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Diplomacy An event for Korean recipients of the Magsaysay Award held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | In partnership with the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) in Manila, the Philippine Embassy in Korea held the Magsaysay Laureate Reunion and Legacy Exchange event in honor of the Korean recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay Award at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on April 22, 2025. The event, organized by the Philippine Embassy in Korea and the RMAF, was part of the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea last year. Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Ve
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- 2025-04-23 14:24
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Local [Publisher Column] The power of communication in all of us
By Lee Jon-young, publisher-chairman of Diplomacy Journal True communication between people begins with a desire to understand differences, and when it comes to people with disabilities, we need to have the courage to put aside our prejudices and preconceived notions. Many of us tend to unconsciously distance ourselves from people with disabilities when we encounter them. But we need to remember that what they're looking for is not special consideration, but simply an everyday attitude of equal respect. Treating people with disabilities the same as everyone else and engaging in natural, casual
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- 2025-04-23 10:53
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Global Pope Francis takes the Lord’s closeness to every corner of earth
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From Rio to Ajaccio, circumnavigating the globe dozens of times if you consider the sheer number of kilometres travelled, Pope Francis’ 47 Apostolic Visits abroad took him and his message of closeness to every continent and almost every corner of the earth, the Vatican News reported. Throughout the years and journeys, it became increasingly clear that he set the tone immediately when he was photographed upon his departure to Brazil in 2013, carrying his little black bag as he climbed the steps into the aircraft. Then, during the flight, he walked up and down th
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- 2025-04-22 11:20
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Global Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, has died on April 21 at the age of 88, the AP reported. The pope, who had recently been hospitalized and recovered due to severe pneumonia, was resuming his activities after returning to the Vatican. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said in an announcement. Francis, who
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- 2025-04-21 17:34
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of India and KFPI hold a special cooking demonstration session
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of India, Seoul and Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) jointly organized a special Cooking demonstration session on April 17, 2025. Ambassador Amit Kumar, Director General Jeon Hae-woong, KFPI and Ambassador's Spouse Ms. Surabhi Kumar welcomed the guests to this session, which brought together vibrant flavors of India and Korea. The Indian and Korean Chefs, each presented a popular dish, offering a glimpse into the rich culinary traditions of the two countries. In his remarks DG Jeon expressed hoped that the session would provide the guests with
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- 2025-04-21 10:23
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Business Hyundai Rotem CEO Lee meets with Indian Ambassador Amit Kumar
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lee Yong-bae, CEO of Hyundai Rotem met with Ambassador of India to South Korea Amit Kumar at the Embassy of India in Seoul on April 16 to discuss possibility of cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the possibility of cooperation on rail vehicles, defense, smart logistics, automation solutions, and hydrogen energy infrastructure. CEO Lee explained Hyundai Rotem's core business and its specialties such as eco-friendly technology development, product innovation, and timely delivery. Hyundai Rotem entered the Indian mar
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- 2025-04-18 10:36
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Business German Amb. Georg Schmidt visits Webasto Korea in Ulsan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo H.E. Georg Schmidt, Ambassador of Germany to Korea, Joern Beissert, Deputy Ambassador of Germany to Korea, and Dennis Bloch, Economic Counsellor of the Embassy of Germany to Korea, visited the headquarters of Webasto Korea, an innovative system partner for the mobility industry and its production plant in Ulsan. The visit symbolizes Webasto Korea's growth and strengthening of its presence in the Korean market since becoming a fully owned subsidiary of the Webasto Group in 2019. The ambassador and his delegation toured production lines and met with management to
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- 2025-04-17 15:56
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic holds the “Color of Asia” concert successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic held the “Color of Asia” concert successfully at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul at 7:30 p.m. on April 16, celebrating the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Kyrgyzstan. The event was co-hosted by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC) and the Soliall Philharmonic Orchestra, with support from the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Korea. The performance was directed by Artistic Director Ahn Joo-eun and conducted by Diego Crovetti, presenting a diverse lineup that captivated the audi
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- 2025-04-17 14:49
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul meets with Vietnamese leaders
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong on April 16. Prime Minister Chinh thanked Minister Cho for attending the 4th P4G Summit on behalf of the ROK government and expressed his appreciation for the significant contributions of Korean companies in Vietnam to bilateral economic cooperation and Vietnam's economic development, and looked forward to expanding investment by Korean companies in areas such as semiconductors and industria
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- 2025-04-17 11:00
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Diplomacy Jeonbuk Gov. Kim meets with Amb. of the Netherlands Peter van der Vliet
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province signed a business agreement with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to cooperate in the field of alternative proteins at the provincial capital on April 15. The agreement was signed between Kim Kwan-young, governor of Jeonbuk, and Ambassador of the Netherlands to Korea Peter van der Vliet who made his first visit to Jeonbuk since his appointment. The main contents of the agreement include ▲ joint analysis of the status of the alternative protein industry ▲ expanded exchange of delegations between the two co
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- 2025-04-16 15:27
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Diplomacy Mongolian Amb. Sukhbold Sukhee visits Korea Gas Safety Corp.
