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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung to Visit Japan on the 13th and 14th for a South Korea-Japan Summit
Diplomacy Journal shJung | The Blue House announced that President Lee Jae-myung will visit Nara Prefecture, Japan, for a two-day, one-night trip on January 13th and 14th to hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi. This visit was made at the invitation of the Japanese government, following the suggestion during the summit with Prime Minister Takaichi at last year's Gyeongju APEC summit that "the next shuttle diplomacy should be held in Nara, the Prime Minister's hometown."This marks the third meeting between President Lee and Prime Minister Takaichi, less than three months after hi
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-12 13:22
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Role of Religious Leaders in Fostering National Unity and Harmony
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung hosted a luncheon meeting with leaders of South Korea’s major religious denominations at Cheong Wa Dae (The Blue House) today at noon to mark the New Year of 2026. Under the theme "Toward National Unity with Religion," the meeting brought together leaders from seven major religious groups—Buddhism, Protestantism, Catholicism, Won Buddhism, Confucianism, Cheondogyo, and Korean Native Religions—to seek wisdom on overcoming social divisions. In his opening remarks, President Lee stated, "National unity is the President's most paramount duty
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-01-13 12:52
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Diplomacy President Lee, PM Takaichi Open ‘New 60 Years’ of Korea–Japan Partnership in Nara
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall Editor | NARA, Japan (Jan. 13) — Lee Jae-myung on Monday became the first South Korean president to visit Nara Prefecture, holding a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and calling for a “new era” of strategic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The visit was marked by unusually warm hospitality from the Japanese side. From Lee’s arrival in Osaka to his transfer to Nara, Japan provided top-level security and protocol. In a surprise gesture, Prime Minister Takaichi personally greeted President Lee at his lodging—an appearance not inc
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- 2026-01-14 17:00
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Hold 100-Minute Summit in Nara
By Publisher-Chairman Lee Jon-Young, Editor Andy Hyun President Lee Jae-Myung of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan held a Summit Meeting in Nara Prefecture, Japan, on January 13-14 and agreed to maintain stable relations between Korea and Japan as well as expand substantive cooperation. This meeting signifies the complete normalization of shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of Korea and Japan after President Lee resumed the practice with a visit to Japan last August. National Security Office Director Wi Sung-lak stated in a briefing in Seoul on January 14, "The
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- 2026-01-15 12:27
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Diplomacy Italian PM Meloni to Visit Seoul, Hold Summit with President Lee on Jan. 19
Diplomacy Journal | Lee Sung Jun | Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to South Korea from January 17 to 19, Cheong Wa Dae announced, marking the first visit by a European leader since the inauguration of Lee Jae-myung. The visit will also be the first time South Korea welcomes a foreign leader at Cheong Wa Dae since the presidential office returned there, and the first bilateral summit visit by an Italian prime minister in 19 years. President Lee and Prime Minister Meloni are scheduled to hold summit talks and an official luncheon on January 19. Expanding Cooperat
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-01-12 15:22
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Diplomacy President Tokayev Meets with Mayors of Local Governments
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | On November 28, 2025, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed a dialogue platform for rural akims (mayors), outlining his vision for the long-term development of remote areas. Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms: Evolution Instead of Shock Change President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is implementing a large-scale transformation of Kazakhstan’s political system by pursuing an evolutionary path of development based on institutional reform and a carefully calibrated sequence of actions. Since 2019, Kazakhstan has adopted around twenty laws aimed at modernizing its politica
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-01-12 13:38
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Local Seoul City significantly strengthens emergency transportation measures amid city bus strike
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 As the city bus strike enters its second day, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it is further strengthening its emergency transportation measures to minimize inconvenience to citizens. The Seoul Metropolitan Government established an emergency transportation headquarters with relevant organizations even before the strike began, maintaining a rapid response system. Starting on the 14th, the second day of the strike, the city implemented measures such as increasing the number of subways, taxis, and other transportation modes, and temporarily disabling b
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-14 17:47
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Diplomacy Leaders of South Korea and Japan discuss history, economy and security at Nara Summit
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall Editor | President Lee Jae-myung will visit Nara, Japan, on January 13 for a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This summit, where South Korea and Japan will discuss complex issues—past history, the economy, trade and regional security—is seen as both a catalyst for improved relations and a source of new tensions. Nara Prefecture, chosen as the venue for the summit, is the birthplace of ancient Japanese culture and a historically symbolic venue for East Asian exchange. The Korean media has called this "a crossroads between forward-looking messages and hi
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- 2026-01-13 14:10
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Diplomacy Large-Scale Transformations for the Well-Being of Future Generations: The President of Kazakhstan on Ongoing Reforms
