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Local Korean Police at a Crossroads: Authority, Trust, and the Future of Criminal Justice
As the curtailment of prosecutorial investigative powers and the debate over dismantling the Prosecutor's Office have moved from theory to reality, South Korea's criminal justice system stands at a crossroads of fundamental transformation. With investigative power shifting toward the police, the force is no longer a supporting institution — it is now the central actor in national investigation, accountable for both its authority and its results. Yet expanded authority does not automatically translate into public trust. How the police handle the weighty demands of investigative expertise, polit
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-25 08:40
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Global AMIR TEMUR AND DIPLOMACY
Diplomacy Journal 이성준 기자 | Amir Temur occupies a place in world history not only as a great commander and statesman who built a powerful and prosperous state. The great ruler turned his capital, Samarkand, into one of the cultural, architectural, scientific and spiritual centers of the world. Therefore, the study of Amir Temur's exemplary life and statecraft, the history of his reign, the study of science and culture in it, as one of the major scientific directions of historiography, has always been and remains the focus of attention of world scientists, heads of state, and politicians. Also,
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-24 18:58
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Global India's "Human Cost of Terrorism" Exhibition Opens in Seoul
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | "The Human Cost of Terrorism" is a two-day digital exhibition hosted by the Embassy of India in Korea from March 24 to March 25 at the National Museum of Korean Democracy in Seoul's Yongsan-gu district. The venue is darkly well suited as it occupies the former Namyeong-dong Anti-Communist Interrogation Office, a nondescript, gray seven-story building constructed in 1976. Officially labeled the "International Oceanic Research Institute," the facility operated as a clandestine site where students, journalists, and labor activists were subjected to systematic
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-24 17:42
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Local Seoul Charts a New Course: The 5th Basic Plan for Inter-Korean Relations
The Ministry of Unification convened the first Inter-Korean Relations Development Committee meeting of 2026 on March 19, chaired by Unification Minister Chung Dong Young. Participants deliberated on a draft five-year blueprint for inter-Korean relations. Formally designated the 5th Basic Plan for Inter-Korean Relations Development (2026–2030), the draft represents the Lee Jae Myung administration's most comprehensive policy framework yet for managing and advancing relations with Pyongyang. The 5th Basic Plan is framed as a medium-to-long-term master plan for implementing President Lee's signat
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-23 15:48
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Local President Lee Hosts Paralympic Heroes at Cheong Wa Dae Luncheon
President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung hosted a luncheon at Cheong Wa Dae on March 20 to welcome and honor the national Paralympic team, whose outstanding performances at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympics brought pride to the Republic of Korea. The luncheon was arranged to recognize the dedication and perseverance of athletes who moved the nation with their indomitable spirit, and was attended by the full roster of competitors who participated in the Games. Among those present were Kim Yun-ji, who set an all-time record for the most individual medals won by a Korean athle
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-23 11:44
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Local Exporting K-Aviation: KAU Takes Its Expertise to the World
The aerospace industry is projected to reach a trillion-dollar market by around 2040, making it one of the foremost high-value-added sectors in the global economy. Underpinning this growth is the development of networks built on international cooperation. From aircraft manufacturing and operation to airport management, every segment of the industry functions within an internationally interconnected framework. As aviation policies, regulations, and safety standards become increasingly standardized through international bodies, the role of specialists who can understand the systems and environme
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-23 10:29
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Global A Week of K-Food Diplomacy: Korea Advances on Three Fronts
Seoul/Sejong, 15–19 March 2026 — In one remarkably active week, two Korean ministries advanced K-food diplomacy on three distinct fronts: a high-profile seafood showcase for France's culinary elite, record-breaking export results in Tokyo, and the launch of a nationwide chicken cuisine trail. Together, they signal that Korean food has become a full instrument of cultural and economic diplomacy. K-Seafood Meets French Culinary Mastery The week opened at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole, where the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) hosted a K-Seafood promotion pavilion during the World
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-20 17:37
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Global Jeju Prepares to Host the 13th International e-Mobility Expo
Organizers of the 13th Interenational e-Mobility Expo have released the following information: Jeju is once again poised to become the world's crossroads for electric mobility innovation, as the 13th International e-Mobility Expo (IEVE 2026) opens its doors from March 24 to 27 at Jeju Shinhwa World. Organized under the banner of the 13th International e-Mobility Expo Organizing Committee and co-hosted by the Korea International Electric Vehicle Expo Association and GEAN (Global Electric vehicle Association Network), this year's event elevates its ambitions considerably — positioning itself not
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-20 15:18
