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Global WHO warns, “Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines”
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Measles deaths have dropped by 88 per cent since 2000 – yet an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children, still died from the virus last year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Nov. 28. Officials said global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain under-immunized following years of COVID-19 pandemic-related disruption, according to the UN News. “Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses,” said Dr. Kate O’Brien, WHO’s Director of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals. “One person can infect up to 18 others. Man
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- 2025-12-01 16:13
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Global 2025 Korea-Africa Startup Competition team visits Kenya
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The final participating teams of the '2025 Korea-Africa Startup Competition' visited Nairobi, Kenya, for a week-long local bootcamp from November 7 to 14, the Korea-Africa Foundation said. During the bootcamp, the teams visited various relevant organizations, including Kenyan unicorn startup M-Pesa, fintech startup Pezesha, the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (a government organization), and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. This provided an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Kenyan business ecosystem and explore mar
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- 2025-11-27 16:08
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Global The “EU Food Market & Networking” event held, showing off premium EU goods
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The “EU Food Market & Networking” event was held under the sponsorship of the European Union (EU) on November 25 at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Sebitseom in Banpo, Seoul. Under the slogan of “Colours by Europe, Tastes of Excellence,” the event brought together experts from Korea’s food and beverage industry as well as media representatives to explore the quality and appeal of European agri-food products and discuss future cooperation opportunities. The event began with opening remarks by Kim Mi-kyung, Trade Officer at the EU Delegation to Korea, fo
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- 2025-11-27 15:05
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Global The Embassy of France hosts the 2025 Regional Meeting of Ambassadors in East Asia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of France in Seoul hosted the 2025 Regional Meeting of French Ambassadors in East Asia on Nov. 20. The Embassy had the honor and pleasure of welcoming French Ambassadors from twelve countries in the region, as well as several senior officials from the Ministry, for two days of discussions on political, economic, and technological issues in the region. This was also an opportunity to reflect on the Ministry's transformation and the managerial experiences of each participant, and to meet with Korean diplomats and researchers. Sunday also included a to
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- 2025-11-24 13:59
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Global Central Asia-Korea cooperation in the field of AI is expanding
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Korea–Central Asia Cooperation Forum on AI Talent Development” was held at the National Assembly of Korea on Nov. 19, organized by the Korea Foundation for Science and Creativity (KOSAC) in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Central Asia–Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum (CARK). The event brought together members of the National Assembly Hong Ki-won and Kim Gun, experts, leading scholars, and representatives of the Embassies of Central Asian countries. In his opening remarks, KOSAC President Jung Woo Sung emphasized the importance of the forum as a plat
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- 2025-11-21 14:05
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Global Foreign Deputy Minister Kim presides over MSP senior representative meeting
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju The Governments of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Commission convened the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Principals’ Meeting in Brussels, Belgium on November 18, 2025, on the margins of EU Raw Materials Week. The Principals’ Meeting brought together senior officials to advance joint efforts to build secure, resilient, and sustainable critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced in
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- 2025-11-20 11:32
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Global Oman ushers in new chapter, celebrating its glorious National Day on Nov. 20
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Sultanate of Oman will mark its Glorious National Day, commemorating the Al Busaidi State Foundation Day on November 20 each year. This historic occasion embodies the patriotic spirit of this blessed nation's people as they advance with renewed determination to build their homeland under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Embassy of Oman in Seoul said. The profound pride of the nation's Monarch in the people of Oman reflects the deep unity between the Leader and his loyal citizens. This national cohesion represents a fundamental ele
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- 2025-11-19 16:39
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Global President Lee Jae-myung: “UAE to serve as Korea’s base camp for Arab expansion”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung, on a Middle East and Africa tour, held a dinner meeting with Korean compatriots in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 17 (local time) to encourage Korean nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Approximately 150 people attended this meeting, including representatives of compatriot organizations, businesspeople, members of the Advisory Council for Democratic Peaceful Reunification, Korean language school officials, cultural and artistic figures, and employees of international organizations. Jang Kwang-deok, President of the Korean Association in t
