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Arts-Culture "Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Today, we live in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) replaces human jobs and technology changes day by day. While the world is becoming increasingly fast-paced, people's minds are swayed even more easily. An increasing number of people are becoming discouraged even by the slightest failure, comparing themselves to others, and losing their way. At times like these, there is a saying we must recall once again: '有志者事竟成' (Yujijasa Gyeongseong). It means that those who have a will will eventually achieve it. The essence of this six-character idiom lies not in
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-12 20:33
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Local Stock price plunges despite 'Earnings Surprise' and future outlook, Samsung Electronics announces preliminary Q2 earnings...
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its preliminary consolidated earnings for the second quarter of 2026, achieving a record-breaking performance that significantly exceeded market profitability forecasts. However, despite the overwhelmingly strong results, the stock price fell sharply immediately after the market opened, delivering a short-term shock to the market. This article examines the detailed data of these earnings, the financial engineering causes behind the stock price decline, and forecasts the stock price for the second half based on the
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-08 14:22
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Arts-Culture Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Artist Kim Jae-Seon won the much-coveted Grand Award offered by the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism on July 29 this year. There were over 1,200 entries from 30 countries abroad; masterpieces born amidst unprecedented competition. Award Winner Kim's "Eight-Panel Folding Screen of the Banquet at the Waterfall" was selected for the Grand Prize which also offers an awarded 3 million won in prize money. There also were Artists Bae Jeong-hee, Yang Bo-kyung and Oh Yoon-kyung who were selected for the Seoul Mayor's Award (Grand Prize by Category) which awards
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-08 11:50
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Diplomacy Iran: When History Defied Expectations — Four Decades of Ayatollah Khamenei's Leadership and Iran's Path.
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | In 1989, following the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, many international observers viewed the country's future with uncertainty. Iran had just emerged from an eight-year war and faced the enormous task of economic reconstruction, profound changes in the international order, and the beginning of a new era of external pressure. At the time, a central question dominated political analysis: Could the Islamic Republic preserve its stability and continue its path of development? More than three decades later, revisiting that pivotal moment of
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-06 10:21
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Diplomacy Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation Despite growing competition for tourist flows, international tourism is increasingly seen not only as an economic sector but also as an important tool for developing international cooperation. Today, the success of tourist destinations is determined not only by the number of visitors, but also by the ability of states to build sustainable partnerships, create new points of attraction, and effectively promote their potential in foreign markets. Uzbekistan is one of the most vivid
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:11
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and Georgia: From historical friendship to a strategic partnership
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Georgia are underpinned by profound, centuries-old historical ties, and are undergoing a systematic, dynamic evolution across the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spectrums in the contemporary era. Two nations are bound not only by ancient trade routes but also by a comprehensive cooperation firmly anchored in mutual respect, trust, and a profound alignment of strategic interests. In recent years, high-level exchanges, substantial expansion of trade and economic ties and intensification of cultural exchan
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:07
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Global Korea-UNDP International Anti-Corruption Forum opens today
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Ten years of anti-corruption cooperation achievements are expected to be shown along with presentation of the future of integrity governance in the AI era. The "Korea-UNDP International Anti-Corruption Forum," co-hosted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Seoul Policy Centre, is slated to open at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul beginning today (July 2) through tomorrow. This forum is organized to review the achievements of the Anti-Corruption Technical Assistance (SDG Partnership) project, which has been
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-02 16:11
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Arts-Culture Ancient Symbols, Contemporary Vision: The Rise of K-Folk Painting on the World Stage
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | There is a Korean saying that captures something quietly profound: though the moon always hangs in the same place, the hearts of those gazing upon it are never the same. It is this tension between permanence and change — between tradition and the present — that lies at the heart of K-Folk Painting, a contemporary movement reinterpreting Korea's ancient artistic heritage for a modern, global audience. At the center of this conversation is one work in particular: "Painting of a Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moon," a piece that draws from the deep well of Korean m
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-01 11:26
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan as an Operational Hub for Technology Companies: Key Figures, Conditions, and Advantages
