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Diplomacy The Embassy of Azerbaijan organizes a symposium on Khojaly genocide
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan organized the 2nd symposium hosted in the Yongsan Art Hall on February 26, 2025. The event was co-organized by the Korea-Azerbaijan Association of Daegu-Gyeongbuk and EdunietyLab of Korea. The high-level event was attended by numerous ambassadors and representatives of embassies, scholars of Korean universities, journalists, as well as diverse actors of cultural, academic-scientific and humanitarian relations between Azerbaijan and Korea. Delivering his we
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- 2025-02-27 15:02
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Global Nowruz is a celebration of the Rebirth of the Earth
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Iran in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. Nowruz is the most important Iranian tradition and the largest annual celebration of the people living in the cultural and civilizational sphere of the great Iran which is celebrated every year at the beginning of spring—at the moment when the earth enters the vernal equinox. Nowruz is celebrated on the occasion of the end of the cold season and the beginning of the period of reproduction when nature is renewed and the working season begins, especial
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- 2025-02-27 11:52
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Diplomacy Ethiopian Amb. Dukamo says, “It is time to invest in Ethiopia”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Ethiopia, often called the "Land of Origins," has a rich cultural heritage and history that has rapidly transformed into one of Africa's most dynamic economies. With a population of over 126 million, Ethiopia represents a vibrant and youthful market full of potential for investors looking to capitalize on emerging opportunities,” said Ambassador of Ethiopia to Korea Dessie Dalkie Dukamo. Delivering welcoming speech at the Ethiopia Investment Promotion Forum hosted by the Ethiopian Embassy in Seoul on Feb. 25, Amb. Dukamo said, “Ethiopia's economy has been one
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- 2025-02-26 16:14
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Local “I apologize and thank the people...84 days after martial law, the hardest day”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The following is the English version of the full text of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s closing statement at the impeachment trial, which was translated by 'Deepl.” It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation. — Ed. Honorable members of the Constitutional Court and beloved people who have been following this trial with interest, it has been 84 days since I declared emergency martial law on December 3 last year. These have been some of the most difficult days of my life, but they have also been a time of gratitude and reflection. As I took sto
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- 2025-02-26 11:11
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Business SK bioscience initiates global clinical trials for GBP560
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, on Feb. 25 announced the commencement of global Phase 1/2 clinical trials for its mRNA-based Japanese encephalitis vaccine candidate, GBP560. SK Bioscience’s development of vaccine for Japanese encephalitis could not only help to protect against Japanese Encephalitis but also pave the way to the development of an mRNA technology that could be potentially adapted in a matter of weeks to develop a vaccine against a novel as-yet-identified in
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- 2025-02-25 11:29
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Diplomacy Incheon City Mayor Yoo meets with Ambassador of Uzbekistan Abdusalomov
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Mayor Yoo Jung-bok of the Incheon Metropolitan City received the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov at Incheon City Hall on Feb. 24. The meeting was held at the request of the Uzbek ambassador to Korea and was organized to discuss exchange and cooperation between Incheon and Uzbekistan. At the meeting, Mayor Yoo said, “Incheon is strengthening various international cooperation to become a global top 10 city.” “We need cooperation in various fields such as economy, logistics, and culture between Incheon, which has the world's b
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- 2025-02-25 10:46
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Business DAPA Minister Seok visits UAE, Egypt to expand defense exports
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Feb. 24 that DAPA Minister Seok Jong-gun visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt from March 17 to 21 (local time) to expand defense exports. DAPA Minister Seok attended IDEX in the UAE, the largest defense exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, where he met with senior defense officials from various countries. He met with key defense officials from the UAE to discuss ways for Korean defense companies to participate. In particular, at IDEX, Seok signed a Memorandum of Understand
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- 2025-02-24 17:15
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Photo Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon Young | Commemorating the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan
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- 2025-02-24 14:55
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Global Al Ahsa Forum 2025 towards a global leap
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young To mark the successful journey as a global leap forward, the Al-Asa Forum focuses on investing in the present and predicting the future in line with the national direction. The forum sought to enrich and empower events to promote promising investment opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and alliances, and launch sustainable development projects. These initiatives highlight Al-Asa's resources, competitive advantages, and investment potential, and these efforts will undoubtedly promote regional prosperity and support the development journey in line with
