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Diplomacy "Make Korea an irreplaceable AI leader in the world!"
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to San Francisco served as the stage for ‘AI sales diplomacy’ aimed at propelling South Korea into a key nation in the global artificial intelligence industry. Starting with CEO Dario Amodei of Anthropic, President Lee met with CEO Sam Altman of OpenAI, CEO Jensen Huang of NVIDIA and CEO Hock Tan of Broadcom to discuss cooperation plans encompassing semiconductors, AI data centers, and physical AI. Combining Korea’s strength with global technology: During his meeting with CEO Amodei, President Lee Jae-Myung emphasized, “Korea is
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- 2026-07-27 15:13
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Arts-Culture Gabala International Festival of Music & Art 2026 to Open in Azerbaijan, Welcoming Artists from Around the World
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Gabala International Festival of Music & Art 2026 is set to open in the historic city of Gabala, Republic of Azerbaijan, from July 29 to August 3, bringing together hundreds of artists from numerous countries for one of the region's most celebrated annual cultural events. Now a firmly established fixture in the South Caucasus cultural calendar, the festival has built a reputation as a meeting point for artists, collectors, cultural patrons, and dignitaries united by a shared passion for music and the visual arts. Each year, the event draws thousands of
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-27 12:22
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Diplomacy President Lee dispatches his special envoy to the inauguration of the President of Peru
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung is dispatching a special Presidential delegation to the inauguration of Peru's new President, Mme. Keiko Fujimori. The Korean government announced on the 24th that it plans to send a Presidential special delegation, led by Rep. Min Hong-Chul, to Peru to attend President Fujimori's inauguration ceremony on the upcoming 28th and to promote friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries in conjunction with the launching of Peru's new government. The delegation includes Rep. Min Hong-chul, who serves as the Chairman of the Kore
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- 2026-07-24 15:32
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Global World Championship of Ahalteke Horses to Make Historic European Debut in the Netherlands This September
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The world's finest Ahalteke horses will gather on a single international stage for the first time in history when the inaugural World Championship of Ahalteke Horses in Equestrian Sports and Beauty opens at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, from September 4 to 6, 2026. Entry to the event is free of charge. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea has formally announced the championship to the international community, describing it as a landmark occasion that brings together elite equestrian competition and an immersive
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-24 13:35
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Global Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attends the 27th ASEAN+3 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | On the morning of August 23rd, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attended the "27th ASEAN+3 Foreign Ministers' Meeting" held in Manila, Philippines, and exchanged views with the foreign ministers of ASEAN, Korea, China, and Japan on ways to strengthen practical cooperation and on regional and international affairs. The meeting focused on discussing joint cooperation measures at the ASEAN+3 level to address global supply chain disruptions and uncertainties regarding food and energy security stemming from recent developments in the Middle East. It also covered the Assess
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- 2026-07-24 11:06
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Local Documentary on Korean War General Paik Sun-yup Screened for U.S. Troops in Korea, Drawing Standing Ovation
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | KOREA, July 22, 2026 — A special screening of "Act of Victory," a documentary film chronicling the life and battlefield legacy of General Paik Sun-yup, was held for United States service members at a U.S. military base in South Korea on Wednesday evening, drawing approximately 200 attendees in what organisers described as a solemn and deeply moving occasion. The film, directed by Kwon Soon-do and originally released in South Korean cinemas last summer, represents 22 years of production effort. It has been widely recognised among military professionals and histo
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-24 10:52
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Diplomacy South Korea Hosts Turkmenistan Delegation to Expand Water Industry Cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment hosted a delegation from the Turkmen government in Seoul from July 21 to 23 for an invitational program aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries in the water industry. The Turkmen delegation included representatives from the Water Resources Committee, which oversees the country's water policy and projects, as well as officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Water Resources Design Institute, which handles technical design work. The event was or
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-23 13:10
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung Accepts Credentials from Eight New Ambassadors to South Korea
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung accepted letters of credence from eight newly appointed resident ambassadors to South Korea on the morning of July 22 at the presidential office, calling on the envoys to serve as active bridges for deepening friendly cooperation between their countries and South Korea. The credentials ceremony, a formal diplomatic procedure in which a new ambassador presents the letter of appointment issued by their head of state to the head of state of the host country, marked the fourth such event held since the launch of the current administration. I
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-23 11:38
