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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung requests Pope to visit DMZ and North Korea Pope responds, “I will posotively consider it.”
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Explaining the results of his tour of Europe and the Group of Seven (G7), President Lee Jae-myung emphasized his commitment to expanding national interests through pragmatic diplomacy and international cooperation for the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula. During a briefing on the results of the Europe and G7 tour held at the Chunchugwan on the 19th, President Lee stated, “I requested Pope Leo XIV to visit Korea in conjunction with next year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, and asked him to pursue the possibility of a visit to the Demilitarized Zo
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- 2026-06-20 17:00
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Diplomacy Briefing by United Nations Spokesperson: From the War in Sudan and Palestine to the Spread of Ebola: “UN Urges Global Emergency Response”
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | As the international community simultaneously faces a complex crisis of war, climate change, and the spread of infectious diseases, the United Nations (UN) has called on governments, international organizations, and private sector partners to respond more swiftly and decisively. In a recent briefing, UN leaders expressed deep concern over the worsening armed conflicts in Sudan, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories. At the same time, they emphasized the urgent need for a joint international response to the Ebola virus, which is showing signs of resurgence in
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- 2026-06-20 16:44
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Diplomacy 'First Korean-American woman,' Michelle Park Steel, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to South Korea
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The United States Senate confirmed Michelle Park Steel, President Donald Trump's nominee for US Ambassador to South Korea, in a floor vote on June 17, ending a vacancy that had persisted for roughly 15 months since the departure of former Ambassador Sung Kim. The Senate approved Steel's confirmation by a vote of 55 to 39, completing the process approximately 65 days after Trump formally nominated her on April 13. With her confirmation, Steel becomes only the second Korean American to serve as US Ambassador to South Korea, following Sung Kim, who held the post f
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- 2026-06-19 16:53
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Diplomacy Embassy of Peru in Seoul to Host Reception Marking 205th Anniversary of Peruvian Independence
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Embassy of Peru in Seoul will host a reception commemorating the 205th anniversary of Peruvian independence on July 28, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu. The event is organised by Ambassador Paul Duclos and his wife, Jeanette Somocurcio, and is intended to celebrate Peru's independence milestone while reinforcing the friendship and cooperative ties between Korea and Peru. The Embassy plans to welcome diplomatic representatives from across the international community, government officials, figures from the
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- 2026-06-19 16:50
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Local Pillars of peace rising in Gwanghwamun Square
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | As you walk through the Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, black pillars towering toward the sky on one side of the wide plaza next to the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts immediately catch your eye. Those encountering them for the first time might easily mistake them for modern sculptural works, but these pillars are symbols honoring the sacrifices of the nations that participated in the Korean War and dedicated themselves to the defense of freedom and peace of the Republic of Korea. Gwanghwamun is a space where the history and present of the Republic of Korea
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- 2026-06-19 11:59
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-Myung hosts dinner for the members of the Seoul Diplomatic Corps
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung hosts dinner on the evening of June 23 this year for the members of the Seoul Diplomatic Corps, namely the ambassadors and the charge d'affaires, accredited to Korea. Diplomatic representatives from 118 countries and representatives from 30 international organizations are invited to meet at the Blue House, the Presidential Mansion. This is resumption of the diplomatic corps invitation event after 7 years, symbolizing the normalization of diplomatic relations and is aimed at promoting expanded global cooperation through strengthened solid
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- 2026-06-19 11:21
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Arts-Culture Mme. Kim Tae-yeon Appointed Secretary General of World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee
Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | The World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, a non-profit corporation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced the appointment of Mme. Kim Tae-yeon, a cultural arts planner and designated reporter for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as its new Secretary General. This appointment is being evaluated as a strategic personnel move aimed at strengthening the international standing of the World Peace Art Exhibition and expanding its global cultural arts network as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027. Chairman of the Board of Damhwa stat
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- 2026-06-19 11:18
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Diplomacy President Lee requests cooperation for peace on the Korean peninsula
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung made an official visit to the Vatican for two days and one night. During the visit, he held his first private meeting with Pope Leo XIV since taking office and discussed cooperation measures for peace on the Korean Peninsula and the successful hosting of the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul. This visit marks the first official visit by the South Korean government leader to the Vatican in five years and is considered a significant diplomatic step in sharing the government’s commitment to international peace, solidarity and sustainable develo
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- 2026-06-16 11:29
