By Diplomacy Journal Lee Ka-soo The European Council, which brings together the heads of State and government of the 27 member States of the European Union (EU), reaffirmed at a summit in Brussels on Friday October 11, 2024 the great value the EU attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco. The European Council also reiterated the need to preserve and consolidate close ties with the Kingdom in all areas of the Morocco-EU partnership. This is the third time since the ECJ ruling two weeks ago that the EU has reaffirmed this commitment at the highest level. Indeed, the President of the Eur
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, which was held at I-VEX Studio in Gwangmyeong City on Oct. 15, ended successfully with attendance of more than 80 models and 500 guests, including foreign ambassadors and their spouses who also played as models. Among foreign models who appeared on the stage in traditional costumes from their respective countries were spouses of ambassadors of Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tajikistan. Delivering welcoming address, Kim Kwang-ja, CEO
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The Diplomacy Journal reporter met with Chef Kim Han-sol, owner of Casa Italy on Jahamun-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to learn more about Italian food. Casa Italia is a restaurant that serves Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine and seasonal Korean ingredients. Casa Italia serves original Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine, but with fresh seasonal ingredients from Korea. The menu changes according to the changing seasons, providing a unique experience where you can enjoy the deep flavors of Italian cuisine and the freshness of Korean ingredients at t
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Ilwolobongdo (日月五峯圖) is a traditional painting from the Joseon Dynasty and an important work of art that symbolizes the authority of the king. It is widely known as a folding screen placed behind the throne in palaces, and is characterized by a scene depicting the sun, moon, five mountain peaks, and the turbulent waves below. It symbolizes the long life of the king and queen and a prayer for the country's prosperity. Natural elements and symbols The sun and moon symbolize the king and queen in Ilwolobongdo, and they are symmetrical to each other, representing the
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The following article was contributed by Prof. Choi Keong-ju of Keimyung University in Korea to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The metaverse is a three-dimensional digital virtual world built based on 5G communication technology, and enables real-time immersive experiences and interactions for users through VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). The metaverse is realized in various forms depending on the method of combining reality and virtual space. To simply categorize the types, there are augmented reality, life logging, mirror worlds, and v
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Korea is one of the countries with cutting-edge industry and technology. Angola would like to be able to count on Korea's experience in this regard,” said Amb. Edgar Gaspar Martins of Angola in Seoul on Oct. 17. In an exclusive interview with the Diplomacy Journal held at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Amb. Edgar Gaspar Martins said, “Given the favorable environment now created by the latest Official Visit by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, to Korea, new prospects are opening up, for example, in the military,
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | On October 5 and 6, in the frame of the Program “Seoul Outdoor Library” from the Seoul Metropolitan Library; the Embassy of Peru in Korea organized the “Peru Day”, event in which a pavilion was presented. For the occasion, the Embassy programed some activities such as painting bulls and altarpieces, reading Peruvian books in Spanish and Korean, and experiencing traditional costumes. Likewise, a storytelling activity was carried out, in which children and adults enjoyed the story created for the story “Migrants” by the renowned author Issa Watanabe as well as th
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From September 27th to October 6th Peru participated as a guest country in the Andong International Mask Festival. In that occasion, Peru had a booth where 11 Peruvian masks were displayed as well as photos of the Great Inca Trail, typical costumes and Pucará bulls. All these items transported the visitors to the heart of Peru, immersing them in our festivals, customs, dances and traditions. The Mayor of Andong, Kichang Kwon, the CEO of the Korea Foundation for Culture and Ethics, Dongwon Lee, City Councilors and Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi, the Ambassador of P
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Hyeonmudo is one of East Asia's animals of the four cardinal directions, and is a traditional painting mainly found in China and Korea. It symbolizes the north, and is believed to be the deity that rules the northern pavilion of the five divisions of the heavens. The figure is usually depicted in the form of a turtle and a snake, facing each other and intertwined. This symbolic combination signifies vitality and protection. The figure is composed of two main elements. First, the turtle is a symbol of longevity and immortality, and is believed to be the link betwe
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics America announced on Oct. 10 that seven models in its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup are the first in the industry to receive both the HDR Brightness Accuracy and True Cinema Black certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), a leading German electrical engineering certification institute. “Technology continues to advance, enabling us to deliver an unmatched cinematic experience right in our customers’ homes,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President and Deputy Head of R&D Team, Samsung Visual Display Business. “We are
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae met with United States Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner and U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack on October 10. They discussed measures for cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. to improve the human rights situation in North Korea. Vice Minister Cho took note of the close cooperation between the ROK and the U.S. on North Korean human rights, including the first and second ROK-U.S. Consultations on North Korean Human Rights on Nov
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group has signed a collaborative research agreement with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) in the field of new energy on Oct. 8. The partnership will encompass a three-year research collaboration, focusing on the areas of hydrogen energy business and advanced energy system. This collaboration between the Group and NTU, a globally renowned university, aims to take a step closer to achieving carbon neutrality. The focus of the partnership will be on developing alternative energy sources leveraging the Group's advanced energy technolo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo POSCO International, led by CEO Lee Kye-In, is creating a success story of win-win management by helping Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and venture companies expand internationally. The company is not only funding these companies but also supporting them by facilitating export contracts with overseas buyers through its global network and infrastructure. A significant success this year is the support provided to ‘Green Whale Global,’ a startup that produces and sells bio-biodegradable plastic resin made from cassava starch, in its export effort
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced on Oct. 6 that its entire lineup of OLED TV and monitor panels, from 27 to 97 inches, have become the world’s first displays to receive Eyesafe® Circadian Certification. The recognition by Eyesafe, a U.S. -based company specializing in blue light mitigation solutions, reaffirms the advantages of LG Display’s OLED panels for promoting eye health and better sleep. Human circadian rhythms repeat around every 24 hours. They are maintained by key hormones such as melatonin, which induces sl
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Korean traditional paintings, known as folk paintings, are gaining attention in the global art market as a new genre called “K-folk paintings” with a modern twist. Combining traditional paintings with lacquer, a unique Korean craft technique, K-Folk Painting is a work of art that harmoniously fuses traditional Korean art with modern aesthetics and is recognized worldwide for its uniqueness. Damwha Lee Jon-young, the artist at the forefront of this pioneering endeavor, is developing a new technique that utilizes lacquer to create a contemporary interpretation of t