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Diplomacy Korea's Foreign Minister Holds Emergency Calls with Gulf Counterparts Amid Iranian Attacks on GCC States
As Iranian attacks inflict mounting damage on civilian infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has conducted a series of emergency telephone calls with his counterparts in the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar over the past week, prioritizing the safety and repatriation of Korean nationals and the security of Korea's energy supply. United Arab Emirates — March 5 Minister Cho opened the week of diplomatic outreach with a call at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, to H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 17:11
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Arts-Culture Design as a Dance: Italy Brings Its 10th Design Day to Seoul
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On March 10, the Embassy of Italy in Seoul hosted the "10th Italian Design Day RE-DESIGN: The Regeneration of Space, Objects, Thought, and Relationships" at High Street Italia (HSI), the Italian Trade Agency (ITA)’s flagship showplace built on Gangnam’s famed Garosu-gil to promote products made in Italy. Architect, designer and artist Michele De Lucchi was chosen to serve as the designated “Italian Design Day Ambassador.” The recipient of numerous awards and honors in both Europe and Asia, Mr. De Lucchi is a founding member of Milan-based AMDL CIRCLE, a cre
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 16:41
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Arts-Culture Korea's First Women's Prison Story: True-Crime Drama '47 Years, 7 Months' Set for Release
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jeong-ha 기자 | A women's human rights film based on a true story — "47 Years, 7 Months: A Female Professor's Outing" — has made its public debut through a production showcase, with a formal audience release now announced. Director Han Myeong-gu's film held its production showcase on June 30 of last year at the Korea House folk theater in Jung-gu, Seoul, where the director officially introduced the film's production background and its core message. The film traces the tragic life of a woman who, after suffering sexual violence within the family during childhood, found herse
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 10:08
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기본분류 President Lee Chairs Crisis Summit on Oil Prices, Vows 100-Trillion-Won Market Backstop
President Lee Jae Myung chaired an "Emergency Economic Review Meeting on the Middle East Situation" starting at 11:00 a.m. for approximately one and a half hours on March 9. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs along with vice ministers and ministers from 11 government ministries and agencies. Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yoon-cheol reported on "Assessment of Real Economy Impacts from the Middle East Situation and Whole-of-Government Response Measures"; Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan reported on "Oil and Gas Supply Stabilizati
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-10 14:59
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Business 13th International e-Mobility Expo in Jeju to Award Global Leaders
The Global EV Association Network (GEAN) announced on March 9 that it has selected domestic and international companies, organizations, and institutions that have contributed to the development of the global e-mobility industry, the realization of sustainable carbon neutrality, and the advancement of future strategic industries as recipients of 2026 GEAN awards. The award ceremony will be held on March 25 at Jeju Shinhwa World, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 13th International e-Mobility Expo (KOR, ENG). GEAN selected the final recipients through a comprehensive four-round screeni
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-10 10:45
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Local Gyeonggi Governor Hopeful Pushes Back Against "Blackout Primary," Demands Policy Showdown
Yang Ki-dae, a preliminary candidate for Gyeonggi Province Governor representing the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), strongly urged party leadership on the 9th to introduce policy debates among primary candidates along with a citizen jury system. At a press conference held March 9 at the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly, Yang stated, "This primary election makes it difficult to find intense policy competition or forward-looking visions, and there is insufficient verification of which candidate has the capability to resolve Gyeonggi Province's most pressing challenges," adding, "This is precisely
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-10 09:48
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Arts-Culture Reawakening History: Choe Nam-ju and the Wolseong Goguryeo Monument
Choe Chong-dae | The inscription on the Goguryeo-related monument unearthed at the Wolseong royal palace site in Gyeongju has recovered crucial, long-forgotten data, significantly reshaping our understanding of ancient Korean history. While archaeological excavations frequently reveal physical remains, surviving stone inscriptions remain rare. These monuments are invaluable; they anchor historical narratives to primary evidence, allowing us to determine chronologies and political relationships with newfound precision. In early 2026, the Korean archaeological community reached a landmark moment
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-09 10:03
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Photo [LIVE] Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
Diplomacy Journal Jon Young | On February 25 at 2:30 p.m., the 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition officially kicked off in Insadong with an awards ceremony and Hanbok fashion show. "A place where tradition and modernity, recorded history and personal memories meet," is how Chairman of the Organizing Committee Lee Jon-young described the exhibition. Lee is also publisher of Diplomacy Journal.
