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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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Local World Art Exhibition for Peace donates 40 art works to Yeoju Prison
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The World Art Exhibition for Peace has donated a total of 40 K-Folk paintings to the Yeoju Prison, “illuminating the path of rehabilitation through art.” Chairman of the Board Lee Jon-young, the donor, continuously practices ‘Rehabilitation through Art’ and the donation includes eight pieces to the Correctional Facilities (prison). On April 12 this year, Warden Choi Jong-il of the Yeoju Prison hosted a donation ceremony for artworks of 2026 aimed at improving the cultural environment within the correctional facility and fostering the emotional well-being of the
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-12 19:59
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Local Korea Aerospace University Expands Cooperation with Uzbekistan, “Promoting Aviation Workforce Training and Aviation Safety System Establishment”
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | High-level meeting with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport discusses establishment of an international flight training center Expansion of dual-degree programs with Tashkent State Transport University to jointly foster aviation experts Korea Aerospace University, Korea’s aviation-specialized university, is moving forward in earnest to expand cooperation in the Central Asian aviation industry in partnership with the government of Uzbekistan. On April 29 (local time), President Heo Hee-young met with Ilkhom Makhkamov, Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, at the M
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-06 20:28
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Local Korea Aerospace University Signs MOU with DigiPen Institute of Technology to Establish Global Collaborative Campus
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | DigiPen, a global leader in game and AI education, joins hands with Korea Aerospace University to build a “Global Education Ecosystem” A new turning point for Korea-U.S. educational cooperation as Korea Aerospace University and DigiPen fully pursue joint campus establishment Korea Aerospace University announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DigiPen Institute of Technology, a world-renowned university specializing in games and software located in Washington State, USA, to strengthen global education and research cooperation. The sig
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-05-06 14:14
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Local The legacy of the Seoul Olympics Games becomes a stage for diplomacy. Tour of the Seoul Olympic Sculpture Park at the invitation of the Embassy of Italy in Seoul.
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The legacy of the Seoul Olympic Games is expanding beyond a mere record of the past into a living platform that connects present diplomacy with future cultural exchange. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation for the Seoul Olympics (Chairman Ha Hyung-joo) invited Ambassador Emilia Gatto of Italy in Seoul to host the ‘Seoul Olympic Sculpture Park Tour Program,’ showcasing a new model of cultural diplomacy that combines sports and art. Held on April 28 in the area around Seoul Olympic Park, this program was attended by officials from the Korea Sports Promotion Fou
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-04-29 15:19
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Local Chairman Lee Seung-won of K-AI Works wins AI Innovation Grand Award
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | The ‘K-Seoul International Singer Festival & Global Top Leader Awards Presentation Ceremony,’ a convergence-type global festival where music, culture, cutting-edge technology, and leadership coexist, was successfully held on the 23rd at the Seocho Arts Center in Seoul, attended by distinguished guests from both Korea and abroad. Serving as a platform for exchange that eliminates industry boundaries and strengthens global networks, the event featured high-quality performances by artists from over 30 countries of the world, as well as an awards-presentation c
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-04-27 14:00
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Local A Special Report on Buddha's Birthday
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | A declaration of peace embodied in the handwritten calligraphy of Dharma King Ilbung Seo Gyeong-bo In 1992, an event occurred that marked a significant turning point in the history of world Buddhism. It was the proclamation of the “International Buddhist Peace Day.” This is regarded as a historical event that went beyond the mere declaration of a commemorative day; it was an official declaration of the Buddhist spirit of peace toward humanity amidst division and conflict, and it presented “peace” as a shared value of humanity transcending religion. In particula
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-04-25 17:52
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Local President Lee Chairs Strategy Session on Middle East Fallout, Energy Security, and Future Industries
President Lee Jae-myung convened a Senior Secretaries and Advisers Meeting at Cheong Wa Dae (CWD) on April 9, directing government officials to prepare for all possible scenarios following the recent U.S.–Iran ceasefire agreement, which he said has opened a new phase in the Middle Eastern conflict but warrants no complacency. Lee issued an urgent directive to mobilize all available diplomatic channels and networks to secure the safe return of Korean crew members and vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He further ordered accelerated efforts to secure additional crude oil and cri
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-10 17:45
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Local Korea Mobilizes on Two Industrial Fronts: U.S. Tariff Shock and Middle East Supply Risk
