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Global Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan recovers stolen artefacts from abroad
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | The Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan has repatriated valuable ancient artefacts that had been illicitly exported abroad, following a large-scale investigation involving European law enforcement agencies and scholars. Stolen cultural property dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD has been returned to Uzbekistan following a large-scale investigation involving law enforcement agencies and scholars from across Europe. A number of artefacts, illegally smuggled from the Central Asian republic that was once the heart of the Bactrian and Kushan empires, wer
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- 2026-05-05 15:29
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Arts-Culture Gaza Strip Exhibition: Blooming in Ven. Il-bung’s Vision of Peace — “We Are Not Numbers”
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | The indomitable vitality of the Gaza Strip and the power of art, unyielding even amidst the horrific atrocities of war, have reached South Korea. The Organizing Committee of the World Peace Art Exhibition (Inc.) announced that it will host a special exhibition featuring Palestinian contemporary artist Maysa Yousef and local refugee children at the '29th World Peace Art Exhibition,' to be held this August at Myongji University. 'Beyond the Era of Violence, Painting Peace Again' The Spirit of Ven. Il-bung Seo Kyung-bo’s “Segye Ilhwa” (The World is One Flower) Meets the
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- 2026-05-01 18:47
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Diplomacy South Korea and Azerbaijan Expand Strategic Partnership by Strengthening Political, Economic, and Cultural Cooperation
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | South Korea and Azerbaijan are building closer cooperative ties across political, economic, and cultural sectors, further strengthening their future strategic partnership. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of Korea noted that the two nations, as key partners, are continuously expanding their relationship based on mutual interests. Diplomatic Trust and Practical Cooperation On April 29, the foreign ministers of South Korea and Azerbaijan held a phone call to exchange views on bilateral relations, practical cooperation, and regional affairs. Both s
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- 2026-05-01 09:43
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Diplomacy Tashkent as Central Asia’s Investment Capital: What to Expect from the Fifth International Investment Forum
Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | The Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum will take place on June 16–19, 2026. This year’s theme - “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships” – frames the agenda around a set of pressing questions: how to protect capital amid global uncertainty, what institutional mechanisms enhance investment resilience in frontier markets, and where the new partnership routes lie. The forum’s context is set by macroeconomic results. According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan’s GDP grew by 7.7% in 2025 and exceeded $147 billion – the fastest
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- 2026-04-30 14:37
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Global Climate Change Adaptation Measures in the Aral Sea Region
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Today, climate change stands as one of the most urgent and complex global challenges, with its negative effects being particularly acute in ecologically fragile regions under high anthropogenic pressure. One such area is the Aral Sea region, where the consequences of climate change are having a far-reaching impact on the state of natural resources, the living standards of the population, and economic activities. The desiccation of the Aral Sea has led to a sharp change in the region's microclimate, an increase in air temperature, a decrease in precipitation, in
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- 2026-04-30 10:13
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Local The legacy of the Seoul Olympics Games becomes a stage for diplomacy. Tour of the Seoul Olympic Sculpture Park at the invitation of the Embassy of Italy in Seoul.
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The legacy of the Seoul Olympic Games is expanding beyond a mere record of the past into a living platform that connects present diplomacy with future cultural exchange. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation for the Seoul Olympics (Chairman Ha Hyung-joo) invited Ambassador Emilia Gatto of Italy in Seoul to host the ‘Seoul Olympic Sculpture Park Tour Program,’ showcasing a new model of cultural diplomacy that combines sports and art. Held on April 28 in the area around Seoul Olympic Park, this program was attended by officials from the Korea Sports Promotion Fou
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- 2026-04-29 15:19
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Diplomacy The Third Renaissance of New Uzbekistan
Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | The history of mankind demonstrates that great civilizations rest upon a synthesis of intellectual achievements, spiritual values and cultural heritage. Since ancient times, Central Asia has served as a pivotal hub of science, art and philosophy, shaping the foundational elements of a civilization that has influenced the entire world. Today, this profound potential is embodied in a monumental project - Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. This institution does not merely preserve historical artifacts; it serves as a living platform for science, education an
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Global A 7kg boy, Tim, a rescue request letter from Gaza
Diplomacy Journal Lee | The tragedy of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who cried out, “I’m so scared. Please come and take me,” while isolated among the corpses of her family amidst the horrors of war, left a deep shock on the entire world. The “23 minutes of silence” highlighted by the film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' continues to resonate deeply within our society. In the Gaza Strip, another young life is waiting for a desperate rescue. Recently, as President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea emphasized international humanitarian principles regarding the situation in the West Bank, messages of support and g
