Arts-Culture
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Arts-Culture The Stage for Winter Paralympic Sports, The 23rd National Paralympic Winter Games Open
Diplomacy Journal shJung | The Paralympic Winter Games, where athletes with disabilities can compete for their dreams and skills, will be held in Gangwon Province. This Paralympic Winter Games is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, organized by the Korea Paralympic Committee, and hosted by the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. It will run from January 27th to 30th. A total of 1,127 athletes from 17 cities and provinces will compete in seven sports. Cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, and snowboarding events will be held at the Pyeongchang Alpensia Biathl
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-26 18:10
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Arts-Culture DMG Patents “K-minhwa” and “K-graphy” to Identify and Protect Korea’s Intellectual Property
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On January 23, 2026, Damhwa Media Group, parent company of Diplomacy Journal, filed patent applications with the Korean Intellectual Property Office for the brands "K-minhwa" and "K-graphy." Beyond simple trademark protection, the filing represents the first official branding of uniquely Korean art and brush cultures. "K-minhwa" and "K-graphy" are already the mastheads of Damhwa publications and organizations as well as terms that have entered cultural discourse. The patent registration, however, is not merely about protecting media titles. The core message is
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-26 15:52
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Arts-Culture Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
Lee Jon-young | Before ever speaking of enlightenment, Buddha taught the power to reflect on one's own mind. Today in Korea, we call that power su-o-ji-sim (羞惡之心), having a conscience and sense of shame. Su-o-ji-sim means the ability to be ashamed of one's own mistakes and to face the mistakes of others—not with a sense of anger but a desire to rectify. Mencius said: "A person lacking su-o-ji-sim is not truly human." He was not calling for a strict moral code but merely warning that a society whose conscience is fading will hasten its own collapse. Looking at society today, one can see the sen
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 15:09
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Arts-Culture India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
Ambassador Debnath Shaw | What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct transactions digitally. The India Stack components like Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), DigiLocker (documents), e-Sign (digital signature), e-KYC (know your customer), DBT (direct benefit transfer), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (healthcare), etc, enable citizens, busin
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 12:47
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Arts-Culture K-Graphy Brand Manifesto
Diplomacy Journal shJung | The first letter, "K," is the national flag, "K" is not a letter of the alphabet. "K" is the accumulation of time that is Korea, a symbol condensed with the breath of history, spirit, and craftsmanship. "K" is no longer an adjective. "K" is the center, the starting point, the face of Korea facing the world. We put "K" first because it is not a matter of pride, but of responsibility. Graphy is language. Graphy is not the act of writing. Graphy is the way thought is expressed through lines. Lines before letters, shapes before words, the oldest language in which human t
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-19 13:50
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Arts-Culture Instituto Cervantes in Seoul presented principal works of Guatemala's First Nobel Laureate in Literature
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Embassy of Guatemala in the Republic of Korea, in coordination with the Institute of Latin American Studies of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) and the Instituto Cervantes in Seoul, held a tribute to the Guatemalan writer and diplomat Miguel Ángel Asturias, Nobel Prize in Literature 1967, as part of the commemorative year dedicated to the laureate. The event, held on December 8 at the Instituto Cervantes in Seoul, was inaugurated by the institution’s representative, Renata Yujeong Hur, who highlighted the universal relevance of Asturias’s wor
- David Kendall 기자
- 2025-12-18 23:23
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Arts-Culture Must-see: thirsty vision of artist interrupted
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | In her touring retrospective, artist Hyo-Chong Yoo (87) envisions putting the sorrow, resentment and longing that haunt her paintings on full display at galleries in New York, Los Angeles and Seoul, the cultural centers of her two homelands. Each piece is connected to her mother Kim Kwan-Sum, hence the title “Samogok” (思母曲). This lyric poem from Korea’s Goryeo Dynasty lauds the primacy of maternal love and is delivered by “a female figure … who, even in the face of separation from her beloved, ultimately cannot (or does not want to) let go of the thread of
- David Kendall 기자
- 2025-12-18 22:33
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Arts-Culture Exhibition focuses on environmental issues and Korea-Canada Cooperation
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Seoul Museum of History is presenting Asia’s first large-scale solo exhibition of photographer Edward Burtynsky, the award-winning Canadian artist whose photos chronicle development’s impact on the environment. Titled BURTYNSKY: EXTRACTION / ABSTRACTION, the exhibition showcases more than four decades of Burtynsky’s work and will run from December 13 to March 2. It was organized to commemorate The Korea–Canada Year of Cultural Exchanges (2024-2025), which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties. The opening ceremony was held at 3:00 p.m. on December 12 a
- David Kendall 기자
- 2025-12-18 20:31
