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Arts-Culture Tajikistan showcases rich culture in Seoul and Gwangju events
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Tajikistan took center stage in a series of major cultural events across the Republic of Korea, underscoring the deepening partnership between Central Asia and Korea. The events, held in collaboration with the Korea Foundation, the Asian Cultural Center (ACC), and the Central Asia-Korea Friendship Association, featured celebrated Tajik art, fashion, and music. The celebrations kicked off on September 30, 2025, in Seoul with the 7th Central Asian-Republic of Korea Friendship Day. A highlight of the day was a stunning fashion show presenting Tajikistan's national
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- 2025-10-12 20:59
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Arts-Culture Kazakh traditional fashion show held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo As part of the celebration of the Central Asia–Korea Friendship Day, a traditional fashion show highlighted the cultural diversity and rich creative traditions of the countries of the region and Korea on Sept. 30, 2025. The event was organized by the Central Asia–Korea Friendship Association. The ceremony was attended by President of the Association Lee Ok Ryun, President of the Asian Cultural Center Kim Sangug, diplomats of Central Asian countries, representatives of the business community, and creative groups. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Nurgali Arys
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-10 13:27
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Diplomacy Dominican Embassy and ProDominicana host the “Dominican Republic-Korea Business Forum”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Republic of Korea, together with ProDominicana, successfully hosted the “Dominican Republic–Korea Business Forum: Strategic Horizons – Exploring a Land of Opportunities for Korean Companies in the Dominican Republic.” The event brought together over 50 representatives of leading Korean companies, senior government officials, ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Seoul, media outlets, and distinguished figures from civil society. Among the distinguished participants were Mr. Lee Jooil, Director
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-10 11:46
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meets with his Australian counterpart Wong
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun had a meeting with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong on September 25, local time, on the occasion of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments. Minister Cho noted that high-level exchanges have been actively taking place since the launch of the new Korean administration. He highlighted that this first meeting between the two foreign ministers, following their phone call on August 4, demonstrates the close strategi
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-01 16:54
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of India in Seoul organizes a mini-marathon event
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of India, Seoul successfully organized a mini-marathon event ‘Viksit Bharat Run 2025 (Developed India Run)’ on September 28, 2025 as part of a global campaign across 150+ cities in the world. The vibrant mini marathon event aimed at fostering community spirit, promoting fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and also highlighted India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Despite heavy rain, 120+ members of the Indian diaspora & Friends of India in Korea joined the spirited 3 km run, celebrating fitness, unity & India’s vision of bec
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-01 15:47
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Arts-Culture [Chuseok Special Series] The Life and Thought of the First Dharma King of World Buddhism, the Most Venerable Buddhist Monk Il Bung Seo Gyeong-bo
The First Dharma King of World Buddhism begins the flight of the Peng Bird. (Part 1) By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Taking refuge in the Three Jewels, we honor the Dharma King's great aspiration. His Holiness the First Dharma King, the Most Venerable Buddhist Il Bung Seo Gyeong-bo, illuminated the world with the light of the Buddha Dharma. Throughout his life, he soared ten thousand miles with the wings of a Peng Bird for the salvation of mankind and the peace of humanity. Therefore, to honor and perpetuate His Eminence's Dharma lineage and teachings, the Damwhachongsa, on the occasion of the
- Kyla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-01 14:21
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Diplomacy President Lee holds a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held a South Korea-Japan summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Busan on September 30. The two leaders exchanged broad and in-depth views on ways to strengthen practical cooperation between South Korea and Japan and the necessity of cooperation at the regional and global levels. The two leaders welcomed the completion of shuttle diplomacy between the two countries, marked by Prime Minister Ishiba's visit to Busan just one month after President Lee's visit to Japan last month. They also expressed full agreement on
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- 2025-10-01 10:40
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of India in Seoul to hold a cultural event, “Sarang”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of India, Seoul organized a Press Conference at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India on the upcoming 11th edition of Sarang: The Festival of India in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Sarang is an annual flagship cultural event celebrated by the Embassy of India in ROK, organized in collaboration with various local partners. Sarang intends to introduce India's vibrant and diverse culture to the friends in ROK, through a landscape of varied art forms. Since its inception in 2015, the festival has grown immensely in its size and p
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-30 14:54
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Global Azerbaijan commemorates the 5th anniversary of the 44-day Patriotic War
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Azerbaijan commemorated the 5th anniversary of the beginning of its 44-day Patriotic War on September 27, 2025, which brought an end to almost 30 years of the illegal occupation of Azerbaijani territories. Five years ago, the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan resolutely responded to historical injustice against their country and ended serious violations of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty as well as of international law. In recognition of the profound respect and gratitude owed to the heroes of chronicle of this history, who laid down their lives or
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-30 14:31
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Business KGCCI, FKCCI co-host special reception with Industry Minister Kim
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) and the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI, CEO Sonia Chaieb) co-hosted a special reception with Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan on September 29 at the Banyan Tree Club and Spa Hotel in Seoul. The reception provided a platform to discuss recent developments in economic policy, foreign investment, and the overall business climate for German, French, and other European companies operating in Korea. Around 200 r
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- 2025-09-30 10:32
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Business LG reaffirms value of life through AI powered brand campaign
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics (LG) announced the success of its AI-powered Radio Optimism campaign on Sept. 25, which revealed a universal truth: despite the rapid advances in technology, love and gratitude toward family and loved ones remain life’s foremost priorities. Available in six languages, the creative platform inspired people globally to create more than 700,000 personalized songs. These AI-generated tracks – listened to and shared over 1.5 million times – underscored the enduring importance of human connection across cultures. Designed to counter the sense of discon
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- 2025-09-29 13:57
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Business AMCHAM and BKL co-host “AMCHAM Insights” session
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) co-hosted an “AMCHAM Insights” session on September 23 with Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (BKL). Held at BKL’s headquarters in Jongno, the event drew more than 140 senior executives from Korean and multinational companies. The program featured a high-level Fireside Chat on U.S.-Korea relations, a panel discussion on the Lee Jae-myung administration’s policy priorities, and a networking reception that brought together leaders across industries. The evening opened with a Fireside Chat between AMCHAM Chairman & CEO J
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- 2025-09-29 11:30
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a meeting with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand at the United Nations Headquarters on September 25. The two sides exchanged views on overall bilateral relations, including high-level exchanges, future substantive cooperation plans, and regional and international situations. Minister Cho expressed his delight at the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two countries following the inauguration of the new governments of Korea and Canada this year, following the bilateral summit held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-29 10:26
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Arts-Culture “Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. We have a very rich cultural and historical heritage which is part of the UNESCO collection,” said Kristjan Stanicic, director of the Croatian National Tourist Board (CNTB) on Sept. 26. At the Croatia Workshop Seoul 2025 held at Seoul Pullman Hotel, Kristjan Stanicic said, ”We have eight national parks boasting of really beautiful nature. We have astonishing and very diverse gastronomy. And I have to say, for example, that we have the best olive oils in the world.‘’ He stressed, “In the world, we are th
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- 2025-09-26 16:59
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Global (Special Feature) Alatau City Emerges as New Investment Hub in Central Asia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Korea: “For Alatau City, the most ideal partner is Korea.” Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, stated in an interview with Diplomacy Journal on the 24th that “Korea combines speed with strong momentum while remaining firmly focused on its goals and direction,” adding that “Korea is the most ideal partner for advancing the Alatau City project.” The Alatau City project, launched in 2023, is a major national strategic initiative for Kazakhstan, marking the start of the country’s transition from a reso
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-26 15:32
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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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