By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Culinary diplomacy is my tool as food plays a significant role in connecting people. I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food,” said the spouse of the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea and author of the book "The Tastes of East Africa: Uncovering Culture Through Cuisine.” In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Chaba Rhuwanya Mavura said, “I think this cookbook has been published at the right time when the Korea-Africa Summit was held in June, which was the very first summit of its kind between our nations, it is quite cle
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HS Hyosung has unveiled a new corporate identity (CI) and vision, dubbed "Masteria," declaring a commitment to enrich humanity by harnessing the power of science, technology, and collective intelligence. The new CI is designed using a square star shape and colors that symbolize a "Leading Star" guiding the world and a "Value Tree." This design represents the connection between HS HYOSUNG's past, present, and future, blending the philosophy of the group's founders with the vision of HS Hyosung's newly inaugurated first-generation management team. In his address
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A roundtable dedicated to the discussion of the State of the Nation Address by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in South Korea on Sept. 11. The event was attended by leaders and experts from the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIIEP), the Center for Central Asian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), representatives of the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, the Governors Association of Korea (GAROK), as well as representatives from a
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On August 7 in Seoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo during Secretary Manalo's official visit to Korea from August 6 to August 9. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the areas of diplomacy and security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges and consular affairs. They also exchanged views on major regional and global issues, including those concerning the Korean Peninsula. Minister Cho highlighted the strong bond between Korea and the Philippines, saying that
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In a significant step towards enhancing educational collaboration between Kazakhstan and South Korea, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, H.E. Sayasat Nurbek, led a strong delegation of Kazakh university presidents to participate in the Global Education and Innovation Summit 2024, held on August 27-28 in South Korea. The summit, which marked the launch of the Global Education and Innovation Alliance, provided a platform for fostering international partnerships in education and research. During the summit, several key agreements were sign
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To commemorate the successive Peruvian and Korean Presidencies of APEC 2024 -2025, the Diplomatic Journal co-hosted a cultural exchange exhibition with the Embassy of Peru in Seoul from Sept. 4-10 at the Maru Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul. The Korea-Peru cultural exchange exhibition featured 30 beautiful and amazing and 35 K-folk paintings by Korean Minwha artists. The Amazon is known as one of the world's most important biodiversity treasures, water reservoirs, and sources of natural resources. Delivering welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony of the exhib
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Uzbekistan held a reception to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence and the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Korea in the Grand Ballroom of Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Aug. 30. The event was hosted by the new Uzbek Ambassador-designate to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov and was attended by about 500 people, including Korean government officials, diplomats from various countries, and leading Korean businessmen. Uzbekistan is celebrating its 33rd anniversary since declaring September 1, 1991 as its Independence Day, and th
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul to the Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. On September 2, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address titled “Just Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism.” In his speech, President Tokayev outlined the key goals for the nation’s development, focusing on sustainable socio-economic progress. A significant announcement was the upcoming nationwide referendum on October 6 regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant. “The
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Chem has inaugurated a new customer solution (CS) center dedicated to providing personalized support to its customers across North America, the company said on Aug. 29. Located in the city of Ravenna, Ohio, the new CS center will stand as a specialized organization offering comprehensive technical solutions for product development, quality improvement and productivity enhancement for LG Chem’s customers and suppliers. The grand opening ceremony was attended by key executives including Noh Kug-Lae, Head of Petrochemicals at LG Chem, and Frank Seman, Mayor of
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the ruling People Power Party, met with British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks at the National Assembly on Sept. 2. . Chairman Han welcomed Ambassador Crooks, saying, “I met you when I was Minister of Justice and we talked a lot, but it's a new feeling to see you here, and I'm glad to see you. Thank you for coming.” When Ambassador Crooks said, “Congratulations on your election as the leader of the ruling party in South Korea,” Han joked that it was “tough.” Han had met Amb. Crooks in 2022 when he was Minister of Justice and discuss
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by President & CEO Martin Henkelmann, held “Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on August 31, 2024, at Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. Over 450 participants from KGCCI and its member companies and partners served as guide walkers for individuals with visual impairments at the 10th Harmony Marathon with Visually Impaired, organized by Seoul Disabled Sports Association. Launched last year in celebration of the 140th anniversary of Korean-German diplomatic relations, the “KGCCI Joint CSR Guide Walkers” ini
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced on Aug. 30 that the company and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) hosted the 'Celebrating Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness: CEPI-SK bioscience Reception’ in Yeoui-do, Seoul on August 29. The CEPI Board and senior officials visited Korea this week to discuss global collaboration to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Over 110 global health experts and leaders gathered at the event, organized to
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On August 26, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the opening ceremony of the thirteenth International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari”. The President of Uzbekistan greeted the guests and expressed his best wishes on behalf of the people. He noted that today, the “Sharq Taronalari” festival has become a festival of world melodies in essence and meaning. “How many fascinating, beautiful melodies have sounded over the past time under the starry sky of Samarkand! Thanks to our forum, the musical values formed in the ancient
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann), in cooperation with the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone Authority (GGFEZ), held the KGCCI Half-Year Economic Outlook 2024 on August 29 at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event, organized to provide exclusive insights into the developments of Korean-German business relations in these challenging times, drew the participation of more than 100 key officials and experts from Korean and German companies and institutions. Speakers included German Ambassador to Korea Georg
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “We will hold various events at the level of the International Cooperative Agriculture Organization (ICAO) next year to promote the social and economic contributions of cooperatives,” said Kang Ho-dong, chairman of Nonghyup (NACF) on Aug. 26. “We will spread the success experiences and business models of Korea's cooperatives to drive the sustainable development of cooperatives,” Kang said in a meeting with ICA (International Cooperative Alliance) Secretary General Jeroen Douglas at the Nonghyup Central Headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. ICA is a non-governmental o