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 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,
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From September 27th to October 6th Peru participated as a guest country in the Andong International Mask Festival. In that occasion, Peru had a booth where 11 Peruvian masks were displayed as well as photos of the Great Inca Trail, typical costumes and Pucará bulls. All these items transported the visitors to the heart of Peru, immersing them in our festivals, customs, dances and traditions. The Mayor of Andong, Kichang Kwon, the CEO of the Korea Foundation for Culture and Ethics, Dongwon Lee, City Councilors and Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi, the Ambassador of P
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics America announced on Oct. 10 that seven models in its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup are the first in the industry to receive both the HDR Brightness Accuracy and True Cinema Black certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), a leading German electrical engineering certification institute. “Technology continues to advance, enabling us to deliver an unmatched cinematic experience right in our customers’ homes,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President and Deputy Head of R&D Team, Samsung Visual Display Business. “We are
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group has signed a collaborative research agreement with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) in the field of new energy on Oct. 8. The partnership will encompass a three-year research collaboration, focusing on the areas of hydrogen energy business and advanced energy system. This collaboration between the Group and NTU, a globally renowned university, aims to take a step closer to achieving carbon neutrality. The focus of the partnership will be on developing alternative energy sources leveraging the Group's advanced energy technolo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo POSCO International, led by CEO Lee Kye-In, is creating a success story of win-win management by helping Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and venture companies expand internationally. The company is not only funding these companies but also supporting them by facilitating export contracts with overseas buyers through its global network and infrastructure. A significant success this year is the support provided to ‘Green Whale Global,’ a startup that produces and sells bio-biodegradable plastic resin made from cassava starch, in its export effort
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced on Oct. 6 that its entire lineup of OLED TV and monitor panels, from 27 to 97 inches, have become the world’s first displays to receive Eyesafe® Circadian Certification. The recognition by Eyesafe, a U.S. -based company specializing in blue light mitigation solutions, reaffirms the advantages of LG Display’s OLED panels for promoting eye health and better sleep. Human circadian rhythms repeat around every 24 hours. They are maintained by key hormones such as melatonin, which induces sl
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann), in cooperation with German Embassy Seoul and the Korean-German Energy Partnership, supported by RWE, BayWa r.e., TÜV SÜD, MR, Skyborn Renewables, and Siemens Energy, held the 2024 Korean-German Business Forum on Offshore Wind Energy on October 11 at Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, South Korea. The forum aims to strengthen business interactions and partnerships between Korea and Germany in the offshore wind energy industry, as a critical factor in shaping the future of
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From October 8 to 12, 2024, Woo Won-shik, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, paid an official visit to Kazakhstan. This significant visit, marking his overseas first in this capacity, focused on deepening strategic cooperation across various sectors and strengthening inter-parliamentary ties between the two nations. On October 9, Speaker Woo was received by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Akorda Presidential Palace, where both leaders discussed the dynamic and multifaceted development of relations between Kazakhstan and South Kore
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) donated 200 bookstands to the Seoul National School for the Blind on October 11, 2024. This donation aims to improve learning environment of and promote greater inclusivity for visually impaired students. The donation ceremony took place at the Seoul National School for the Blind and was attended by KGCCI President Martin Henkelmann, Yangsook Cho, Principal of the Seoul National School for the Blind, and Jinhyung Cho, President of the Seoul Blind Union. The event u
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The K-pop group TRENDZ successfully concluded their first solo concert in Türkiye, further proving their global popularity. The concert was co-hosted by Eventi Venti and Korever Company. On October 6, at the JJ Arena Watergarden in Istanbul, the "TRENDZ 1st Türkiye Concert" featured the group's hit songs as well as new tracks, receiving an enthusiastic response from local fans. The concert showcased TRENDZ's wide musical range and strong stage presence, from their 2021 debut song "TNT (Truth & Trust)" to their latest release "GLOW." The group impressed the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) and the German Embassy in South Korea, in collaboration with SAP, co-hosted the “Korean-German Climate & Environment Conference 2024” on October 8 at Conrad Hotel Seoul, South Korea. Focusing on the theme of ‘Advancing Climate-Friendly Supply Chains,’ the conference brought together over 90 government officials, business leaders, and climate experts from both countries. Participants explored strategies to combat climate change, foster collaboration between Germ
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024, a festival that brings together traditional and modern Thai culture, was held on October 5 and 6 at Cheonggyecheon Square in Seoul. Organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, the festival showcased a variety of Thai culture, including Thai food, T-POP performances, Muay Thai, and more, giving Seoulites and tourists a chance to experience the charm of Thailand up close. The festival ran from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 5 and until 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, with various programs that allowed visitors to experience both Thai tradition and innova
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In Tashkent was held the Fifth Forum of the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan. The party’s activities in 2020-2024, the election program, and the nomination of candidates to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis were discussed. “As part of the 2020-2024 election program, the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan plans to implement more than 80 tasks”, said the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Central Council of the party Abdushukur Khamzayev. “During this period, members of the party faction submitted 21 draft laws to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Ma
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In Tashkent the 9th Congress of the Democratic Party "Milliy Tiklanish" (National Revival) took place, where the results of the party's activities from 2020 to 2024 were analyzed, and the pre-election program for 2025-2029 was approved. During the event, candidates for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan were also nominated. Chairman of the Central Council of the Democratic Party Milliy Tiklanish Alisher Kadyrov, Chairman of the Central Council of the party, delivered a report summarizing the party’s activities over the past