Arts-Culture
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Arts-Culture The 28th World Peace Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony held successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 28th World Peace Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony was held at the Korea Gallery in Insa-dong, Seoul on August 6, 2025. About 620 artists from 21 countries participated in the event, submitting approximately 1,200 works. About 800 of these works were exhibited. The ceremony concluded successfully with approximately 200 distinguished guests in attendance. Attendees at the ceremony included Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, Fazliddin Arziev, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of Uzbekistan, Consul Eugene Redko of the Embassy of Belarus, a
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-07 14:00
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Arts-Culture Seminar on “Digitalization of Education” for Tajikistan teachers kicks off
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Seminar on “Digitalization for the Education” for Tajikistani teachers, organized by the Sejong Education office, kicked off in Sejong city on August 4, 2025. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the educational partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Tajikistan, one that holds great promise for the future of digital education in Tajikistan. It is worth underlining that the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon has consistently shown strong support for digitalization as a key driver of the Tajikistan'
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-05 11:43
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Arts-Culture 65th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting held at Songdo Convensia
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, in cooperation with the Korea Tourism Organization, hosted the 65th APEC Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting from July 28 to 31 at Songdo Convensia, Incheon, as part of the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings. Established in 1991, the APEC TWG has served as a key platform for tourism officials from 21 member economies to share insights, align policies, and foster growth through travel and tourism cooperation. The 65th TWG Meeting featured the adoption of the APEC Tourism Strategic
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-01 15:32
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Arts-Culture [Publisher Column] Prayer is peace, harmony, and a heart attitude for someone
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Every day, we pass through a landscape of fierce words and division. Politics puts more weight on blame than responsibility, and those who are called leaders only talk about ‘strategies’ to defeat their opponents rather than the people. In the midst of this, I say, “This is a time when prayer is needed.” However, true prayer is not a monologue to heaven, but a heart attitude for our neighbors, and it should be the starting point of practice to reflect on my thoughts and actions for someone other than myself. Prayer is ‘courage’ for the weak. Even at this mome
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- 2025-07-25 11:20
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Arts-Culture Korean Opera singer Lee performs at Int’l Art Festival “Slavianskiy Bazaar” in Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The multi-day visit of South Korean opera singer Lee Yeon-Seong to Belarus, organized by the Belarusian side, came to a close on July 14, 2025. For the first time in the history of the International Festival of Arts “Slavianskiy Bazaar in Vitebsk”, a performer from the Republic of Korea took the stage. At the Summer Amphitheater, Lee Yeon-Seong, together with young Belarusian talent Ivan Maltsev, performed a traditional song “The Golden Ray of Sunlight” (lyrics by Y. Entin, music by G. Gladkov), receiving warm applause from the audience. The South Korean guest’
- Lee 기자
- 2025-07-18 14:33
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Arts-Culture Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream has been successfully inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, which has been held in Paris, France from July 6 to 16, 2025, made the final decision to inscribe the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream on the World Heritage List on July 12, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Following its inscription on the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in 2010, the Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream has finally come to fruition after 15 years. With this inscripti
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-07-15 10:47
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Arts-Culture K-Folk Painting Artists Invitational Exhibition to be held in Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee A grand exhibition titled “K-Folk Painting Artists Invitational Exhibition” will be held at the National Museum of Folk Art in Minsk, located in the capital of Belarus in Eastern Europe from October 27 to November 16. This exhibition is co-hosted by the Belarusian Ministry of Culture and the Diplomacy Journal, and co-organized by the Belarusian National Museum, the K-Folk Painting Research Institute, and the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee. It is expected to mark a new leap toward the globalization of K-Folk Painting. This exhibition is a large-sc
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-07-11 14:50
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Arts-Culture Abdulla Qodiriy’s “The Days Gone By” comes to Korean readers
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A remarkable cultural milestone has been achieved with the Korean translation of «The Days Gone By» (O‘tkan kunlar), the iconic novel by Uzbek literary pioneer Abdulla Qodiriy. The man behind this endeavor is Professor Kim Tschung Sun of Keimyung University, who spent more than two years translating the novel — not only with scholarly precision but also with a deep emotional connection to its world. From March 2023 to May 2025, Professor Kim immersed himself in the world of Qodiriy’s characters — their passions, struggles, and the historical backdrop of early 2
