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Diplomacy Seoul Mayor Oh meets with new Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Ambassador Koichi Mizushima of Japan to South Korea at the Mayor's Office in Seoul City Hall to discuss future bilateral exchanges on Aug. 12. Ambassador Koichi Mizushima served as the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in Korea from 2017-2019 and was appointed Ambassador of Japan to Korea in May. After his official appointment, he said, "For Japan, Korea is a partner in solving international tasks.” Seoul and Tokyo signed a friendly city agreement in 1988 and Seoul signed a friendly city agreement with Hokkaido in 2010
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- 2024-08-13 10:55
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Arts-Culture Royal Crafts Culture Association signs MOU with ORIHERI of Vietnam
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Association of Royal Crafts Culture of Korea and ORIHERI (Oriental Heritage) of Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote bilateral cooperation in the exchanges of traditional cultural crafts between the two countries at the Janggyo Building in Seoul on Aug. 9. Lee Chil-yong, president of the Association of Royal Crafts Culture, and Tran Thi Ngoc Diep, chairwoman of ORIHERI, signed the MOU in a signing ceremony held at the Janggyo Building in Seoul. Under the pact, both sides agreed to promote cultural heritage exchange and introduce the
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-13 10:20
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Diplomacy Prime Minister Han receives Philippine Foreign Minister Manalo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Aug. 7, asking him to play an active role in helping the international community send a firm and united message to North Korea's provocations. Han received Manalo, who is on an official visit to South Korea, at the Government Complex in Seoul later in the day and exchanged views on bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields and the regional situation, the prime minister's office said in a press release. "It is important for the international community to send a f
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-12 16:46
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Diplomacy Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival to be held on Oct. 5-6 at Cheonggye Plaza
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Royal Thai Embassy in Korea will host the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival on Oct. 5-6, 2024, at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul to introduce both traditional and contemporary Thai culture to Korean audiences,” said Amb. Tanee Sangrat of Thailand to Korea on Aug. 6. In an interview with the Diplomacy Journal, Amb. Tanee Sangrat said, “Through the Thai festival, visitors can look forward to enjoying popular Thai food and products already beloved in Korea, as well as discovering new and exciting Thai offerings we are eager to showcase.” Noting that 1.6 million Korean touri
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- 2024-08-12 15:06
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Diplomacy “Lao PDR is a strategic production base for Korean companies”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Lao PDR can serve as a strategic production base for Korean companies aiming to expand into ASEAN, China, and other markets,” said Amb. Songkane Luangmuninthone of the Lao PDR to South Korea on Aug. 6. In an interview with the Diplomacy Journal, Amb. Songkane Luangmuninthone said, “Lao PDR offers a streamlined, one-stop service for investors and a favorable tax system, making it an attractive destination for foreign investment.” He said, “Therefore, we extend a warm invitation to Korean companies to invest in sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, agr
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-08 14:23
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Business POSCO Group and GM hold a joint promotion for Lyriq in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To mark the domestic launch of the Cadillac luxury electric vehicle ‘Lyriq,’ which extensively utilizes POSCO Group’s secondary battery materials and steel products, POSCO Group and GM hosted a joint promotional event. On July 26, both companies displayed the ‘Lyriq’ at the POSCO Center in Gangnam, Seoul, offering test drives and purchase consultations to POSCO Group employees and nearby professionals. The event was attended by Yoo Byeong-og, President of POSCO Future M; Seo Yu-ran, Head of POSCO’s Automotive Materials Marketing Division; Hector Villarreal, Pre
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-05 16:50
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Thai counterpart
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held a meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who is on an official visit to Korea from August 1 to 2, in Seoul on Aug. 2. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, including diplomacy and security, trade and investment, future industries (clean energy, digital finance, smart infrastructure), tourism, consular affairs, and labor, as well as cooperation on regional and international issues. Minister Cho emphasized that Thailand is our key ally who fought together for freedom and peace during the
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-08-05 11:26
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Local Iksan Mayor Chung Heon-yul meets with EU Ambassador to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Iksan Mayor Jung Heon-yul met with EU Ambassador to Korea Maria Castillo Fernandez on Aug. 1 to discuss international medical and cultural exchanges and decentralization of local education. Ambassador Fernandez is from Spain and was appointed as the EU Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in 2020 after serving as the EU Ambassador to Malaysia and the Director General of the European External Relations Agency (EEAS) for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Prior to the meeting, Ambassador Fernández visited Wonkwang University with Representative Kang Kyung-sook
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-02 16:56
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Diplomacy Prime Minister Han Duck-soo meets with Thai Foreign Minister
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Prime Minister Han Duck-soo received Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who is on an official visit to Korea (Aug. 1-2), at the Government Complex in Seoul on August 1, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, and the regional situation. Prime Minister Han welcomed Minister Maris' first official visit to Korea, noting that Thailand is a traditional ally of Korea that sent troops to Korea during the Korean War even before diplomatic relations were established. He also expressed his ho
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-02 16:21
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with India’s external affairs minister
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul had a meeting with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, on July 26, on the occasion of the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Vientiane, Lao PDR. This was the second face-to-face meeting between the two ministers, following the 10th ROK-India Joint Commission Meeting in March. The two Ministers noted with appreciation the active high-level exchanges between the two countries this year, which marks the first year after the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. In addition, Minister Cho once a
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-08-02 10:40
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss Korea-Australia relations as well as regional and global affairs on July 30. Both ministers recognized the continued development of the cooperative relationship between Korea and Australia, emphasizing their alignment as key like-minded countries in the region with shared democratic values and perspectives on regional and global issues and as “Comprehensive Strategic Partners” seeking more strategic and future-oriented collaboration. The ministers noted
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-08-01 16:54
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Diplomacy Sweden appoints a resident defense attaché in its embassy in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To further strengthen already excellent cooperation, Sweden will place a resident defense attaché at its Embassy in Seoul from August 1, 2024, the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul said. Sweden and the Republic of Korea celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations this year. What started with Sweden’s provision of a field hospital during the Korean War – Sweden’s largest humanitarian intervention ever in terms of personnel – has grown in to a vibrant, successful, and strong partnership. Today, both the Republic of Korea and Sweden are home to strategic industries at the
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-01 10:52
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Diplomacy Morocco celebrates 25th anniversary of His Majesty's coronation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador Chafik Rachadi of Morocco to Korea hosted a reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI to the Throne, commemorated as the National Day of the Kingdom of Morocco, at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Seoul, on July 30. Delivering a speech at the reception, Ambassador Chafik Rachadi said, “Morocco has spent the past quarter century cultivating and building momentum in international diplomacy, taking a dynamic course to establishing itself as a worldwide player. “One important result of this appr
- Lee 기자
- 2024-07-31 16:16
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Arts-Culture President Yoon Suk-yeol congratulates 14 Olympic medalists
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | President Yoon Suk-yeol sent congratulatory telegeams to each of the 14 South Korean athletes who have won medals over the past three days at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. In his congratulations to Ban Hyo-jin, the youngest member of the Korean shooting team to win a gold medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle, the President said, “The entire nation held its breath during the last single shot of the youngest member of the Korean Olympic team in Paris and cheered when she won by 0.1 points.” He praised Ban's focus and boldness in winning Korea'
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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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