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- 2025-02-24 12:02
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Diplomacy Turkmenistan proclaims 2025 as the "Int'l year of peace and trust"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo "Turkmenistan has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. This year, we also take pride in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality," said Turkmen Ambassador to Korea Begench Durdyyev. Delivering a speech at a diplomatic briefing held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Seoul, on Feb. 20, Amb. Durdyyev said, "One of the recent major diplomatic milestones is the adoption of the UN resolution entitled "2025 - International Year of Peace and Trust." On March 21, 2024, during the 63rd plenary meeting of the 78th se
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- 2025-02-21 16:35
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Diplomacy South Korea assumes MIKTA Chairmanship in 2025
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee While attending the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul attended the 27th MIKTA (A grouping of Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia)Foreign Ministers' Meeting on February 20 (local time), where he exchanged views with representatives of MIKTA member countries on how to cooperate with MIKTA in the current global situation, and introduced the direction of Korea's activities and priorities as the chair of MIKTA for the next one year. Minister Cho emphasized that amidst the escalating geopol
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-21 14:21
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his U.K and Australian counterparts
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, who is attending the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (Feb. 20-21, Johannesburg, South Africa), held bilateral meetings with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to exchange views on bilateral cooperation, cooperation on the international stage, and regional and international affairs on Feb. 20. During the meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wong, Minister Cho evaluated the 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' (upgraded in December in 2021), which has been strengthened through continuou
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-21 11:10
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Diplomacy Korea and Japan hold a lighting ceremony at towers in Seoul, Tokyo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Korea and Japan held a lighting ceremony at Namsan Seoul Tower and Tokyo Tower on February 15, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries. At 6:30 PM on February 15, the lighting of Namsan Seoul Tower began, with the upper section illuminated in alternating red and blue - the colors representing the national flags of Korea and Japan. Meanwhile, the lower section featured a projection of the official 60th-anniversary logo, which was selected through a publi
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- 2025-02-20 16:43
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Arts-Culture 26 K-folk painting artists shine at Leonardo da Vinci Art Gallery in Milano
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Twenty-six K-folk painting artists shared the beauty of traditional Korean folk paintings with the world at the Leonardo da Vinci Art Gallery invitational exhibition in Milano, Italy, from Feb. to 10. The exhibition was a great success, as the works that combine the originality of K-folk paintings with modern sensibilities attracted the attention of European art lovers. The K-folk painting artists invited to the exhibition presented works based on traditional folk painting techniques with a modern sense, proving the globalization potential of Korean folk painting
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- 2025-02-19 16:18
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Arts-Culture Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania hosts a concert by Čiurlionis Quartet
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania Ričardas Šlepavicius hosted a concert performed by the Čiurlionis Quartet of the National Philharmonic of Lithuania at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on Feb. 17. The event was held on the occasion of the 107th Anniversary of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania and the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of the Lithuanian artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Delivering a welcoming speech, Amb. Šlepavicius said, "Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis is a Lithuania painter, composer, public figure, father of Lithuanian nat
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- 2025-02-19 14:40
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President Lee holds first phone call with Tajikistan President Rahmon
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Korever Company signs strategic partnership with Türkiye’s Medicana Health Group
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HS Hyosung awards scholarships to students in Alabama, the US
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3-nation joint statement on North Korean information technology workers
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President Lee holds first summit call with Kyrgyzstan's President Zhaparov
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Samsung celebrates 40 years of appliance innovation at IFA 2025
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2025 Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering to be held in Seoul
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Trade Minister Yeo discusses trade Issues with his UK counterpart
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Hyundai Translocal Series opens at Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025
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Samsung Electronics launches all-new Sound Tower at IFA 2025
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Korea’s public-private water industry delegation dispatched to Kazakhstan
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