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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Local (Damwha column 曇華風月) “Impeachment overuse and absolute power-wielding National Assembly, who should the people believe?”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Public fatigue is reaching a fever pitch as the political sphere is once again plunged into an “impeachment regime”. The major opposition party has been criticized for abusing impeachment as a political tool, and some say it is a bulletproof armor for the party leader. The appropriateness of the impeachment attempt, which paralyzes the work of the auditor general and prosecutors, is debated. The public is concerned that “politics has turned into a power struggle between political parties rather than serving the people.” It is argued that impeachment, which ha
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- 2024-12-06 11:31
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Diplomacy “Thailand-ROK’s strong human and cultural ties continue to grow”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Thailand-ROK’s people-to-people and cultural ties continue to grow. For instance, Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival held in October proved a resounding success, with over 50,000 visitors,” said H.E. Amb. Tanee Sangrat of Thailand to South Korea at the national day reception. Delivering welcoming speech at the reception held at the Crystal Ballroom, Lotte Hotel Seoul, on Dec. 4, Amb. Tanee Sangrat said, “The Embassy also initiated an unprecedented special passport project this year, issuing over 37,000 passports for Thai nationals in the ROK. Our efforts to elevate
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- 2024-12-05 17:12
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Arts-Culture Korea Masters Association is at the center of traditional culture and innovation
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Korea Masters Association (KMA) was established to preserve traditional Korean culture and arts, reinterpreting and developing them for modern times. The organization spreads the social value of traditional skills and arts through the discovery and support of masters, education, and promotion activities. The importance of preserving traditional culture and the role of Korea Masters Association Korea has a long history of developing traditional culture and technology, producing numerous masters. However, rapid modernization and industrialization have threatened to
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-05 15:08
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Diplomacy Woosong University, the Embassy of Italy hold joint culinary competition
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Department of Global Culinary Arts at Woosong University recently held the Alma Chef Competition. The event, which was held in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Korea and the Italian Trade Corporation in Korea, is part of the World Italian Food Week. Woosong University and Alma Culinary School signed a joint curriculum agreement in June and have been conducting active educational exchanges through local training and internships. The Department of Global Culinary Arts at Woosong University collaborated with ALMA, a leading Italian culinary school, t
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- 2024-12-04 15:16
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Local (Damwha Column 曇華風月) “Martial law for whom?”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of emergency martial law was a political self-inflicted measure. Despite the extreme measure of martial law, the National Assembly responded immediately to defend democracy. But this is not just a simple happening. It is time to soberly analyze the intentions of Yoon's government that shook the constitutional order and democracy. Martial law, an impractical gamble, and a shaky legitimacy President Yoon declared emergency martial law in the name of “protecting constitutional order,” but it
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- 2024-12-04 11:13
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds a summit with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Zaparov
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic, who is on an official visit to South Korea, at the Yongsan presidential office on Dec. 3, 2024, and signed a joint statement to further develop bilateral relations. A total of 10 intergovernmental cooperation documents were signed in the presence of the two leaders. The Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Ky
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- 2024-12-03 16:52
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Diplomacy The 20th Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 20th Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum was held at the Shilla Hotel Seoul on Nov. 26, 2024. It was co-hosted by the Korea-Arab Society, the Jeju Peace Institute, and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs of the State of Qatar with the co-sponsorship of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar. The Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum is a 1.5-track event that has been held since 2003 to enhance mutual understanding and deepen practical cooperation between Korea and the Middle East. This year, the forum was atten
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- 2024-12-03 16:12
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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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