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Arts-Culture DMG Patents “K-minhwa” and “K-graphy” to Identify and Protect Korea’s Intellectual Property
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On January 23, 2026, Damhwa Media Group, parent company of Diplomacy Journal, filed patent applications with the Korean Intellectual Property Office for the brands "K-minhwa" and "K-graphy." Beyond simple trademark protection, the filing represents the first official branding of uniquely Korean art and brush cultures. "K-minhwa" and "K-graphy" are already the mastheads of Damhwa publications and organizations as well as terms that have entered cultural discourse. The patent registration, however, is not merely about protecting media titles. The core message is
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- 2026-01-26 15:52
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Local Korean and Japanese Think Tanks Team Up to Combat Rural Depopulation
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | January 23, 2026 -- The Korea Research Institute for Local Administration (KRILA), a 40-year-old policy research institute held a Korea-Japan seminar—"Understanding Hometown Love Donation Systems and Their Implications"—on Thursday, January 22, in collaboration with Japan's Mitsubishi Research Institute (三菱総合研究所) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The seminar featured presentations on "Performance and Challenges in Operating the Hometown Love Donation System" by Associate Research Fellows Yoo Bo-ram and Jeon Young-joon from KRILA's Hometown Love Researc
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-26 13:03
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Global Diplomacy through Education Professionals Blossoming in Uzbekistan
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | The Teachers' International Education Cooperation Society (TIES) visited Uzbekistan's Fergana region from January 12 to 16 to conduct practical exchanges with local educational institutions. The aim is a new model of international education cooperation led directly by teachers, going beyond simple overseas training. TIES is an international education cooperation network centered on pre-service, in-service, and retired teachers that has continued global citizenship education and education development cooperation activities in Nepal, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, a
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- 2026-01-26 10:44
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Diplomacy Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yoon-chul visits a next-generation power (energy) semiconductor site that will transform industrial competitiveness, including electric vehicles and AI data centers.
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 | On the 23rd, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yoon-chul visited DB HiTek, a next-generation power semiconductor company located in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, to inspect the foundry site and hold a meeting with employees. Next-generation power semiconductors are power semiconductors (converting, controlling, and distributing power to devices) that utilize materials (SiC (silicon carbide) and GaN (gallium nitride)) that dramatically reduce power consumption and heat generation compared to Si (silicon), and are essential for us
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- 2026-01-25 16:22
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Local Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding Celebration
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | The story of a couple who donated a well instead of holding a wedding ceremony is touching hearts. International relief and development NGO WorldShare announced that the couple Seo Hanna and Ryu Hyun (both 33) donated 5 million won of their wedding funds instead of holding a wedding ceremony. The donation was used to install a well in a stilt house slum community in Hmaubi Township, Myanmar. The two met while majoring in social welfare at university. As they prepared for marriage, they contemplated a "meaningful beginning" and chose sponsorship instead of a we
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 16:38
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Arts-Culture Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
Lee Jon-young | Before ever speaking of enlightenment, Buddha taught the power to reflect on one's own mind. Today in Korea, we call that power su-o-ji-sim (羞惡之心), having a conscience and sense of shame. Su-o-ji-sim means the ability to be ashamed of one's own mistakes and to face the mistakes of others—not with a sense of anger but a desire to rectify. Mencius said: "A person lacking su-o-ji-sim is not truly human." He was not calling for a strict moral code but merely warning that a society whose conscience is fading will hasten its own collapse. Looking at society today, one can see the sen
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 15:09
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Arts-Culture India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
Ambassador Debnath Shaw | What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct transactions digitally. The India Stack components like Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), DigiLocker (documents), e-Sign (digital signature), e-KYC (know your customer), DBT (direct benefit transfer), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (healthcare), etc, enable citizens, busin
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 12:47
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Local Agricultural Institute Analysis Eyes Expanding ‘1,000 Won Breakfast’ Program
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Korea Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Information Agency (KAFARIA) has released its 26th FATI (Farm Trend & Issue) Report. The online analysis examines the need for and ways to expand the "1,000 Won Breakfast" program, a government initiative to provide quality rice-based breakfasts to universities and industrial complexes to provide students and workers a 1,000 won meal for approximately $0.70. The report confirms through data that skipping breakfast and avoiding rice are not merely matters of personal choice but structural issues involving tim
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- 2026-01-22 11:21
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting, saying, "Policy announcements shouldn't be enough...True results must be felt by the people"