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | In his recent interview published on January 5, 2026, in the newspaper Turkistan, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev offered a comprehensive and candid assessment of the country’s development trajectory, laying out his vision for Kazakhstan’s path towards modernization. His remarks reflect not only impressive economic achievements, but also deep structural changes shaping the future of our nation. He stated that “This year will be pivotal for our country, as a number of critically important events will take place that will define Kaza
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-01-12 14:18
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Diplomacy [Damhwa Chongsa Column] Jagang Bulsik (Self-strengthening without Suspension)
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | "Endless self-strengthening" is the power to constantly illuminate oneself. This saying resonates particularly painfully with us today. We feel tired too often, give up too easily, and live our lives confused about when to rest and when to stop. Modern society constantly demands speed. We are pressured to achieve immediate results, see visible results, and quantify our efforts. Consequently, many people push themselves to become stronger. However, self-strengthening and non-stop in the Buddha's teachings is not about such compulsion. It is not about the power t
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-01-13 17:35
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Business Hanwha accelerates 'two-track management' with spin-off
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon Young | Hanwha Corporation is implementing a spin-off into two entities: one corporation comprising the existing defense, shipbuilding, energy, and finance operations and a new entity encompassing Hanwha’s tech and lifestyle businesses. The strategy aims to simultaneously enhance corporate value and shareholder value by establishing strategic planning tailored to each business group's characteristics and building a rapid decision-making system. Hanwha Corporation announced on January 14 that its board of directors has approved the spin-off. The process is scheduled
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-01-15 10:34
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung: "This year will bring growth in all sectors… This must be the first year of Korea's great leap forward."
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 | President Lee Jae-myung said on the 9th, "This year's economic growth rate is expected to be around 2%, slightly exceeding the potential growth rate." Presiding over the "2026 Economic Growth Strategy National Briefing" at the Blue House that afternoon, President Lee stated, "This year must be the first year of the Republic of Korea's great leap forward, achieving growth in all sectors." President Lee noted, "This year marks the first year in which the Lee Jae-myung administration has taken actual responsibility for economic management." He added, "Fortunately, la
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-13 11:21
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Diplomacy Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov Meets with a Member of the National Assembly of Korea
Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | Seoul, January 14, 2026, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Nurgali Arystanov, paid a call on Maeng Seong-gyu, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and Chair of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee. During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of transport and logistics, which constitutes a strategic priority of the policy pursued by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The interlocutors also emphasized the relevance of cooperation in the development of the Alatau Smart City. In t
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-01-15 18:58
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Diplomacy Interview of the President of Kazakhstan on a New Stage of National Modernization Discussed in Seoul
Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | Seoul, January 12, 2026 – A lecture by Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador Kazakhstan, entitled “Kazakhstan’s Multi-Vector Foreign Policy and Its Growing Relations with the Republic of Korea” was held in Seoul. The event was organized with the support of the Korean Culture Association as part of a training program for future diplomats. Over 80 middle and high school students of the Republic of Korea – young leaders interested in international relations and diplomacy – took part in the lecture. In his remarks, the Kazakh diplomat provided a detailed overview of the key poi
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-01-15 18:53
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Business Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Fully Cultivate 500 Export Stars
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 | The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will begin recruiting companies for the K-Export Star 500 project on the 16th of this month, aiming to foster 500 star companies with exports exceeding $10 million, the backbone of Korea's exports. Recently, South Korea's exports have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, demonstrating quantitative growth. However, 84% of exports are concentrated in the top 1% of companies, highlighting the urgent need to improve the export structure through systematic fostering of small and medium-sized enterprises
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-16 18:28
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President Lee Jae-myung to Visit Japan on the 13th and 14th for a South Korea-Japan Summit
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President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Role of Religious Leaders in Fostering National Unity and Harmony
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President Lee, PM Takaichi Open ‘New 60 Years’ of Korea–Japan Partnership in Nara
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President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Hold 100-Minute Summit in Nara
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Italian PM Meloni to Visit Seoul, Hold Summit with President Lee on Jan. 19
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President Tokayev Meets with Mayors of Local Governments
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Fully Cultivate 500 Export Stars
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov Meets with a Member of the National Assembly of Korea
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2026-01-15 18:53
Interview of the President of Kazakhstan on a New Stage of National Modernization Discussed in Seoul
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2026-01-15 12:27
President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Hold 100-Minute Summit in Nara
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Hanwha accelerates 'two-track management' with spin-off
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