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Diplomacy Vice Foreign Minister Kim meets with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun held a meeting with Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Okano Masataka in Tokyo, Japan, on December 26, and exchanged views on bilateral relations, Korea-Japan and Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation, and North Korea issues. Vice Minister Kim explained that the Korean government is stably managing overall state affairs under the acting authority system and all relevant future processes will be carried out democratically based on the Constitution and laws. Given the importance of bilateral relations, the two Vice Mini
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- 2024-12-31 14:27
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Diplomacy Korea and Kingdom of Bahrain sign investment promotion pact
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bahrain Koo Heon Sang and Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain signed the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the Promotion and Protection of Investments on December 26, 2024, in Manama, Bahrain. Korean companies have entered Bahrain, especially in the areas of energy, petrochemistry and infrastructure. Bahrain has an attractive business environment with a strategic role as a gateway to th
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-31 11:51
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Diplomacy World leaders express condolences for Jeju Air plane tragedy
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo World leaders have sent their condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and the people of South Korea following the tragic crash of a Jeju Air passenger plane at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the aircraft crash in South Korea. I send my heartfelt condolences to the people of South Korea and Thailand, and to all those who have lost loved ones,” he retweeted a post from Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn
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- 2024-12-31 11:05
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Arts-Culture Actress Kim Tae-ri promoting the beauty of Hanbok worldwide
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) in partnership with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation unveiled a Hanbok collection designed by actress Kim Tae-ri as part of the 2024 K-Wave Collaborative Content Planning and Development in Hanbok (Hanbok Wave). Since 2021, MCST has been in charge of the Hanbok Wave project to promote Hanbok, developed through collaboration between Korean Hanbok designers and K-wave artists, domestically and internationally. The project also aims to support promising Hanbok design houses in expanding their market opportuni
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-30 15:25
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Arts-Culture 'Seoul Winter Festa 2024' visitors surpass 3.32 million
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Dec. 27 that the cumulative number of visitors to its winter festival, Seoul Winter Festa 2024, has surpassed 3.32 million within two weeks of its opening. According to the city, this year's Seoul Winter Festival, which kicked off on Dec. 13, is taking place in various parts of the city center, including Gwanghwamun and Cheonggyecheon. The cumulative number is a result of counting visitors to the six venues. In particular, the Seoul Light Gwanghwamun, a giant media façade in Gwanghwamun, and the Seoul Light Lantern F
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-30 14:33
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Diplomacy Foreign ambassadors in Seoul express condolences over Jeju Air plane crash
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Foreign ambassadors from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have expressed their condolences over the crash of a Jeju Air passenger plane at Muan International Airport in Jeolla Province on Dec. 29. “I was heartbroken to hear the tragic news this morning at Muan Airport,” U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg said on X (formerly Twitter), adding, ”My heartfelt condolences go out to the victims and their families, and our thoughts are with the Korean people at this difficult time.” China's new ambassador to South Korea, Dai Bin
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- 2024-12-30 11:06
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Business POSCO Holdings partners with Australian mining company Hancock
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo POSCO Holdings has joined forces with Hancock Prospecting, an Australian mining company, to strengthen the supply chain for lithium used in Rechargeable battery materials. POSCO Holdings and Hancock Prospecting formalized their collaboration by signing a business agreement on lithium cooperation on Dec. 9. The signing ceremony was conducted via video conference between Korea and Australia, with attendance from POSCO Holdings’ Jun-hyung Kim, Head of Rechargeable Battery Materials (Senior Executive Vice President), and Garry Korte, CEO of Hancock Prospecting, amo
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-27 15:53
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Diplomacy China's new Amb. Dai Bing says, “Korea is an inseparable partner”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “We hope to strengthen cooperation with South Korea to promote peace and stability in the region and mutually support the successful hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings,” new Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing said on Dec. 27. The post has been vacant for nearly six months after former ambassador Xing Haiming stepped down in July. “While upholding the international free trade system, I hope to create a favorable environment and conditions for the common development of our two countries and the solidarity and cooperation of t
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-27 14:46
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Local [Exclusive] President Yoon Suk-yeol's leadership and vision for a free and prosperous South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Master Cheon Gong (real name Lee Cheon Gong) contributed an exclusive article in a conversation with Publisher Lee Jon-young of Diplomacy Journal about the leadership and vision of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is facing impeachment, for the future of a free and prosperous Korea. – Ed. The following is the full text of his contribution. President Yoon Suk-yeol has had an extraordinary journey in the modern history of South Korea, practicing the values of principle and fairness, and has presented a vision of a nation centered on freedom and prosperity. A champi
