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Diplomacy Acting President Choi holds luncheon with foreign ambassadors in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok had luncheon with the ambassadors to Korea from major partner countries in the economic sector on Feb. 4. During the meeting, he emphasized that under the acting presidency, the government is performing its duties in each area including the economy, diplomacy, and security without disruptions, in order to ensure the smooth operation of national governance. He also reaffirmed the commitment to maintaining the current foreign policy direction and to continuing cooperative relations with major countries. The
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- 2025-02-05 15:27
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Local (Damwha Column) 曇華風月,"From a Buddhist hermitage"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young 湖月撈影 湖月撈影 "Trying to catch the moon in the lake." 湖水無塵映月明 "The lake is clear without dust, shining brightly in the moonlight" 輕波一掬碎光生 ""When the calm waves rise, a shattered light is seen." 虛浮難取縈手裏 "A floating shadow is hard to catch, and it drifts in my hand." 空勞夢影滿江聲 "Empty labor is all that remains, and the river is filled with the shadows of dreams." This poem expresses a sense of vain desire and futility through the contents, "I try to catch the moon reflected in the lake, but I can't." The lake is clear, and the moonlight is clear. But the object of des
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- 2025-02-05 11:20
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Diplomacy Seoul Mayor Oh invites 22 ambassadors from Korean War participating nations
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to create the 'Garden of Gratitude' in Gwanghwamun Square, a symbolic space that expresses gratitude and respect for those who participated in the Korean War, and invited 22 foreign ambassadors from Korean War participating countries for a project briefing on the 'Garden of Gratitude' on Feb. 4. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon introduced the meaning of the symbolic space and sculptures to the ambassadors. "Without the help of friendly countries at the time, Korea's liberal democracy and prosperity would never have been possible,
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- 2025-02-04 16:21
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Diplomacy Rep. Lee Cheol-kyu meets with Czech Amb. to Korea Ivan Jančarek
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lee Cheol-kyu, chairman of the National Assembly's Industry, Trade, Resources, SMEs and Startups Committee, met with Czech Ambassador to Korea Ivan Jančarek on Feb. 3. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening exchanges and cooperation between Korea and the Czech Republic, including nuclear power plant construction projects. On this day, Chairman Lee met with Ambassador Jančarek at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. This is the second time that the Czech Ambassador to Korea has visited the National Assembly's Industry, SMEs and Startups Committee s
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- 2025-02-04 12:00
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Diplomacy Seoul Mayor Oh meets with Israeli Amb. to Korea Rafael Harpaz
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Israeli Ambassador to Korea Rafael Harpaz in his office at Seoul City Hall to discuss cooperation measures between major cities of the two countries on Feb. 3, 2025. Ambassador Rafael Harpaz, who took office in October of last year, is a diplomacy expert who served as Ambassador to Azerbaijan and the Philippines and Director General of the Asia-Pacific Affairs Bureau of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mayor Oh said, “Seoul and Tel Aviv, which are friendly cities, are not only the centers of the two countries in terms
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- 2025-02-04 10:52
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Business LG Chem joins the Global Impact Coalition (GIC)
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led collaborative platform for a net-zero chemicals future, is proud to announce LG Chem as its newest member. As one of the world’s largest chemical companies and a leader in sustainable materials, LG Chem’s membership sends a strong signal to Asia and the broader industry that global collaboration is essential to developing sustainable and commercially viable solutions. This milestone reinforces GIC’s growing global impact and highlights the importance of international partnerships in scaling up solutions to reduce emi
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- 2025-02-03 16:39
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Global Uzbekistan - Malaysia: new horizons for cooperation in tourism
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, to Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. -- Ed. Uzbekistan and Malaysia may be located in different parts of the world, in Central Asia and Southeast Asia, but we actively cooperate to develop in mutually beneficial ways. Tourism is a key area of our partnership. Despite the significant geographical distance between us, there is enormous potential for expanding ties in the tourism sector, which, in turn, will bring economic benefits
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- 2025-02-03 15:51
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Global Uzbekistan, Malaysia ready for a new level of sustainable cooperation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. Uzbekistan’s foreign economic activity, focused on a proactive and practical approach emphasizing mutual respect and consideration of interests, comprehensively contributes to strengthening multifaceted and mutually beneficial ties with various countries worldwide. The diversification of investment and trade cooperation, the desire to open new markets and establish mutually beneficial cooperation beyond the nearest regions, is bearing fruit, a
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- 2025-02-03 14:44
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Local Foreign Ministry, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju City sign trilateral MOU for APEC
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul (Co-head of the Preparatory Office for APEC 2025), Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Governor Lee Cheol-woo, and Gyeongju City Mayor Joo Nak-young signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Gyeongju City for cooperation on preparation for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (2025 AELM) on January 22, 2025, at the Government Complex Seoul Annex. By signing the MOU, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the provincial and municipal governments hosting the 2025 AEL