On April 9, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) moved simultaneously on two separate but related fronts, convening industry stakeholders to address pressing trade and supply-chain vulnerabilities triggered by global developments — one rooted in Washington, the other in the Middle East. Section 232 Restructuring: Navigating the New Tariff Landscape At 10:00 a.m. in the Grand Conference Room of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul, MOTIR Chief Trade Negotiator Yeo Han-koo presided over a public-private joint review meeting on the restructuring of U.S. Sect
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-09 16:57
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Local Diplomats Join Hundreds for "Green Korea" Tree-Planting Ceremony in Chungcheongbuk-do
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | Diplomatic representatives from five countries joined hundreds of local participants and Buddhist monks from Korea and Sri Lanka on Wednesday, 1 April, for the International Friendship Tree-Planting Ceremony held at the grounds of Byeoksa Chobuljeongsa Buddhist Temple in Miwon-myeon, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. , Organized by Diplomacy Journal and the Damhwa Cultural Foundation under Chairman Lee Jon-young, the event — entitled "Together with Nature, People and the World — Green Korea" — was held jointly with the Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju Forestry Coop
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-02 12:20
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Local President Lee Orders Preemptive Emergency Economic Response to Middle East Crisis
On March 25, Cheong Wa Dae announced that President Lee Jae Myung at this week's Cabinet meeting had directed the preemptive activation of an emergency response framework in light of the situation in the Middle East. Accordingly, an Emergency Economic Situation Room, to be chaired by the Chief of Staff, will be established under the Emergency Economic Review Meeting presided over by the President. This body will work in close coordination with the whole-of-government Emergency Economic Headquarters, headed by the Prime Minister, to manage domestic and international developments arising from th
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-26 15:57
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Local Korean Police at a Crossroads: Authority, Trust, and the Future of Criminal Justice
As the curtailment of prosecutorial investigative powers and the debate over dismantling the Prosecutor's Office have moved from theory to reality, South Korea's criminal justice system stands at a crossroads of fundamental transformation. With investigative power shifting toward the police, the force is no longer a supporting institution — it is now the central actor in national investigation, accountable for both its authority and its results. Yet expanded authority does not automatically translate into public trust. How the police handle the weighty demands of investigative expertise, polit
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-25 08:40
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Local Seoul Charts a New Course: The 5th Basic Plan for Inter-Korean Relations
The Ministry of Unification convened the first Inter-Korean Relations Development Committee meeting of 2026 on March 19, chaired by Unification Minister Chung Dong Young. Participants deliberated on a draft five-year blueprint for inter-Korean relations. Formally designated the 5th Basic Plan for Inter-Korean Relations Development (2026–2030), the draft represents the Lee Jae Myung administration's most comprehensive policy framework yet for managing and advancing relations with Pyongyang. The 5th Basic Plan is framed as a medium-to-long-term master plan for implementing President Lee's signat
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-23 15:48
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Local President Lee Hosts Paralympic Heroes at Cheong Wa Dae Luncheon
President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung hosted a luncheon at Cheong Wa Dae on March 20 to welcome and honor the national Paralympic team, whose outstanding performances at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympics brought pride to the Republic of Korea. The luncheon was arranged to recognize the dedication and perseverance of athletes who moved the nation with their indomitable spirit, and was attended by the full roster of competitors who participated in the Games. Among those present were Kim Yun-ji, who set an all-time record for the most individual medals won by a Korean athle
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-23 11:44
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Local Exporting K-Aviation: KAU Takes Its Expertise to the World
The aerospace industry is projected to reach a trillion-dollar market by around 2040, making it one of the foremost high-value-added sectors in the global economy. Underpinning this growth is the development of networks built on international cooperation. From aircraft manufacturing and operation to airport management, every segment of the industry functions within an internationally interconnected framework. As aviation policies, regulations, and safety standards become increasingly standardized through international bodies, the role of specialists who can understand the systems and environme
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-23 10:29
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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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President of Kazakhstan Outlines Digital Development Priorities for the Turkic World at the Informal OTS Summit in Turkistan
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Seoul's Yeouido Park Hosts Inaugural 'India Day 2026,' Celebrating Six Decades of Korea-India Cultural Ties
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Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects
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Urbanization Processes in Uzbekistan: Legal Foundations, New Mechanisms, and Development Strategy
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[Special Report] Thailand’s US$580 Million Asset Freeze Case Raises Concerns for Korean Investors
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