By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Sultanate of Oman will mark its Glorious National Day, commemorating the Al Busaidi State Foundation Day on November 20 each year. This historic occasion embodies the patriotic spirit of this blessed nation's people as they advance with renewed determination to build their homeland under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Embassy of Oman in Seoul said. The profound pride of the nation's Monarch in the people of Oman reflects the deep unity between the Leader and his loyal citizens. This national cohesion represents a fundamental ele
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | There is someone who has developed this kimchi not merely as a food item, but as a healthy dish embodying Korean culture and science. That person is Kimchi Master Kim Soon-ja, CEO of Seohan Food Co. The 40-year-old kimchi master brand, previously known as ‘Hansung Food’, has declared its full-scale leap into the global market under its new name, ‘Seohan Food Co.’ This company name change is seen not merely as a brand refresh, but as a milestone elevating the Korean kimchi industry to a new level. It builds upon CEO Kim Soon-ja's 40 years of accumulated fermenta
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | President Lee Jae-myung stated during his summit with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, “I hope this visit will serve as an opportunity for the cooperative relationship between Korea and the UAE to become truly broader, deeper, and more special.” President Lee made these remarks during the expanded summit meeting between South Korea and the UAE held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Nov. 18 (local time). President Lee is on a state visit to the UAE from the 17th to the 19th, a two-night, three-day itinerary. President Lee remarked, “
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea and the Office of National Assembly Member Lee Man Hee, Chairman of the Korea–Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, hosted a remarkable cultural event dedicated to the presentation of the Korean edition of the Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud on Nov. 17. Held in the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, the event brought together Members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, their staff, representatives of academic and cultural institutions, members of the diploma
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Executives from LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Energy Solution and LG Innotek met with Mercedes-Benz AG on Nov. 13 to discuss expanded collaboration under LG’s “One LG Solution” strategy. Focused on leveraging the combined expertise of LG Group affiliates, this effort brings together the four companies driving the Group’s automotive components business. The meeting took place at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul, during the visit of Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, to Korea. Participants included William Cho,
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Bucheon City signed a business agreement with the French Embassy in Korea and the Korea Comics and Animation Promotion Agency at the Bucheon City Hall on Nov. 14 to promote artist exchanges in the graphic art field. This agreement was initiated to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations in 2026. Through this agreement, the three institutions will jointly promote international artistic exchanges across all graphic arts, including illustration, comics, and graphic novels. They will operate a three-month long-term residency program t
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung, on a Middle East and Africa tour, held a dinner meeting with Korean compatriots in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 17 (local time) to encourage Korean nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Approximately 150 people attended this meeting, including representatives of compatriot organizations, businesspeople, members of the Advisory Council for Democratic Peaceful Reunification, Korean language school officials, cultural and artistic figures, and employees of international organizations. Jang Kwang-deok, President of the Korean Association in t
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Company will provide official vehicles for the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company said on Nov. 17. The company will supply 30 STARIA multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) as official transportation for delegation staff from participating countries and support the summit’s successful operation. The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg will be held November 22–23 under the theme ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.’ Launched in December 1999 with participation from 20 major economies, including the Republic of Korea and the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju The 10th International Conference on the Law of the Sea, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and co-organized by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and the Korean Society of International Law (KSIL), will take place in Seoul between November 18 and 19, under the theme of “Celebrating a Decade of Dialogue: The Expanding Role of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Law of the Sea Institutions.” Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the conference will start with welcoming remarks by Dr. Kim Jina
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The investment opportunities of Kazakhstan were presented at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Nov. 11 within the framework of the forum “K-Global Synergistic Leap Forum – Central Asia Edition.” The event was organized by Shinhan Bank with the support from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event aimed to strengthen business partnerships between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian countries, expand trade opportunities, and promote innovative solutions. The forum served
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee As the biohealth industry rapidly emerges as a key future growth engine for the nation, the importance of a comprehensive support platform spanning the entire lifecycle is growing rapidly. The Osong Advanced Medical Industry Promotion Foundation (KBIOHealth), located in Osong, Chungcheongbuk-do, is Korea's only comprehensive bio support institution. It supports the entire process from research and development (R&D) through non-clinical studies, clinical trials, prototype production, quality control, licensing, commercialization, and global expansion—ensuring
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, visited the state-of-the-art HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan as part of a series of high-level meetings held in Korea on 13–14 November 2025 to strengthen maritime and shipbuilding cooperation. These engagements are aligned with India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which aims to expand India’s commercial fleet, enhance domestic shipbuilding capacity, and boost global competitiveness across ship operations, shipyards and maritime plant sectors. Today’s visit builds on discussions w
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert titled “Kazakhstan – Sounds of the Great Steppe” was held in Seoul. The event gathered more than 230 attendees, including representatives of government and public organizations, cultural and business circles of Korea, as well as international guests. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov emphasized that culture is one of the main bridges of friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Korea. He noted: “Tonight is a celebration of music, dance, and fashion that reflects the spirit of Kazakhsta
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung departed on a trip from Nov. 17 to 26 to attend the G20 Summit in South Africa and visit three Middle Eastern countries: the UAE, Egypt, and Türkiye. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac announced the presidential itinerary during a briefing on Nov. 14. President Lee will pay a state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the 17th to the 19th, followed by an official visit to Egypt from the 19th to the 21st. He will then attend the G20 Summit in South Africa from the 21st to the 23rd, before making a state visit to Türkiye from
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun visited the Bombardier assembly plant at Toronto Pearson International Airport on November 13, during his visit to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Minister Cho noted Bombardier's significant contribution to enhancing the ROK's defense capabilities, highlighting that the company's "Global 6500" will serve as a common platform for special mission aircraft, including the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C), scheduled to be introduced into the ROK Air Force. The minister also noted his pleasure to witness