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Diplomacy World leaders express condolences for Jeju Air plane tragedy
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo World leaders have sent their condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and the people of South Korea following the tragic crash of a Jeju Air passenger plane at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the aircraft crash in South Korea. I send my heartfelt condolences to the people of South Korea and Thailand, and to all those who have lost loved ones,” he retweeted a post from Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn
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- 2024-12-31 11:05
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Arts-Culture Actress Kim Tae-ri promoting the beauty of Hanbok worldwide
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) in partnership with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation unveiled a Hanbok collection designed by actress Kim Tae-ri as part of the 2024 K-Wave Collaborative Content Planning and Development in Hanbok (Hanbok Wave). Since 2021, MCST has been in charge of the Hanbok Wave project to promote Hanbok, developed through collaboration between Korean Hanbok designers and K-wave artists, domestically and internationally. The project also aims to support promising Hanbok design houses in expanding their market opportuni
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-30 15:25
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Arts-Culture 'Seoul Winter Festa 2024' visitors surpass 3.32 million
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Dec. 27 that the cumulative number of visitors to its winter festival, Seoul Winter Festa 2024, has surpassed 3.32 million within two weeks of its opening. According to the city, this year's Seoul Winter Festival, which kicked off on Dec. 13, is taking place in various parts of the city center, including Gwanghwamun and Cheonggyecheon. The cumulative number is a result of counting visitors to the six venues. In particular, the Seoul Light Gwanghwamun, a giant media façade in Gwanghwamun, and the Seoul Light Lantern F
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-30 14:33
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Diplomacy Foreign ambassadors in Seoul express condolences over Jeju Air plane crash
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Foreign ambassadors from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have expressed their condolences over the crash of a Jeju Air passenger plane at Muan International Airport in Jeolla Province on Dec. 29. “I was heartbroken to hear the tragic news this morning at Muan Airport,” U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg said on X (formerly Twitter), adding, ”My heartfelt condolences go out to the victims and their families, and our thoughts are with the Korean people at this difficult time.” China's new ambassador to South Korea, Dai Bin
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- 2024-12-30 11:06
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Business POSCO Holdings partners with Australian mining company Hancock
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo POSCO Holdings has joined forces with Hancock Prospecting, an Australian mining company, to strengthen the supply chain for lithium used in Rechargeable battery materials. POSCO Holdings and Hancock Prospecting formalized their collaboration by signing a business agreement on lithium cooperation on Dec. 9. The signing ceremony was conducted via video conference between Korea and Australia, with attendance from POSCO Holdings’ Jun-hyung Kim, Head of Rechargeable Battery Materials (Senior Executive Vice President), and Garry Korte, CEO of Hancock Prospecting, amo
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-27 15:53
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Diplomacy China's new Amb. Dai Bing says, “Korea is an inseparable partner”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “We hope to strengthen cooperation with South Korea to promote peace and stability in the region and mutually support the successful hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings,” new Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing said on Dec. 27. The post has been vacant for nearly six months after former ambassador Xing Haiming stepped down in July. “While upholding the international free trade system, I hope to create a favorable environment and conditions for the common development of our two countries and the solidarity and cooperation of t
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-27 14:46
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Local (Damwha Column 曇華風月) “Acting president, temporary, but with the same responsibilities as the president”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young As stated in Article 71 of the Constitution and Article 16 of the Government Organization Act, the prime minister assumes the presidency in situations where the president is removed from office or unable to perform his or her duties. This is an essential system to ensure the continuity of state operations. The acting president temporarily assumes the powers and duties of the president, but is not technically the president. The word “acting” makes this clear. However, beyond the temporary nature of the position, the acting president is the de facto president,
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-12-27 11:09
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Diplomacy U.S. Amb. to South Korea Goldberg becomes an honorary citizen of Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg, who will leave Seoul next January, said, “I'm going home with very fond memories of Seoul,” adding, “It's true that there has been uncertainty in Seoul over the past two weeks, but what we can be sure of is the strong U.S.-Korea alliance.” Goldberg made the remarks at Seoul City Hall on Dec. 26, where he received an honorary citizenship certificate from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon. Goldberg, who was appointed U.S. ambassador to South Korea in July 2022, will leave Seoul next January when he retires. “I am so pleased to recei
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-26 14:24
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Arts-Culture Hyeokpil painter Nam Sang-joon and Jidoohwa & Sujanghwa master Lee Jae-sam