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- 2025-11-18 15:16
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Global Guatemalan Amb. to Korea Solis promotes excellence of Guatemalan coffee
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo At a press conference held at the Embassy of Guatemala in Seoul on Nov. 13, Guatemalan Ambassador to Korea Sara Solis highlighted the excellence of Guatemalan coffee and expressed hopes of attracting more Korean tourists to experience the country’s rich culture and natural beauty. The ambassador emphasized that Guatemalan coffee, grown in volcanic soil at high altitudes above 1,500 meters, offers a rich aroma and balanced acidity that perfectly suit Korean tastes. “Koreans have a deep appreciation for quality coffee, and we believe Guatemala’s beans can bring t
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- 2025-11-13 16:42
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Global President of Kazakhstan invites Ban Ki-moon to the Regional Climate Summit in Astana
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting with Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), on the margins of Global Green Growth Week 2025. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation in the field of green development. Ambassador Arystanov expressed his appreciation to Mr. Ban for his significant contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation, including through active participation in events organized by Kazakhstan. In this co
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- 2025-11-12 14:53
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Global Two ROK-led resolutions simultaneously adopted at UNGA 1st committee
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee At the 80th session of the UNGA First Committee, two resolutions submitted by the Republic of Korea (ROK) were adopted on Thursday, November 6, with overwhelming support from UN Member States: “Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and its Implications for International Peace and Security,” co-tabled by the ROK and the Netherlands, and “Youth, Disarmament and Non-proliferation,” tabled solely by the ROK, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The “Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and its Implications for International Peace and Security” res
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- 2025-11-11 10:27
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Global GGGI, the Embassy of France jointly host an event marking the 10th anniv. of the Paris Agreement
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Embassy of France in Seoul jointly hosted an event marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Bertoux reaffirmed France's firm commitment to protecting the planet. At an event co-hosted by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Embassy of France in Korea, Ambassador Philippe Bertoux stated, "We believe that the Global Partnership for International Cooperation (GPIC) and Korea can help achieve this
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- 2025-11-07 14:54
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Global Sudanese Amb. Agarib calls for international community’s humanitarian assistance
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Amira Agarib, Ambassador of Sudan to South Korea, announced on Nov. 5 that Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, is facing a serious humanitarian crisis due to the atrocities committed by the Sudanese Rapid Support Force (RSF) rebels. Ambassador Agarib held a press conference at the Sudanese Embassy in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, stating that the RSF massacred approximately 2,000 civilians over the two days after capturing the strategic western city of Al-Fashir. "The approximately 26,000 refugees who fled Al-Fashir in recent days are suffering human rights violations,
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- 2025-11-06 15:40
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Global Uzbekistan–USA: Strategic partnership as a driver of interregional cooperation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Dunyo IA Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzebekistan in Seoul. –Ed. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Washington on a working visit to participate in the “C5+1” summit of the leaders of Central Asian countries and the United States and to hold meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as heads of U.S. government departments and agencies. The
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- 2025-11-06 14:05
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Global C5+1 Summit held in Washington, D.C., seeking bilateral cooperation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Kim Dae-sik, Former Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Kazakhstan, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul. –Ed. On November 6, 2025, the C5+1 Summit between the United States and the five Central Asian nations will be held in Washington, D.C. The gathering will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 framework and explore new avenues for cooperation. Currently, there are six major countries or regions that maintain similar C5+1 mechanisms with the Cent
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The 205th ROK-U.S. Joint Committee of the Status of Forces Agreement Joint Press Release
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Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
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(Exclusive) Aifeex, a global multi-level Ponzi scam
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KB Bank Indonesia hosts 'KB Bank Economic Outlook 2026'
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Vice Foreign Minister Park holds a meeting with his U.S. counterpart
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