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Diplomacy Chess as a National Priority: How Uzbekistan Is Building a New Generation of Thinkers
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan - This September, the world’s chess community has turned its attention to Samarkand, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities and a historic crossroads of cultures and civilizations. The ancient Uzbek city is hosting the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, bringing together national teams from around the world for one of the largest and most prestigious events in international chess. For Uzbekistan, however, the Olympiad represents more than a major sporting event. It is the culmination of a long-term national effort to transform chess from a specialised
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-23 20:35
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Business The Goyang Special City provides corporate base and the Korea Aerospace University supplies the talented manpower Igniting the ‘Job Engine’ through aerospace, UAM, and AI
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province, home to a population of 1.07 million, is accelerating its transformation from a mere “bedroom community” into a self-sufficient city where businesses and jobs grow together. At the heart of this effort lies an industry-academia cooperation strategy that links the aerospace expertise and research capabilities of Korea Aerospace University with Goyang’s transportation, exhibition, and industrial infrastructure. On the 18th, Mayor Min Gyeong-seon and President Heo Hee-young met at Korea Aerospace University to discuss
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-22 09:59
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Diplomacy The then President Park Chung-hee hosting Official Banquet for the then President Lyndon B Johnson
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The original menu for the official banquet hosted by the then President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yuk Young-soo for the then U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and the First Lady-who were visiting South Korea as state guests on October 31, 1966-vividly conveys a moment of high-level diplomacy between South Korea and the United States six decades ago. According to U.S. Presidential records, President Johnson arrived in Seoul on October 31, 1966, at the invitation of President Park to begin his state visit, and held a summit with President Park at the Blue Hous
- 김태연 기자
- 2026-09-22 07:39
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Diplomacy 1967 State Banquet hosted by the then President Park Chung-hee for the then President Heinrich Lübke of Germany
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The original menu from the official banquet hosted by the then President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yuk Young-soo for President Heinrich Lübke—then President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)—and the First Lady during their 1967 visit to the Republic of Korea (South) has been revealed shedding new light on the summit diplomacy between the two nations at the time. Diplomatic records held by the National Archives of Korea indicate that President Lübke visited South Korea from March 2 to March 6, 1967. The relevant documents are preserved as per
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-21 16:07
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan Claims Top Spot at International Combat Readiness Competition in South Korea, Setting Three Tournament Records
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | SEOUL — A team of 33 servicemen from the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan took first place among 14 competing nations at the 4th K-International Scientific Combat Competition (K-ICTC), held in South Korea, in a performance that included three new tournament records, organizers announced on September 18. The competition, organized by the Korean military command with the participation of leading special forces units from across the region, is widely regarded as one of the most demanding assessments of combat readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. Its program consisted o
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-18 14:50
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Diplomacy Marking the 38th anniversary of the Seoul Olympics and Paralympics: "Reflecting on the Olympic Spirit of Peace and Harmony"
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | A meaningful event was held to reflect on the historical significance and the spirit of peace, harmony, and inclusion embodied by the 1988 Seoul Olympics and Paralympics, which introduced South Korea to the world. On the 17th, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO) held a ceremony at the Seoul Olympic Parktel to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Seoul Olympics and Paralympics. Approximately 400 people attended the ceremony--including KSPO Chairman Ha Hyung-ju, officials from the Olympic and Paralympic organizing committees, volunteer groups, and KSP
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-18 14:14
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Business K-Park Golf bridges generations, connecting people worldwide through health
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Republic of Korea (south) now must try to prepare for an era of living long and healthy lives, moving beyond the simple goal of longevity. Public health is a crucial value that determines not only the individual happiness but also the sustainable future of families, local communities, and the nation itself. Amidst these changing times, Park Golf stands out as a recreational sport worthy of attention. Its appeal lies not in complexity or grandeur; one can start with relatively simple equipment, and the burdens of time and cost are significantly lower compare
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-18 13:56
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Diplomacy “Special strategic partnership to leap forward through future Industries, livelihood cooperation”
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan are coming closer and closer to each other thanls to the special interest shared by President Lee Jae-Myung of the Republic of Korea and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the promotion of relations, cooperation and friendship between the two countries. On September 14 this year, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Presidential Mansion of Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) in Seoul. President Mirziyoyev was visiting Seoul in a