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Relocating an operational office to a new jurisdiction is invariably a complex undertaking, involving unfamiliar regulatory environments and concerns regarding continuity of team management and internal processes. Uzbekistan addresses the majority of these challenges — and this article examines the factors underpinning that proposition and the reasons why more than 1,000 technology companies have chosen the country as their base of operations. Why Companies Choose Uzbekistan For businesses originating from CIS countries, Uzbekistan offers a familiar business cu
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-29 16:44
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Diplomacy Тourism as a bridge to economic development: A new stage in Uzbekistan-Georgia relations
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The development of tourism in Uzbekistan is one of the priority areas of state policy being implemented under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The country is consistently establishing new tourism centers, improving infrastructure, expanding transport accessibility, attracting investment, and supporting entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. As a result, Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its position in the global tourism market and demonstrates steady growth in its tourism industry. In 2025, the country welcomed 11.7 million inte
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-29 12:58
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Arts-Culture CEO Cho Nang-kyung officially launches K-Hanbok culture brand 'Goeun Jarak'
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Cho Nang-kyung Goeunjarak,' a K-Hanbok cultural brand that reinterprets the beauty of Korean royal culture and traditional Hanbok with a modern sensibility, announced a vigorous start by successfully holding its opening ceremony on June 24 at Goeunjarak, located on Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Approximately 70 persons attended the event to celebrate the birth of the new K-Hanbok brand, including Goeun Jarak Advisor Lee Chil-yong, Diplomacy Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, as well as figures from the culture and arts sector, Hanbok designers, performing artist
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-26 16:12
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Arts-Culture Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, holder of the title of the Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | A special exhibition by Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, the holder of Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware (Lacquer Painting), will be held from June 24 to July 18 on the 1st floor of the Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Education Exhibition Center. This special exhibition showcases various lacquer paintings, including a large-scale 400-size work that recreates "Geumgang-san Manmul Choseunggyeong Do," a representative royal court painting from Changdeokgung Palace's Heojeongdang Hall, using traditional lacquer techniques. In particular
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-26 13:02
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Diplomacy South Korean and Indian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Seoul, Review Implementation of Summit Agreements
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held bilateral talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Seoul on Tuesday, as Minister Jaishankar continued an official visit to South Korea following a trip to Mongolia. The two ministers reviewed the implementation of initiatives agreed upon during the South Korean President's state visit to India in April — the first such visit in eight years — and exchanged views on major bilateral issues as well as regional and international developments. Assessing the Summit's Follow-Through Minister Cho
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-25 13:24
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Local South Korea Emerges as a G8-Tier Pivotal State, Blending Soft Power and Hard Power on the World Stage
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The concept introduced by international relations scholar Joseph Nye has become one of the defining frameworks for understanding South Korea's rising global standing. Just as the end of the Cold War was shaped not by military force alone but by the spread of values, culture, and information, South Korea in the 21st century is building a new form of national influence — one grounded in culture, technology, and industrial competitiveness. "Soft power is the ability to get what you want through attraction rather than coercion or payment," In 2026, South Korea is n
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-25 11:29
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung visits the Yeonpyeong Unit for the first time in 14 years, and says: “Thanks to your sacrifice, the people enjoy a comfortable daily life.”
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung visits Yeonpyeong Unit for President of the Republic of Korea for the first time in 14 years… Lee says, “Thanks to your sacrifices, the people enjoy a comfortable daily living.” On June 24, President Lee Jae-myung visited the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Yeonpyeong Unit to encourage the personnel defending the national security in a remote frontline area and to inspect their readiness. This was the first visit by the President of the Republic of Korea to the Yeonpyeong Unit in 14 years since 2012, making it a meaningful schedule in whi
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-06-25 10:55
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"Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
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Stock price plunges despite 'Earnings Surprise' and future outlook, Samsung Electronics announces preliminary Q2 earnings...
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Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
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Iran: When History Defied Expectations — Four Decades of Ayatollah Khamenei's Leadership and Iran's Path.
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Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation
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