'David Kendall' 기자의 전체기사
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Diplomacy Bridges of Friendship: Toward New Horizons of Uzbek–Pakis…
Nigora Sultanova | In recent years, the deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has emerged as a significant new strategic direction across Eurasia. Two countries standing at the historic crossroads of ancient trade routes are now consistently building a modern “architecture of connectivity” that permeates all key areas, including the economy, culture, education, and technology. Their shared centuries-old historical roots, dating back to the era of the Great Silk Road, are being transformed into concrete projects and initiatives capable of strengthening economic resilience, ensur
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-30 10:47
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Arts-Culture Cultural Diplomacy in Practice: Enduring Ties Between Korea…
Choe Choong-dae | My particular interest in Thailand stems from fond memories of two remarkable Thai figures: Major General Chote Klongvicha, former Thai Ambassador to Korea, and Colonel Akaphol Somloop, a former Thai Defense Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul who later became Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Both men were stationed in Korea from the late 1960s to the early 1970s and were close friends of my family. I was just entering university when we met. Through their lives and service, I came to understand diplomacy not merely as statecraft, but as a profoundly huma
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-30 09:46
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Local 'Proclamation Establishing World Buddhist Peace Day’
Lee Jon-young | In 1992, a clear milestone was established when World Buddhist Peace Day was officially established and proclaimed. At the center of this historic declaration stood His Holiness Il-bung Seo Kyung-bo (一鵬 徐京保), First World Supreme Buddhist Leader. In the early 1990s, Cold War tensions had not fully dissipated; the world remained shaken by war, division, and inter-religious conflict. Supreme Leader Il-bung Seo Kyung-bo was keenly aware of the problems facing this era. He determined that Buddhism must no longer remain confined within the walls of temples and practice. His firm conv
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-29 16:24
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Arts-Culture U.S. Embassy Kicks Off Events Commemorating 250th Anniversar…
The U.S. Embassy in Korea commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence during an event designed to reflect on the history and values of the ROK-U.S. alliance and present a vision for the future of bilateral relations through cultural exchange. While the focus was on art, the importance that diplomacy, security, and trade play in maintaining the strategic ROK-U.S. alliance was also on display. The U.S. Embassy in Korea hosted the "Freedom of Expression: Freedom250 Korea-U.S. Creative Dialogue" event in Seoul on January 28 at the Seongbuk-dong residence of U.S. Chargé d'Affaires J
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-29 14:39
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Business Samsung Electronics to Distribute 1.3 Trillion Won in Q4 Specia…
Samsung Electronics will distribute 1.3 trillion won in special dividends based on its fourth-quarter 2025 results. The move further strengthens the company's shareholder return policy in conjunction with the implementation of the separate taxation system for dividend income, and satisfies the government's requirements for listed companies that are designated "high-dividend" providers. Samsung Electronics announced through a disclosure on January 29 that "in accordance with our 2024–2026 shareholder return policy, we have decided on a Q4 special dividend in addition to our regular quarterly di
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-29 11:33
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Global Oman Offers New Tourism Opportunities to Korean Travel Age…
In a new step to strengthen its presence in global tourism markets, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and in cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul, hosted representatives from leading Korean travel agencies as part of an exceptional familiarization tour held from 15 to 22 January 2026. The tour provided representatives of Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Very Good Tour, MyRealTrip, and Yanatrip with a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of Oman’s tourism product, which combines cultural authenticity, stunning natural landscapes, a
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-29 10:57
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Arts-Culture At 103, Master Calligrapher Nam Sang-jun Refuses to Put Down…
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | When someone wakes up at age 103, the day is normally a quiet one. A quiet day can still be productive; one such centenarian routinely reaches for a writing brush. Born in 1923, Master Nam Sang-jun has lived as a hyeokpil (leather brush) calligrapher for over 60 years since studying under Master Dong Ji-seong in 1961. The hyeokpil held in his fingertips is not limited to Hangeul. It embraces Chinese characters and even extends to the Roman letters of English. He teaches his disciples not just how to wield a leather brush when writing art, but also how to make
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-28 15:50
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Diplomacy Gaza-focused ‘Board of Peace" Membership Slowly Ticks U…
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On January 19, Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement: “The government of the Republic of Korea welcomes the United States’ recent announcement of the launch of Phase Two of the Gaza Peace Plan as well as the formation of the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The ROK government appreciates President Trump’s initiative in advancing peace in Gaza, along with the efforts of mediators including Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye. “The government hopes that the parties thoroughly and swiftly imp
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-27 15:13
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Diplomacy Kazakh Ambassador and Chungbuk Governor Strengthen T…
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | Nurgali Arystanov, Kazakhstan's ambassador to South Korea, met with Chungcheongbuk-do Governor Kim Young-hwan in Cheongju on January 20 to discuss ways to advance regional cooperation between their respective states. During the meeting, both sides broadly reviewed cooperation plans across trade, economics, culture, and humanitarian fields. In particular, they agreed that exchanges and tourism cooperation between the two countries are seeing positive developments. Chungcheongbuk-do is considered one of Korea's most dynamically developing regions, with high pote
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-26 17:30
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Global Uzbekistan – Turkey: The Practical Phase of Cooperation in…
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | Today, one of the priority areas of state policy in Uzbekistan is focused on expanding forested areas, increasing green coverage, mitigating the negative impacts of climate change, and ensuring environmental sustainability. To achieve effective results in these areas, studying advanced foreign experience and adapting it to the country’s climatic conditions is of particular importance. In this context, the participation of a delegation of representatives of the Forestry Agency under the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan in a trainin
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-26 17:14
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Arts-Culture DMG Patents “K-minhwa” and “K-graphy” to Identify and Pro…
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-26 15:52
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Local Korean and Japanese Think Tanks Team Up to Combat Ru…
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…
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-26 10:44
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Local Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding…
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 Prote…
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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Cultural Diplomacy in Practice: Enduring Ties Between Korea and Thailand
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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.
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Support for the development of ultra-gap technologies through innovation-based projects worth KRW 268.5 billion
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BAVIK Hosts 2026 New Year Event, Beginning New Chapter in Korea-Vietnam Economic Cooperation
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Samsung Electronics to Distribute 1.3 Trillion Won in Q4 Special Dividends
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Uzbekistan – Turkey: The Practical Phase of Cooperation in the Forestry Sector
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The Lee Kun-hee Collection, which introduced Korean art to the world, has led to an elevation of national prestige.
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2026-01-30 10:47
Bridges of Friendship: Toward New Horizons of Uzbek–Pakistani Partnership
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2026-01-30 09:46
Cultural Diplomacy in Practice: Enduring Ties Between Korea and Thailand
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2026-01-29 16:24
'Proclamation Establishing World Buddhist Peace Day’
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2026-01-29 14:39
U.S. Embassy Kicks Off Events Commemorating 250th Anniversary of American Independence
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Publisher: Damwha Media Group Chairman Lee Jon-young
Editor in Chief: Lee Jon-young/ Vice Chairman: Chung Bo-won/ Standing Advisor Lee Keon-chan / Senior Editorial Writer Ko Jae-hwe / Editorial Writer Lee Se-hoon / Cultural Editor Lee Joon-seok/ Political Editor Lim Han-choong/ U.S. Branch Head Kim Joon-bae/ Business Editor Kayla Lee
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UPDATE: 2026년 01월 30일 23시 00분