#Central Asia
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are creating a Hub for Startups, Investors and Talent
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Today, cooperation agenda between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan is gradually taking on a regional dimension. Tashkent and Baku are increasingly viewed not merely as two independent technology hubs, but as potential links connecting the innovation ecosystems of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Additional institutional groundwork for long-term cooperation was laid by the outcomes of the Uzbek-Azerbaijani summit in August 2026, during which a Treaty on Eternal Friendship between the two states was signed. From Interagency Dialogue to Practical Cooperation One of t
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-30 11:55
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Diplomacy “Special strategic partnership to leap forward through future Industries, livelihood cooperation”
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan are coming closer and closer to each other thanls to the special interest shared by President Lee Jae-Myung of the Republic of Korea and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the promotion of relations, cooperation and friendship between the two countries. On September 14 this year, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Presidential Mansion of Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) in Seoul. President Mirziyoyev was visiting Seoul in a
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 20:59
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Diplomacy Leaders of Korea, Kyrgyzstan agree to increase bilateral cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Korea-Kyrgyzstan summit meeting on September 16th this year vowed efforts to expanded cooperation in critical minerals, urban development, AI, and opening of KOTRA Trade Office in Bishkek. The two leaders also agreed to the following: --Elevating the ‘Comprehensive Partnership’ to the next level; cooperation spanning trade and investment to critical minerals, AI, and climate action. --Establishment of a ‘Korea Desk’ within the National Investment Agency; mutual recognition of Halal certification to facilitate entry for K-Food and K-Beauty. --Signing of 18 coope
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:17
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Diplomacy Leaders of Korea, Uzbekistan vow increased efforts to elevate bilateral relations, cooperation, friendship
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan exchanged 13 agreements and MOUs to expand the scope of cooperation to include health, environment, tourism, and education. On September 14 this year, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Office of the President (Blue House) in Seoul, who was visiting South Korea on a state visit. The two leaders discussed future-oriented cooperation measures to elevate the two nations' "Special Strategic Partnership" to the next higher level. This summit took pl
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:09
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Diplomacy Korea and Tajikistan establish ‘Comprehensive Partnership’ 34 years after diplomatic relations
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea and President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan held a summit at the Presidential Office/Residence, Blue House, in Seoul on the September 16th and agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a "comprehensive partnership" for the first time since establishing diplomatic ties in 1992. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation—previously centered on development assistance—to include trade and investment, railway and transport infrastructure, critical minerals, AI and digital transformation, climate change response, and p
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:02
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Diplomacy From stability to connectivity: Central Asia’s new status at the United Nations
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | In an international system where states increasingly struggle to find common ground, Central Asia has emerged as one of the few regions around which a broad consensus has been built. An important political development took place in May of this year: the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution “Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace, stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region”. The initiative was put forward by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the General Debate of th
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-10 12:29
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea expand cooperation in tourism
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly sought-after destination for international travel. From January to July 2026, the country welcomed around 7.75 million foreign tourists - up 22.6 percent year-on-year. Over the same period, tourism service exports reached roughly $3.9 billion. Against this backdrop, the Republic of Korea remains one of the leading long-haul markets for Uzbekistan's tourism industry. Interest among Korean travelers in Uzbekistan continues to grow. In January–July 2026, Korea ranked third among long-haul markets by number of tourists visitin
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-03 17:55
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Diplomacy Prospects for Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea within the Framework of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea has been developing consistently in recent years, acquiring new substance in such priority areas as the economy, investment, advanced technologies, digitalization, and public financial management. Relations aimed at further expanding practical cooperation between the two countries, studying advanced experience, and introducing modern technologies are becoming particularly important. Within the framework of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, particular attention is being
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-03 17:51
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Diplomacy New Uzbekistan: A Builder of Peace and Trust
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | At the border checkpoint, the line moves slowly forward. A border guard opens a passport, glances through its pages for a second, and presses down a fresh stamp. The traveler continues on their way undisturbed. At first glance, this is an ordinary, everyday procedure. Yet behind those few seconds lie years of intergovernmental negotiations, complex agreements, mutual trust and balanced diplomacy. On the eve of the 35th Anniversary of Independence, looking back at the path Uzbekistan has traversed, one can say with confidence that one of its most critical achiev
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-18 13:46
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Diplomacy South Korea, Uzbekistan Hold Fourth Consular Consultation After 12-Year Gap
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korea's Government Representative for Overseas Citizen Protection and Consular Affairs, Lim Sang-woo, held the fourth Korea-Uzbekistan Consular Consultation with Uzbek Deputy Foreign Minister Abdullaev Olimjon in Tashkent on the morning of 3 August, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in roughly 12 years. The talks covered a broad range of consular issues, including improving conditions for the entry, exit and residence of Korean nationals in Uzbekistan, and the protection of Korean citizens residing in the country. Previous rounds of
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-04 12:47
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Diplomacy South Korea, Kazakhstan Discuss Science and Technology Cooperation Ahead of Inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summi
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | South Korea's First Vice Minister of Science and ICT, Koo Hyuk-chae, met with Kazakh Ambassador to Korea Asset Issenali on 4 August at the Government Complex Sejong to discuss science and technology cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on combining their respective strengths in resources and technical talent. Both sides welcomed the upcoming first Korea-Central Asia Summit, scheduled to take place in Seoul in September, and emphasized the potential for expanded science and technology cooperation ahead of the meeting. Officials noted that Kazakhst
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-04 11:18
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and United States Deepen Cultural Ties Through Decade of Exchange
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States has expanded steadily over the past decade, becoming an increasingly significant dimension of bilateral relations alongside economic and political ties, according to Uzbek officials and cultural institutions. Uzbekistan's president has designated cultural diplomacy as one of the country's key foreign policy instruments, a shift that has broadened Tashkent's engagement with international partners, including the United States, in areas ranging from music and education to heritage preservation. Musical
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-31 10:42
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Deepen Strategic Partnership Ahead of Presidential State Visit
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The upcoming state visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kyrgyzstan on 30-31 July is set to mark a new stage in bilateral relations that have shifted markedly in recent years, moving from long-standing border disputes to what officials describe as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Only a few years ago, much of the bilateral agenda between the two Central Asian neighbors centered on unresolved border demarcation, checkpoint operations and efforts to rebuild mutual trust. Sustained political dialogue has since allowed both sides to resolve outstandi
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-28 10:59
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Diplomacy South Korea Hosts Turkmenistan Delegation to Expand Water Industry Cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment hosted a delegation from the Turkmen government in Seoul from July 21 to 23 for an invitational program aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries in the water industry. The Turkmen delegation included representatives from the Water Resources Committee, which oversees the country's water policy and projects, as well as officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Water Resources Design Institute, which handles technical design work. The event was or
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-23 13:10
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Diplomacy Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation Despite growing competition for tourist flows, international tourism is increasingly seen not only as an economic sector but also as an important tool for developing international cooperation. Today, the success of tourist destinations is determined not only by the number of visitors, but also by the ability of states to build sustainable partnerships, create new points of attraction, and effectively promote their potential in foreign markets. Uzbekistan is one of the most vivid
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:11
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A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
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Jongno residents, vocalists, and orchestra share the stage of The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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"Top Gun" AI Pilots emerge from Ajou, SNU, POSTECH universities
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Publication ceremony held for the 'Biography of Bishop Bruguière'
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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2026-10-08 17:03
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Meets US Sen. McCormick, Calls for Congressional Support for South Korea-US Alliance
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Bridging social discourse and artistic practice: Public art project, “Third Paradise Seoul 2026," to be launched
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
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Jongno residents, vocalists, and orchestra share the stage of The 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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