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Bahk Gyurng-goog, CEO of Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) met with Ambassador of the Republic of Mongolia to Korea Sukhbold Sukhee at the KGS headquarters in Chungbuk Innovation City to discuss ways to strengthen gas safety cooperation between Korea and Mongolia. The visit was organized as a follow-up to CEO Bahk's visit to the Embassy of Mongolia last year to expand cooperation in the energy and gas safety fields between the two countries. KGS is supporting Mongolia's energy transition from coal to gas in response to severe air pollution. During the meeting,
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- 2025-04-16 14:25
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Business KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025 held in Busan, South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), in collaboration with Busan Metropolitan City, hosted the KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025 on April 15 at Paradise Hotel Busan, South Korea. The event was followed by a special reception, jointly organized by KGCCI and the German Embassy, bringing together around 130 business leaders, government officials, industry experts and members of the German community in Korea. The event aimed to deliver in-depth insights into the evolving landscape of Korean-German business relations, alongside an analysis of the cu
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- 2025-04-16 11:34
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Son
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul, who is on an official visit to Vietnam (April 15-17), held the Second Foreign Ministerial Dialogue and Working Dinner with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on April 15, where they discussed ways to develop bilateral relations in all fields and regional and international issues, including the North Korea issue. The two ministers reaffirmed their strong commitment to developing a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and decided to strengthen cooperation in
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- 2025-04-16 10:43
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Arts-Culture Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Acting President Han Duck-soo attended a concert by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in the capital, Seoul, marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea. The event was organized by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in South Korea, in cooperation with the Goyang Culture Foundation. Under the baton of by Maestro Wilson Ng and featuring world-renowned pianist Jae Hong Park, the orchestra performed a selection of international classical works, concluding with musical pieces drawn from
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- 2025-04-15 15:43
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Business Genesis BBQ hosts afternoon tea with the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Genesis BBQ hosted an official tea time event, “Strawberry Afternoon Tea,” with the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) at its Songridan-gil branch in Seoul on April 11. The event was a communication event organized by the BCCK and was attended by about 50 key figures, including British Deputy Ambassador to Korea Gareth Weir and BCCK CEO Lucinda Walker. YouTuber Josh, who is known for his K-food content, was also present. BBQ introduced the 'Love in London' promotion centered on the strawberry afternoon tea set to coincide with the event. The promotion,
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- 2025-04-15 14:39
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Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul meets with Vietnamese leaders
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Mongolian Amb. Sukhbold Sukhee visits Korea Gas Safety Corp.
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German Amb. Georg Schmidt visits Webasto Korea in Ulsan
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Hyundai Rotem CEO Lee meets with Indian Ambassador Amit Kumar
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An event for Korean recipients of the Magsaysay Award held in Seoul
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Pope Francis takes the Lord’s closeness to every corner of earth
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The Embassy of India and KFPI hold a special cooking demonstration session
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