By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone conversation with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on the afternoon of July 1, according to a written briefing by Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong. President Lee expressed gratitude for President Mohammed's congratulations on his inauguration and expressed hope that the two countries would work together to further strengthen the “special strategic partnership” between South Korea and the UAE, taking the opportunity of the new government's establishment. The two leade
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Finnish Ambassador to South Korea Jyri Järviaho visited Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) on July 2. The visit was arranged to discuss ways to expand exchanges and practical cooperation in the fields of science and technology and higher education, the DGIST said. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho has been focusing on strengthening innovation ecosystem cooperation between the two countries by visiting major science and technology institutions in Korea since taking office as the Finnish Ambassador to Korea in 2024. Recently, he has been taking th
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference held on July 3, marking 30 days since his inauguration, “We are doing our best to achieve mutually beneficial and win-win results based on the principle of practical diplomacy centered on national interests in the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations, which is one of the most pressing issues.” He also said, “Based on the solid U.S.-Korea alliance, close U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation, and the prompt improvement of relations with China and Russia, we will protect peace and the lives of our people through practical dipl
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), led by President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg, held the AHK Florist Certificate Award Ceremony on June 30 at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. This event recognized nine newly certified florists who completed the AHK Florist Program, a vocational training initiative jointly organized by KGCCI with two of Korea’s leading floral design academies—Cochi Oh Myeon Floral Art School and Lim’s Flower Academy. Integrating core elements of the Germany’s dual vocational training system, the program adhere
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone call with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the afternoon of July 1, and the two leaders exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations, according to a written briefing by Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong. President Lee said that New Zealand is a grateful ally that participated in the Korean War even before establishing diplomatic relations with South Korea in 1962, and that he hopes the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation in various fields such as economy, defense and
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kim Dong-yeon, governor of Gyeonggi Province, met with Mizushima Koichi, Japanese Ambassador to Korea, at the provincial office on July 2 to discuss cooperation between the two countries in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. During the meeting, Governor Kim said, "Although Korea-Japan relations have gone through many ups and downs over the years, the two countries are still close neighbors. I am pleased that South Korea-Japan relations have developed into a very good relationship recently.
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Amit Kumar, Indian Ambassador to South Korea, visited the Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Daejeon on July 1 to discuss ways to promote business exchange between Daejeon and India, the Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced. The meeting was attended by Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Jeong Tae-hee, along with Vice Chairman Kim Ho-taek, CEO of Samnam Pharmaceutical, and Park Han-oh, Chairman of BioNia, who explored the potential for Daejeon and Chungnam region companies to enter the Indian market and discussed ways to expan