Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Even when power shifts, the responsibility toward the people's livelihood must remain constant The idiom "Sangjeon Byeokhae" (literally "Mulberry fields turning into the blue sea") refers to a state of transformation so profound that the world becomes unrecognizable. This phrase resonates deeply when we look at our society today. The world, the times, and the face of politics are constantly changing. In a democratic society, it is natural for administrations, personnel, policies, and systems to change. However, amidst all these changes, there is one thing that
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Local residents, professional vocalists, and an orchestra are coming together on stage to fill a deepening autumn night with beautiful melodies. The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"—an event shared with local residents—will take place on October 19 (Monday) at 7:00 PM on the third floor of Seoul Art Center Doam. Hosted by the Pyeongchang-dong ARTE CORO Choir and organized by the NEW MUSIC COMPANY Opera Troupe, this concert is themed "Melodies that Move the Heart." It features a special classical music program where a choir composed of local residents perfo
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Singer Jang Hye-jin, who has long been connected with the general public through her uniquely emotive voice, is now meeting audiences as a visual artist. Gallery Sejul and Gallery Pines are co-hosting Jang Hye-jin’s solo exhibition, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity," at Gallery Sejul in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, from October 17th to November 26th. A VIP preview for invited guests will be held on October 16. The exhibition is co-curated by Eom Seon-mi, director of Gallery Pines, and Lee Jun-sang, director of Gallery Sejul. In this exhibition, Jang Hye
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI/AHK Korea, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg), local co-host of the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026), has released the full programme for the conference, which takes place in Seoul from 29 to 31 October at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. Around 800 senior decision-makers from business and politics in Germany and the Asia-Pacific region are expected to attend. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to deliver the keynote address. Korea's Minister of T
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Western-style Artist Lee Byung-ho is holding his eighth solo exhibition, re-examining the meaning of human existence and art in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology dominate the daily life of the people. Artist Lee will host his 8th solo exhibition, entitled 'Metaverse,' at the Daham Project in Nam-gu, Ulsan, on October 12 to 26. The exhibition explores—through the artist’s unique visual language—what humanity gains and loses within the order of modern civilization, a world constructed by technology and data. A question posed to
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Third Paradise Seoul 2026" to be launched The public art project, "Third Paradise Seoul 2026", which aims to transform social discourse into artistic practice and explore possibilities for peace and a sustainable future through art, will be held on October 15 at the Seoul Arts & Culture Education Center in Yongsan-gu Ward in Seoul. Jointly organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul (led by Director Davide Scalmani), the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (led by CEO Song Hyun-jong), and the Pistoletto Cittadellarte Foundation (Director Paolo Na
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | SEOUL – Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met on Thursday with visiting US Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, to discuss South Korea-US relations and peace on the Korean Peninsula, the Foreign Ministry said. The two held the talks over a breakfast meeting on Oct. 8. Cho noted that the leaders of the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to faithfully implementing the Joint Fact Sheet (JFS) at their summit on Sept. 22. He asked McCormick for continued interest and support so that the two countries can quickly produce visible results that people in