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee On January 1, 2025, a new history of Korean traditional arts will be written. At the New Year's Sehwa special exhibition held by the Korea Masters Association (Chairman Damwha Lee Jon-young), in the year of the snake, leather brush painter (Hyeokpil painter) Nam Sang-joon will be awarded a certificate of master and will receive a 200th scholarship of KRW 1,010,000 to commemorate his 101st birthday. This is a moment to honor his lifelong achievements and his dedication to the succession of traditional arts. Hyeokpil painter Nam's achievements and dedication From 1
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-26 11:33
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Diplomacy Gyeonggi Governor Kim meets with U.S. Ambassador Goldberg
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg on Dec. 24 to reaffirm the unwavering partnership between South Korea and the United States. During the luncheon meeting, Governor Kim expressed his gratitude for Ambassador Goldberg's unwavering belief in and support for the resilience of Korean democracy despite the martial law and impeachment situation. The two reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the U.S.-ROK alliance, including economic cooperation, including high-tech industrial exchanges, and ple
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-24 16:48
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기본분류 Solo exhibition of seven artists invited by Korea Masters Association
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee From January 1 to 6, 2025, a solo exhibition of seven artists invited by Korea Masters Association will be held on the second floor of the Korean Museum of Art in Insa-dong, Seoul. The exhibition will showcase each artist's original works on the theme of folk painting, and will bring a cultural touch to the beginning of the new year. The seven invited artists are Lee Mi-hyung, Kim Mi-jeong, Kim Sun-hee, Kim Young-joo, Oh Se-hee, Woo Hyun-jin, and Lee Yoon-jung, who will showcase their contemporary interpretations of the folk painting tradition with different phil
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-24 15:25
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Diplomacy “Diplomacy Journal contributes to raising Korean public awareness about Azerbaijan”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The year 2024 marks the next successful chapter in the history of the friendly and cooperative relationship between Azerbaijan and Korea. Our countries, which maintain full-fledged and multidimensional cooperation, eagerly continued also throughout this year their high-level political dialogue and work for strengthening their economic, humanitarian and cultural bonds as well as implemented a number of meaningful projects. 2024 has been also promising year for diversifying our bilateral collaboration by expanding exchanges and engagement in the future-oriented a
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-24 14:33
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Local 2024 Jongno-gu Saemaul Leadership Convention concluded successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 2024 Jongno-gu Saemaul Leadership Convention was held at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 23 at the Civil Defense Training Center at the Wellis Center in Jongno-gu, with more than 300 participants. The convention was a meaningful occasion to recall the core values of the Saemaul movement and share a new vision for community development. Major events and awards The event was organized in a colorful sequence, including the entry of Saemaul and the opening declaration, introduction of guests, award presentation, congratulatory remarks, and congratulatory speeches. In particula
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-12-24 11:23
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Business SK bioscience, Sanofi sign an expanded agreement
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK bioscience and Sanofi announced on Dec. 23 the signing of an expanded agreement to co-develop next-generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) for both pediatric and adult populations, with the potential to provide broader protection than those currently licensed. This agreement builds on the companies’ existing collaboration to develop and commercialize the GBP410, a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate pediatric vaccine candidate. Together, the companies aim to develop innovative next-generation PCVs beyond GBP410. At the same time, SK bioscience and San
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-23 15:38
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Arts-Culture “Welcome to the Year of the Snake, 2025,” a special exhibition of New Year's paintings (Sehwa) to be held
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee In honor of the upcoming New Year 2025, a special exhibition of Sehwa paintings that convey the meaning of the New Year will be held at the Insadong Museum of Korean Art. The exhibition is expected to be a meaningful occasion to ward off bad spirits and invite good fortune through Sehwa paintings that blend tradition and modernity. Exhibition Information Exhibition Period: January 1, 2025 (Wed.) ~ January 6, 2025 (Mon.) Venue: 2F, Insadong Museum of Korean Art, Seoul Award Ceremony: January 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Including wine party and gift presentation) Main fe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-23 15:02
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2025 World Webtoon Awards ceremony to be held on October 22
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Korever Company signs strategic partnership with Türkiye’s Medicana Health Group
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(Chairman Damwha Column) “The Cultural Arts Promotion Act without Folk Painting: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Irresponsible Act”
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Kazakhstan’s Constitution at 30: What has been achieved?
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The “International Streaming Festival 2025” for streaming industry held in Busan
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Korea’s 1st driverless autonomous shuttle to run in Seoul
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2025 Korean-German Business Forum on Offshore Wind Energy held
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FDI team newly launched to boost foreign investment effectiveness
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Korea and Ecuador sign Strategic Economic Cooperation Agreement
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Defense Minister Ahn visits Marine Corps Special Reconnaissance Battalion
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Korea, U.S. and Japan hold workshops on quantum industrial security
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