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Global [Special Column] Cambodia, a Buddhist nation: The land of compassion became a den of crime
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Cambodia declares that over 95% of its people practice Theravada Buddhism, establishing compassion and the Middle Way as the nation's fundamental principles. Yet today's Cambodia is transforming into a nation where greed prevails over compassion, and corruption over the Middle Way. In recent years, crimes like foreigner abductions, human trafficking, online gambling, and drug dealing have surged, effectively turning the country into a hotbed of crime. Criminals collude with public officials, the law becomes powerless before money, and the victims are always f
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- 2025-10-20 15:12
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Arts-Culture [Damwhachongsa Column] “The tiger of Byeoksachobok (辟邪招福)”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Tigers in Joseon Dynasty folk paintings always bore two faces. The majesty of the mountain's lord and the face of a friend who brings laughter to the people. “The tiger of Byeoksachobok (辟邪招福)” painting perfectly harmonizes these two faces. Even within its round, humorous eyes, a living energy flashes in every stroke. These lines are not mere decoration; they are the lines of a spell to repel evil spirits and invite good fortune. It is the very talisman of folk painting. On the right side of the painting, the four characters ‘Byeoksachobok (辟邪招福)’ are clearly
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-22 15:17
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Arts-Culture Global Culture Economy Link Association hosts ‘Global Students’ Culture Day’
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Global Culture Economy Link Association (GCEL), chaired by Kim Ji-young (Julia), successfully hosted the event “Global Students’ Culture Day with the Children of Sundukhome” on October 22 at the Embassy Residence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Hannam-dong, Seoul. The event was organized in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Seoul and began with a warm welcoming speech by H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, the Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Korea, followed by remarks from GCEL Chairperson Kim Ji-young. Ambassador Al Nuaimi
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-23 16:51
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Business ICCK to hold the Diwali Ball 2025 event in Seoul on Dec. 5
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) announced its much-awaited annual signature event, the Diwali Ball 2025, to be hosted this year at the prestigious Fairmont Ambassador Hotel Seoul on December 5. After a decade of prestigious gatherings fostering India-Korea business ties and cultural exchange, this year’s event promises an exceptional evening of networking, entertainment, and celebration. India and South Korea share a robust and growing economic partnership with roots tracing back to the late 1960s and formal diplomatic ties established in 1973. O
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- 2025-10-20 14:26
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Global Uzbekistan and Belgium: Toward a new stage of strategic partnership with the EU
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The fololowiung article was contributed by Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. In October, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, during which important decisions are expected to be made that will mark a qualitatively new stage in relations between Uzbekistan and the European Union. In particular, the visit will feature the signing of the Agreement on Enhanced P
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-24 10:22
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General Shekerinska
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Radmila Shekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), who is visiting South Korea, and exchanged views on ways to deepen the South Korea-NATO partnership on Oct. 20, 2025. Minister Cho welcomed Deputy Secretary General Shekerinska's visit and noted that, following last month's visit by NATO Military Committee Chairman Dragone, this visit demonstrates the active high-level cooperation between South Korea and NATO in both defense and diplomatic spheres. Minister Cho stated that Korea will
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-21 14:05
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Diplomacy Roundtable marks the Republic Day of Kazakhstan in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A roundtable dedicated to the celebration of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan was held in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2025 under the theme “Kazakhstan and South Korea: Advancing the Enhanced Strategic Partnership.” The event brought together representatives of Korea’s diplomatic, academic, and business communities, as well as journalists and students. Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Kwak Young Gil, President of Aju News Corporation and Chairman of the Kazakhstan–Korea Friendship Association; Mr. Rhee Jong Kook, Executive Director of the Korea–Central Asia Cooperati
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-23 10:20
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Global [Cambodia: Den of Crime] People dying under torture... A silent regime, collapsed human rights
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee There, people are still being tortured, sold, and dying. Their cries for help go unheard. The regime remains silent, and the authorities turn a blind eye. And that silence is the most brutal accomplice. Imprisoned people are beaten while chained, women are sold to human trafficking rings, and young people are used as slaves for cyber scams. They are managed not as humans but as numbers, their suffering buried in statistics. This is not crime. It is the collapse of the state. The law is corrupt, the police are bought off, and the judiciary has become a toy of powe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-21 11:32
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Diplomacy President Lee holds phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on October 20, following his inauguration. The two leaders exchanged greetings of welcome and congratulations on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Egypt this year, and highly valued the development of the cooperative relationship between the two countries as ‘Comprehensive Cooperative Partners’. They agreed that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1995, the two nations have fostered mutually beneficial cooperation across diverse fields
