By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Oct. 21 and exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations between South Korea and the United Kingdom. President Yoon assessed the close high-level communication between the two countries, including the summit with new British Prime Minister David Cameron on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in July, and expressed his hope that the two countries will further strengthen cooperation as “global strategic partners” in various fields in accordance with the “Downing Street Accord” agre
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The '2024 Sinchon World Youth Festival' was held in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, from September 27 to 29, 2024, marking the second such event following last year's success. This festival, hosted by Seodaemun-gu Office, provided a valuable opportunity for young people from various countries to come together, experience each other's cultures, and share new experiences. A notable highlight of this year's event was the participation of the Embassy of Ghana in Korea. The event was planned and organized by Mr. Akwasi Abayie Adomako, Deputy Head of Mission, and Public Relatio
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol spoke by phone on Oct. 21 at the request of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte to share information on the deployment of North Korean combatants to Russia and discuss ways forward. In the calls, the President congratulated Secretary General Rutte on his inauguration (Oct. 1) and said he looks forward to working closely with him to ensure that South Korea and NATO can jointly contribute to security in the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic. The President explained that North Korea has gone beyond providing lar
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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | South Korea's Foreign Ministry reportedly summoned Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev on Oct. 21 in protest over North Korea's deployment of its soldiers to fight Russia's war in Ukraine. First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-gyun reportedly summoned Ambassador Zinoviev to the Foreign Ministry building in Seoul around noon to convey the South Korean government's concerns and protest over North Korea's deployment of its special forces to fight Russia's war in Ukraine, which was announced by the National Intelligence Service on Oct. 18. The Nation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) jointly held the “2025 Ausbildung Information Session” with BMW Group Korea, Daimler Truck Korea, MAN Truck & Bus Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea and Volkswagen Group Korea at Ajou Motor College in Boryeong, Chungcheong Province, on Oct. 18, 2024. Ausbildung program is dual vocational training education from Germany, where on-the-job training and theoretical education from school are carried out simultaneously. The training is a 36-month educational program combinin
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK Enmove, a subsidiary of SK Innovation known for its leadership in the lubricants market and its focus on enhancing electrical efficiencies such as those in electric vehicles and thermal management, has proactively secured a stable supply of iodine. This crucial ingredient is vital for producing high-efficiency, next-generation automotive refrigerants. By utilizing this essential material, SK Enmove plans to develop advanced refrigerants that offer superior cooling and heating performance compared to current market offerings, positioning the company as an ind
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Hungary in Korea hosted a reception to celebrate the National Day commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 at the Pullman Hotel in Seoul on Oct. 18, 2024. More than 500 guests, including foreign ambassadors and senior diplomats from the Foreign Diplomatic Corps in Korea, Korean government officials and other local and international dignitaries, attended the gala event. Delivering congratulatory remarks, Amb. Istvan Szerdahelyi of Hungary in Seoul said, “October 23, 1956 is one of the most significant days in Hungary's history, a day when ou
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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Ka-soo The European Council, which brings together the heads of State and government of the 27 member States of the European Union (EU), reaffirmed at a summit in Brussels on Friday October 11, 2024 the great value the EU attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco. The European Council also reiterated the need to preserve and consolidate close ties with the Kingdom in all areas of the Morocco-EU partnership. This is the third time since the ECJ ruling two weeks ago that the EU has reaffirmed this commitment at the highest level. Indeed, the President of the Eur
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, which was held at I-VEX Studio in Gwangmyeong City on Oct. 15, ended successfully with attendance of more than 80 models and 500 guests, including foreign ambassadors and their spouses who also played as models. Among foreign models who appeared on the stage in traditional costumes from their respective countries were spouses of ambassadors of Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tajikistan. Delivering welcoming address, Kim Kwang-ja, CEO
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The Diplomacy Journal reporter met with Chef Kim Han-sol, owner of Casa Italy on Jahamun-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to learn more about Italian food. Casa Italia is a restaurant that serves Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine and seasonal Korean ingredients. Casa Italia serves original Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine, but with fresh seasonal ingredients from Korea. The menu changes according to the changing seasons, providing a unique experience where you can enjoy the deep flavors of Italian cuisine and the freshness of Korean ingredients at t
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Ilwolobongdo (日月五峯圖) is a traditional painting from the Joseon Dynasty and an important work of art that symbolizes the authority of the king. It is widely known as a folding screen placed behind the throne in palaces, and is characterized by a scene depicting the sun, moon, five mountain peaks, and the turbulent waves below. It symbolizes the long life of the king and queen and a prayer for the country's prosperity. Natural elements and symbols The sun and moon symbolize the king and queen in Ilwolobongdo, and they are symmetrical to each other, representing the
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The following article was contributed by Prof. Choi Keong-ju of Keimyung University in Korea to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The metaverse is a three-dimensional digital virtual world built based on 5G communication technology, and enables real-time immersive experiences and interactions for users through VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). The metaverse is realized in various forms depending on the method of combining reality and virtual space. To simply categorize the types, there are augmented reality, life logging, mirror worlds, and v
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Korea is one of the countries with cutting-edge industry and technology. Angola would like to be able to count on Korea's experience in this regard,” said Amb. Edgar Gaspar Martins of Angola in Seoul on Oct. 17. In an exclusive interview with the Diplomacy Journal held at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Amb. Edgar Gaspar Martins said, “Given the favorable environment now created by the latest Official Visit by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, to Korea, new prospects are opening up, for example, in the military,