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Diplomacy President Lee and Prime Minister Meloni Meet at Cheong Wa Dae to Spur Semiconductor and AI Cooperation
President Lee Jae-myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on January 19 and agreed to significantly strengthen their strategic partnership in advanced manufacturing and future core technology sectors. Through this meeting, the two nations established a concrete cooperation framework for their public institutions and private-sector companies with the signing of an "MOU on Semiconductor Cooperation" drawing the most attention. The agreements are interpreted as demonstrating both nations' resolve to strengthen cooperation amid the global semiconductor supply
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-19 15:50
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Arts-Culture K-Graphy Brand Manifesto
Diplomacy Journal shJung | The first letter, "K," is the national flag, "K" is not a letter of the alphabet. "K" is the accumulation of time that is Korea, a symbol condensed with the breath of history, spirit, and craftsmanship. "K" is no longer an adjective. "K" is the center, the starting point, the face of Korea facing the world. We put "K" first because it is not a matter of pride, but of responsibility. Graphy is language. Graphy is not the act of writing. Graphy is the way thought is expressed through lines. Lines before letters, shapes before words, the oldest language in which human t
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-19 13:50
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Business Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Fully Cultivate 500 Export Stars
Diplomacy Journal shJung | 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 (S
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-16 18:28
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Diplomacy Establishing a School for Diplomatic Talent. "Diplomatic Journal Promotes Educational Hub for Nurturing K-Diplomatic Cultural Envoys"
Diplomacy Journal shJung | The 29 years of Diplomatic Journal are not simply a testament to its experience. They represent an asset built on the accumulated records and trust of the diplomatic field. Throughout this time, Diplomatic Journal has documented diplomacy not in the "language of power," but in the language of people and culture. Its records have captured the expressions of the field, rather than the words of agreements, and the weight of attitude, rather than the rhetoric of declarations. Now, the purpose of the 2026 K-Diplomatic Cultural Center is to pass this asset on to the next g
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-18 14:50
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Diplomacy The President's New Year's press conference on January 21st... his first since returning to the Blue House.
Diplomacy Journal shJung | President Lee Jae-myung will hold a New Year's press conference for 2026 at the Blue House Guest House on the morning of the 21st, with 160 domestic and foreign reporters in attendance, according to the Blue House's Senior Secretary for Public Relations and Communications. This will be his first official press conference since moving from the Presidential Office in Yongsan to the Blue House, and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. The slogan for the New Year's press conference is "A Great Transformation Achieved Together, A Great Leap Forward for All." Pres
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-17 16:50
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Business Forum in Seoul Aims to Strengthen Indonesia–Korea Investment Partnership
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On the morning of January 19, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy Ali Andika Wardhana gave opening remarks for the “2026 Indonesian Day Business Forum.” The event was held in the Conrad Seoul Hotel in the Yeouido financial district and was sponsored by Korea’s KB Bank; PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a major Indonesian development company; PT Bank KB Indonesia Tbk; and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. The forum brought together Indonesian government representatives, businesses, and investors to explore trade, investment opportunities, and cross-b
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 13:33
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Arts-Culture Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
Lee Jon-young | Before ever speaking of enlightenment, Buddha taught the power to reflect on one's own mind. Today in Korea, we call that power su-o-ji-sim (羞惡之心)—having a conscience and sense of shame. Su-o-ji-sim means the ability to be ashamed of one's own mistakes and to face the mistakes of others—not with a sense of anger but a desire to rectify. Mencius said: "A person lacking su-o-ji-sim is not truly human." He was not calling for a strict moral code but merely warning that a society whose conscience is fading will hasten its own collapse. Looking at society today, one can see the sens
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 15:09
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Diplomacy Korea-Egypt CEPA Negotiations Begin
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Korea and Egypt have officially launched Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, elevating bilateral economic relations to a new level. Korea's expanded economic diplomacy in the Middle East and Africa, together with Egypt's foreign investment attraction strategy are seen as the impetus behind the agreement. Yeo Han-koo, Korea’s Chief Negotiator for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, signed a "Joint Declaration on CEPA Promotion" in Cairo on January 18 (lo
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-19 17:05
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Diplomacy Korea-UAE: A Future of Trust Blooming in the Desert
On January 15, two men— President Lee Jae-myung and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority—shook hands in the reception room of Cheong Wa Dae. Held before a wall covered with traditional symbols for longevity emblazoned in gold, their meeting reaffirmed a “century-long companionship,” one that began around 16 years earlier when a delegation led by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) won a contract to build a nuclear power plant complex in Barakah, UAE, in 2009. Chairman Khaldoon’s smile in the photograph is genuine; he considers Korea his “second