Diplomacy Journal shJung | President Lee Jae-myung emphasized at a Cabinet meeting on the 20th, "Policies shouldn't end with announcing them. Thoroughly inspecting the field and quickly supplement any areas of improvement is the key to achieving a state that the people can truly feel." In his opening remarks at the Cabinet meeting that day, President Lee stated, "Whether it's government policy or anything else, true achievement can only be achieved when the people's quality of life is tangibly improved on the ground and when the people can feel it." Regarding this year's performance evaluation
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-21 21:01
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Global Azerbaijan Marks 36th Anniversary of ‘Black January’ Tragedy
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | One of the most tragic, yet dignified, pages in the modern history of the Republic of Azerbaijan occurred on January 20, 1990. Known as National Mourning Day, it commemorates the victims of the brutal military intervention carried out by the Soviet army against the civilian population in the capital Baku and other parts of the country. As a result of this ruthless aggression, 150 civilians were killed, 744 people were seriously injured, and four individuals went missing. The events of January 20, often referred to as “Black January,” were aimed at suppressing
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 17:06
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Local President Lee Announces Growth Strategy Overhaul in New Year Press Conference
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | President Lee Jae-myung announced a comprehensive restructuring of South Korea's growth strategy during his January 21 New Year press conference, presenting a new vision for national development amid a major realignment of the global order. In the morning at Cheong Wa Dae's Yeongbingwan guest house, President Lee emphasized that "as the world order undergoes a massive transformation … If South Korea becomes mired in the ‘formula for past success,’ it too could fall back into a similar vicious cycle." This was the third press conference of his tenure, following
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- 2026-01-21 16:02
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Business Forum in Seoul Aims to Strengthen Indonesia–Korea Investment Partnership
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On the morning of January 19, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy Ali Andika Wardhana gave opening remarks for the “2026 Indonesian Day Business Forum.” The event was held in the Conrad Seoul Hotel in the Yeouido financial district and was sponsored by Korea’s KB Bank; PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a major Indonesian development company; PT Bank KB Indonesia Tbk; and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. The forum brought together Indonesian government representatives, businesses, and investors to explore trade, investment opportunities, and cross-b
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 13:33
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Diplomacy President Lee, Qatari Emir Discuss Defense, Energy Cooperation during Phone Call
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | President Lee Jae-myung held a telephone conversation on January 20 with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss expanding strategic cooperation between the two nations. According to Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Kim Nam-jun, this marked the second call between the two leaders since President Lee's inauguration. The leaders agreed to broaden collaboration across key sectors including defense and related industry, energy, and infrastructure. During the call, President Lee commended Qatar's role as an international mediator amid ongoing geopolitical tensi
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- 2026-01-21 09:41
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Diplomacy Public satisfaction with 2025 government policies reached an all-time high.
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 |The public satisfaction survey on 2025 government tasks achieved a score of 4.77, the highest since the survey began in 2013. The government, which began under difficult circumstances without a transition committee, developed government tasks that reflected the public's demands and the mission of the times, centered around the National Policy Planning Committee. It has dedicated itself to running the government with speed and performance as its core principles. This satisfaction survey revealed that public satisfaction was highest in the areas of a world-leading in
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- 2026-01-20 16:33
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Diplomacy Korea-Egypt CEPA Negotiations Begin
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Korea and Egypt have officially launched Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, elevating bilateral economic relations to a new level. Korea's expanded economic diplomacy in the Middle East and Africa, together with Egypt's foreign investment attraction strategy are seen as the impetus behind the agreement. Yeo Han-koo, Korea’s Chief Negotiator for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, signed a "Joint Declaration on CEPA Promotion" in Cairo on January 18 (lo
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-19 17:05
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Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
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February 18-19 USFK Drills over Korea's West Sea Lead to Conflicting Accounts
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Shared Pain, Shared Promise: Azerbaijan and Korea Reflect on Khojaly at Third Annual Symposium
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KGCCI and KNCW Sign MOU to Advance Women's Leadership in Korea
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KAF Program Helps Startups Enter Africa
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Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
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2026-03-04 12:17
Presidents Lee and Marcos Mark 77 Years of Korea-Philippines Friendship at State Banquet
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2026-03-04 11:56
Korea and Philippines Deepen Strategic Partnership at Malacañang Summit
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2026-03-04 10:28
President Lee and PM Wong Chart New Course for Korea-Singapore Strategic Partnership
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2026-03-04 09:47
Cheong Wa Dae Staff Ordered to Work on Public Holiday Amid Middle Easl Tensions
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Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
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