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
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “The Korean market is one of the most important markets for Croatia tours as it was mentioned before Pandemic that more than half a million Koreans were visiting Croatia in 2019,” said Kristjan Stanicic, visiting general director of Croatian National Tourist Board on Oct. 4. At a presentation on the Croatia travel industry held at Coryo Daeyungak Tower in Seoul, Kristjan Stanicic said, “Croatia is one of the top Mediterranean and European tourism destinations with over 20 or almost 21 million visitors per year with almost 18 million overnights and 90 percent of
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov of Kazakhstan to Korea participated in the opening of the Chonbuk-Kazakhstan University Rector’s Forum on Sept. 25, 2024. The event, organized by the Jeonbuk International Cooperation Agency with the support of the administration of North Jeolla Province, brought together leaders from leading universities of both countries. The forum was attended by representatives of Kazakh universities, including Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, the Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, Suleyman Demirel University, and
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Seoul hosted a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on Sept. 26. The event commemorated the deep friendship and cooperation between China and the Republic of Korea, and was attended by more than 700 guests from all walks of life. “On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was established, marking a new beginning for the Chinese people, ushering in a new era of independence, sovereignty, and progress, and following
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The election campaign in Uzbekistan is entering an active phase. Political parties are announcing their candidates and new election programs. The First Congress of the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople – the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, during which the party’s activities over the past five years and plans for the future were analyzed. At the same time, the work related to preparation for the elections was considered in detail. It was noted that during the reporting period, the number of party members almost doubled fr
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On September 25, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the inaugural session of the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, in Samarkand. The summit’s main theme is “Building Resilient Infrastructure for All”. The agenda included current issues of the global economy and finance, strategic programs, and plans for infrastructure development in Asia and other regions of the world. The President of Uzbekistan addressed the event: Your Excellency Jin Liqun! Honorable participants o
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Dominican Republic and BANDITRAZOS gallery are delighted to announce the exhibition “Stillness and Change: Korea, 2021-2024”, presenting 46 signed, single-copy fine-art photographs reproduced in large format, taken in Korea by a Dominican photographer who happens to be the Dominican Ambassador. All photographs will be for sale and the profits will fund the extraordinary activities organized by the Association of Spouses of Ambassadors in Seoul (ASAS), for children who cannot be with their parents living in Korean welfare centers. Dr. Younghoo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Despite the geographical distance, and having cultures and societies so strikingly different from each other, Brazil and Korea have forged in these six and a half decades a solid path of mutual achievements that include vibrant partnership in trade, investment, political dialogue and cooperation,” said Ambassador Marcia Donner Abreu of Brazil to Korea at a reception on Sept. 25. Delivering address at the reception to celebrate 202 years of Brazil’s independence and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the Republic of Korea, Amb. Donn
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Oman Embassy in the Republic of Korea hosted in its building in central Seoul, ceremony for the publication of the prestigious book “Oman: An Extended History of Friendship and Cooperation with Korea” by “Dr. Lee Hee Soo” on Sept. 24. The book launch ceremony has been sponsored by H.E Kim Chang Mo, Secretary-General of Korea Arab Society and attended by H.E Chung Kwang-yong, Deputy Director General for African & Middle Eastern Affairs Bureau, MOFA, and many other stakeholders; academicians, publishers, local media, the book translating team; Dr. Kim Jae-hee
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) has officially opened a regional office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia in the field of smart cities. On September 20 (local time), WeGO held the opening ceremony at Almaty City Hall and presented the office plaque to the new regional office. The ceremony was attended by WeGO Secretary General Park Jung-sook, Seoul Metropolitan City’s Ambassador for International Relations Koo Hong-seok, Consul Choi Moon-hee from the Consulate General of Korea in Almaty, Deputy Mayor of Al
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “I invite Korean and other foreign investors to explore opportunities in Nepal’s promising sectors, like energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, infrastructure, and manufacturing,” said Pushpa Raj Bhattarai, Chargé' d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Nepal in Seoul on Sept. 24. Delivering remarks at the reception to mark the 10th National Day of Nepal, which is celebrated as the Constitution Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015, Pushpa Raj Bhattarai said, “The Government of Nepal is dedicated t
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg, who met with Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the ruling People Power Party, said that he was convinced that the two countries are strongly connected by shared values and principles.” After meeting with Han at the National Assembly on Sept. 20, Amb. Goldberg posted a photo of the two men shaking hands on social media. “It was a pleasure to meet with Mr. Han,” Goldberg wrote in Korean, ”and our discussions reaffirmed that the United States and South Korea are firmly connected by our shared values and our mutu
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The vibrant culture and rich traditions of Thailand are set to come alive at the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story, taking place on October 5th and 6th at the Cheonggye Plaza in the heart of Seoul. This special event will commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand, celebrating the strong friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. Hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story will offer a unique opportunity for visitors
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival will be held on October 15 at 5:30 p.m. The International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, a representative solo fashion show of “Hanbok Good Day”, is an extension of the “International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Selection Contest”, which was successfully held in April 2022, 2023, 2024, starting with the “Hanbok Good Day Fashion Show with Ambassadors” held twice in 2021. “The October 2024 event, in particular, is designed to impress the audience with
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On September 8-13, the 5th World Nomad Games took place in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. Over the course of a week, competitions were held across 21 sports, daily cultural programs were hosted in the Universe of Nomads Ethno Village, and a scientific and practical conference titled "Nomads: History, Knowledge, Lessons" was conducted. Approximately 2,800 participants from 89 countries, including Korea and United States of America, took part in the 5th World Nomad Games. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished international leaders and officials,