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Global Belarusian Sports and Tourism Ministry holds a meeting with Korean delegation
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Minsk, Belarus -- On October 29, 2025, an official meeting was held in the conference room of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus. Five officials, including Deputy Minister Oleg Andreychik, and a delegation from the Republic of Korea were present. This meeting was a meaningful opportunity to discuss expanding tourism exchanges and cultural cooperation between Korea and Belarus. In his welcoming remarks, Deputy Minister Andreychik introduced Belarus as "a treasure trove of culture and nature located in the heart of
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-30 13:55
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Diplomacy President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung presented the highest order of honor to US President Donald Trump during his state visit to South Korea on October 29, along with a replica of a gold crown. President Lee demonstrated the highest level of courtesy and meticulous hospitality, demonstrating the government's commitment to strengthening the relationship with President Trump and the ROK-US alliance. President Lee presented the Grand Order of Mugunghwa to President Trump following an official welcoming ceremony held at the Gyeongju National Museum, the venue for the ROK-US s
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-29 17:15
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Arts-Culture Nesvizh Palace in Belarus... The heart of Eastern European culture built by the Radziwill Family
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Nesvizh, the ancient capital of Belarus, is called the heart of Eastern European culture. At its heart stands the Nesvizh Palace, embodying the glory and spirit of the Radziwill family. This place is considered a culmination of human culture, a place where knowledge, art, and faith have intertwined for centuries. This palace, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, is now a museum and cradle of art, symbolizing the intersection of Belarusian identity and European civilization. The history of Nesvizh is synonymous with the history o
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-29 15:45
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Diplomacy People Power Party leader Jang meets with British Ambassador Colin Crooks
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk met with British Ambassador to South Korea Colin Crooks and requested a strong condemnation of North Korea's ballistic missile launch on Oct. 28. During a meeting with British Ambassador Colin Crooks at the National Assembly, Jang stated, "Ahead of the Gyeongju APEC summit, North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. I hope the Ambassador will also strongly condemn this." Regarding North Korea's deployment of troops to the Ukraine war and its strengthened cooperat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-29 14:24
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Arts-Culture Mir Castle in Belarus, a medieval jewel embracing peace and culture
Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah A crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Located in the heart of Belarus, Mir Castle exudes a beauty reminiscent of a medieval legend. With its red bricks, white decorations, and five majestic towers, its majestic and elegant appearance resembles a historical painting. This is not just a building; it is a symbol of Belarus and a treasure trove of human culture, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling back in time, Mir Castle lives on today as a symbol of "peace" and "harmony." A fo
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-29 11:59
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Diplomacy President Lee holds summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on October 27. President Lee expressed his deep gratitude for his visit to Malaysia, the ASEAN chair this year and a long-standing friendly nation, as his first ASEAN country since taking office. Prime Minister Anwar expressed his gratitude for President Lee's visit, despite his busy schedule preparing for the APEC summit. Prime Minister Anwar further expressed his appreciation for President Lee's visit to Malaysia, saying it will provide a significant impetus for advanc
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-29 10:26
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Diplomacy Korea and Saudi Arabia step up cooperation in future high-tech industries
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Vice Minister Moon Shin-hak of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) held the Korea–Saudi Vice-Ministerial Meeting on Industry with Abdullah bin Ali Al-Ahmari, Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Planning and Development of Saudi Arabia, at the Government Complex Seoul on October 27, to discuss ways to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries and Saudi Arabia’s support for Korean business projects underway in the Kingdom. The meeting was also significant as it reviewed progress on major industrial cooperat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 15:24
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Lao counterpart Thongsavanh Phomvihane
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun met with Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane on October 27, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations, countering online scams, and other issues of mutual interest, including Korean Peninsula issues. The two ministers congratulated South Korea and Laos on the 30th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic ties and agreed to actively pursue cooperation in future industries, including the establishment of key mineral supply chains, digital transformation
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 14:45
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Arts-Culture Seoul City implements open-loop payments for international tourists
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will gradually introduce an EMV-based open-loop transit payment system to improve convenience for international tourists using public transportation. This system will allow travelers to ride buses and subways in Seoul directly with their overseas credit cards without purchasing or reloading a separate transit card. Following the pandemic, the number of international tourists to Seoul has surged. In 2024, the figure reached 16.36 million, and this year’s total is expected to exceed 20 million. However, travelers have continu
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 14:09
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Diplomacy DPM Koo meets with Green Climate Fund (GCF) executive director
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol met with Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Mafalda Duarte at the Government Complex-Seoul on ct. 24 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Korea and the GCF. The Ministry of Economy and Finance emphasized the importance of establishing a virtuous cycle in which climate action serves as a driver of future growth. It introduced its Ultra-Innovative Economy and the AI Transformation initiatives, noting its ongoing efforts to foster such a virtuous cycle. The Ministr
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 13:32
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung holds meeting with Koreans in Malaysia
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee President Lee Jae-myung held a dinner-and-meeting with Koreans in Malaysia on October 26, titled "A New History We Write Together, the Real Republic of Korea," in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia, and offered words of encouragement to Koreans living there. The meeting, part of President Lee's visit to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, was attended by approximately 200 people from various walks of life, including representatives of Korean community organizations, businesspeople, Korean language school officials, artists, and international organizations. In his congratulatory
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 11:14
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Global A new chapter in Uzbekistan–EU relations: Why the EPCA matters
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Eldor Tulyakov, Executive Director, Development Strategy Centre, Uzbekistan, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. On 24 October 2025, Uzbekistan and the European Union signed the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA)—a comprehensive framework that culminates negotiations launched in February 2019 and initialled in July 2022. More than a ceremonial milestone, the EPCA codifies a strategic upgrade in our relationship with the EU. It is broad in scope—nine
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 10:29
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Business RM of BTS premieres short film with Samsung Electronics
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo RM of 21st century pop icons BTS premiered a new global digital feature as part of its ongoing collaboration with Samsung Electronics and his continuing role as global ambassador for Samsung Art TVs. The short film, released during the week of Art Basel Paris (Oct. 24-26), offers an intimate look at RM’s personal connection to art and shows how Samsung Art TVs bring museum-quality visuals into everyday spaces. Building on his conversations from Art Basel in Basel 2025, where Samsung served as the Official Art TV Partner, RM shares how art can bring joy and mean
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-27 16:07
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Business LG Electronics invests in a partner-operated production facility in Indonesia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics has invested in a partner-operated production facility in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, dedicated exclusively to manufacturing LG air conditioners. As part of the company’s strategic efforts to reinforce its Global South strategy, the new facility will enhance LG’s presence in Indonesia, help strengthen its supply chain and serve as a hub for air conditioning innovation. Coinciding with LG’s 35th anniversary in Indonesia, the Bekasi facility spans 32,000 square meters and commenced operation last month, starting with residential air conditioner p
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-27 15:58
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Arts-Culture Team Korea vows strong performance at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Second Vice Minister Kim Dae-hyun of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) attended the Team Korea Send-off Ceremony for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics held on October 22 (Wednesday), at Olympia Hall, Seoul Olympic Parktel, to deliver words of encouragement to the national para-sports athletes team competing in the Games. Deaflympics is an Olympic-level international sporting event for athletes with hearing impairments, hosted by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD). The Summer Games started in 1924, with the Winter Games from 1949, and both are hel
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-27 15:33
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Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
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(Exclusive) Aifeex, a global multi-level Ponzi scam
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KB Bank Indonesia hosts 'KB Bank Economic Outlook 2026'
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Vice Foreign Minister Park holds a meeting with his U.S. counterpart
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Korea nears 1,000 high-growth “Venture Billion” companies in sales
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