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Business [Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
Diplomacy Journal Reporter Lee Gil-ju | As South Korea and Thailand move toward implementing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the two countries are entering an unprecedented phase of economic cooperation. South Korea emerged as the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand during the first quarter of 2023, while Thailand’s total investment promotion applications reached a record high of approximately US$60.2 billion in 2025. Yet amid this optimistic outlook, a recent US$580 million asset-freeze dispute has raised growing international concerns over the
- 이길주 기자
- 2026-05-16 01:41
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Arts-Culture The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | --“Painting World Peace through Art” which is expected to be participated by artists from over 50 different countries of the world. --Prestigious Awards attract attention, Including the National Assembly Speaker’s Award, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award, and the Mayor of Seoul Award. The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition, where artists from many countries of the world gather to share the value of “Peace Spoken through Art,” will be held grandly in Seoul this coming August 2026. According to the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee (led
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-13 14:32
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Diplomacy The President of Kazakhstan signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Special Legal Regime of Alatau City”
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | On May 8, 2026, President of Kazakhstan Tokayev signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Special Legal Regime of the City of Alatau." The primary objective of the law is to create favorable conditions for the accelerated and sustainable development of Alatau city. This unique legal status represents a fundamentally new approach to forming an independent ecosystem for innovation, investment, and economic growth within the city. The Constitutional Law also introduces a new model of state administration for Alatau city and establishes fu
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-13 11:08
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Local An exclusive report, a witness turned into a suspect
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Controversy is spreading as Woongjin Freedlife filed a complaint against a former executive at the Dongdaemun Police Station on December 30 of last year, asserting the stance that “the company is also a victim.” However, suspicions are being raised that this is a strategy to downplay organizational responsibility and incorporate the victimized partner company into a structure of judicial complicity. From witness to suspect. Controversy over the framing of the breach of trust and bribery Woongjin Freedlife filed a complaint against former Executive Yoo, a former
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-13 14:26
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Uzbekistan has historically been a proactive driver in strengthening ties among Turkic-speaking nations. Following a period of limited engagement, a pivotal turning point occurred in 2018 when the President of the Republic attended the 6th Summit of the Organization as a Guest of Honor. In 2019, the country ratified the Nakhchivan Agreement, officially becoming a full member of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Since joining, Uzbekistan has proposed 116 specific initiatives, more than half of which have already been successfully implemented. The economic
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-18 16:36
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Diplomacy Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Today, global development is proceeding at an unprecedented pace of urbanization — by 2050, nearly 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities. This process is also advancing rapidly in Uzbekistan: the country’s population has exceeded 38 million, the urbanization rate has reached 51%, and nearly 20 million people now live in urban areas. According to economic analyses, every 1% increase in the urbanization rate grows the economy by at least 1% and accelerates investment flows and startup development — making reforms in this sector of strategic
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-18 16:31
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Diplomacy Seoul's Yeouido Park Hosts Inaugural 'India Day 2026,' Celebrating Six Decades of Korea-India Cultural Ties
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | On May 16, Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul was transformed into a vibrant 'Mini India,' filled with the captivating colors, rhythms, and soul of Indian heritage. The inaugural 'India Day 2026,' organized by the Embassy of India, Seoul, concluded in grand success, drawing enthusiastic crowds from both the Korean public and the Indian diaspora. The festival was specially envisioned to celebrate the deep friendship and close people-to-people exchanges between Korea and India, offering visitors an immersive, multi-sensory journey into India’s rich cultural heritage t
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-18 20:39
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Diplomacy President of Kazakhstan Outlines Digital Development Priorities for the Turkic World at the Informal OTS Summit in Turkistan
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered remarks at the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States held in Turkistan. Welcoming the participants to the spiritual capital of the Turkic world, the Head of State highlighted Turkistan’s special historical and civilizational significance for the brotherly nations. In his address, President Tokayev noted that amid a complex and unstable geopolitical environment, the unity of Turkic states is of particular importance. He stressed the need to intensify economic and investment co
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-19 12:53
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[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition slated to open grandly
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The President of Kazakhstan signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Special Legal Regime of Alatau City”
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An exclusive report, a witness turned into a suspect
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Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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2026-05-19 12:53
President of Kazakhstan Outlines Digital Development Priorities for the Turkic World at the Informal OTS Summit in Turkistan
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2026-05-18 20:39
Seoul's Yeouido Park Hosts Inaugural 'India Day 2026,' Celebrating Six Decades of Korea-India Cultural Ties
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2026-05-18 16:36
Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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2026-05-18 16:31
Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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2026-05-16 01:41
[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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