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Arts-Culture Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The K-Folk Painting Invitational Exhibition, "Folk Painting, the Beauty of Korea," held in Minsk, Belarus, was more than just a simple exhibition. With over 6,000 local residents in attendance, it was a vivid testament to cultural diplomacy, demonstrating how the warm sensibility and artistic spirit of Korean folk painting transcends borders and permeates the hearts of a nation. Folk painting is a painting born from the everyday lives of nameless people, yet it embodies wisdom, hope, and the desire for peace. Tigers, lotuses, the sun and moon, fortune and longevi
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-12-02 16:39
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Arts-Culture 2025 The Souvenir Fair held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization hosted 2025 The Souvenir Fair from November 21 to 23 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). On November 21, Second Vice Minister Kim Dae-hyun of MCST visited the venue to mark the opening of Korea’s only tourism souvenir fair and to encourage the winners of this year’s souvenir competition. In celebration of its fourth year, the ministry has expanded both the duration (from two to three days) and scale (from 107 to 134 booths) of the fair to ensure more visitors can enjoy a wider selection
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-25 16:14
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Arts-Culture A concert of the chamber Ensemble “Camerata Kazakhstan” held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert of the State Classical Music Orchestra “Camerata Kazakhstan” was held in Seoul on Nov. 14 as part of cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The concert program featured outstanding works such as Nurgisa Tlendiev’s “Sarzhailau”(Yellow Steppe), Shamshi Kaldayakov’s “Bärinende sen sulu” (You Are the Most Beautiful), among others. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the significance of cultural exchange as a “language without translation” that strengthens interpersonal ties and creat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 10:32
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Arts-Culture The Korean edition of Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud was presented
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea and the Office of National Assembly Member Lee Man Hee, Chairman of the Korea–Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, hosted a remarkable cultural event dedicated to the presentation of the Korean edition of the Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud on Nov. 17. Held in the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, the event brought together Members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, their staff, representatives of academic and cultural institutions, members of the diploma
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-19 10:39
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Arts-Culture Mangystau Regional Philharmonic of Kazakhstan performs in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert titled “Kazakhstan – Sounds of the Great Steppe” was held in Seoul. The event gathered more than 230 attendees, including representatives of government and public organizations, cultural and business circles of Korea, as well as international guests. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov emphasized that culture is one of the main bridges of friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Korea. He noted: “Tonight is a celebration of music, dance, and fashion that reflects the spirit of Kazakhsta
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-17 14:21
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman launches a commemorative book
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Korea hosted a book launch ceremony in Seoul on Nov. 14 to celebrate the publication of “Oman and the Republic of Korea: Fifty Years of Diplomatic Relations,” marking half a century of friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Lee Kyung-chul, High Representative for UN Security Council Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, alongside H.E. Zakariya bin Hamad Al Saadi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 16:29
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Arts-Culture Presentation of the Korean Translation of the Epic “Kitabi-Dada Gorgud” Held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Korea, with the support of the Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora, organized a presentation of a newly published Korean translation of six chapters of the Azerbaijani epic “Kitabi-Dada Gorgud.” The event took place at Seoul National University and attracted representatives of South Korea’s academic and cultural circles, media, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora, and students. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Ramin Hasanov highlighted the growing scientific and cultural ties between Azerbaij
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 14:25
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Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
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India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
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Forum in Seoul Aims to Strengthen Indonesia–Korea Investment Partnership
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President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting, saying, "Policy announcements shouldn't be enough...True results must be felt by the people"
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Azerbaijan Marks 36th Anniversary of ‘Black January’ Tragedy
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Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding Celebration
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2026-01-27 18:34
Support for the development of ultra-gap technologies through innovation-based projects worth KRW 268.5 billion
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2026-01-27 15:13
Gaza-focused ‘Board of Peace" Membership Slowly Ticks Upward
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2026-01-26 18:10
The Stage for Winter Paralympic Sports, The 23rd National Paralympic Winter Games Open
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2026-01-26 17:30
Kazakh Ambassador and Chungbuk Governor Strengthen Ties
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2026-01-26 17:14
Uzbekistan – Turkey: The Practical Phase of Cooperation in the Forestry Sector
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