By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “This year we solemnly celebrate the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality, a cornerstone of peace and diplomacy, now further honored by the proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. In this spirit, we look forward for the participation of a high-level delegation from the Republic of Korea in the forthcoming high-level forum dedicated to above-mentioned occasions, to be convened on December 12, 2025, in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan,” said H.E. Begench Durdyyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kor
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A delegation from Gyeongsangnam-do Province, led by Governor Park Wan-soo, officially visited Pomeranian Voivodeship (province), Poland, on June 13 (local time) and signed an agreement to strengthen exchange and cooperation between the two regions. This visit was carried out to further solidify the ongoing exchange and cooperative relationship between Gyeongnam Province and Pomeranian Voivodeship and to promote mutual development in various fields such as economy, culture, and education. During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Marcin Skwierawski and Deput
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Lee Jae-myung will visit Canada for three days and one night starting on June 16 to attend the G7 summit. This will be his first overseas visit in about 10 days since taking office. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac explained the significance of President Lee's attendance at the G7 Summit and the main schedule during a briefing on the morning of June 15. Wi said, “This schedule began with Canada's invitation to South Korea, demonstrating that the G7 has high expectations for South Korea, an economic powerhouse that has shown the strength of democr
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga, the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Seoul and the Korean Yoga Association will hold a special Yoga event at Nami Island at 2:00 p.m. on June 28. The event will be held at O Stage, Nami Island's representative performance venue, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for two hours, and will be conducted simultaneously in Korean and English, making it an international program that both domestic and foreign tourists can enjoy together. Participan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Nurgali Arystanov, held a meeting with Park Hong-keun, Chairman of the Korea–Kazakhstan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea on June 11, 2025. The two sides discussed a wide range of bilateral cooperation issues and reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the expanded strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Korea. Ambassador Arystanov congratulated the interlocutor on the election of Lee Jae-myung as President of the Republic of Korea and expressed confidence that th
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, attended the Uzbekistan national football team match at the Bunyodkor Stadium on June 10, the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul said. The final World Cup qualifying stage game became a true celebration of Uzbek football. However, Uzbekistan players had already secured a place at the World Cup ahead of schedule: for the first time in history, the Uzbekistan national team will participate in the FIFA World Cup! A dream cherished for many years by millions of fans has become a reality. Previously, the t
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom was held in Paris, France on June 11, 2025. This event was part of the celebration marking the 700th anniversary of Hafiz Shirazi, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program, and the 60th anniversary of UNESCO Water Sciences. The program showcased performances by masters of Shashmaqom from Tajikistan. The event garnered significant attention from guests and forum participants alike. The performance of this unique, traditional musical heritage, which is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo IBK (Industrial Bank of Korea) has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Luxembourg Embassy in South Korea. IBK announced on June 11 that it has signed an MOU with the Luxembourg Embassy in South Korea to support the successful entry of IBK innovative startups into European markets and their local commercialization. Through this agreement, IBK and the Luxembourg Embassy plan to jointly operate a program for domestic startups to enter the European market in the second half of this year. The program will focus on supporting participating companies
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kazakhstan presented its national stand at the "International Space Summit 2025,” held in Daejeon on June 3, which was dedicated to the latest achievements and prospects for the development of the global space industry. The event brought together representatives from governmental and private organizations, scientists, investors, and diplomats to discuss key directions in the development of space technologies and international cooperation. The Kazakh delegation included Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of JSC "NC Kazakhstan Ghary
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Highland Agriculture Research Institute (HARI) and the Peruvian Embassy in the Republic of Korea celebrated the International Potato Day on May 30, established in the United Nations General Assembly in 2023, at the Institute’s headquarters in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province. A working visit was organized to HARI’s modern facilities, which has nearly 100 scientists and researchers dedicated to the study of seeds, viruses, diseases, crops and harvests of potatoes, as part of its mission to develop and distribute potato and high-income crop varieties; and develo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Chung Yong-ki, CEO of Korea District Heating Corporation (KDHC), held a meeting with Aida Ismailova, Kyrgyz Ambassador to South Korea, at KDHC's headquarters in Bundang on June 10, and discussed practical cooperation measures for introducing the “K-heating” model in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was an opportunity to explore specific cooperation possibilities for modernizing the aging district heating system and improving energy efficiency in Kyrgyzstan. At the meeting, CEO Chung introduced KDHC's achievements in regional heating modernization projects in Uzbekistan,
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From June 5 to 8, 2025, Almaty proudly represented Kazakhstan at one of Asia’s largest tourism exhibitions — the Seoul International Tourism Fair (SITF 2025) in Seoul. The booth of Kazakhstan’s southern capital drew significant attention from visitors and industry experts, and was ultimately awarded the honorary title of “The Best Booth Design of SITF 2025.” Visitors had the chance to experience the vibrant spirit of Kazakh culture and the essence of Almaty through a dynamic and interactive program, including: • Live performances of traditional Kazakh music by
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea and the Uzbekistan Tourism Agency jointly held the “Uzbekistan-South Korea Tourism Forum” at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul on June 9, 2025, inviting representatives from the South Korean travel industry. Delivering welcoming speech at the forum, Minister Counsellor Fazliddin Arziev of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul said, “It is a great honor to welcome you to the Uzbekistan–Korea Tourism Forum - a meaningful platform that continues to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations.” Noting
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Busan City Mayor Park Hyung-joon and Diego Manuel Villanueva Martinelli, Panamanian Ambassador to South Korea, met at the Busan City Hall to discuss ways to develop cooperative relations between Busan and Panama on June 8, 2025. On that day, Mayor Park emphasized his expectations for human exchange and cooperation in the marine and fisheries sectors between Busan and Panama City, which have established a friendship and cooperation agreement. He also introduced the “1st Global City Tourism Summit” and “Busan Global City Week” to be held in October and requested
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Korea, together with Kazakh Tourism JSC NC, organized a Road Show to showcase Kazakhstan’s tourism potential in Seoul on June 4, 2025. The event brought together about 150 participants, including representatives of leading Korean tour operators, airlines, the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA), tourism experts, and journalists from both countries. The Kazakh delegation included 10 organizations and companies such as Kazakh Tourism JSC NC, the Almaty To