By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “The Philippines and Korea have stood side by side as allies in times of adversity and as partners in progress. The Korea-Philippines partnership has now matured into a strategic partnership grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and a vision for a prosperous, sustainable, peaceful, and inclusive future,” said Amb. Theresa Dizon-de Vega of the Philippines in Seoul on June 23, 2025. Delivering a speech at a reception on the occasion of the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence and 76th anniversary of Philippines-Korea Relations held at Four Seasons Ho
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Korea held an event dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People, co-organized by the South Korean news media Diplomacy Journal on June 20, 2025. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Korea Andrew Chernetsky pointed out the need to defend the historical truth about the crimes of Nazi Germany against the Belarusian population and the peoples of the former Soviet republics, to preserve
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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Rahmonov Sirojiddin, senior specialist at the Center for the Study of Transport and Logistics Development Problems at the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. Uzbekistan and Mongolia, two landlocked countries in Central and East Asia respectively, have been actively developing cooperation in transportation and logistics in recent years. Historically, direct links between them have been underdeveloped due to geographi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The research team led by Professor Kim Myung-ok of the Department of Life Sciences and Applied Life Sciences at Gyeongsang National University has developed the world's first next-generation epitope vaccine that can simultaneously prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease, attracting extraordinary attention. According to Gyeongsang National University on June 12, Professor Kim Myung-ok's research team has developed the world's first next-generation vaccine capable of both preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. Professor Kim's team selected a portion of the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Acting on behalf of South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac attended the NATO summit and conveyed the President's intention to strengthen the Korea-NATO partnership and began concrete discussions on expanding defense cooperation. According to the Presidential Office on June 26, National Security Adviser Wi attended the NATO summit held in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24 and 25, and delivered a personal letter from President Lee Jae-myung to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during their meeting, explaining the reasons for
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On June 24-25, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Mongolia. Diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Mongolia were established on January 25, 1992. Since then, bilateral dialogue has steadily progressed, demonstrating a mutual interest in strengthening friendly ties, political understanding, and expanding multifaceted cooperation. Over the past decades, the two sides have cultivated stable relations founded on respect for sovereignty, equality, and the absence of political contradictions. Recent years have witnessed an inten
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Mayor Choi Dae-ho of Anyang City visited the Chinese Embassy in Myeong-dong, Seoul, and held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing to discuss measures to strengthen diplomatic cooperation between local governments in South Korea and China on June 25, 2025. Mayor Choi and Ambassador Dai Bing discussed a wide range of topics, including the role of local governments in further strengthening the friendly relationship between South Korea and China on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations, as well as mutual cooperation strat
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of India and the Korean Yoga Association (KYA) jointly organized the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDoY) event at the iconic Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 21, 2025. With the Gyeongbok Palace providing a magnificent backdrop, the Yoga event drew in over 700 yoga practitioners, both Korean friends and members of the Indian diaspora. Several dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps joined the event. Ambassador Amit Kumar noted the growing popularity of Yoga in ROK, thanked KYA and other local partners for their efforts in promoting Yoga
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Governor Oh Young-hoon of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province met with Director-General Qu Dongyu at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, to discuss international cooperation on Jeju's globally important agricultural heritage system on June 25, 2025. Qu Dongyu is from Hunan Province, China, and holds a PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. He has served as Director-General of the FAO since August 2019. The main agenda of the meeting was the sustainable preservation and
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Women In koRea (WIR: ‘We’ in German) women leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), in partnership with Macoll Consulting Group and The Executive Center, hosted the WIR Leadership Forum 2025 on June 26 at IFC Forum in Seoul, South Korea. The forum brought together more than 80 women leaders and professionals from businesses, academic, and international organizations to explore the evolving demands of women’s leadership in today’s dynamic workplace. The forum served as a dynamic platform to celebrate the growing influen
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Janis Berzins, Latvian Ambassador to South Korea, made an official visit to Dongducheon City, the city announced on June 25. This visit was arranged in connection with the special exhibition “Latvian Soldiers Who Participated in the Korean War,” which has been ongoing at the Dongducheon Freedom and Peace Museum since March. The exhibition highlights the historical fact that Latvia participated in the Korean War and introduces the records and dedication of Latvian soldiers who participated in the war. After viewing the exhibition, Ambassador Janis Berzins had a co
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Youn Young-mi, chairperson of the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), met with Ambassador Wilfried Georg Schmidt at the German Embassy in Seoul to discuss ways to expand trade between the two countries, the Korea Importers Association announced on June 26. Ambassador Schmidt expressed his hope that the two countries would work closely together to expand trade amid the spread of protectionism and deepening global uncertainty. He also requested that the association take an active role in resolving non-tariff barriers, which are cited as a major obstacle to trade
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kia Corporation (Kia) President and CEO Song Ho-sung has been honored with the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the 2025 Autocar Awards. Named after the legendary automotive designer and inventor Sir Alec Issigonis, the Trophy is Autocar’s most prestigious award. Presented annually, it recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the automotive industry through innovation, leadership and exceptional business performance. Mark Tisshaw, Editor of Autocar, commented, “We’re delighted to present Ho Sung Song with the Issigonis Trophy. We’ve bee
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Tanzanian Ambassador to South Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura visited Wando to tour seaweed farms and discuss technology transfer, Wando County, Jeollanam-do Province announced on June 27. This visit was made possible after Wando County Mayor Shin Woo-cheol attended the World Bank Global Seaweed Summit held in Busan in May and gave a special lecture, which led to a connection with officials from Tanzania's Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries. Tanzanian Ambassador Mavura visited the seaweed farm in Wando with his economic advisor and met with Wando County Mayor Shin