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Business SK bioscience receives approval for global clinical trials
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced on Dec. 12 that it has received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) in Australia for the clinical trial protocols of a Phase 1/2 trials for its mRNA-based Japanese encephalitis vaccine candidate, GBP560. SK bioscience is establishing its mRNA vaccine platform through the development of vaccines against Japanese encephalitis virus as well as Lassa fever virus. The Japanese Encephalitis Virus (viral family: Fla
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- 2024-12-12 13:45
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Local “Emergency martial law is a judgment to protect the country”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In his fourth public address on Dec. 12, President Yoon Suk-yeol asserted that the “December 3 emergency martial law” was not a civil war, but a highly political judgment to protect the constitutional order of a liberal democracy. “Whether it's an investigation or impeachment, I will face it with dignity,” said President Yoon, making it clear that he has no intention of resigning or leaving office early. Yoon denounced the opposition parties' abuse of power as unconstitutional, while claiming his use of executive power was within the constitutional framework.
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- 2024-12-12 12:05
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Business Hyundai Motor Group partners with Indian Institutes of Technology
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group announced partnerships with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on Dec. 3 to establish a collaborative research system in the fields of batteries and electrification. The three institutes include IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras. The Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE), which will be set up within IIT Delhi, will operate through sponsorships from Hyundai Motor Group. The primary objective of the Hyundai CoE is to take the lead in driving advancements in batteries and electrification, specifically designed to meet the unique require
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- 2024-12-11 16:01
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Diplomacy “Lao PDR celebrates 30th anniv. of diplomatic relations with Korea in 2025”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we welcome the New Year, I extend my warmest wishes to the readers of the Diplomacy Journal of the Republic of Korea. May 2025 bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your families. The year 2025 holds special significance as we prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Lao PDR and the Republic of Korea. Since the establishment of our partnership in 1995, our two nations have built a lasting friendship based on mutual respect, trust, and shared aspirations for
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- 2024-12-11 14:17
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Arts-Culture Han Kang receives Nobel Prize in Literature in Stockholm
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Novelist Han Kang, 54, became the first Korean and the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature on Dec. 10 (local time), joining the ranks of the world's leading literary figures. Han wore a black dress to the ceremony at the landmark Konserthuset in Stockholm, Sweden, at 4 p.m. local time, where she was called fourth in the order of the award and received the Nobel Prize in Literature medal and certificate from Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI. As the king entered to the sound of Mozart's March, accompanied by an orchestra, Han joined the other laureat
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-11 11:12
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Diplomacy “Please experience ‘Magical Kenya,’ one of the best wildlife destinations”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya, I want to extend our warm greetings for the new year 2025 to you and your families and wish you good health, peace, happiness and prosperity. As we close 2024 , we are happy to inform that Kenya is celebrating 2 special milestones, 61 years of Independence as well as 60 Years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and Republic of Korea. This cordial bilateral relationship has steered cooperation in areas of Education, Infrastructure developm
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-10 16:29
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Diplomacy The 15th luncheon meeting with foreign missions in Korea held
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Busan Mayor Park Hyung-jun, chairman of the National Council of Cities of Korea, hosted the “15th Luncheon Meeting with Foreign Missions in Korea” at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on Dec. 6, 2024. According to the Busan Metropolitan City, the meeting was the largest ever held, with more than 80 ambassadors from 78 countries attending, and was organized to strengthen cooperation between local governments and the foreign diplomatic corps in Korea. The event, which marked its 15th year, is significant as a venue for local governments to establish themselves as important
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-10 14:36
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Diplomacy Finance ministry director meets with Chinese Charge d'affaires Fang Kun
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Ministry of Economy and Finance is continuing to communicate with the embassies of major countries in Korea to help resolve the martial law situation. “Our economic system is solid and the government's emergency response system is working stably,” Choi Ji-young, the ministry's international economic director, told Charge d'affaires Fang Kun of the Chinese embassy in South Korea at the Seoul Government Complex on Dec. 10, 2024. “Our government is proactively responding to financial and foreign exchange market volatility in coordination with the Bank of Korea