- Lee 기자
- 2025-07-10 14:27
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Arts-Culture Embassy of India and KYA jointly organize the global Yoga event
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
- Lee 기자
- 2025-06-24 14:16
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Arts-Culture A special Yoga event to be held at Nami Island on June 28
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga, the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Seoul and the Korean Yoga Association will hold a special Yoga event at Nami Island at 2:00 p.m. on June 28. The event will be held at O Stage, Nami Island's representative performance venue, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for two hours, and will be conducted simultaneously in Korean and English, making it an international program that both domestic and foreign tourists can enjoy together. Participan
- Lee 기자
- 2025-06-16 11:50
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Arts-Culture A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom, a Tajik cultural gem, held in Paris
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom was held in Paris, France on June 11, 2025. This event was part of the celebration marking the 700th anniversary of Hafiz Shirazi, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program, and the 60th anniversary of UNESCO Water Sciences. The program showcased performances by masters of Shashmaqom from Tajikistan. The event garnered significant attention from guests and forum participants alike. The performance of this unique, traditional musical heritage, which is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible
- Lee 기자
- 2025-06-13 10:21
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Arts-Culture Almaty of Kazakhstan gains recognition at Seoul International Tourism Fair
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From June 5 to 8, 2025, Almaty proudly represented Kazakhstan at one of Asia’s largest tourism exhibitions — the Seoul International Tourism Fair (SITF 2025) in Seoul. The booth of Kazakhstan’s southern capital drew significant attention from visitors and industry experts, and was ultimately awarded the honorary title of “The Best Booth Design of SITF 2025.” Visitors had the chance to experience the vibrant spirit of Kazakh culture and the essence of Almaty through a dynamic and interactive program, including: • Live performances of traditional Kazakh music by
- Lee 기자
- 2025-06-10 16:41
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Arts-Culture Uzbekistan-Korea Tourism Forum held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea and the Uzbekistan Tourism Agency jointly held the “Uzbekistan-South Korea Tourism Forum” at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul on June 9, 2025, inviting representatives from the South Korean travel industry. Delivering welcoming speech at the forum, Minister Counsellor Fazliddin Arziev of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul said, “It is a great honor to welcome you to the Uzbekistan–Korea Tourism Forum - a meaningful platform that continues to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations.” Noting
- Lee 기자
- 2025-06-10 14:46
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Arts-Culture Tourism opportunities of Kazakhstan presented in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Korea, together with Kazakh Tourism JSC NC, organized a Road Show to showcase Kazakhstan’s tourism potential in Seoul on June 4, 2025. The event brought together about 150 participants, including representatives of leading Korean tour operators, airlines, the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA), tourism experts, and journalists from both countries. The Kazakh delegation included 10 organizations and companies such as Kazakh Tourism JSC NC, the Almaty To
- Lee 기자
- 2025-06-09 16:00
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Arts-Culture WPAEOC donates 42 K-folk painting artworks to Busan Detention Center
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee (WPAEOC), led by Chairman Lee Jon-young, donated 42 K-folk painting artworks to the Busan Detention Center under the Daegu Regional Correctional Office on May 30, continuing its art sharing activities to help inmates' emotional stability and social reintegration. This donation was made possible through the proposal of Chairman Lee Jon-young, who has shown deep interest in the rehabilitation of inmates and the prevention of reoffending. The donated works will be installed in the detention center's exhibition spac
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-06-04 16:36
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Tajikistan highlights AI leadership at international conference in Dushanbe
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"The World's First K-Folk Painting Exhibition" -- Invited by the National Museum of Folk Art of Belarus
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Global Culture Economy Link Association hosts ‘Global Students’ Culture Day’
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President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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Team Korea vows strong performance at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics
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Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Lao counterpart Thongsavanh Phomvihane
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President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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Nesvizh Palace in Belarus... The heart of Eastern European culture built by the Radziwill Family
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People Power Party leader Jang meets with British Ambassador Colin Crooks
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Mir Castle in Belarus, a medieval jewel embracing peace and culture
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President Lee holds summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
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UPDATE: 2025년 10월 29일 17시 15분