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Global India's Indus Waters Treaty Concessions: A Six-Decade Imbalance Now Under Scrutiny
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | NEW DELHI — When India and Pakistan signed the Indus Waters Treaty on September 19, 1960, it was widely hailed as a landmark achievement in international water diplomacy, brokered by the World Bank amid one of the world's most fraught bilateral relationships. More than six decades later, however, the agreement faces mounting scrutiny — not for what it accomplished, but for what critics describe as a fundamentally inequitable architecture that systematically disadvantaged India from the outset. A detailed analysis of the treaty's negotiating history and operatio
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-12 16:14
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Global Korea–Uzbekistan Deepen Aviation Cooperation… MOU Framework Drives System-Level Transformation
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | The Republic of Korea and Uzbekistan have significantly advanced their aviation education partnership, transitioning from exchange-based programs to a system-level cooperation model under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), according to official sources from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport. The initiative is being implemented under the aviation development strategy of Shavkat Mirziyoyev and has been formalized through cooperation between Korea Aerospace University and the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan. During high-level talks held on April 29 in Tashkent, K
- 이길주 기자
- 2026-05-06 12:48
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Global Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan recovers stolen artefacts from abroad
Diplomacy Journal 이길주 기자 | The Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan has repatriated valuable ancient artefacts that had been illicitly exported abroad, following a large-scale investigation involving European law enforcement agencies and scholars. Stolen cultural property dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD has been returned to Uzbekistan following a large-scale investigation involving law enforcement agencies and scholars from across Europe. A number of artefacts, illegally smuggled from the Central Asian republic that was once the heart of the Bactrian and Kushan empires, wer
- 이길주 기자
- 2026-05-05 15:29
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Global Climate Change Adaptation Measures in the Aral Sea Region
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | Today, climate change stands as one of the most urgent and complex global challenges, with its negative effects being particularly acute in ecologically fragile regions under high anthropogenic pressure. One such area is the Aral Sea region, where the consequences of climate change are having a far-reaching impact on the state of natural resources, the living standards of the population, and economic activities. The desiccation of the Aral Sea has led to a sharp change in the region's microclimate, an increase in air temperature, a decrease in precipitation, in
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-04-30 10:13
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Global A 7kg boy, Tim, a rescue request letter from Gaza
Diplomacy Journal Lee | The tragedy of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who cried out, “I’m so scared. Please come and take me,” while isolated among the corpses of her family amidst the horrors of war, left a deep shock on the entire world. The “23 minutes of silence” highlighted by the film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' continues to resonate deeply within our society. In the Gaza Strip, another young life is waiting for a desperate rescue. Recently, as President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea emphasized international humanitarian principles regarding the situation in the West Bank, messages of support and g
- 이길주 기자
- 2026-04-29 13:31
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Global Uzbekistan Launches the Updated and Ambitious “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy for National Development
Diplomacy Journal 이성준 기자 | TASHKENT - Uzbekistan has unveiled its updated Uzbekistan–2030 Strategy, marking a major step in the country’s journey toward national reform and development. Officials emphasise that implementing reform requires responsibility, consistency, institutional discipline, and public legitimacy. The government has revised the strategy following extensive public consultations, ensuring that citizens’ voices are reflected in the results-based policy framework. Aligned with international standards and designed to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the s
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-04-02 13:27
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Global CERR Assesses Economic Activity Across Uzbekistan’s Regions Over Five Years Using Satellite Data
Diplomacy Journal 이성준 기자 | An analysis of nighttime satellite illumination data indicates a strengthening of economic activity across regions and an expansion in the number of territories exhibiting urban-type development. The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) applied satellite-based nighttime lights (NTL) data to assess economic activity at the level of regions and cities in Uzbekistan. The analysis shows that higher light intensity corresponds to higher levels of economic activity and more advanced urban infrastructure. CERR’s findings demonstrate a high degree of consistency b
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-30 15:14
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Global Navruz – A symbol of national tradition and new life
Diplomacy Journal Dunyo IA | Navruz is considered one of the ancient and widely celebrated traditional holidays, embodying values such as humanity, kindness, generosity and diligence. This holiday holds a significant place in the culture of the peoples of Central Asia, Iran, the Caucasus, the Near East and South Asia, reflecting the continuity of centuries-old civilizational traditions. According to historical sources, the tradition of Navruz dates back at least three thousand years. Detailed information on this subject was provided by Abu Rayhan Beruni in his work “The Remaining Signs of Past