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Arts-Culture The Direction of Future Art as indicated by Artist Ryu Jae-Chun’s work, 'Under the Moon'
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every domain of the world. And the art world is no exception. AI now paints pictures, composes music, and produces videos. Many people ask whether AI can replace artists. However, that is not the true question. Art in the AI era is becoming a time that questions the depth of the human spirit, rather than a competition of technology. The media art work, 'Under the Moon' by Ryu Jae-Chun, a master of Korean ink painting, symbolically demonstrates this very point. The golden moon rising within the giant screen is not mer
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- 2026-06-16 11:23
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Local KGCCI's "Guide Walkers" Sets New Record with Nearly 1,200 Participants at Seoul Marathon
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL, June 15, 2026 — The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) hosted the fourth edition of its “Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on June 13 at Sangam World Cup Park in Seoul, bringing together nearly 1,200 employees and family members from around 30 German companies and partner organizations in Korea. The participants served as guide walkers accompanying individuals with visual impairments along the 5-kilometer course at the 12th Harmony Marathon with the Visually Impaired, co-organized by the S
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- 2026-06-15 11:52
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Diplomacy South Korea strengthens cooperation with EU, elevates ties with Italy to Special Strategic Partnership
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung, during his European tour, agreed with the European Union (EU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields, including security, defense, trade, investment, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges. In addition, by elevating bilateral relations with Italy to a 'Special Strategic Partnership' for the first time in eight years, the two sides agreed to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly respond to global challenges amidst geopolitical instability. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-rak announced the
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- 2026-06-15 10:11
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기본분류 KMIEA appoints Parliament Member Ukhna Otgobayar as Mongolian co-chairman
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | The Korea-Mongolia International Exchange Association (KMIEA led by Chairman Lee Yeon-sang) announced on the 12th that it has appointed incumbent Parliament Member Ukhna Otgonbayar as the Mongolian co-chair to lead practical educational, cultural and economic exchanges between Korea and Mongolia. Co-chair system led by Korea, Mongolia parliamentary leaders seen to maximize synery effects in bilateral exchanges The Korea-Mongolia International Exchange Association (KMIEA led by Chairman Lee Yeon-sang) announced on the 12th that it has appointed incumbent Parliament Me
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- 2026-06-13 17:12
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Diplomacy Jeolla-Bukdo Special Self-Government Province increases cooperation with Uzbekistan
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The Jolla Bukdo Special Self-Government Province has set out to expand talent exchange and policy cooperation with Uzbekistan. The Korean provincial government has received a training delegation of high-ranking officials from the central and local governments of Uzbekistan and shared support policies for international students as well as examples of digital administrative innovation. Jeolla Bukdo Special Self-Government Province announced on June 11-13 that high-ranking officials from central and local governments, including Rustam Karimzonov, Deputy Minister o
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- 2026-06-12 15:54
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Diplomacy TIIF-2026, Shaping a New Investment Architecture for Central Asia
Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | From June 16th to 19th, the capital will host the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum, the country's primary investment platform and one of the region's largest business forums. Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026) has solidified its position as a key investment platform in Central Asia, bringing together states, international investors, and representatives of global business. The forum serves not merely as a platform for dialogue, but as a space where the region's practical investment agenda is actively shaped. The core idea of the forum lies
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- 2026-06-12 13:55
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Local The photographic works of Artist Cho Myeong-Hwan The World of K-Mountains, which captures the Breath of Mt. Bukhan
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Mountains are silent. And yet, the mountains harbor the oldest history. For the past 15 years, South Korean K-Mountain Photographer Cho Myeong-Hwan has climbed up and down the Bukhan-san Mountain throughout all four seasons, capturing the silent time on camera. As the fruit of these records, he has released a photobook entitled, "170 Million Years of Bukhan-san" to the world. This photobook is not merely a collection of landscape photographs. It is a record that interprets, through art, the magnificent geological time, in which granite formed deep underground d
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A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
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Jongno residents, vocalists, and orchestra share the stage of The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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"Top Gun" AI Pilots emerge from Ajou, SNU, POSTECH universities
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Publication ceremony held for the 'Biography of Bishop Bruguière'
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Meets US Sen. McCormick, Calls for Congressional Support for South Korea-US Alliance
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Bridging social discourse and artistic practice: Public art project, “Third Paradise Seoul 2026," to be launched
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
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Jongno residents, vocalists, and orchestra share the stage of The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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