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Arts-Culture Korean culinary experts announce the “100 Taste of Seoul 2025” list
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced the “100 Taste of Seoul 2025” lists recommended by sixty domestic and international culinary experts on Oct. 14 in an effort to promote Seoul’s diverse food culture worldwide and provide culinary experiences that citizens and visitors alike can enjoy. “100 Taste of Seoul” is more than just a list of restaurants—it serves as a curated culinary map of Seoul that highlights both expertise and popularity, introducing must-visit places for anyone visiting the city. Among the selected restaurants, Gangnam accounted for
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-15 17:00
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Global [Cambodia: A Nation of Crime] Part 3: Where lies the safety of foreign tourists?
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Cambodia was once a country that welcomed foreigners with the ‘angelic smile’. But now, that smile has frozen cold. Behind the beautiful Angkor Wat and emerald coastline lurks the grip of criminal organizations targeting foreigners. The murder of a Korean university student was not merely the tragedy of one individual, but the result of systematic neglect hidden behind the label of a ‘tourist nation’. A crime market disguised as tourism. Locally, alongside the tourism boom, ‘voice phishing camps’, ‘online gambling centers’, and ‘human trafficking brokerages’ have
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-15 16:12
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Diplomacy Dominican Embassy enchants Korea with an exclusive night of cigars and rum
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Republic of Korea captivated Korean guests with an exclusive cultural soirée: “Dominican Cigar & Rum Night in Korea”, held on the occasion of the official visit of Ms. Biviana Riveiro, Executive Director of ProDominicana. The event stood out as a refined and one-of-a-kind evening where Dominican tradition and excellence took center stage in the heart of Seoul. In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Angie Martínez, Head of Mission in Seoul, stated: “Tonight, as we pay tribute to two of the most emblematic symbols of o
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-15 14:50
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Business SK bioscience files for first-in-human trial of universal coronavirus vaccine
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK bioscience announced on Oct. 15 that it has submitted a Phase 1/2 clinical trial application in Australia for GBP511, a universal coronavirus vaccine (pan-sarbecovirus vaccine) candidate. Sarbecoviruses, a subgenus of coronaviruses, include SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), the original SARS virus, and related variants. GBP511 is designed to provide broad protection across the sarbecovirus family, moving beyond the strain-specific approach of existing COVID-19 vaccines. The trial will enroll approximately 500 healthy adults aged 18 and older in Australia, and will eval
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- 2025-10-15 14:23
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Global [Cambodia: A Nation of Crime] Part 2: An absent state, powerless diplomacy... Where was the government?
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Two months have passed since Korean university student Park (22) was kidnapped and murdered in Cambodia. Only after his death became known to the world did the government declare a “full-scale response.” But by then, Park had already returned as a cold corpse. And the people asked coldly. “Where the hell was the government?” Delayed cooperation, shifting blame, a life obscured by ‘procedures’. When the victim's family reported in late July that “my brother seems to be held captive,” police immediately confirmed his cell phone location was overseas. Yet, no im
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-15 11:36
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Arts-Culture Seoul Plaza celebrates Peruvian culture with “Peru Day” festival
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Seoul Plaza came alive with the colors, sounds, and flavors of Peru during the “Peru Day” celebration held on September 20 and 21. The event was organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru in Korea as part of the “Outdoor Library” program hosted annually by the Seoul Metropolitan Library. The Peruvian Pavilion transformed Seoul Plaza into a lively cultural space where thousands of visitors of all ages experienced Peru’s rich heritage through a variety of engaging activities designed for both children and adults. Visitors painted Ayacucho retablos and cu
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-15 10:32
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Arts-Culture Kazakh culture presented in Gwangju and Seoul, South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Zhambyl Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic showcased a vibrant concert program, while the brand “Tarbiya” presented a collection of traditional Kazakh clothing during events held in Gwangju and Seoul on Oct. 4-6, with the support of the Asian Cultural Center, the Secretariat of the Central Asia–Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, and the Central Asia–Republic of Korea Friendship Association. The events were attended by Rhee Jong Kook, Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Central Asia–Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum; Kim Sanguk, President of the
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-14 16:44