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- 2024-12-27 12:01
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Local (Damwha Column 曇華風月) “Acting president, temporary, but with the same responsibilities as the president”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young As stated in Article 71 of the Constitution and Article 16 of the Government Organization Act, the prime minister assumes the presidency in situations where the president is removed from office or unable to perform his or her duties. This is an essential system to ensure the continuity of state operations. The acting president temporarily assumes the powers and duties of the president, but is not technically the president. The word “acting” makes this clear. However, beyond the temporary nature of the position, the acting president is the de facto president,
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- 2024-12-27 11:09
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Diplomacy U.S. Amb. to South Korea Goldberg becomes an honorary citizen of Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg, who will leave Seoul next January, said, “I'm going home with very fond memories of Seoul,” adding, “It's true that there has been uncertainty in Seoul over the past two weeks, but what we can be sure of is the strong U.S.-Korea alliance.” Goldberg made the remarks at Seoul City Hall on Dec. 26, where he received an honorary citizenship certificate from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon. Goldberg, who was appointed U.S. ambassador to South Korea in July 2022, will leave Seoul next January when he retires. “I am so pleased to recei
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-26 14:24
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Arts-Culture Hyeokpil painter Nam Sang-joon and Jidoohwa & Sujanghwa master Lee Jae-sam
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee On January 1, 2025, a new history of Korean traditional arts will be written. At the New Year's Sehwa special exhibition held by the Korea Masters Association (Chairman Damwha Lee Jon-young), in the year of the snake, leather brush painter (Hyeokpil painter) Nam Sang-joon will be awarded a certificate of master and will receive a 200th scholarship of KRW 1,010,000 to commemorate his 101st birthday. This is a moment to honor his lifelong achievements and his dedication to the succession of traditional arts. Hyeokpil painter Nam's achievements and dedication From 1
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-26 11:33
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Diplomacy Gyeonggi Governor Kim meets with U.S. Ambassador Goldberg
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg on Dec. 24 to reaffirm the unwavering partnership between South Korea and the United States. During the luncheon meeting, Governor Kim expressed his gratitude for Ambassador Goldberg's unwavering belief in and support for the resilience of Korean democracy despite the martial law and impeachment situation. The two reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the U.S.-ROK alliance, including economic cooperation, including high-tech industrial exchanges, and ple
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- 2024-12-24 16:48
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기본분류 Solo exhibition of seven artists invited by Korea Masters Association
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee From January 1 to 6, 2025, a solo exhibition of seven artists invited by Korea Masters Association will be held on the second floor of the Korean Museum of Art in Insa-dong, Seoul. The exhibition will showcase each artist's original works on the theme of folk painting, and will bring a cultural touch to the beginning of the new year. The seven invited artists are Lee Mi-hyung, Kim Mi-jeong, Kim Sun-hee, Kim Young-joo, Oh Se-hee, Woo Hyun-jin, and Lee Yoon-jung, who will showcase their contemporary interpretations of the folk painting tradition with different phil
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-12-24 15:25
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Diplomacy “Diplomacy Journal contributes to raising Korean public awareness about Azerbaijan”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The year 2024 marks the next successful chapter in the history of the friendly and cooperative relationship between Azerbaijan and Korea. Our countries, which maintain full-fledged and multidimensional cooperation, eagerly continued also throughout this year their high-level political dialogue and work for strengthening their economic, humanitarian and cultural bonds as well as implemented a number of meaningful projects. 2024 has been also promising year for diversifying our bilateral collaboration by expanding exchanges and engagement in the future-oriented a
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-24 14:33
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Rwandan Ambassador Bakuramutsa meets with Chungcheongbuk-do Gov. Kim
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National Security Adviser Wi delivers President Lee's personal letter to NATO
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Anyang City Mayor Choi meets with Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing
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National Assembly hosts seminar on “Middle East policy direction of the Lee administration”
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Peru and Pisco stand out in Korea’s major liquor fair
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Jeju Province establishes global partnership with UN FAO
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Finnish Ambassador to Korea Jyri Järviaho visits DGIST in Daegu
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National Assembly hosts seminar on “Middle East policy direction of the Lee administration”
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Belarus Embassy in Seoul celebrates National Day
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KGCCI hosts AHK florist certificate ceremony in Seoul
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President Lee holds his first phone call with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon
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