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-21 10:41
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Diplomacy German Ambassador to Korea Schmidt visits Goseong County
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee German Ambassador to Korea Wilfried Georg Schmidt and his wife visited Goseong County, the northernmost border region, on October 15. After holding talks with Goseong County Mayor Ham Myeong-jun, they toured key security tourism sites and prayed for the establishment of a permanent inter-Korean peace system. Ambassador Schmidt, meeting County Mayor Ham for the second time, visited the Unification Observatory. There, he directly gazed upon the North Korean region, experiencing firsthand the reality of the Korean Peninsula's division. He expressed deep empathy for
- kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-20 11:33
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Diplomacy U.S. Acting Ambassador to South Korea Joseph Yun to be replaced
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province on October 31, the Donald Trump administration is replacing Joseph Yun, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in South Korea. Appointed by former U.S. President Joe Biden, Yun was named to the position on January 10, ten days before President Trump's term began. According to diplomatic sources, Kevin Kim, the U.S. State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, is being considered as his successor. This marks the second time in just nine mo
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-20 10:24
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Global Korea-Malawi diplomatic relations 60th anniversary: Blooming the flowers of people-to-people diplomacy
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee 2025 marks the significant 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Malawi, the ‘warm heart’ of southern Africa. Since establishing ties in 1965, the two nations have cultivated deep friendship beyond diplomatic relations through development cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Particularly, Korea's remarkable economic growth has led to expanded Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Malawi. Numerous Korean non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individual volunteers have entered the country, actively working in diver
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-21 15:11
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Business Hyundai Motor achieves record brand valuation of $24.6 billion in 2025
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Company has achieved a record brand valuation of $24.6 billion and ranked 30th in the 2025 Interbrand Best Global Brands Rankings, the company said on Oct. 15. This marks 16 years of consecutive growth in brand value since 2010 and a 72 percent increase over the past five years. The company has been listed among the top 30 global brands for the second year in a row. Hyundai Motor’s rise in the rankings reflects its strong financial performance, strategic global expansion and continued investment in innovation. In 2024, the company posted record re
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-23 16:30
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Global [Analysis by Diplomacy Journal] ‘Kidnapping incident,’ Cambodia-origin diplomatic disaster
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Recent consecutive kidnappings and detentions targeting Koreans in Cambodia have escalated beyond mere public safety concerns, shaking the diplomatic relations between South Korea and Cambodia. Particularly as these incidents are revealed to be the work of international criminal organizations colluding with Cambodia's corrupt authorities, the gravity of the situation is escalating toward potential international sanctions against Cambodia. This shocking crisis is shaking the very foundation of South Korea's core diplomatic policy, the ‘New Southern Policy,’ wh
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-22 13:51
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Diplomacy Vice Foreign Minister Kim meets with UNDP acting administrator
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina met with Mr. Haoliang Xu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Acting Administrator of the UN Development Program (UNDP) who is visiting Korea to attend an APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting on Oct. 20, and discussed ways to further advance Korea-UNDP cooperation. Vice Minister Kim noted that despite the multiple challenges facing international development cooperation, the Korea-UNDP partnership has continued to make progress. She emphasized that it is particularly important for the Korea-UNDP R.E.V.I.V.E initiative t
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-22 10:43
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[Special Column] Cambodia, a Buddhist nation: The land of compassion became a den of crime
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Jeungpyeong County signs MOU on smart agriculture with China's Guannan County
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[Damwhachongsa Column] “The tiger of Byeoksachobok (辟邪招福)”
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Global Culture Economy Link Association hosts ‘Global Students’ Culture Day’
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ICCK to hold the Diwali Ball 2025 event in Seoul on Dec. 5
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Foreign Minister Cho meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General Shekerinska
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SK Chairman Chey Tae-won meets with Open AI CEO Altman in Seoul
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President Lee to fly to Malaysia to attend ASEAN summit on Oct. 26-27
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2025-10-24 15:16
Mongolian Ambassador to Korea visits Chungbuk National University
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2025-10-24 14:22
Dutch Ambassador to Korea Peter van der Vliet visits Busan Port
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Korea Welcome Week offers diverse benefits for foreign tourists
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