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Diplomacy State of the Nation Address of the Kazakhstan’s President discussed in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A lecture by Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov, dedicated to the State of the Nation address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation”, was held in the capital of the Republic of Korea on Sept. 14, 2025. The event was organized with the support of the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum. Participants included representatives of academic and business circles, staff of international organizat
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- 2025-09-16 14:17
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Global Global literacy leaders win the 2025 UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on Sept. 12 that the Directorate of Literacy and National Languages of Senegal, the Institute for Research, Education and Popular Promotion (INEPE) of Ecuador and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) of Thailand were named laureates of the 2025 UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize at a ceremony held on September 8 (local time) at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate International Literacy Day. This year’s winners include the Directorate of Literacy and National Languages of Sene
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-16 14:01
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Diplomacy Chungcheongbuk-do Gov. Kim meets with Costa Rican Ambassador to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungcheongbuk-do Province met with Jorge Enrique Valerio Hernández, Costa Rican Ambassador to Korea, at the Yeongdong Expo on September 15. They exchanged views on expanding economic and cultural exchange and cooperation between Chungcheongbuk-do and Costa Rica. Through this meeting, Chungcheongbuk-do Province and the Embassy of Costa Rica in Korea agreed to pursue mutual development through continued exchanges. Governor Kim stated, “We will actively strive to expand exchanges and cooperation between Chungcheongbuk-do and Costa Rica
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- 2025-09-16 11:31
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations (DPO) at the United Nations, who is visiting South Korea, on September 15. They exchanged views on ways to strengthen South Korea-UN cooperation and the future development direction of UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Minister Cho emphasized Korea's commitment to continue contributing to enhancing the adaptability and effectiveness of UN peacekeeping operations as a major troop- and finance-contributing nation. He also called for further strengthening cooperation
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-16 10:24
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Business AMCHAM hosts roundtable with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted an exclusive closed-door roundtable on September 14 with Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, during his first official visit to Seoul as Deputy Secretary. Held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, the meeting brought together senior executives from leading U.S. and Korean companies across industries including automotive, airlines, healthcare, ICT and digital services, and steel. With Korean investments in the United States continuing to grow, participants engaged in candid discussions on strengtheni
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- 2025-09-15 16:52
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Diplomacy Journalists from China’s major media outlets to visit South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Journalists from major media outlets in China will visit the Republic of Korea (ROK) from September 15 to 18 as part of the ROK and Chinese Foreign Ministries’ “program for exchange between ROK and Chinese journalists.” The delegation will be composed of journalists from China’s major media outlets, including Xinhua News Agency, CCTV, People’s Daily, and Global Times. During their stay in Seoul, the Chinese journalists will attend dinner events hosted by officials from the Foreign Ministry, and visit the Journalists Association of Korea, leading Korean media ou
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 16:36
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Diplomacy Defense Minister Ahn meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Paparo
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of National Defense Ahn Kyu-baek met with Commander Samuel J. Paparo of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan on September 14, 2025, and discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to develop the ROK-U.S. alliance. Minister Ahn acknowledged that the Indo-Pacific Command plays a pivotal role in safeguarding not only the security of the Korean Peninsula but also the peace and stability of the entire Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized that the Command's importance is particularly significant as it
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 16:09
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Local President Lee Jae-myung visits frontline troops to encourage soldiers
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Following a meeting in Gangwon Province on September 12, President Lee Jae-myung visited frontline troops to inspect the military's readiness posture and encourage the soldiers. President Lee visited the Chilsung Observation Post of the Army's 7th Infantry Division in Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province. There, he surveyed the area near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and guard posts (GP) while receiving a briefing on the military's readiness posture. He also toured the construction site for state-of-the-art barracks. Expressing hope that soldiers would be able to
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- 2025-09-15 15:28
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Diplomacy Korea-Arab Society Seminar held to seek Korea-Middle East cooperation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korea-Arab Society co-hosted a seminar titled “Why Our Future Lies in the Middle East?” with the National Assembly's Global Diplomacy and Security Forum on September 11 at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeoui-do, Seoul. Sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the seminar focused on discussing Korea-Middle East cooperation strategies in the core future industries of AI, hydrogen, and defense. Approximately 100 participants attended, including National Assembly members, the Arab diplomatic corps in Korea, business leaders, and student
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 14:49
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Diplomacy Korea to extend Dongmyeong and Hanbit Unit deployments to UN
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened the 2025 meeting of the “Council on Policies on UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO),” chaired by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina on September 11. The meeting was attended by relevant agencies involved in UN peacekeeping operations, including the Ministry of National Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and the Korean National Police Agency. Pursuant to Article 16 of the “Act on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations,” the PKO Policy Council was established und
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 13:56
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Diplomacy Tajikistan Embassy holds an event to celebrate the Independence Day in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul hosted a celebration for the country's 34th Independence Day on September 12, 2025. The event brought together Tajik citizens living and studying in the Republic of Korea, as well as Korean friends. In his address, Ambassador Salohiddin Kirom congratulated his compatriots and highlighted the country's progress under President Emomali Rahmon's leadership. He stated that Tajikistan is "moving with firm steps towards its bright and prosperous future, in step with other developed countries." The Ambassador also noted Tajikistan's
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 10:58
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Diplomacy Foreign ministry to host 14th Workshop for Overseas Honorary Consuls of Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will hold the 14th Workshop for Overseas Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Korea from September 15 to September 20. Launched in 2010, this Workshop aims so that they can provide more effective support in protecting overseas Koreans and in promoting Korea’s diplomatic activities. This year’s Workshop, the 14th of its kind, will bring together honorary consuls from 12 countries. This six-day event will kick off with a welcome reception, followed by a seminar to share best practices, special lectures on Korea’s economy and se
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 10:24
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Business South Korea's arms exports to NATO states ranked 2nd from 2020-24
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo South Korea's weapons exports to NATO member states over the past five years are second only to those of the U.S., the Korea. Net reported. Korea is an emerging power in the global weapons sector due to swift delivery and competitive pricing. The British weekly Economist on Aug. 31 said this in quoting a report in March by the Sweden-based Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, "Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2024." Korea tied with France from 2020-24 for second place in arms exports to NATO member countries with 6.5% each. The U.S., the wor
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-12 14:42
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Global Tourism emerging as national brand of the New Uzbekistan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Аziza Аminova, Member of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. The tourism industry, as one of the largest and most profitable sectors of the global economy, accounts for nearly 10 percent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Ranking third after the automotive and oil and gas industries, it attracts 7 percent of global investments. Tourism is also recognized as a sector that contributes to improving environmental condi
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-12 14:26
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Global A strong impetus for business development
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Тulkin Teshabaev, Rector of Tashkent State University of Economics, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. Today, it can be stated without exaggeration that representatives of the entire business community across the country had been eagerly anticipating traditional Open Dialogue between the Head of state and entrepreneurs. As noted by the President, this is not merely a forum, but a platform for lively and sincere dialogue that pl
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- 2025-09-12 14:16
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State of the Nation Address of the Kazakhstan’s President discussed in Seoul
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Global literacy leaders win the 2025 UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize
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Chungcheongbuk-do Gov. Kim meets with Costa Rican Ambassador to Korea
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