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Business "Top Gun" AI Pilots emerge from Ajou, SNU, POSTECH universities
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | In a unique competition where AI developed by university and graduate students piloted virtual F-16 fighter jets in aerial combat, a joint team named "Churak-Dorak-ida"—comprising students from Ajou University, Seoul National University, and POSTECH—was crowned the first "AI Pilot Top Gun" award. The Korea Aerospace University (KAU) held the finals for the "1st Korea Aerospace University President’s Cup 2026 AI Pilot Top Gun Challenge" on September 17 at the University's Electronics Building auditorium. The winning team, "Churak-Dorak-ida," received the Ministe
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-10-02 20:40
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Business The Goyang Special City provides corporate base and the Korea Aerospace University supplies the talented manpower Igniting the ‘Job Engine’ through aerospace, UAM, and AI
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province, home to a population of 1.07 million, is accelerating its transformation from a mere “bedroom community” into a self-sufficient city where businesses and jobs grow together. At the heart of this effort lies an industry-academia cooperation strategy that links the aerospace expertise and research capabilities of Korea Aerospace University with Goyang’s transportation, exhibition, and industrial infrastructure. On the 18th, Mayor Min Gyeong-seon and President Heo Hee-young met at Korea Aerospace University to discuss
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-22 09:59
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Diplomacy 1967 State Banquet hosted by the then President Park Chung-hee for the then President Heinrich Lübke of Germany
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The original menu from the official banquet hosted by the then President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yuk Young-soo for President Heinrich Lübke—then President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)—and the First Lady during their 1967 visit to the Republic of Korea (South) has been revealed shedding new light on the summit diplomacy between the two nations at the time. Diplomatic records held by the National Archives of Korea indicate that President Lübke visited South Korea from March 2 to March 6, 1967. The relevant documents are preserved as per
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-21 16:07
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Diplomacy Uzbekistan Claims Top Spot at International Combat Readiness Competition in South Korea, Setting Three Tournament Records
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | SEOUL — A team of 33 servicemen from the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan took first place among 14 competing nations at the 4th K-International Scientific Combat Competition (K-ICTC), held in South Korea, in a performance that included three new tournament records, organizers announced on September 18. The competition, organized by the Korean military command with the participation of leading special forces units from across the region, is widely regarded as one of the most demanding assessments of combat readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. Its program consisted o
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-18 14:50
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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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기본분류 The State visit of President Lee Jae-myung to France: Expanding 140 Years of Friendship into Future Strategic Cooperation
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to France, marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, served as a turning point to elevate the bilateral relationship to a level of "future-oriented strategic cooperation." This partnership now encompasses security, the economy, cutting-edge technology, nuclear energy, culture, and exchanges between future generations. Notably, the completion of reciprocal state visits by the two leaders within just five months--following French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Korea last April-
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-10 16:39
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Diplomacy President Lee says: “Cooperation is important in inclusive growth and future growth engines in the AI Era”
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | On September 9 (local time), President Lee Jae-myung met with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Marking the 30th anniversary of Korea’s accession to the OECD, they reviewed the achievements of their cooperation over the past three decades and discussed future collaborative measures regarding inclusive growth, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. During the meeting, the two sides agreed that, as the global economy faces complex challenges—such as demographic shifts, low g
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-10 15:28
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Diplomacy Iran Warns South Korea Against Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei addressed the possibility of South Korean military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz during a press conference on 7 September, according to a media brief released by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Seoul on 8 September. Responding to a question on the matter, Baghaei said Iran's position was clear, noting that Tehran has maintained good relations with Seoul and values that relationship. At the same time, he said, both South Korea and other countries understand that participation in what he des
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-09-08 13:47
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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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Local President Lee Presides Over 10th Central-Local Cooperation Council, Calls Balanced Development "Essential Strategy"
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | President Lee Jae-myung presided over the 10th Central-Local Cooperation Council on 26 August at Chungmu Hall in the presidential office, according to a written briefing by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo [Han Sung-sook], Finance Minister Koo Yun-chul, Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin, Interior and Safety Minister Yun Ho-jung, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, and other senior officials, along with 16 provincial governors and mayors including Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae, who also chairs the Governors
- Kim Tae Yeon 기자
- 2026-08-27 14:02
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Diplomacy South Korea, Vietnam Discuss Cooperation on North-South High-Speed Rail Feasibility Study
Diplomacy Journal Lee Sung Jun | South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Kim Yoon-duck, met with Vietnamese Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh on the afternoon of 26 August at the National Land Development Exhibition Hall, where the two discussed supporting Korean companies' participation in the feasibility study for Vietnam's North-South High-Speed Railway project, along with cooperation on smart cities, intelligent transport systems (ITS), and people-to-people exchange between the two countries. Kim noted that bilateral rail cooperation has produced concrete result
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-27 12:37
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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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