Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju 기자 | On March 18, 2026, the Korea–Central Asia Cooperation Forum hosted the "Korea–Central Asia Cultural Heritage Cooperation: Nowruz Book Publication Ceremony" to great success. The event went beyond a simple celebration of the publication of a book documenting the traditions of Nowruz — the greatest holiday of Central Asia and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — to serve as a grand stage for cultural diplomacy: one that expressed hope for the successful convening of the historic "1st Korea–Central Asia Summit" scheduled for this September, and tha
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Kyrgyzstan is a country of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. I would especially recommend Korean tourists to visit our country, often called as the Alps of Central Asia,” said Amb. of the Kyrgyz Republic to Korea Aida Ismailova on April 18. In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal held at the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Seoul, Amb. Ismailova said, “The Kyrgyz government is actively developing the tourism sector and implementing programs to attract foreign visitors. These include a visa-free regime for Korean c
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo K-water has decided to expand global cooperation to jointly respond to the climate crisis and expand water industry exports. Related to this, K-water CEO Yun Seog-dae visited Kyrgyzstan to meet with high-level government officials, sign business agreements and discuss ways to expand cooperation in the water sector in April. Kyrgyzstan is a key partner country of Korea. Kyrgyzstan and South Korea have been cooperating mainly in the fields of environment and health and hygiene. As the lead agency for the Ministry of Environment's International Greenhouse Gas Redu