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-25 15:08
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Global AMIR TEMUR AND DIPLOMACY
Diplomacy Journal 이성준 기자 | Amir Temur occupies a place in world history not only as a great commander and statesman who built a powerful and prosperous state. The great ruler turned his capital, Samarkand, into one of the cultural, architectural, scientific and spiritual centers of the world. Therefore, the study of Amir Temur's exemplary life and statecraft, the history of his reign, the study of science and culture in it, as one of the major scientific directions of historiography, has always been and remains the focus of attention of world scientists, heads of state, and politicians. Also,
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-24 18:58
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Global India's "Human Cost of Terrorism" Exhibition Opens in Seoul
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | "The Human Cost of Terrorism" is a two-day digital exhibition hosted by the Embassy of India in Korea from March 24 to March 25 at the National Museum of Korean Democracy in Seoul's Yongsan-gu district. The venue is darkly well suited as it occupies the former Namyeong-dong Anti-Communist Interrogation Office, a nondescript, gray seven-story building constructed in 1976. Officially labeled the "International Oceanic Research Institute," the facility operated as a clandestine site where students, journalists, and labor activists were subjected to systematic
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-24 17:42
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Global A Week of K-Food Diplomacy: Korea Advances on Three Fronts
Seoul/Sejong, 15–19 March 2026 — In one remarkably active week, two Korean ministries advanced K-food diplomacy on three distinct fronts: a high-profile seafood showcase for France's culinary elite, record-breaking export results in Tokyo, and the launch of a nationwide chicken cuisine trail. Together, they signal that Korean food has become a full instrument of cultural and economic diplomacy. K-Seafood Meets French Culinary Mastery The week opened at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole, where the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) hosted a K-Seafood promotion pavilion during the World
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-20 17:37
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Global Jeju Prepares to Host the 13th International e-Mobility Expo
Organizers of the 13th Interenational e-Mobility Expo have released the following information: Jeju is once again poised to become the world's crossroads for electric mobility innovation, as the 13th International e-Mobility Expo (IEVE 2026) opens its doors from March 24 to 27 at Jeju Shinhwa World. Organized under the banner of the 13th International e-Mobility Expo Organizing Committee and co-hosted by the Korea International Electric Vehicle Expo Association and GEAN (Global Electric vehicle Association Network), this year's event elevates its ambitions considerably — positioning itself not
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-20 15:18
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Global Korea Secures UAE Oil Lifeline as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
On March 18, Cheong Wa Dae released the following statement from the Presidential Special Envoy for Strategic Economic Cooperation: I will now present the results of this visit to the UAE, undertaken together with the special envoy delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, and other participating ministries. Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the delegation held discussions on ways to further strengthen trust with the UAE — a longstanding friend and key partner nation — and to explore concrete avenues for cooperation in times of cr
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-19 17:11
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Global Korea Joins Unprecedented IEA Collective Action as Global Oil Supply Crisis Deepens
In a March 11 press release, Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced that the International Energy Agency (IEA) had decided at an emergency Governing Board meeting the same day to implement the Collective Action proposed on March 10 to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks. Korea has been allocated 22.46 million barrels, or 5.6% of the total, for release. The IEA approved the largest coordinated stock release in its history to help ease the global energy supply crisis, which has been intensifying amid recent developments in the Middle East. National re
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-13 15:32
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Global CNTB Announces Direct Incheon-Zagreb Flights Resume This Summer
The Croatioan National Tourist Board (CNTB) announced on January 31 that T'way Air, a South Korea-based low-cost carrier, will resume direct flights between Incheon and Zagreb from July 2 through October 24, 2026. The flights will operate three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The 11-hour flight, priced around KRW 500,000 one-way, makes Croatia more accessible than ever to Korean travelers. "With both direct flights and diverse connecting routes through cities like Istanbul, Vienna, and Warsaw, access to Croatia has never been better," said Marko Jurčić, Korea Director of the CNTB.
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-02 17:27
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World Art Exhibition for Peace donates 40 art works to Yeoju Prison
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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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India's Indus Waters Treaty Concessions: A Six-Decade Imbalance Now Under Scrutiny
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An exclusive report, a witness turned into a suspect
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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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[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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World Art Exhibition for Peace donates 40 art works to Yeoju Prison
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