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Local Jongno-gu Saemaul Association holds its 2025 general assembly successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Jongno-gu Saemaul Association (Chairman Park Nae-chun) successfully held its 2025 General Assembly on the afternoon of Jan. 23 at the 4th floor of the Ewha-dong Community Center. The general meeting was attended by about 70 delegates, including Chairman Park Nae-chun, Jongno-gu Mayor Chung Moon-heon, Jongno-gu Council Chairman Ra Do-gyun, and Jongno-gu Council members, as well as about 100 local residents and officials of the Saemaul movement. The general assembly received reports on the main business performance and revenue and expenditure settlement for 202
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-24 11:37
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Business KGCCI outlook 2025: Exploring opportunities amid global challenges
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) held the KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025 on January 23 at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The event brought together over 80 business leaders, governmental officials, and industry experts to examine the future of Korean-German economic collaboration in an evolving global landscape. The event featured distinguished speakers including Joern Beissert, Deputy Ambassador of German Embassy in Korea; Dr. Jiho Lee, Director General of the Research Department at the Bank of Korea (BOK), and Katharina Viklenko, Director an
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-24 11:04
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Global LA Korean Festival Foundation elected new Chairman, Kim Jun-bae
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation held its regular board meeting at the Oxford Palace Hotel on Dec. 17, 2024, electing director Kim Jun-bae as the new chairman of the board and beginning discussions to normalize the foundation. The board meeting was presided over by Vice Chairman Choi Il-soon, and was attended by directors Kim Jun-bae and Park Yun-sook, fulfilling the quorum requirement. Despite the absence of Chairman Bae Mu-han and his non-cooperation with the request to convene the board, the board meeting was convened in accordance with the articles
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-23 16:27
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Business Hanwha Group announces strategic partnership with IISS
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanwha announced a strategic partnership with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and the Korea Foundation (KF) to establish the Korea Chair at IISS. The signing ceremony took place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on Jan. 23. The initiative will fund a full-time Senior Fellow for Korean Security Studies—the IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security, and Defense—at IISS’ London headquarters, Arundel House. The Chair will engage with governments, the private sector, and global expert communities, contributing research
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-23 15:23
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with new U.S. Commander of US Forces Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with the new Commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), General Xavier Brunson, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), on Jan. 22 and exchanged views on the U.S.-ROK alliance and North Korea issues. Minister Cho congratulated Commander Brunson on his appointment and urged him to contribute to maintaining and strengthening the ironclad U.S.-ROK alliance and a robust joint defense posture as the commander of the U.S. Forces Korea. He also called on the commander to work closely with the U.S. and South Korea to ensure t
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-23 11:25
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Global Belarus chairs Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in 2025
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Belarus in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. In 2025, the Republic of Belarus assumes the Chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for the third time since the establishment of one of the key integration associations of Eurasia. The priorities of the Belarusian chairmanship were outlined in the Address of the President of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, to the leaders of the EAEU member states, published in January 2025. 1. It is necessary to focus joint efforts on
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-23 10:57
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Diplomacy Seoul Mayor Oh meets with Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima on Jan. 20 in his office at Seoul City Hall to exchange New Year's greetings and discuss mutual cooperation between the two countries on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. Ambassador Koichi Mizushima, who served as the Consul General of the Embassy of Japan in Korea from 2017 to 19 and was appointed as the Ambassador of Japan to Korea in May 24, met with Mayor Oh once in August last year. “If Korea and Japan, which
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-22 15:40
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Diplomacy Incheon Mayor Yoo invites Tump to an event for Incheon Landings
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On a business trip to the United States, Incheon City Mayor Yoo Jung-bok extended an official invitation to President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance to attend the 75th anniversary of the Incheon Landings Operation, which is scheduled to take place in September. “The Incheon landings operation is comparable to the Normandy landings in historical significance and importance,” Mayor Yoo said in the letter, adding, ”If President Donald Trump attends the event, it will be an opportunity to further strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance in various fields such as milit
