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Arts-Culture Nine foreign promoters of Korean culture visit Muju-gun County
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Nine foreign promoters of Korean culture on Jan. 7 visited Muju-gun County, Jeollabuk-do Province, to get a taste of the country's winter, the Korea.net reported. Korea.net Honorary Reporters and K-influencers shared their experience in a snowy landscape despite the cold temperature of below 0 degrees Celsius. The nine were divided into two teams, with one group going to Muju Deogyugsan Resort to hit the slopes. Though it was a weekday, the venue was filled with the visitors' energy. Those trying skiing for the first time quickly adapted thanks to expert guidance
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- 2025-01-15 16:49
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Diplomacy Acting President Choi holds luncheon with G7, EU ambassadors
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Choi Sang-mok, Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister, met with ambassadors from the Group of Seven (G7) and the European Union (EU) on Jan. 15, saying that “the Korean economic system is operating stably.” “Under the acting presidential system, our government is carrying out its work in various fields, including the economy and security, without any wavering,” Choi said during a luncheon meeting with the ambassadors. In particular, Choi emphasized the maintenance of the government's foreign policy stance and reaffirmed its cooperative relations with major
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- 2025-01-15 15:06
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Diplomacy Acting U.S. Amb. Joseph Yun meets with Foreign Minister Cho
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Joseph Yun, Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the U.S. Embassy in Korea visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Jan. 14 and met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul and First Secretary Kim Hong-gyun. Minister Cho received Acting Ambassador Yun at the Foreign Ministry building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and asked him to work hard to advance the Korea-U.S. alliance, the ministry said. Vice Minister Kim also met with Ambassador Yun and exchanged views on topics including bilateral relations and North Korea. “I welcome the appointment of Acting Ambassador Yun, a
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-15 11:04
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Global Armed forces are a reliable guarantor of stability in New Uzbekistan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Nabiyev Narimon, leading researcher at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. --Ed. All of us know and appreciate that in the most challenging years of the formation of our young state, our Armed Forces have served as a reliable guarantee of the independence of our country, the peaceful life and well-being of our people, as well as the successful implementation of democratic reform
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- 2025-01-13 15:22
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Diplomacy Singapore-South Korea 50th anniversary logo unveiled
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Seoul unveiled a logo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Republic of Korea on Jan. 13. The design, submitted by a team of students from the Korea National University of Arts, was selected as part of the Singapore-South Korea 50th Anniversary Logo Competition, co-organized by the Embassy of Singapore in Korea and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore. The logo is based on symbolic elements and colors inspired by the flags of Korea and Singapore, with the nu
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- 2025-01-13 14:36
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Global Ukrainian forces capture two North Korean soldiers in Kursk battle
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Jan. 11 that Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia's Kursk region. Zelensky has said he is willing to release North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine in the Kursk region of Russia in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers being held captive in Russia. Zelensky made the announcement on his telegram, saying that the North Korean soldiers were taken to Kyiv, where they are being questioned by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). Zelensky said that the captured North Korean so
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- 2025-01-13 10:41
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Diplomacy Gyeonggi Gov. Kim meets with heads of AMCHAM and ECCK
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeonggi-do Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with foreign businessmen in South Korea on Jan. 8, asking them to “trust Gyeonggi-do and Korea and do more business with us.” “There is uncertainty about the economic situation due to the political turmoil, but the Korean economy will be upgraded to the next level in the near future based on its resilience and potential,” Kim said during a visit to the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), where he met with AMCHAM President James Kim. The meeting was attended by U.S. business members from the semiconductor, biote
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- 2025-01-10 16:17
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Diplomacy Jeungpyeong Mayor Lee receives plaque of appreciation from Cambodian Embassy
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lee Jae-young, mayor of Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, received a plaque of appreciation from the Embassy of Cambodia in Jung-gu, Seoul on Jan. 8. The plaque was personally delivered by Ambassador Chring Botumrangsay of Cambodia to South Korea, and a meeting was also held to further strengthen bilateral exchange and cooperation between the two countries. Jeungpyeong-gun has been engaging with Cambodia through its embassy in Seoul since 2022, expanding the scope of bilateral exchanges. In October 2023, the two sides formalized their cooperation by signing a
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- 2025-01-10 14:05
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Diplomacy Seoul Mayor Oh meets with New Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Dai Bing, the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Korea, at Seoul City Hall on Jan. 9 to congratulate him on his appointment and share their views on bilateral exchanges and cooperation. Ambassador Dai Bing, who served as Deputy Head of Mission of China's Permanent Representation to the United Nations and was appointed Ambassador to the Republic of Korea on Dec. 27, is known for his good knowledge of international affairs. “When I visited Beijing and Chongqing last year for the first time in more t
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- 2025-01-10 10:47
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Diplomacy National Assembly Speaker Woo meets with Ambassador of India to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik met with Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar on Jan. 9 and asked him to “spread the word of Korea's stability to the Indian people, businessmen and diplomats who are investing in Korea.” “I am aware of the international community's concern about the emergency martial law situation, but our people have a strong DNA of overcoming crises, including colonization, war, division, and dictatorship,” Woo said when he met with Kumar at the National Assembly earlier in the day. “Together in the G20, Korea and India are very important
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-09 16:48
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Diplomacy Cuba's first ambassador to South Korea proceeds to his new post
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Cuba has appointed its first ambassador to South Korea, 11 months after the two countries established diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on July 7 that a ceremony was held at the Government Complex in Seoul, attended by Acting President Choi Sang-mok, to enact the credentials of ambassadors to South Korea, including the Cuban ambassador. Acting President Choi Sang-mok accepted Letters of Credence from nine Ambassadors-Designate to the Republic of Korea at the Government Complex Seoul on Jan. 7, 2025. The nine Ambassadors-Designate ar
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-09 15:09
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Diplomacy “Uzbekistan becomes a must-visit destination for Korean travelers”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Uzbekistan, the heart of Central Asia and a key crossroads of the Silk Road, is swiftly becoming a must-visit destination for travelers worldwide, including Korean tourists,” said Amb. Alisher Abdusalomov of Uzbekistan to South Korea. In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Amb. Abdusalomov said, “Boasting a rich history, breathtaking architecture, and a vibrant cultural heritage, Uzbekistan offers a distinctive blend of experiences that enchant and inspire.” Noting that every year, Uzbekistan is visited by 40 thousand Korean tourists, he said, “Uzbe
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-09 14:07
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Global Step by step towards the Sustainable Development Goals
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | The following article was contributed by Kobul Tursunov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on budget and economic matters of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and intended to be achieved by 2030. They are part of the UN General Assembly resolution “2030 Agenda”, calling for a common action in achieving peace and well-being for humanity and the pl
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-08 16:35
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Diplomacy Ghana decides to suspend diplomatic relations with the so-called "sadr” entity
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Morocco in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana has officially addressed on January 7 a document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, informing of its the decision to suspend diplomatic relations with the so-called “sadr” entity. The timing of this decision is particularly significant, coinciding with the inauguration of Ghana's new President,
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-08 16:12
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Business Vietnam Airlines to launch the Busan-Nha Trang route from June 1
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Vietnam Airlines will launch a new direct route between Busan and Nha Trang on June 1, 2025, with seven flights per week. This is in response to the growing demand for travel to Vietnam. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, from January to November 2024, 4.13 million out of 25.97 million Korean overseas tourists visited Vietnam, making it one of the most preferred overseas destinations for Koreans. New route schedule The non-stop route from Busan Gimhae International Airport to Nha Trang's Cam Ranh International Airport will be operated by Airbus A321 a
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-08 15:26
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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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