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- 2024-12-10 11:41
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Diplomacy Deputy Prime Minister Choi meets with Japanese Amb. Koichi Mizushima
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Choi Sang-mok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance said, “We will continue peacetime-like policy responses to ensure that foreign investment and economic activities do not shrink under any circumstances.” His remarks were made during his meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima at the Government Complex in Seoul on Dec. 9. “The recent political situation is likely to raise concerns among Korean companies and their home countries, but the government and the Bank of Korea are working together to proactively respond to fina
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-09 16:57
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with U.S. Amb. to Korea Philip Goldberg
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg on Dec. 8, the Foreign Ministry said. “Minister Cho emphasized the Korean government's firm determination to overcome the current difficult situation based on the resilience of Korea's liberal democracy and the rule of law, which has been steadfastly maintained,” the ministry said in a statement to reporters, adding, ”The two sides agreed to work together to maintain and strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance.” The meeting between Cho and Goldberg comes three days after their meeting o
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-09 16:38
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Local (Damwha Column) What's the truth behind the controversial declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk-yeol?
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law was a political decision made in the midst of a bitter confrontation with the largest opposition Democratic Party of Korea, and the legitimacy and controversy surrounding it have garnered much attention in South Korean politics and among the public. It is difficult to view this as a simple political party dispute. Martial law can only be declared in the event of a national crisis under the Constitution, and the debate over why the president declared martial law and its legitimacy has pitted the Democratic P
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-12-09 15:31
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Business The world's 1st 5,000-degree high-temperature Hwangsong bamboo salt developed
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young South Korean bamboo salt master Choi Dong-soon has broken new ground in traditional bamboo salt making by introducing the world's first 5,000-degree high-temperature Hwangsong bamboo salt. The achievement is considered an artistic revolution in salt making, combining the perfect blend of bamboo and sea salt with innovative technology to contribute to human health. Tradition meets science, 5,000-degree Hwangsong Bamboo Salt Master Choi fuses the essence of bamboo salt-making tradition with modern technology to create 5,000-degree Hwangsong bamboo salt, which h
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- 2024-12-09 14:17
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Diplomacy “Morocco anticipates another year of close bilateral and multilateral cooperation”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, It is with pleasure that I convey, in my name and on behalf of the Moroccan Embassy team and also in my capacity as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors., my sincere greetings to the people and the Government of the Republic of Korea. I seize this opportunity to extend my heartfelt wishes for success to Diplomacy Journal, to Chairman Lee as well as to its Managing Editors. On New Year’s Eve, it is an occasion to review what has been achieved over the leaving year and
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-06 17:19
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Diplomacy “Uruguay and South Korea mark the 60th anniversary of formal ties in 2024”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As the year draws to a close, we take this moment to reflect on the profound significance of 2024 for the diplomatic relationship between Uruguay and Korea. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of formal ties between our two nations —a milestone that invites us to celebrate a shared history and envision a promising future. Though Uruguay and Korea are separated by great distance, resilience and determination define both nations. From Montevideo to Seoul, the bond between our nations
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-06 16:21
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken exchange views by phone
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to exchange views on the current domestic situation and U.S.-ROK relations on Dec. 6, 2024. The two officials exchanged views on the developments in Korea over the past few days following the announcement of emergency martial law and reaffirmed the United States' unwavering support for South Korea's democracy and the U.S.-ROK alliance. Mr. Blinken praised the strong resilience of South Korea's democracy and expressed his strong hope that all future political disagreements will be re
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-06 15:04
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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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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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KDHC CEO Chung meets with Kyrgyz Ambassador Aida Ismailova
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Gyeongsangnam-do signs a pact with Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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President Lee Jae-myung to leave for G7 summit in Canada
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A special Yoga event to be held at Nami Island on June 28
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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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