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 20:59
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Diplomacy Leaders of Korea, Kyrgyzstan agree to increase bilateral cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Korea-Kyrgyzstan summit meeting on September 16th this year vowed efforts to expanded cooperation in critical minerals, urban development, AI, and opening of KOTRA Trade Office in Bishkek. The two leaders also agreed to the following: --Elevating the ‘Comprehensive Partnership’ to the next level; cooperation spanning trade and investment to critical minerals, AI, and climate action. --Establishment of a ‘Korea Desk’ within the National Investment Agency; mutual recognition of Halal certification to facilitate entry for K-Food and K-Beauty. --Signing of 18 coope
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:17
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Diplomacy Leaders of Korea, Uzbekistan vow increased efforts to elevate bilateral relations, cooperation, friendship
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan exchanged 13 agreements and MOUs to expand the scope of cooperation to include health, environment, tourism, and education. On September 14 this year, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Office of the President (Blue House) in Seoul, who was visiting South Korea on a state visit. The two leaders discussed future-oriented cooperation measures to elevate the two nations' "Special Strategic Partnership" to the next higher level. This summit took pl
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:09
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Diplomacy Korea and Tajikistan establish ‘Comprehensive Partnership’ 34 years after diplomatic relations
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea and President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan held a summit at the Presidential Office/Residence, Blue House, in Seoul on the September 16th and agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a "comprehensive partnership" for the first time since establishing diplomatic ties in 1992. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation—previously centered on development assistance—to include trade and investment, railway and transport infrastructure, critical minerals, AI and digital transformation, climate change response, and p
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:02
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Diplomacy Leaders of Korea and Kazakhstan upgrade bilateral relations after 17 years
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | On September 15th, President Lee Jae-Myung of the Republic of Korea and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a summit at the Presidential Office-Mansion, Blue House, in Seoul and upgraded the bilateral relations to the status of a "future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership"--the first such upgrading in 17 years. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation beyond the traditional focus on trade and investment to encompass strategic areas such as economic security (including energy and critical minerals), AI,
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 15:57
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Diplomacy Bilateral cooperation to cover energy, plant construction, railways, shipbuilding, AI, and more
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | A total of 13 agreements and MOUs was signed in the presence of the leaders of the two countries deepening the mutually beneficial partnership between Korea and Turkmenistan, On September 15, President Lee Jae-Myung of Korea and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan held a summit meeting at the Blue House in Seoul and agreed to expand substantive cooperation between the two countries beyond the traditional sectors of energy and plant construction to include railways, shipbuilding, new city development, water resources, forestry, artificial intelligenc
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 11:10
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Diplomacy Draws many visitors marking the 34 Years of ties bound by a thousand years of friendship
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | An international cultural exchange exhibition commemorating the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan to South Korea and the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations has grandly opened in Insadong, Seoul. The opening ceremony and awards presentation for the "Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition" took place on the 15th at the Ara Art Center in Insadong, Seoul. Running until the 18th, the exhibition was organized to celebrate the 34th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the Uzbek President's state visit. It serves as a platfor
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-16 16:52
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Diplomacy Korea Aerospace University signs MOU with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Korea Aerospace University (KAU) is partnering with the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan to launch a full-scale initiative to train the specialized workforce that will lead the aviation industry of Uzbekistan. On September 15 this year, the KAU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Minister of Transport Ilkhom Makhkamov, agreeing to elevate the aviation education cooperation between Korea and Uzbekistan to a government-level project. Minister Makhkamov, who visited the university on September 12 to discuss cooperation on aviation education
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-16 16:44
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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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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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KGCCI Unveils Full Programme for APK 2026, Around 800 Leaders to Meet in Seoul on 29–31 October
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Solo Exhibition of Artist Byung-Ho Lee Artist Byung-Ho Lee’s 8th Solo Exhibition ‘Metaverse’: Questioning Humanity in the Age of AI
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Over 130 masters and srtists gather at one place, ‘2026 Invitational Exhibition: Korea Masters Association’ to be Held on October 20-24
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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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