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-03-07 12:13
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Diplomacy Diplomatic Journal 3 March 2026 Vol.203, TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXPAND COOPERATION
Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | TURKMENISTAN BILEN KOREYA RESPUBLIKASYNYN ARASYNDAKY HYZMATDA LYK OSDURILYAR 대만민국과 투르크메니스탄 간의 협력은 발전아고 있다 TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXPAND COOPERATION
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-05 17:28
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Diplomacy Presidents Lee and Marcos Mark 77 Years of Korea-Philippines Friendship at State Banquet
President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung attended a state banquet hosted by Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace in Manila on the evening of March 3, as part of President Lee's ongoing state visit to the Philippines. In his dinner remarks, President Marcos noted that the two leaders had agreed to fully realize the potential of the Korea-Philippines Free Trade Agreement for the benefit of both peoples. He also highlighted areas of cooperation including investment in the Philippines' military modernization, coast guard capacity building, and shipbu
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-04 12:17
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Diplomacy Korea and Philippines Deepen Strategic Partnership at Malacañang Summit
President Lee Jae Myung held a summit on the afternoon of March 3 with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace in Manila, engaging in in-depth discussions on ways to advance the strategic partnership between the two countries and on major regional and international developments. President Marcos welcomed President Lee to the Philippines, expressing particular pleasure at receiving him as the first state guest to visit the Philippines this year. President Lee said he was honored to hold the meeting on March 3—the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomat
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-04 11:56
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Diplomacy President Lee and PM Wong Chart New Course for Korea-Singapore Strategic Partnership
Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit on the morning of March 2 with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his state visit to Singapore. The two engaged in wide-ranging discussions on ways to deepen the strategic bilateral partnership, as well as major international issues, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula and developments in the Middle East. Prime Minister Wong welcomed President Lee, noting his pleasure at receiving him in Singapore just over four months after their previous summit in Seoul last November. He described the visit as "an important catalyst for accelerating m
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-04 10:28
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Local Cheong Wa Dae Staff Ordered to Work on Public Holiday Amid Middle Easl Tensions
In light of the increasingly serious international situation, the Korean government ordered all staff assigned to the Office of the President at Cheong Wa Dae to report for regular duty on March 2, even though Monday was a designated holiday in Korea—the March 1st Movement anniversary falling on the previous Sunday. The stated purpose was to maintain an emergency response posture and ensure full preparedness. The directive was issued on Sunday evening, March 1, by Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik while President Lee Jae Myung was en route to his state visit to Singapore. Accordingly, Chief of Staf
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-04 09:47
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Diplomacy Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
On March 2, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted a state dinner in honor of President Lee Jae Myung’s official visit to Singapore. President Tharman expressed warm camaraderie, noting the many similarities between Korea and Singapore such as men in both countries fulfill mandatory military service. He added that he was delighted BTS would be performing in Singapore in December after completing their service obligations. President Tharman also noted that the people of the two nations are growing closer in everyday areas such as arts, culture, and sports, emphasizing that Singapor
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 17:49
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Diplomacy Korea and Singapore Forge AI Partnership as Lee Kicks Off Southeast Asia Tour
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On March 2, the second day of his four-day trip to Singapore and the Philippines, President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and attended the AI Connect Summit. Artificial intelligence cooperation was a central theme at both events. According to Cheong Wa Dae, the summit began just after 10 a.m. Singapore time and ran 80 minutes—20 minutes over schedule—reflecting the depth of the discussions. One joint declaration and five MOUs were signed immediately afterward to formalize the agreed cooperation items. The two
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 16:56
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Diplomatic Journal 3 March 2026 Vol.203, TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXPAND COOPERATION
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Reawakening History: Choe Nam-ju and the Wolseong Goguryeo Monument
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Korea's First Women's Prison Story: True-Crime Drama '47 Years, 7 Months' Set for Release
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President Lee Chairs Crisis Summit on Oil Prices, Vows 100-Trillion-Won Market Backstop
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13th International e-Mobility Expo in Jeju to Award Global Leaders
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Korea's Foreign Minister Holds Emergency Calls with Gulf Counterparts Amid Iranian Attacks on GCC States
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Design as a Dance: Italy Brings Its 10th Design Day to Seoul
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Korea's First Women's Prison Story: True-Crime Drama '47 Years, 7 Months' Set for Release
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