Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Ambassador Noel Emmanuel Kaganda of the United Republic of Tanzania in Seoul and the Tanzanian delegation visited the Korea Aerospace University (JAU) on September 2 to discuss ways to expand cooperation in education, research and talent development in the fields of aerospace, artificial intelligence (AI), and science and technology. The meeting was attended by Korea Aerospace University President Heeyoung Hur, the Director of External Affairs, and Distinguished Professor Lee Jin-sang. The two sides agreed to pursue substantive cooperation projects encompassing
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | There is a famous Korean saying, Nae Koga Seok Ja, which literally translates, “My own nose is three feet long.” It is used to mean that one is so preoccupied with one's own urgent situation that one has no time to look after the circumstances of the others." However, looking at today’s politics and public service, we need to reflect on this saying a little differently. It is not uncommon to see a single person holding multiple titles and having their name listed in various institutions and organizations. Of course, holding multiple posts cannot be considered w
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Following the donation of 58 folk paintings to the Wonju Prison on the 2nd, the World Peace Art Exhibition continued its sharing of culture and art by delivering 25 works to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution on the 3rd. Seoul Southern Correctional Institution is the 10th correctional facility to which the World Peace Art Exhibition has donated works. Seoul Southern Correctional Institution (Warden Jeong Jin-woo) announced that it received 25 folk paintings from the World Peace Art Exhibition on September 3rd and held a donation ceremony within the institu
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Korea Aerospace University held a general faculty meeting on the first day of the second semester and presented six key initiatives for the second half of the year aimed at strengthening the university's competitiveness and building a foundation for future growth. Korea Aerospace University held the "2nd General Faculty Meeting for the 2026 Academic Year" at 5:00 PM on September 1st in the main auditorium on campus. The meeting proceeded in the order of the presentation of appointment letters to new faculty members, opening remarks by President Hur Hee-young, a
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Park Jang-sun, Chairman of Today Art Co., Ltd., has pledged to donate an additional 1 billion won to the Korea Aerospace University development fund. This is his second donation, following the 1 billion won pledged in September 2024, bringing the cumulative total to 2 billion won. On the morning of September 3, the Korea Aerospace University held an opening ceremony for the “Park Jang-sun Lounge,” named after Chairman Park, on the first floor of the Academic Information Center on campus. The Park Jang-sun Lounge is a multi-purpose student space created by renov
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Ven. Jinwoo, the incumbent President of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, has been elected as the 38th president, successfully securing a consecutive term. The Central Election Commission of the Jogye Order announced on the 3rd that Ven. Jinwoo, Candidate Number 3, was elected with 183 votes in the election for the 38th President held at the Traditional Culture and Arts Performance Hall of the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall in the Jongno-gu Ward in Seoul. All 321 members of the electoral college participated in this election, including 81 memb
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
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
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Chung Yeon-doo, Director General of the Diplomatic, Strategic, and Information Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Michelle Steel, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, on the afternoon of the 2nd to reaffirm the joint commitment of both South Korea and the United States for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director General Chung welcomed Ambassador Steel’s appointment during the meeting and emphasized the importance of diplomatic and security cooperation between the two coun
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee continued its cultural and artistic sharing initiatives for correctional facilities (prison) by donating 58 works of K-Folk Painting and K-Graphics to Wonju Prison. The Wonju Prison authorities announced that they held a donation ceremony attended by Warden Kim Seong-yeol, Lee Jon-young, Chairman of the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, Secretary General Kim Tae-yeon, and Kang Seok-won, Representative of KS Gallery. This event is the 9th art donation project for correctional facilities, led by t
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zaparov held a summit meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on the 31st to discuss the long-term development of bilateral relations and ways to expand practical cooperation. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, President Xi assessed during the meeting that relations between China and Kyrgyzstan have developed rapidly over the past few years and stated that they would continue to produce cooperative achievements that provide more tangible benefits to the people of both countries. Pres
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Republic of Uzbekistan hosted an international media forum to introduce the history and scientific and cultural heritage of Islamic civilization to the world through modern media and digital technology. The Tashkent International Media Forum, themed ‘Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries,’ was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, from August 24 to 25 this year. Some 300 journalists, media experts, researchers, producers, publishers, and representatives from the culture and creative industries from about 50 countries around the wo
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Korea Aerospace University ‘2026 Summer Overseas Volunteer Corps’ has safely completed its entire schedule of educational volunteering and cultural exchange activities in Uzbekistan. From July 21 to 31, the volunteer corps visited Tashkent Transport University (TSTU) and Bukhara University of Innovation and Medical Education (BIMU) for 10 nights and 11 days to operate education programs on aviation, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and Korean culture. The volunteer corps consisted of a total of 15 members, including 13 students, Dean of Student Affairs
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Embassy of India in Seoul held a press briefing on August 31, 2026, at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre to announce details of the 12th edition of Sarang – The Festival of India in the Republic of Korea (ROK), alongside the 14th edition of the Indian Film Festival and updates on outcomes from the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to India earlier this year. Sarang, the Embassy's flagship annual cultural event, has been held since 2015 in partnership with local Korean organizations to introduce audiences across the country to Indian
Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | The Second Uzbekistan Ambassador’s Cup International Kurash Championships were successfully held in Seoul on August 29, bringing together athletes, diplomats and sports officials in a celebration of athletic excellence and international friendship. Jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Korea and the Korea Kurash Federation, the tournament also marked the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence. More than 100 athletes from cities and provinces across the Republic of Korea participated in the event, demonstrating