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Diplomacy Korea and China Reboot Industrial Ties in Beijing Ministerial Meetings
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced on March 19 that MOTIR Minister JK (Jung-Kwan) Kim visited Beijing on March 18, 2026, and held successive Korea–China ministerial meetings on commerce and industry. Minister Kim first met with Wang Wentao, China’s Minister of Commerce, and agreed to focus on implementing the agreements reached by the two leaders and stabilizing supply chains amid rapid shifts in the global trade environment. In the event of logistics delays or raw material shortages, the two countries will immediately activate communication channels, including the
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-19 17:43
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Global Korea Secures UAE Oil Lifeline as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
On March 18, Cheong Wa Dae released the following statement from the Presidential Special Envoy for Strategic Economic Cooperation: I will now present the results of this visit to the UAE, undertaken together with the special envoy delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, and other participating ministries. Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the delegation held discussions on ways to further strengthen trust with the UAE — a longstanding friend and key partner nation — and to explore concrete avenues for cooperation in times of cr
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-19 17:11
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Local From Policy to Practice: Korea Seminar Explores Basic Society Roadmap
On March 17, the Korea Research Institute for Local Administration (KRILA) held a policy seminar titled "The Role of the Government and Local Governments in Realizing a Basic Society" in the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Seoul. The seminar was organized to explore policy directions for guaranteeing the basic livelihoods of citizens amid sweeping structural changes in society — including the rise of AI, low birthrates, an aging population, regional depopulation, and growing polarization — and to discuss the division of roles and cooperation between the central government and loc
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-19 14:42
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Diplomacy Korea and Central Asia Draw Closer with Nowruz Book Launch
Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju 기자 | On March 18, 2026, the Korea–Central Asia Cooperation Forum hosted the "Korea–Central Asia Cultural Heritage Cooperation: Nowruz Book Publication Ceremony" to great success. The event went beyond a simple celebration of the publication of a book documenting the traditions of Nowruz — the greatest holiday of Central Asia and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — to serve as a grand stage for cultural diplomacy: one that expressed hope for the successful convening of the historic "1st Korea–Central Asia Summit" scheduled for this September, and tha
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-19 11:16
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Diplomacy Two Nations - One Culture
Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | Cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are among the key factors bringing the two countries closer together. This cooperation continues to strengthen the historical, spiritual, and cultural affinity between the two peoples. In recent years, collaboration in the cultural sphere has entered a new phase and become more active through a growing number of festivals, concerts, film events, and theatre tours. At the same time, the sincere and warm relationship between the leaders of the two states further reinforces this cooperation. Mutual visits by the heads o
- 관리자 기자
- 2026-03-18 12:43
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Arts-Culture From Palaces to Pilgrimages: India Pitches Luxury and Serenity to Korean Tourists
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Embassy of India in Seoul hosted an "Incredible India Tourism Roadshow" from 3:30 pm to 6 pm on Monday, March 16. Presenter Abhishek Gupta — the broadcaster better known as "Lucky" in Korea — confided that the afternoon time slot was chosen to thwart late arrivals caused by traffic congestion. In actuality, it was likely to have presentations end and dinner begin precisely as the sun was setting. The event was held on one of the Sevit floating islands on the Hangang. The importance of the Han to Korea and the Ganges River to India was a recurring theme,
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-17 17:40
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기본분류 Korea Advances Energy Security Ties with Japan and U.S. at Inaugural IPEM in Tokyo
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced March 16 that Minister JK (Jung-Kwan) Kim attended the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial (IPEM) in Tokyo on March 14–15, 2026. Co-hosted by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council, the IPEM was sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and Departments of State, Interior, Energy, and Commerce. The ministers, CEOs and senior leaders were convened to "advance the integration of energy security and national sec
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-17 11:30
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[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
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The President of Kazakhstan signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Special Legal Regime of Alatau City”
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An exclusive report, a witness turned into a suspect
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Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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President of Kazakhstan Outlines Digital Development Priorities for the Turkic World at the Informal OTS Summit in Turkistan
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Seoul's Yeouido Park Hosts Inaugural 'India Day 2026,' Celebrating Six Decades of Korea-India Cultural Ties
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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