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- 2025-02-03 14:16
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Local (Damwha Column) "Meditation in the mountain"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The lunar new year has dawned, but the world is still in upheaval. Looking at the recent signs of economic, political, and natural disasters, we can intuit that 2025 is not going to be an ordinary year. This year, Damhwa would like to predict the flow of global changes at Mount Inwang on the occasion of the Ipchun (the onset of spring) and consider the direction we should take together. First, the U.S. will be the only relatively robust growth engine in the world economy with the election of President Trump. Technological innovation, energy independence, and
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- 2025-02-03 11:30
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho sends a condolence message on US airliner crash
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul sent a condolence message on Jan. 30, saying he prayed for good news and extended his heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the airliner crash near Washington, DC. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident at Ronald Reagan National Airport,” Cho said on social media X. Two teenage Korean-American figure skaters were reportedly on board the passenger plane that crashed after colliding with a military helicopter near the U.S. capital, Washington, according to a CBS report. The small passenger plane belonging t
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- 2025-01-31 10:25
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Local Jongno-gu Saemaul Association holds its 2025 general assembly successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Jongno-gu Saemaul Association (Chairman Park Nae-chun) successfully held its 2025 General Assembly on the afternoon of Jan. 23 at the 4th floor of the Ewha-dong Community Center. The general meeting was attended by about 70 delegates, including Chairman Park Nae-chun, Jongno-gu Mayor Chung Moon-heon, Jongno-gu Council Chairman Ra Do-gyun, and Jongno-gu Council members, as well as about 100 local residents and officials of the Saemaul movement. The general assembly received reports on the main business performance and revenue and expenditure settlement for 202
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- 2025-01-24 11:37
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Business KGCCI outlook 2025: Exploring opportunities amid global challenges
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) held the KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025 on January 23 at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The event brought together over 80 business leaders, governmental officials, and industry experts to examine the future of Korean-German economic collaboration in an evolving global landscape. The event featured distinguished speakers including Joern Beissert, Deputy Ambassador of German Embassy in Korea; Dr. Jiho Lee, Director General of the Research Department at the Bank of Korea (BOK), and Katharina Viklenko, Director an
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- 2025-01-24 11:04
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Global LA Korean Festival Foundation elected new Chairman, Kim Jun-bae
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation held its regular board meeting at the Oxford Palace Hotel on Dec. 17, 2024, electing director Kim Jun-bae as the new chairman of the board and beginning discussions to normalize the foundation. The board meeting was presided over by Vice Chairman Choi Il-soon, and was attended by directors Kim Jun-bae and Park Yun-sook, fulfilling the quorum requirement. Despite the absence of Chairman Bae Mu-han and his non-cooperation with the request to convene the board, the board meeting was convened in accordance with the articles
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- 2025-01-23 16:27
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Business Hanwha Group announces strategic partnership with IISS
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanwha announced a strategic partnership with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and the Korea Foundation (KF) to establish the Korea Chair at IISS. The signing ceremony took place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on Jan. 23. The initiative will fund a full-time Senior Fellow for Korean Security Studies—the IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security, and Defense—at IISS’ London headquarters, Arundel House. The Chair will engage with governments, the private sector, and global expert communities, contributing research
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- 2025-01-23 15:23
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A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom, a Tajik cultural gem, held in Paris
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[Publisher Column] “A new beginning: A government that leaps forward together with the people”
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Tourism opportunities of Kazakhstan presented in Seoul
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Almaty of Kazakhstan gains recognition at Seoul International Tourism Fair
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President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold 1st phone talks
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Uzbekistan-Korea Tourism Forum held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul
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Dominican Republic delegation visits Sokcho to attend eco-friendly local festivals
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Rep. Kim Seok-ki meets with Moldovan Ambassador Dumitru Socolan
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Kazakhstan–Korea inter-Parliamentary ties continue to strengthen
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A historic achievement that further united Uzbek nation
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A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom, a Tajik cultural gem, held in Paris
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