By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Seocho-gu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Seoul to create the Václav Havel Bench and promote bilateral friendship and cooperation in the 5th floor conference room of Seocho-gu Office on April 1. The signing ceremony was attended by Seocho-gu Mayor Jeon Seong-soo, Czech Ambassador to Korea Ivan Jančarek, attorney Lim Jung-hyuk of the Korea-Czech Future Forum, officials from the sponsor Hyundai Motor Company, the Seocho-gu International Exchange Council, and local residents. After explaining the project, Seocho
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article is an exclusive interview given by the President of Uzbekistan to Euronews on the eve of the first Central Asia-European Union summit to be held in Samarkand on April 3-4 this year. It was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The upcoming summit in Samarkand will be truly historic as it will bring together for the first time the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the EU in one place, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a Euronews exclusive. The Central Asia-EU
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Woori Bank, led by CEO Jung Jin-wan, opened a Polish branch in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, on March 31 as the first Korean bank to expand its strategic base in Europe. Poland has served as a production base and logistics center in Europe, connecting both Eastern and Western Europe. In 2017, Woori Bank opened an office in Katowice, a southwestern industrial city with a large number of local subsidiaries of domestic companies, and has been providing financial support to these companies, including financing and brokerage services. The opening ceremony was atten
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanjin Travel announced on March 31 that it has discussed with the Embassy of Lithuania in Seoul how to cooperate in promoting and expanding tourism to Lithuania. The meeting was held at Hanjin's headquarters in Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, on March 25, and was attended by CEO Lee Jang-hoon, Lithuanian Ambassador to Korea Ricardas Šlepavicius, and other officials. The meeting was organized to explore ways to promote Lithuanian tourism and discuss ways to cooperate to raise awareness of Lithuania in the Korean market. The Lithuanian Embassy thanked Hanjin for its
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On March 31 2025, Presidents Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan celebrated the international holiday of Navruz at the '20th Anniversary of Independence of Tajikistan' stadium. The event featured a joint cultural program showcasing artists from all three nations. President Rahmon, in his address, extended warm Navruz greetings to the visiting heads of state, the people of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, and international guests in Khujand. Highlighting Navruz's significance, President Rahmon em
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. In recent years, Uzbekistan and the European Union have been steadily expanding their trade, economic, investment, and financial-technical cooperation. The most active bilateral engagements across various levels have taken place over the past eight years, driven by the focused policy of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Strengthening political dialogue and supporting reforms have become key pillars of both bilater
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Thirty-three families of ambassadors from 12 countries visited Everland, operated by Samsung C&T's resort division, to experience the spring flower garden and Korean garden culture. According to Everland on March 29, the families of ambassadors from 12 countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, and Australia, visited the Tulip Festival, a representative spring festival. The visit was organized by the spouse of Peter van der Vliet, Ambassador of the Netherlands, the “Land of
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korea Foundation Gallery in Seoul hosted the opening of "A Sombre Aspect", a compelling photography exhibition by renowned Peruvian artist Roberto Huarcaya, organized by the Embassy of Peru in the Republic of Korea, on March 27. The event brought together an eclectic mix of prominent artists, ambassadors, and members of the diplomatic corps. The evening began with heartfelt opening remarks that set a reflective tone for the night. Huarcaya then personally guided attendees through his evocative collection, offering intimate insights into the powerful themes
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The Central Council of Correctional Officers (Chairman Kim Hak-sul) and the Correctional Federation of Daegu Regional Correctional Office (Chairman Shin Jeong-ki) delivered emergency relief supplies worth 22 million won ($15,000), including cup noodles and bottled water, to the Gyeongbuk Northern Correctional Facility in Jinbo-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongbuk, which was damaged by a wildfire in March 28. The Central Council of Correctional Officers and the Correctional Federation of Daegu Regional Correctional Office are private volunteer organizations commis
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) has designated Marie Antonia von Schönburg as its next CEO and President, the KGCCI said on March 31. With over two decades of experience in international business relations, von Schönburg has been fostering collaboration between German and foreign enterprises. Most recently, she served as Chief delegate at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka, following her work as Head of the Barcelona Delegation, Deputy Director and Head of Membership and Events at the German Chamber of Commerc
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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Former Constitutional Court Judge Lee Young-jin (64) has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sports Fairness Commission of Korean Sport and Olympic Committee. Korean Sport and Olympic Committee held a board meeting on the afternoon of March 27 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Ballroom in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The board agreed to appoint former Constitutional Court Justice Lee Young-jin as chairman of the Sports Fairness Commission. Lee will succeed Kim Byung-chul and will begin his two-year term as soon as the appointment process is completed. Lee, a 22nd cl
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Global healthcare-specialized company Ilhwa has successfully exported its products to Ukraine, establishing a new bridgehead to the Eurasian market after Russia and Kazakhstan. The company, a member of the Federation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises of Korea, announced on March 24 that it is introducing 26 types of 63,000 products to the Ukrainian market for the first time. The first shipment consisted of Tingle, a juicy soda brand launched in December last year, as well as barley soda “McCall,” fruit-flavored soda “Top C,” and zero-calorie soda “brrr.” “W
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From March 24 to 29, members of the delegation of the Ministry of Ecology are on a working visit to the Republic of Korea with the aim of expanding cooperation in the areas of improving environmental assessment and environmental impact assessment systems, as well as strategic environmental assessment and achieving carbon neutrality, the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul said. As part of the visit, on March 24, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the State Environmental Expertise Center and the Korea Environment Institute. This memorandum provides for:
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Incheon Metropolitan City announced that Incheon City Mayor Yoo Jung-bok met with Acting U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Joseph Yun at the Incheon Global Campus Operations Foundation Support Center on March 26. Acting Ambassador Joseph Yun was appointed in January 2025 and has served as Special Representative for North Korea Policy at the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, and Senior Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Mayor Yoo Jung-bok welcomed the appointment o