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Diplomacy “Nepal welcomes Korean investors in energy, agriculture, IT & tourism sectors”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “I invite Korean and other foreign investors to explore opportunities in Nepal’s promising sectors, like energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, infrastructure, and manufacturing,” said Pushpa Raj Bhattarai, Chargé' d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Nepal in Seoul on Sept. 24. Delivering remarks at the reception to mark the 10th National Day of Nepal, which is celebrated as the Constitution Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015, Pushpa Raj Bhattarai said, “The Government of Nepal is dedicated t
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- 2024-09-25 11:42
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Arts-Culture ‘Jujak-do’ is an immortal red bird that protects the south
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Jujak-do is a symbolic painting that is considered one of the four immortal birds that guard the south in East Asian cultures, including ancient China and Korea. Jujak is depicted in the form of a red bird, reminiscent of a red phoenix, peacock, or phoenix, and is usually depicted as a male-female pair. The painting is not just a beautiful representation of a bird, but also symbolizes the order of the universe and carries a deeper meaning that is linked to the principles of nature. Symbols and roles Jujak symbolizes fire in the Five Elements of Principles, an
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- 2024-09-24 15:10
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Diplomacy U.S. Amb. Goldberg meets with Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the People Power Party
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg, who met with Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the ruling People Power Party, said that he was convinced that the two countries are strongly connected by shared values and principles.” After meeting with Han at the National Assembly on Sept. 20, Amb. Goldberg posted a photo of the two men shaking hands on social media. “It was a pleasure to meet with Mr. Han,” Goldberg wrote in Korean, ”and our discussions reaffirmed that the United States and South Korea are firmly connected by our shared values and our mutu
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-24 12:12
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Diplomacy President and Mrs. Yoon hold a dinner with Korean compatriots in Czech
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who are on an official visit to the Czech Republic, hosted a dinner meeting with about 80 Korean compatriots in Prague on Sept. 20. The President said that he was particularly pleased and honored to meet with Korean compatriots right after the Chuseok, noting that the Czech Republic is a country of history and tradition with a beautiful cultural heritage of medieval Europe, and is an important ally that has developed friendly and cooperative relations based on common values such as freedom, human rights, an
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- 2024-09-23 17:02
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Arts-Culture Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story to be held on Oct. 5~6
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The vibrant culture and rich traditions of Thailand are set to come alive at the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story, taking place on October 5th and 6th at the Cheonggye Plaza in the heart of Seoul. This special event will commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand, celebrating the strong friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. Hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story will offer a unique opportunity for visitors
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-23 15:24
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Arts-Culture Beauty in South Korea (Folk painting series 6, Baeksubaekbokdo百壽百福圖)
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee “Baeksubaekbokdo百壽百福圖” is a traditional Korean folk painting that wishes for longevity and good fortune. Baeksubaekbokdo means “a hundred years of life,” which implies a wish for longevity. In addition, 'Baekbok百福' means a hundred kinds of 'blessings' and expresses the wish for various blessings in life. In this sense, Baeksubaekbokdo has a strong symbolic meaning as a wish for health and happiness. Composition and symbolism The Baeksubaekbokdo is mainly composed of various symbols and elements that symbolize longevity and good fortune. Some of the most common sy
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- 2024-09-23 15:12
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Diplomacy Yoon says, “Nuclear alliance with Czech Republic will be built”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Czech President Petr Pavel held a summit in Prague on Sept. 19 (local time) and said that the dispute with US-based Westinghouse over the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant will be resolved amicably. “Regarding the issue of intellectual property rights, our two governments share a firm understanding of nuclear power cooperation, and the Seoul government is supporting the amicable resolution of the issue between the Korean and US companies,” Yoon said at a press conference after the summit, adding, ”I believe and am confident
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- 2024-09-23 12:16
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Arts-Culture The 6th Int’l Diplomatic, Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival to be held on Oct. 15
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival will be held on October 15 at 5:30 p.m. The International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, a representative solo fashion show of “Hanbok Good Day”, is an extension of the “International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Selection Contest”, which was successfully held in April 2022, 2023, 2024, starting with the “Hanbok Good Day Fashion Show with Ambassadors” held twice in 2021. “The October 2024 event, in particular, is designed to impress the audience with
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-20 12:17
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Local Jeju Gov. Oh Young-hoon meets with the new Chinese consul general in Jeju
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is further strengthening its ties with China, ushering in a new era of cooperation. Governor Oh Young-hoon met with Chen Jianjun (50), the new Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Jeju, during his visit to the Jeju Provincial Government on Sept. 13. “Jeju and China have maintained close ties in various fields, including international exchanges, cultural tourism, and student exchanges,” said Governor Oh. ‘We hope to expand cooperation in high-tech industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles,
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-09-19 11:27
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Diplomacy The 5th World Nomad Games concluded in Astana
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On September 8-13, the 5th World Nomad Games took place in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. Over the course of a week, competitions were held across 21 sports, daily cultural programs were hosted in the Universe of Nomads Ethno Village, and a scientific and practical conference titled "Nomads: History, Knowledge, Lessons" was conducted. Approximately 2,800 participants from 89 countries, including Korea and United States of America, took part in the 5th World Nomad Games. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished international leaders and officials,
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-19 10:35
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Arts-Culture “I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Culinary diplomacy is my tool as food plays a significant role in connecting people. I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food,” said the spouse of the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea and author of the book "A Taste of East Africa: Uncovering Culture Through Cuisine.” In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Chaba Rhuwanya Mavura said, “I think this cookbook has been published at the right time when the Korea-Africa Summit was held in June, which was the very first summit of its kind between our nations, it is quite clear
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-13 16:11
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Business HS Hyosung unveils new CI and vision
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HS Hyosung has unveiled a new corporate identity (CI) and vision, dubbed "Masteria," declaring a commitment to enrich humanity by harnessing the power of science, technology, and collective intelligence. The new CI is designed using a square star shape and colors that symbolize a "Leading Star" guiding the world and a "Value Tree." This design represents the connection between HS HYOSUNG's past, present, and future, blending the philosophy of the group's founders with the vision of HS Hyosung's newly inaugurated first-generation management team. In his address
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- 2024-09-13 14:36
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Diplomacy A roundtable dedicated to the address of the President of Kazakhstan held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A roundtable dedicated to the discussion of the State of the Nation Address by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in South Korea on Sept. 11. The event was attended by leaders and experts from the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIIEP), the Center for Central Asian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), representatives of the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, the Governors Association of Korea (GAROK), as well as representatives from a
- Lee 기자
- 2024-09-13 10:36
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Local President Yoon Suk-yeol attends 'Cyber Summit Korea 2024'
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol attended the Cyber Summit Korea (CSK) 2024, an international cybersecurity event, at COEX in Seoul on Sept. 11, encouraging government officials and business and academic experts from around the world. The event, which is being held for the first time this year, is co-hosted by the National Intelligence Service and the National Security Technology Institute and will continue until Sept. 12, and will discuss various cybersecurity issues, including how to cooperate with the international community against cyber threats, under the theme o
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- 2024-09-12 12:14
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for about 100 minutes from 15:35-17:15 on Sept. 6. During the summit, which was the 12th meeting between President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida and part of the close shuttle diplomacy between the two leaders, the two leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral relations over the past two years and discussed in-depth future direction of bilateral relations. The two leaders noted that the two countries have been actively communicating at all levels, including reactivating suspend
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- 2024-09-10 21:24
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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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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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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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