of writing that uses symbolic language implying the possibility of Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. It is not just a political debate, but a reflection and prediction of how a figure with great power, like a Yellow Dragon, will lead the era in the flow of history. In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, former President Donald Trump once again defied the world’s expectations by winning. Many media outlets reported that he was at a disadvantage in a tight race against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, but Trump managed to
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee A special exhibition of New Year's paintings (Sehwa), traditional paintings to ward off evil spirits and wish for good fortune, “Welcome to the New Year” (Byeoksachobok 辟邪招福) will be held at the Museum of Korean Art in Insa-dong, Seoul. The exhibition is co-hosted by the monthly K-Folk Painting and Diplomacy Journal, the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, and the K-Folk Painting Research Institute, and is supported by the UN Journal, Citizen Administration Newspaper, K-Culture, Korea Culture, Damwha Cultural Foundation, K-Culture Promotion Foundatio
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Author Shin Kyung-ae, whose novel Strange Albergue tells the story of finding answers to life's problems through fantasy techniques, has now published an art practical book on the theme of celebrities. The Entertainers is a textbook and guidebook for those who dream of becoming an entertainer, and it seriously deals with the reality of the entertainment industry, problems, and social concerns from the perspective of a parent. In particular, this book is expected to be a guide that combines both fun and practicality, as many people dream of becoming an entertainer
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held the first Korea-EU Strategic Dialogue with Josep Borrell, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy on Nov. 4, discussing Korea-EU relations, Russia-North Korea cooperation and the situation on the Korean Peninsula, as well as regional and international affairs. Minister Cho and High Representative Borrell agreed that the Strategic Dialogue is very timely and important under the current geopolitical situation, where the security situation in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region is closely lin
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul, who is visiting Canada to participate in the ROK-Canada Foreign Affairs and Defense (2+2) Ministerial Meeting, held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly on Nov. 1 and exchanged views on ways to promote practical cooperation between the two countries, Korean Peninsula issues, and regional and global strategic cooperation. The two ministers assessed the launch of the 'Korea-Canada Foreign Affairs and Defense (2+2) Ministerial Meeting' as a step forward in the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two c
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee A special cultural exchange exhibition commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Kazakhstan opened at the Korea Museum of Art in Insa-dong, Seoul, on Nov. 1. The exhibition was co-organized by Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, and Diplomatic Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, and was designed to promote cultural ties and artistic exchanges between Korea and Kazakhstan. The exhibition ran from October 30 to November 5, and the awards ceremony was held on November 1 at 3 p.m., with several amba
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee In commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Kazakhstan, the 51st International Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition will be held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, on the second floor of the Korea Art Museum in Insa-dong, Seoul. Celebrating the deep cultural ties and exchanges between the two countries, the exhibition brings together Korean and Kazakh photographs and artworks, both traditional and contemporary. The event is co-hosted by Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Korea, and Lee Jon-young, Chairman of