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-19 14:58
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Arts-Culture India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
Ambassador Debnath Shaw | What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct transactions digitally. The India Stack components like Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), DigiLocker (documents), e-Sign (digital signature), e-KYC (know your customer), DBT (direct benefit transfer), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (healthcare), etc, enable citizens, busin
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 12:47
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting, saying, "Policy announcements shouldn't be enough...True results must be felt by the people"
Diplomacy Journal shJung | President Lee Jae-myung emphasized at a Cabinet meeting on the 20th, "Policies shouldn't end with announcing them. Thoroughly inspecting the field and quickly supplement any areas of improvement is the key to achieving a state that the people can truly feel." In his opening remarks at the Cabinet meeting that day, President Lee stated, "Whether it's government policy or anything else, true achievement can only be achieved when the people's quality of life is tangibly improved on the ground and when the people can feel it." Regarding this year's performance evaluation
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-21 21:01
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Global Azerbaijan Marks 36th Anniversary of ‘Black January’ Tragedy
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | One of the most tragic, yet dignified, pages in the modern history of the Republic of Azerbaijan occurred on January 20, 1990. Known as National Mourning Day, it commemorates the victims of the brutal military intervention carried out by the Soviet army against the civilian population in the capital Baku and other parts of the country. As a result of this ruthless aggression, 150 civilians were killed, 744 people were seriously injured, and four individuals went missing. The events of January 20, often referred to as “Black January,” were aimed at suppressing
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 17:06
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Diplomacy Public satisfaction with 2025 government policies reached an all-time high.
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 |The public satisfaction survey on 2025 government tasks achieved a score of 4.77, the highest since the survey began in 2013. The government, which began under difficult circumstances without a transition committee, developed government tasks that reflected the public's demands and the mission of the times, centered around the National Policy Planning Committee. It has dedicated itself to running the government with speed and performance as its core principles. This satisfaction survey revealed that public satisfaction was highest in the areas of a world-leading in
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-20 16:33
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Diplomacy President Lee, Qatari Emir Discuss Defense, Energy Cooperation during Phone Call
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | President Lee Jae-myung held a telephone conversation on January 20 with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss expanding strategic cooperation between the two nations. According to Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Kim Nam-jun, this marked the second call between the two leaders since President Lee's inauguration. The leaders agreed to broaden collaboration across key sectors including defense and related industry, energy, and infrastructure. During the call, President Lee commended Qatar's role as an international mediator amid ongoing geopolitical tensi
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 09:41
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Local President Lee Announces Growth Strategy Overhaul in New Year Press Conference
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | President Lee Jae-myung announced a comprehensive restructuring of South Korea's growth strategy during his January 21 New Year press conference, presenting a new vision for national development amid a major realignment of the global order. In the morning at Cheong Wa Dae's Yeongbingwan guest house, President Lee emphasized that "as the world order undergoes a massive transformation … If South Korea becomes mired in the ‘formula for past success,’ it too could fall back into a similar vicious cycle." This was the third press conference of his tenure, following
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 16:02
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President Lee and Prime Minister Meloni Meet at Cheong Wa Dae to Spur Semiconductor and AI Cooperation
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov Meets with a Member of the National Assembly of Korea
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K-Graphy Brand Manifesto
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Establishing a School for Diplomatic Talent. "Diplomatic Journal Promotes Educational Hub for Nurturing K-Diplomatic Cultural Envoys"
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Fully Cultivate 500 Export Stars
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Forum in Seoul Aims to Strengthen Indonesia–Korea Investment Partnership
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Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding Celebration
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2026-01-22 15:09
Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
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2026-01-22 12:47
India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
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Agricultural Institute Analysis Eyes Expanding ‘1,000 Won Breakfast’ Program
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President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting, saying, "Policy announcements shouldn't be enough...True results must be felt by the people"
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