Ranking News
-
Diplomacy President Lee holds first phone call with Tajikistan President Rahmon
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
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-29 10:13
-
Arts-Culture [Park Dong-chang's Barefoot Walking Column 1] Barefoot walking, the elixir of good health and longevity, the dream of saving humanity
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Regardless of time and place, it has been the desire of all people to live a long and healthy life without illness. However, while health issues are a concern for everyone, no one knows the perfect way to manage them, making it a black box of sorts. Over the 100,000 years of human evolution, efforts to maintain and preserve physical health have repeatedly been thwarted by various diseases and aging. In the West, through thousands of years of medical development centered on anatomy and physiology, recent efforts have been made to analyze the human body's “black bo
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-26 13:40
-
Diplomacy Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Turkmenistan
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
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-27 11:45
-
Arts-Culture [Shin Hyang-sik Column] A glass of water before making love, a promise to protect life
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee “Honey, I'm thirsty.” Once upon a time, this might have sounded like sweet words. But at certain moments, these words can be a warning signal from the heart. While making love, our bodies move similarly to when we engage in intense physical activity. The heart beats faster than usual, body temperature rises, and fluids are rapidly lost through breathing and sweating. Medically speaking, metabolic rate during sexual activity is reported to be 2–3 times higher than usual. The American Heart Association (AHA) and Mayo Clinic have repeatedly warned that dehydration i
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-26 15:22
-
Business KGCCI unites 700 Korean-German participants for “Guide Walkers” event
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) will host “Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on September 7, 2025, at Sangam World Cup Park in Seoul, South Korea. Now in its third year, the initiative brings together nearly 700 colleagues and partners from KGCCI and its member companies who will serve as guide walkers for individuals with visual impairments at the 11th Harmony Marathon with Visually Impaired, organized by Seoul Disabled Sports Association. First launched in 2023 to commemorate 140 years o
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-25 15:38
-
Diplomacy South Korea-US summit ends... Tense start, smiling finish
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The first summit between South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump, held at the Oval Office of the White House on August 25 (local time), lasted about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The summit began amid tension due to Trump's sudden remarks, but soon shifted to a scene of mutual trust and humor, effectively solidifying the alliance. Prior to the summit, Trump expressed concern on his social media, comparing the political situation in South Korea to a “purge,” and even mentioned the raid on a church and allegations of information gathering a
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-08-26 10:39
-
Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung meets with Korean residents in Japan
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee President Lee Jae-myung, who was visiting Japan, met with Korean residents in Japan and said on August 23, “Because you are steadfastly serving as a bridge between the two countries, I am confident that Korea and Japan will be able to achieve greater cooperation based on deeper trust in the future.” President Lee made this statement during a luncheon meeting with approximately 200 local compatriots in Tokyo, Japan, on the same day, saying, “The new history of Korea-Japan relations, where the people of both countries share a spirit of trust and enrich each other's
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-25 14:11
-
Diplomacy Shuttle diplomacy resumes with South Korea-Japan summit meeting
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung, who is visiting Japan, emphasized on August 23 that “South Korea and Japan are the best partners for cooperation in various fields, such as society, culture, and the environment, in ways that are mutually beneficial and helpful.” Following his summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo on the same day, President Lee stated during a joint press conference, “Since taking office, I have consistently emphasized that South Korea and Japan are neighbors sharing the same bac
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-08-25 10:26
-
Diplomacy Prime Minister Kim seeks global cooperation on carbon neutrality
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Prime Minister Kim Min-seok attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Global Cooperation Conference, hosted by the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee, on August 22 in Seoul. The event was attended by over 150 participants, including ambassadors and diplomatic corps members from 78 countries, representatives of international climate-related organizations, businesses, and civil society figures. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Kim emphasized that the Lee Jae-myung administration will achieve both carbon neutral
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-08-25 11:23
-
Diplomacy “Uruguay continues to build with Korea a future-oriented partnership”
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
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-27 16:06
-
Diplomacy Defense Minister Ahn meets with US Senator Tammy Duckworth
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back met with US Senator Tammy Duckworth at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul, on August 18 and discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and explored ways to further strengthen the ROK-US Alliance. Minister Ahn emphasized that strong support from the US Congress is essential to the continued development of the ROK-US Alliance. He also called for sustained congressional attention to further strengthen the combined defense posture and enhance extended deterrence. Minister Ahn expressed gratitud
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-26 16:11
-
Business “Chhattisgarh is the growth engine of central India”
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
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-28 15:00
-
Diplomacy 4th Korea-Bangladesh policy consultation meeting held in Seoul
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
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-28 10:40
-
Diplomacy President Lee holds first summit call with Kyrgyzstan's President Zhaparov
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
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-08-29 10:43
-
Arts-Culture [Publisher Damwha Column] “Visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and tax-funded tourism subsidies are gambling”
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
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-08-27 15:38
-
1
President Lee holds first phone call with Tajikistan President Rahmon
-
2
[Park Dong-chang's Barefoot Walking Column 1] Barefoot walking, the elixir of good health and longevity, the dream of saving humanity
-
3
Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Turkmenistan
-
4
[Shin Hyang-sik Column] A glass of water before making love, a promise to protect life
-
5
KGCCI unites 700 Korean-German participants for “Guide Walkers” event
-
6
South Korea-US summit ends... Tense start, smiling finish
-
2025-08-29 16:49
HS Hyosung awards scholarships to students in Alabama, the US
-
2025-08-29 16:40
Hyundai Motor presents hydrogen vision for energy transition at CEM16
-
2025-08-29 15:57
Prime Minister Kim attends the 2025 World Climate Industry EXPO
-
2025-08-29 15:16
Culture Minister Chae chairs the 2025 APEC dialogue on cultural industries
-
2025-08-29 14:48
Samsung celebrates 40 years of appliance innovation at IFA 2025
Address: Doosan We've Pavilion 1203, Sambong-ro 81, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Date of first registration: Founded in 1996 as UN News, changed its name to The Diplomatic Journal in 2009
Registration No.: Jongno Ra00125/ Registration Date: 2009-04-14/ Registration Number: Seoul 아54606 / Registration Date: Dec. 13, 2022
Publisher: Damwha Media Group Chairman Lee Jon-young
Editor in Chief: Lee Jon-young/ Vice Chairman: Chung Bo-won/ Standing Advisor Lee Keon-chan / Senior Editorial Writer Ko Jae-hwe / Editorial Writer Lee Se-hoon / Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo/ Cultural Editor Lee Joon-seok/ Political Editor Lim Han-choong/ U.S. Branch Head Kim Joon-bae/ Business Editor Kayla Lee
Phone number: 02-3417-1010 | 02-396-5757
E-Mail: djournal3417@gmail.com
UPDATE: 2025년 08월 29일 16시 49분