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung to Embark on US-South America Tour Focused on AI Cooperation and Economic Diplomacy
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung will travel to San Francisco and three South American nations from July 24 to August 3, in a diplomatic push aimed at deepening artificial intelligence cooperation, expanding trade ties and securing critical mineral supply chains, presidential officials announced Tuesday. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac told reporters on July 22 that Lee's itinerary will take him to San Francisco, Brazil, Chile and Argentina before he returns home by way of Frankfurt, Germany. The trip is designed to translate Silicon Valley's advanced technology e
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- 2026-07-23 11:29
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Arts-Culture "Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Today, we live in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) replaces human jobs and technology changes day by day. While the world is becoming increasingly fast-paced, people's minds are swayed even more easily. An increasing number of people are becoming discouraged even by the slightest failure, comparing themselves to others, and losing their way. At times like these, there is a saying we must recall once again: '有志者事竟成' (Yujijasa Gyeongseong). It means that those who have a will will eventually achieve it. The essence of this six-character idiom lies not in
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-12 20:33
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Local Stock price plunges despite 'Earnings Surprise' and future outlook, Samsung Electronics announces preliminary Q2 earnings...
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its preliminary consolidated earnings for the second quarter of 2026, achieving a record-breaking performance that significantly exceeded market profitability forecasts. However, despite the overwhelmingly strong results, the stock price fell sharply immediately after the market opened, delivering a short-term shock to the market. This article examines the detailed data of these earnings, the financial engineering causes behind the stock price decline, and forecasts the stock price for the second half based on the
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-08 14:22
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Arts-Culture Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Artist Kim Jae-Seon won the much-coveted Grand Award offered by the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism on July 29 this year. There were over 1,200 entries from 30 countries abroad; masterpieces born amidst unprecedented competition. Award Winner Kim's "Eight-Panel Folding Screen of the Banquet at the Waterfall" was selected for the Grand Prize which also offers an awarded 3 million won in prize money. There also were Artists Bae Jeong-hee, Yang Bo-kyung and Oh Yoon-kyung who were selected for the Seoul Mayor's Award (Grand Prize by Category) which awards
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-08 11:50
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Diplomacy Iran: When History Defied Expectations — Four Decades of Ayatollah Khamenei's Leadership and Iran's Path.
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | In 1989, following the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, many international observers viewed the country's future with uncertainty. Iran had just emerged from an eight-year war and faced the enormous task of economic reconstruction, profound changes in the international order, and the beginning of a new era of external pressure. At the time, a central question dominated political analysis: Could the Islamic Republic preserve its stability and continue its path of development? More than three decades later, revisiting that pivotal moment of
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-06 10:21
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Diplomacy Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation Despite growing competition for tourist flows, international tourism is increasingly seen not only as an economic sector but also as an important tool for developing international cooperation. Today, the success of tourist destinations is determined not only by the number of visitors, but also by the ability of states to build sustainable partnerships, create new points of attraction, and effectively promote their potential in foreign markets. Uzbekistan is one of the most vivid
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:11
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and Georgia: From historical friendship to a strategic partnership
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Georgia are underpinned by profound, centuries-old historical ties, and are undergoing a systematic, dynamic evolution across the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spectrums in the contemporary era. Two nations are bound not only by ancient trade routes but also by a comprehensive cooperation firmly anchored in mutual respect, trust, and a profound alignment of strategic interests. In recent years, high-level exchanges, substantial expansion of trade and economic ties and intensification of cultural exchan
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:07
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A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
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Jongno residents, vocalists, and orchestra share the stage of The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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"Top Gun" AI Pilots emerge from Ajou, SNU, POSTECH universities
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Publication ceremony held for the 'Biography of Bishop Bruguière'
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Meets US Sen. McCormick, Calls for Congressional Support for South Korea-US Alliance
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Bridging social discourse and artistic practice: Public art project, “Third Paradise Seoul 2026," to be launched
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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Jongno residents, vocalists, and orchestra share the stage of The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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