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Diplomacy Kevin Kim named as acting US ambassador to South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kevin Kim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, has been named as acting US ambassador to South Korea, the US Embassy in South Korea announced on October 27, 2025. "In South Korea, Chargé d'Affaires Kim will work with the Embassy staff and the Korean government to advance the mutual interests and shared values of our two countries and strengthen our unwavering commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance," the U.S. embassy said on its X (formerly Twitter) account. Kevin Kim, a Korean-American, graduated from Johns Hopkins University an
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-30 15:29
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Diplomacy DPM Koo meets with Green Climate Fund (GCF) executive director
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol met with Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Mafalda Duarte at the Government Complex-Seoul on ct. 24 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Korea and the GCF. The Ministry of Economy and Finance emphasized the importance of establishing a virtuous cycle in which climate action serves as a driver of future growth. It introduced its Ultra-Innovative Economy and the AI Transformation initiatives, noting its ongoing efforts to foster such a virtuous cycle. The Ministr
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 13:32
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Indian counterpart Jaishankar
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun, while in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, accompanying President Lee Ja-myung on his visit to the country for the 2025 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held his second bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Oct. 26 since taking office. The two ministers exchanged views on high-level exchanges, practical cooperation and regional affairs. Minister Cho underscored that the two ministers met once again just two months after his bilateral visit to India in August, thereby continuing close high
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-30 16:44
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Diplomacy President Lee holds summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on October 30 and discussed ways to cooperate between the two countries. The summit took place at 6:02 p.m. at the Hwabaek Convention Center in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, where the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit was being held. This marked President Lee's third summit with Japan since taking office and his first face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi since her inauguration. President Lee stated, "I am truly delighted to meet you for
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-31 15:14
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Diplomacy Unification Minister Chung Dong-young meets with Vietnamese Amb. Vu Ho
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Unification Minister Chung Dong-young held a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Vu Ho on October 27 and said, "I sincerely hope that negotiations unfulfilled in Hanoi between the North Korea-US leaders will resume." Minister Chung stated, "North Korea also hopes to follow Vietnam's path by resolving the long-standing hostility between the US and North Korea and normalizing relations." In February 2019, US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held their second summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, but failed to reach an agreement. Minister
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-30 15:58
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Diplomacy Unification Minister Chung holds a meeting with French Amb. to Korea Bertoux
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Meeting with French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Bertoux on October 15, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said, "I ask for your active involvement in the issue of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula." At a meeting with Ambassador Bertoux in the Minister's Office at the Government Complex Seoul, Chung said, "Just as North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia and the war in Ukraine directly impact the security of the European Union (EU), the issue of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula is directly linked to the peace and stability of
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 16:55
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Arts-Culture "Exchange of intellect and art" at the National Library of Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Every night, a giant diamond shines in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It is the National Library of Belarus. Founded in 1922, the library was reborn in 2006 with a new, modern building, transforming it into a multi-cultural space where knowledge and art coexist. Designed by architects Viktor Kramarenko and Mikhail Vinogradov, the library is a 23-story polyhedron with a unique shape known as a "rhombicuboctahedron." This symbolizes a "jewel embodying knowledge." The glass exterior sparkles in the sunlight during the day, and at night, over 4
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-11-03 14:44
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Global Brest Fortress Monument... A symbol of Belarusian history and sacrifice
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah The monument, located near the Brest Fortress in Belarus, is a symbolic site of significance and historical importance during World War II. This monument is more than just a stone and iron structure; it serves as an unforgettable reminder of sacrifice and courage for those who love Belarus and its history. The Battle of the Brest Fortress was a fierce battle that took place in 1941 during the Nazi German invasion. Soviet troops and local residents risked their lives to defend the fortress and fight against the invaders. Their indomitable sp
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-11-03 16:34
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun had a meeting with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, who visited the Republic of Korea to attend the APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Oct. 30. The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, cooperation in defense and the defense industry, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and major regional developments. Minister Cho welcomed Minister Wong’s visit to Korea and noted that the Korean government highly values the continued development of ROK-Australia relations. He expresse
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 13:51
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Diplomacy Science and ICT Vice Minister Koo meets with EU Amb. to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul government has decided to expand cooperation in science and technology, focusing on the European Union (EU) and Horizon Europe. Given that both countries are among the fastest-developing countries in the world to enact AI-related legislation, cooperation in the AI sector will be further strengthened. First Vice Minister of Science and ICT Koo Hyuk-chae met with newly appointed EU Ambassador to Korea Hugo Astuto at the Science and Technology Advisory Council in Seoul on Oct. 31 to discuss cooperation in science, technology, and digital technologies betwe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 11:31
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Diplomacy President Lee holds first summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit on Nov. 1 with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was visiting South Korea as a state guest for the first time in 11 years. The summit focused on establishing a direction for the development of South Korea-China relations that would contribute substantially to the livelihoods of the people of both countries, based on the shared understanding between the two leaders that "people's livelihoods are paramount." The South Korea-China summit featured in-depth discussions on a variety of pending issues, including ways to
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-03 10:32
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Tajikistan recognized among the “25 Best Travel Experiences for 2026”
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President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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Nesvizh Palace in Belarus... The heart of Eastern European culture built by the Radziwill Family
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'K-Folk Painting Masterclass' successfully held at National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
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Gyeongsangbuk-do holds the "Meeting with the Vietnamese Leader" event
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Korea and Saudi Arabia step up cooperation in future high-tech industries
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Unification Minister Chung holds a meeting with French Amb. to Korea Bertoux
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2025-11-03 16:34
Brest Fortress Monument... A symbol of Belarusian history and sacrifice
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2025-11-03 15:52
Tajikistan recognized among the “25 Best Travel Experiences for 2026”
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2025-11-03 14:44
"Exchange of intellect and art" at the National Library of Belarus
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2025-11-03 13:51
Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong
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