By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Lee Jae-myung had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon on August 28, 2025. At the beginning of the conversation, the President Rahmon once again congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election to the high office of the President of the Republic of Korea. The two sides discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral and multilateral relations between the two countries. The parties focused on issues of their further development, including cooperation in the fields of digitalization, indus
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | From August 5 to 8, 2025, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) took place at the Awaza National Tourist Zone along the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan. The Conference transformed this picturesque coastal destination into a vibrant hub of global diplomacy, as leaders from around the world gathered to chart a development path for the 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). The opening ceremony, held on August 5, was a compelling display of international solidarity. His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Lead
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Seoul-based global consulting firm Korever Company (CEO Rahil Ahmadova) announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Medicana Health Group, Türkiye’s largest private healthcare provider, on August 28, 2025. The agreement was concluded jointly with Eventi Venti (CEO Ece Sandalli), Korever Company’s local partner in Türkiye. Through this partnership, Korever Company will prioritize linking advanced medical technologies and solutions from Korea and Asia with Medicana’s hospital network, while pursuing collaborative initiatives such as joint rese
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Chhattisgarh is the growth engine of central India and the Indian state offers friendly environment to Korean investors,” said Honorable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai, at an investment seminar. Chhattisgarh is the 9th largest state of India with 135,000 square meters. The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) held the event, titled Chhattisgarh Investor Connect in Seoul” on August 27, 2025 at Lotte Hotel, jointly organized by the Government of Chhattisgarh (a provincial government in India) and the Embassy of India, Seoul. Chief Minis
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HS Hyosung awarded scholarships to four students in Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur, Alabama, who are preparing to enter university, on August 16 (local time). Through its U.S. subsidiary, HS Hyosung USA, the company collaborated with the Korean-American community in northern Alabama to provide scholarships as part of a Liberation Day commemorative event. Recipients were selected from among outstanding local students who face financial difficulties, are children of public servants such as firefighters and police officers, or are direct descendants of Korean Wa
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On the occasion of the bicentenary of the declaration of independence of Uruguay, the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Korea held a reception at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on August 25. Delivering a speech at the gala reception, Ambassador Pablo Scheiner of Uruguay to Korea said, “In 2025, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay commemorates the 200th anniversary of its independence—a moment of profound national pride and reflection. It is an occasion to honor the women and men who shaped our nation, and to reaffirm the values that have defined our country over two
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone call with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Zhaparov since taking office on August 28. President Lee expressed his gratitude for President Zhaparov's congratulatory message upon his inauguration and for once again extending congratulations during this call. The two leaders agreed to cooperate to further deepen and develop the “Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership” between the two countries on the occasion of the launch of the new administration, amid a recent trend of increasing trade and people-to-people exchanges bet
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Yoon-joo held the 4th Korea-Bangladesh Policy Consultation with Md. Nazrul Islam, Secretary (Bilateral – East & West) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul on August 26. The two sides discussed a range of issues such as high-level exchanges, economic cooperation, employment cooperation, development cooperation, the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, and cooperation on the international stage. The 4th Korea-Bangladesh Policy Consultation was held thr
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee South Korea, the United States, and Japan issued a joint statement expressing concern over the malicious activities of North Korean information technology personnel and pledging to strengthen countermeasures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Aug. 27. North Korea continues to dispatch its IT workers around the world to generate revenue, which funds its unlawful weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs, in violation of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea express serious concern
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The central government and some local governments are expanding visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and even offering subsidies funded by taxes to attract more Chinese tourists. While citing the recovery of the tourism industry post-COVID-19 as justification, this amounts to nothing more than reckless gambling using local finances as collateral. China has long been central to Korea's tourism market, and visa-free expansion could temporarily inject vitality into aviation, lodging, and food services. However, increased tourist numbers do not automatically tran
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group demonstrated its global hydrogen leadership at the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) held in Busan, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to advancing hydrogen innovation on an international stage. During CEM16, the Group actively participated in two high-level dialogues, sharing perspectives on industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency and the role of hydrogen as a future energy source. By engaging with global leaders, including ministerial delegations from member countries and key representatives from international organizations, the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The appliance innovation legacy of Samsung Electronics extends from microwave ovens with TVs and talking refrigerators to IoT-enabled refrigerators. These appliances have steadily evolved into today’s Bespoke AI lineup — products that understand users and provide personalized solutions. Under the theme “AI Home: Future Living, Now,” Samsung will present an advanced AI Home experience1 at IFA 2025, Europe’s largest home appliance exhibition, taking place in Berlin from September 5-9. As the event draws nearer, Samsung Newsroom is taking a closer look at the comp
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Aug. 26 with PTC to accelerate smart manufacturing innovation and promote the wider adoption of U.S.-developed industrial technologies in Korea, as part of AMCHAM’s ongoing “Buy America” campaign. The signing ceremony, held at the Conrad Seoul Hotel, was attended by James Heller, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. His presence underscored the strategic significance of the partnership in deepening bilateral economic cooperation through digital transformation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) announced on Aug. 27 that it is pursuing restructuring of its shipbuilding business to enhance global competitiveness and expand orders in Korea’s shipbuilding and defense sectors, as the MASGA project is set to go into full swing. On the 27th, HD KSOE, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) each held board meetings, where HHI and HMD approved a merger agenda. Following an extraordinary general meeting and merger review process, the two companies will relaunch this December as the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The 2025 World Climate Industry EXPO (WCE) opened on August 27 in Busan, Korea. This large-scale international event is co-hosted by the Korean government, the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the World Bank (WB) as the flagship of Energy Super Week, held from August 25 to 29. The expo features exhibitions, 12 conferences, and nearly 60 side events and programs under the theme, “Energy for AI & AI for Energy.” The opening ceremony brought together more than 1,000 participants, including the IEA Executive Director and WB Vice President. Alongside maj