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Arts-Culture Artist Jeon Byung-Hee to hold 20th solo exhibition "Drawing with the Heart"
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Artist Jeon Byung-Hee, winner of the Grand Prize and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the World Peace Art Exhibition, is holding her twentieth solo exhibition entitled, "Drawing with Heart." The exhibition will be held from August 21 to September 13, 2026, at the gallery located within Dream Church at 131 Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, with the opening ceremony taking place on August 22 at 1:00 PM. Artist Jeon Byung-hee is a mid-career artist who has established her own unique sculptural language over a long period of time. The a
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-13 14:11
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Arts-Culture Zen Window of Damhwa “One page today illuminates the path of tomorrow.”
Diplomacy Journal John Lee | Let’s light a lamp again in our society! There is a saying that as the autumn night deepens, it is good to be close to a book under a lamp. This is the concept of 'Deunghwa Gachin' (燈火可親), which meansm "Fraternity grows near candle light. To the people of age, a lamp was not merely a light to dispel darkness. It was a light of hope that illuminated the path of learning, allowed for self-reflection, and enabled preparation for the future. What is a lamp to us today? For a student preparing for an exam, it could be a single book spread out late into the night; for pa
- John Lee 기자
- 2026-08-13 13:29
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Diplomacy The Republic of Korea and the Federal Republic of Malaysia are very special countries to each other.
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae Myung held his first Summit Meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on October 27 last year. The Korean and Malaysian leaders welcomed the conclusion of the Korea-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on future strategic industries such as the defense industry, digital technologies, and AI. As part of his first ASEAN tour since taking office, President Lee visited Malaysia, the ASEAN Chair that year, and held a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Anw
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-13 11:43
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Diplomacy President Lee receives credentials, asks for an active role as a bridge to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | On the morning of August 12, President Lee Jae-myung received at the Office of the President in Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul credentials from the newly appointed resident ambassadors of four countries--the United States, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Ireland. The presentation of credentials ceremony is an official diplomatic procedure in which the Head of State of the sending country conveys credentials, conferred by their own new ambassador, to the Head of State of the host country. This ceremony marked the fifth such event held since the launch of t
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-13 11:20
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Diplomacy Korea-Uzbekistan full-scale economic cooperation expected to ensure success of Bilateral Summit
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Korea and Uzbekistan have begun full-scale preparations to expand substantive economic cooperation ahead of the summit between the two leaders and the 1st Korea-Central Asia Summit meeting scheduled for this coming September. The ‘Korea-Uzbekistan Business Roundtable’ was held on the 11th at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, attended by high-ranking government officials and key business leaders from both countries. This event is a preliminary economic cooperation meeting organized ahead of the 1st Korea-Central Asia Summit, to be held in Seoul on September 16 to 17, an
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-12 10:49
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Diplomacy South Korea's Foreign Ministry Sets Out Ambitious Second-Half Diplomatic Agenda, from Central Asia Summit to Quantum Tech and K-Culture Expansion
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has laid out a wide-ranging diplomatic agenda for the second half of 2026, linking summit diplomacy to supply chain strategy, strengthening protections for overseas Koreans, and expanding the country's international profile in advanced technology and cultural diplomacy. The plans were presented at a ministerial policy briefing chaired by President Lee Jae-myung at the Blue House State Guest House on August 5, covering both the major achievements of the first half of the year and the priority tasks for the months ahead.