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- 2026-04-29 13:31
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Diplomacy President Lee meets with CEO Hassabis of Google Deep Mind in Seoul
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung met with Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, at 3 p.m. on April 27th this year. During the meeting, they engaged in an in-depth discussion regarding the recent rapid advancements in AI technology, future directions of change, responsible AI utilization, and global cooperation strategies. CEO Hassabis is a world-renowned scholar who oversaw the historic "AlphaGo" match against Go grandmaster Lee Se-dol in 2016 and was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his development of "AlphaFold," an AI model for predictin
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- 2026-04-28 18:35
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Diplomacy Tashkent's Water Diplomacy: From National Reforms to Regional Synergy in Central Asia
Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | On April 22, the next Summit of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) – one of the region's prominent organizations – will take place in Astana. The upcoming meeting of the Heads of the Founding States acquires special significance, as it marks the transition of the Fund's chairmanship to Uzbekistan for 2027–2029 period. This will be our country’s third mandate, following leadership terms in 1997–1999 and 2013–2016. It is worth noting that Tashkent was at the forefront of the creation of IFAS. Yet, resuming this leadership role after a decade takes
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- 2026-04-28 15:51
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan - Czech Scientific Cooperation in Astronomy
Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | In today’s rapidly evolving scientific landscape, international collaboration has become a key driver of innovation and discovery. No single institution or country can fully address the complex challenges of modern science alone. In this context, the long-term partnership between the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan and the Silesian University in Opava (Czech Republic) stands as a strong example of how collaboration can accelerate scientific progress and foster the development of new generations of researchers. This cooperation, whic
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- 2026-04-28 15:31
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Local Chairman Lee Seung-won of K-AI Works wins AI Innovation Grand Award
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The ‘K-Seoul International Singer Festival & Global Top Leader Awards Presentation Ceremony,’ a convergence-type global festival where music, culture, cutting-edge technology, and leadership coexist, was successfully held on the 23rd at the Seocho Arts Center in Seoul, attended by distinguished guests from both Korea and abroad. Serving as a platform for exchange that eliminates industry boundaries and strengthens global networks, the event featured high-quality performances by artists from over 30 countries of the world, as well as an awards-presentation c
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- 2026-04-27 14:00
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Local A Special Report on Buddha's Birthday
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | A declaration of peace embodied in the handwritten calligraphy of Dharma King Ilbung Seo Gyeong-bo In 1992, an event occurred that marked a significant turning point in the history of world Buddhism. It was the proclamation of the “International Buddhist Peace Day.” This is regarded as a historical event that went beyond the mere declaration of a commemorative day; it was an official declaration of the Buddhist spirit of peace toward humanity amidst division and conflict, and it presented “peace” as a shared value of humanity transcending religion. In particula
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- 2026-04-25 17:52
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung Pledges Stronger Bilateral Cooperation with Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung conducted an official state visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from April 22 to 23, 2025. On April 22, he held a summit meeting with General Secretary To Lam of the Communist Party of Vietnam — who concurrently serves as President and stands as the country's highest-ranking leader. The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. In a joint press statement, President Lee declared: "Amid supply chain instability stemming from recent tensions in the Middle East, we share the recognition that the need for cooperation betw
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- 2026-04-24 15:45
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Diplomacy Peru Honors Vargas Llosa in Seoul on His 90th Birthday
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Embassy of Peru in the Republic of Korea organized a tribute to Mario Vargas Llosa — Nobel Prize in Literature laureate in 2010 — on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of his birth. The event took place at the Instituto Cervantes Seoul, located in the heart of the Myeongdong district, drawing a full auditorium of diplomats, academics, local media professionals, and students from across Latin America and Korea. The evening opened with a screening of a fragment of the documentary A Personal Journey Through 'I Dedicate My Silence'
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- 2026-04-23 17:34
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[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
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The President of Kazakhstan signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Special Legal Regime of Alatau City”
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An exclusive report, a witness turned into a suspect
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Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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President of Kazakhstan Outlines Digital Development Priorities for the Turkic World at the Informal OTS Summit in Turkistan
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Seoul's Yeouido Park Hosts Inaugural 'India Day 2026,' Celebrating Six Decades of Korea-India Cultural Ties
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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