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Global Hosting of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Dunyo Information Agency (MFA of the Republic of Uzbekistan) to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. – Ed. At the conclusion of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris from 7 to 22 November 2023, a historic decision was adopted to convene the next session—the 43rd session—in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025. The resolution received unanimous support from all 194 Member States of the Organization, serving as a high-level recognition of the comprehensive r
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-14 15:33
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Arts-Culture National Art Museum of Belarus hosts K-Minwha Invitational Exhibition
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, located in the capital city of Minsk, Belarus, grandly opened the special exhibition K-Minwha (Folk Painting): The Beauty of Korea. This exhibition showcases Korea's traditional beauty and artistic spirit. This exhibition was prepared as a meaningful occasion to share the power of artistic communion and the depth of culture through Minhwa paintings, which embody the Korean aesthetic consciousness and sentiment. Minhwa paintings are pictures of hope born from the hands of nameless commoners and a philosophy of li
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-14 14:46
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Global [Cambodia: A nation of crime] Part 1: Cambodia's true colors - A tourist destination stained with blood
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Once known as the ‘Smile of Angkor Wat,’ Cambodia is no longer a peaceful tourist destination. The recent case of Korean university student Park (22) being kidnapped, imprisoned, and murdered locally is a symbolic cross-section of this reality. His tragic death is not merely the misfortune of one individual, but reveals the true nature of a ‘country where crime has become an industry’. Cambodia has rapidly grown as a Southeast Asian tourism hub, but its underbelly is dark. An ‘invisible criminal market’—a tangled web of online scams, illegal gambling, human t
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-14 11:38
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Arts-Culture If you have a happy mind, 90% of illness goes away
By Diplomacy Journal Special Feature Editor Andy Hyun If one lives with a happy mind, 90% of illnesses will go away. Eating and exercising are important for health, but above all, taking care of one's mind is crucial. If we were to prioritize, food and exercise account for only 20%, while taking care of your mind accounts for 80%. When you think you have happy and have positive thoughts, T lymphocytes (T cells), a type of immune cell, actively function. However, if you continue to harbor negative thoughts or emotions such as *envy, *jealousy, *anger, *hatred, *resentment and fear, complaint, *
- Andy Hyun 기자
- 2025-10-14 10:51
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Arts-Culture Nami Island showcases Peruvian culture during “Peru Week” celebration
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From September 20 to 28, Nami Island in Gangwon-do hosted the “Peru Week”, a cultural event featuring a variety of activities celebrating Peruvian heritage and traditions. The program was designed for both Korean and international visitors of all ages, in coordination with the Embassy of Peru in the Republic of Korea. The weeklong celebration offered visitors a chance to experience Peru’s cultural and natural heritage, featuring art exhibitions, music and dance performances, and hands-on activities. It drew thousands of Korean and international tourists who flo
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-14 10:16
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Diplomacy Foreign ministry holds a meeting with ROK diplomatic missions in U.S.
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting of economic officers from all Korean diplomatic missions in the United States on October 2, chaired by Director-General for Bilateral Economic Affairs Kim Sun-young. The meeting was convened to discuss ways to address visa-related difficulties faced by Korean companies and to strengthen coordinated cooperation between the Ministry and its overseas missions, with the overarching aim of ensuring a stable investment environment in the United States. Notably, the meeting followed the inaugural session of the Korea–U.S. B
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-13 16:43
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Business Groundbreaking of Mahenge graphite project held in Tanzania
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Government of the Republic of Korea, together with the Governments of Australia and Tanzania, welcomes the groundbreaking ceremony held on October 9 to officially launch the Mahenge graphite project in Tanzania. Located in the Morogoro region of Tanzania, the Mahenge project is led by the Australian company Black Rock Mining (BRM) and involves the Government of Tanzania and Korean companies, including POSCO International. Tanzanian Government officials, including the Minister of Minerals, the Korean Ambassador to Tanzania, Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-13 15:36
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Business Higgsfield AI becomes Kazakhstan’s first unicorn startup, valued at over $1 billion
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Higgsfield AI has officially become Kazakhstan’s first unicorn startup, surpassing a $1 billion valuation, announced co-founder and former Head of Generative AI at Snap Inc. Alex Mashrabov on Sept. 28. According to Mashrabov, the company recently crossed a $50 million run-rate revenue threshold, marking a historic milestone for Kazakhstan’s tech ecosystem. “For the last 15 years, no company in our country has managed to achieve this,” he said. Higgsfield AI’s journey to unicorn status was fueled by investments from leading global funds, including Menlo Ventures
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-13 14:35
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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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