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-22 14:09
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Local (Damwha Column) “Recall the value of society together!”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In the ancient Chinese history book "Jwajeon 左傳," there is an old saying, “Sunmangchihan脣亡齒寒”. It translates to “Your teeth will freeze if you do not have lips,” and the lesson is that when one part of a tightly knit community breaks down, the others are jeopardized. It's not just a parable, but a reminder of the importance of community and the value of coexistence, which resonates deeply in modern society. Modern society is changing rapidly in the logic of technological advancement and competition. Individualism and independence are emphasized, and the phras
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-01-22 10:51
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- 2025-01-21 12:45
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Global Donald Trump is sworn in as 47th president of the US
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Donald Trump has been sworn in for a second term as president of the United States at noon local time (17:00 GMT) in Washington, DC. Donald Trump took office as the United States' 47th president on Jan. 20, renewing his vow to "put America first" and tariff foreign countries to enrich Americans, while signaling an intent to refrain from military involvement in conflicts overseas. During his swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Trump, 78, underscored his America First credo as his second four-year term is expected to see a major shift in th
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-21 12:41
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Business KT&G accelerates global manufacturing through Türkiye factory
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo KT&G Corporation hosted a ceremony celebrating the Türkiye factory expansion on Jan. 16. The expansion is part of KT&G's efforts to leap to a "Global Top-tier" and to strengthen its global operations. KT&G celebrated the expansion of its Turkiye factory to fulfill its goal to leap to a 'Global Top-tier' and to expand its global operations. Around 50 major participants, including KT&G's CEO Kyung-man Bang, Tire District Governor Vural Karagül, the Korean ambassador to Türkiye Yeon-doo Jeong, Tire Mayor Hayati Okuroğlu, and President of Department
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-20 14:28
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Global Azerbaijan marks 35th anniversary of January 20
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Diplomacy Journal for publication. -- Ed. On 20 January 2025, it will be 35 years since the military assault against the people of Azerbaijan and an unprecedented massacre targeting civilians by the former Soviet regime in breach of international law. Towards the end of the 1980s, the former Soviet Union’s disregard for Armenia's illegal territorial claims against our country, deportation of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis from their ancestral lands in present-day Armenia, and inciting
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-20 14:03
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Local (Damwha Column) Why the occupation of history is scarier than that of territory
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young History is the root of an individual's roots and the core of a nation's and people's identity. So when history is lost or distorted, it's not just about losing the past, it's about losing the present and the future. While the occupation of territory cannot transcend physical boundaries, the occupation of history shakes a people's memory, culture, and spirit to the core. It results in mental colonization and leaves lasting damage that transcends generations. When history is occupied, it destroys a nation's sense of identity and pride. For example, during Japan
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-01-20 11:33
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Arts-Culture Artist Jang An-soon: Painting time and nature through reeds
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Korean artist Jang An-soon breathes life into the unassuming reed (蘆絮), transforming it into a profound symbol of human emotion and the natural world. For Jang, reeds are not mere plants swaying in the wind; they are living metaphors for the ebb and flow of human existence. Their movements reflect life's challenges and triumphs, while their seasonal transformations symbolize the passage of time. In Jang’s hands, the reed becomes a bridge connecting humanity to nature’s essence, a medium for exploring life’s subtleties. At the core of Jang’s artistic philosophy
- Lee 기자
- 2025-01-17 13:53
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Buddha's birthday celebrated with blessing ceremony at temples nationwide
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SML Biopharm of Korea signs MOU with Affilogic of France
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US Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
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Thai Amb. Sangrat lends support to Cheongju Airport runway construction
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'British Cultural Village' to be built in Gangseo-gu, Busan
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SK bioscience and KDCA initiate development of Avian influenza vaccine
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Iraq opens new horizons for global investment in its reconstruction projects
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Ecuadorian Ambassador Suarez meets with KOIMA Chairman Yoon
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The Embassy of Morocco and KAPV jointly organize int’l conference
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US Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
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SML Biopharm of Korea signs MOU with Affilogic of France
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