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-11 13:53
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Diplomacy Transport and Logistics Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and the US: A New Stage of Strategic Partnership
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Relations between Uzbekistan and the United States of America have reached a new level in recent years. Today, this cooperation encompasses strategic areas such as transport and logistics, aviation, infrastructure, digital technologies, financial services, industrial cooperation, and the development of international transport corridors. As a nation located in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan places special emphasis on accessing international markets, expanding its export geography, and actively integrating into global supply chains. From this standpoint, m
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-10 11:56
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan ranks First in Central Asia by Tourism Development Growth Rate
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | According to the Travel & Tourism Economic Impact Research 2026 report published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Central Asia was the world's fastest-growing tourism region in 2025. WTTC conducts its annual research by dividing the world into 13 major regions. Based on the 2025 results, Central Asia ranked first globally across several key tourism performance indicators. Uzbekistan emerged as the regional leader, recording the strongest performance among the Central Asian countries across all of these indicators. According to the report, t
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-07 11:08
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Diplomacy Korea and Morocco continue to increase win-win cooperation, friendship
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon Young | Ambassador Shafiq Rachai of the Kingdom of Morocco in Seoul said, "The Royal Throne is the cornerstone that has sustained the Moroccan nation for a long time and is the most important national symbol that unites the royal family and the people.” Speaking at a gala reception hosted by the Embassy of Morocco in Seoul at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel on July 30, 2026, Ambassador Rachai then added, "Today, we are celebrating not only the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s accession but also the national development and reforms achieved under t
- Lee Jon Young 기자
- 2026-08-06 11:41
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Diplomacy South Korea, Brazil Elevate Ties Following President Lee's State Visit to Brasília
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea paid a state visit to Brazil from 26 to 29 July 2026 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reciprocating Lula's visit to Korea in February of this year. Lee was accompanied by ministers, senior officials and a large delegation of business executives, in a visit that both leaders described as reflecting positive momentum in bilateral relations built through five meetings over just over a year. The visit followed the historic elevation of Korea-Brazil relations to a Strategic Partnersh
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-04 13:55
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Diplomacy South Korea, Uzbekistan Hold Fourth Consular Consultation After 12-Year Gap
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korea's Government Representative for Overseas Citizen Protection and Consular Affairs, Lim Sang-woo, held the fourth Korea-Uzbekistan Consular Consultation with Uzbek Deputy Foreign Minister Abdullaev Olimjon in Tashkent on the morning of 3 August, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in roughly 12 years. The talks covered a broad range of consular issues, including improving conditions for the entry, exit and residence of Korean nationals in Uzbekistan, and the protection of Korean citizens residing in the country. Previous rounds of
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-04 12:47
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Diplomacy South Korea, Kazakhstan Discuss Science and Technology Cooperation Ahead of Inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summi
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korea's First Vice Minister of Science and ICT, Koo Hyuk-chae, met with Kazakh Ambassador to Korea Asset Issenali on 4 August at the Government Complex Sejong to discuss science and technology cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on combining their respective strengths in resources and technical talent. Both sides welcomed the upcoming first Korea-Central Asia Summit, scheduled to take place in Seoul in September, and emphasized the potential for expanded science and technology cooperation ahead of the meeting. Officials noted that Kazakhst
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-04 11:18
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Diplomacy Ambassador Steel says, "The two countries must jointly try to realize President Trump's vision for enhanced alliance"
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Mme. Michelle Steel, newly appointed U.S. ambassador to South Korea, has assumed her post, ending a year-and-a-half vacancy. She is the second Korean-American to hold the position following former Ambassador Sung Kim and the first Korean-American woman to perform the work. Attention is now focused on whether this will help solve the pending bilateral issues between Seoul and Washington. Ambassador Mme. Steel said: "I respectfully greet the people of Korea. Although I was born in Seoul, I stand here representing the United States." Then she emphasized, "The Repu
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-31 13:41
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and United States Deepen Cultural Ties Through Decade of Exchange
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States has expanded steadily over the past decade, becoming an increasingly significant dimension of bilateral relations alongside economic and political ties, according to Uzbek officials and cultural institutions. Uzbekistan's president has designated cultural diplomacy as one of the country's key foreign policy instruments, a shift that has broadened Tashkent's engagement with international partners, including the United States, in areas ranging from music and education to heritage preservation. Musical
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-31 10:42
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung Begins Official Visit to Chile, Highlights Cooperation in Critical Minerals, Clean Energy and AI
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korean President Lee Jae-myung began a two-day official visit to Chile on 29 July (local time), opening his trip with a meeting with the Korean community in Santiago. The visit marks the first trip to Chile by a sitting South Korean president in 11 years and is expected to advance relations with a country that was South Korea's first free trade agreement partner. The community meeting brought together around 100 representatives of Korean expatriate organizations in Chile, including the Korean Association in Chile, a senior citizens' association, and a res
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-30 15:23
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President Lee receives credentials, asks for an active role as a bridge to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields
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Transport and Logistics Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and the US: A New Stage of Strategic Partnership
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Korea-Uzbekistan full-scale economic cooperation expected to ensure success of Bilateral Summit
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South Korea's Foreign Ministry Sets Out Ambitious Second-Half Diplomatic Agenda, from Central Asia Summit to Quantum Tech and K-Culture Expansion
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The Republic of Korea and the Federal Republic of Malaysia are very special countries to each other.
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Artist Jeon Byung-Hee to hold 20th solo exhibition "Drawing with the Heart"
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Zen Window of Damhwa “One page today illuminates the path of tomorrow.”
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The Republic of Korea and the Federal Republic of Malaysia are very special countries to each other.
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President Lee receives credentials, asks for an active role as a bridge to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields
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Korea-Uzbekistan full-scale economic cooperation expected to ensure success of Bilateral Summit
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