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Diplomacy “The Philippines is eager to work closely with Korea for regional peace”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we embark on a new year, I extend my warmest greetings to the readers of Diplomacy Journal and the people of the Republic of Korea. The year 2024 was a remarkable one for the Philippines and Korea, marked by the deepening of our bilateral ties with the elevation of our relations to that of a Strategic Partnership and the ratification of our Free Trade Agreement. As we celebrated the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we reflected on the enduring friendship that has shaped our shared history
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-19 13:53
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Diplomacy “Kazakhstan-Korea trade has great potential to expand"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to all the readers of Diplomacy Journal on the New Year 2025 and express my sincere gratitude for your crucial support and assistance in strengthening multifaceted relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The past year has been very eventful and fruitful for the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries and has reached new heights through three key diplomatic events. First, the state visit of President Yoon Suk-y
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-19 13:33
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Diplomacy Peru foresees the success of APEC Korea 2025
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, I would like to thank the Diplomacy Journal magazine for the opportunity to extend my New Year's greetings and wish its readers a productive 2025. Last in November 16th, during the APEC Leaders' Summit in Lima, Peru transferred the presidency of the forum to South Korea. This instance acts as the primary platform for economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the past 35 years, APEC has successfully fostered trade and investment integration in the world’s most dynamic economic region, which no
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-19 11:51
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Arts-Culture The Origin of the White Tiger Painting (白虎圖) by Cheongmok Kim Hwan-kyung
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The white tiger painting is one of the four deities in traditional East Asian culture, and is a painting of a white tiger symbolizing the west. It depicts four sacred animals: the blue dragon, the jujak, the white tiger, and the hyeonmu, which represent the directions of east, west, south and north, as well as the five elements, the seasons, and various attributes of nature. Symbolism and characteristics of the white tiger The white tiger represents the west and symbolizes gold. In the Five Elements, gold represents hardness and strength, which is in line wit
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- 2024-12-18 17:04
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Diplomacy “The ROK’s 2025 APEC host will enhance Thailand-Korea partnerships”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On behalf of the Royal Thai Embassy and Team Thailand in Seoul, I would like to send my warmest wishes to the people of the Republic of Korea and the Thai community in the ROK. This season of renewal is an opportune moment to reflect on the deep friendship and ever-growing strategic partnership between our two nations. In 2024, we witnessed high-level visits to the ROK of Thai Minister of Defence, Minister of Labour, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and that of the President of the National Assembly of Thail
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-18 16:04
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Diplomacy “May the strong, enduring bonds between Congo and Korea continue to grow”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we approach the close of 2024, there is a profound sense of fulfillment that fills us all. It is with immense joy and gratitude that I take this opportunity, on behalf of the entire Embassy team, my family, and myself, to extend my heartfelt end-of-year and New Year’s greetings to the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea. The year 2024 has been a year of remarkable achievements, rich in experiences and diverse learning, and marked by significant diplomatic strides. The relationship betwe
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-18 15:34
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Diplomacy “May the hearts of people be filled with songs of friendship and peace”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On the threshold of the Year 2025, I’m very delighted to convey my warmest felicitations and best wishes for prosperous and happy New Year to all respected readers of the ‘Diplomacy Journal’. Whilst the world had gone through a year full of chaos, war, violence and selfishness, the celebration of the birth of Christ will serve as an optimal opportunity to follow his ideals namely “ Love, Hope, Peace and Happiness” for a better world, and losing such ideals will lead the humanity towards the path of destr
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-18 11:27
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Business Hanwha Aerospace ships more K9 howitzer, K10 ammunition resupply vehicles to Norway
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanwha Aerospace announced on Dec. 17 that it has shipped a fresh batch of four K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers and eight K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles to Norway, a key commitment to supporting the Norwegian defence capability. The shipment is a part of a 2022 contract to supply more K9 VIDAR(Versatile Indirect Artillery) and K10 systems following the successful implementation of the first contract for 24 K9s and six K10s signed in 2017. The artillery systems are expected to arrive in Norway in about two months for the delivery to the Norwegian Armed Forces afte
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-17 16:20
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Diplomacy The Qatar Embassy in Seoul celebrates its national day
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Qatar Embassy in Seoul celebrated the country’s national day on Dec. 16, on the occasion of the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of the State of Qatar. Delivering welcome remarks at the reception held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Qatar Ambassador to Korea Khalid Ebrahim al-Hamar said, “This year’s celebration is particularly significant as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea. “These relations now have reached the stage of compre
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-17 15:43
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Diplomacy “Uzbekistan will deepen its efforts to create a business-friendly environment”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a year ahead filled with hope, good health, and happiness. The year that has passed has been a remarkable one for Uzbekistan, marked by significant achievements and important milestones. We have taken bold steps toward advancing the potential and competitiveness of our nation. Key sectors of our economy are progressing dynamically, with the inauguration of modern enterprises, high-tech industries, and new transport and c
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-17 10:59
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Diplomacy “Sri Lanka offers unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we welcome the New Year 2025, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all readers and the people of the Republic of Korea. May this year bring peace, prosperity, and success to everyone. The year zo24 was a significant period in Sri Lanka-Korea relations. Our collaboration flourished across trade, education, culture, and tourism. Highlights included the successful launch of joint trade initiatives and cultural events celebrating the rich heritage of both nations. We also strengthened our academic exchanges
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-16 16:07
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Diplomacy "Honduras wishes a world where peace, shared prosperity prevail"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, These are challenging times to be a diplomat, given the global tensions and polarization we face. And perhaps this is especially true in Korea, where the geopolitical landscape is both complex and rapidly evolving. Political turbulence is inevitable, reflecting the ongoing effort to secure well-being amid constant change. Avoiding these difficulties is not an option; addressing them head-on is essential. And it is in such moments that diplomacy proves its greatest value, thriving on dialogue and mutual u
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-16 15:13
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Business KGCCI and Sungjoo Foundation forge strategic partnership
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) and Sungjoo Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Sungjoo Group Building on December 13, 2024. The MoU marks a significant step in fostering collaboration for KGCCI’s “Women In koRea” (WIR) mentorship program, an initiative dedicated to empowering women leadership and advancing gender equality in society. Under this partnership, KGCCI and the Sungjoo Foundation will co-organize workshops, exhibition, and activities under the WIR mentorship p
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-16 14:24
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Business ICCK appoints Gyusang Jeong as its new secretary general
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) has appointed Gyusang Jeong as its new Secretary-General. The newly appointed Secretary-General, Mr. Jeong, got a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering in the United States and has many years of experience in corporate research institutes, working on national research projects and product development. Mr. Jeong was recently involved in the Kenya-AIST (Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) construction project in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of an ODA (Official Development Assistance) initiative as a Senior Resear
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-16 11:48
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Diplomacy “We hope to create Angola-Korea Chamber of Commerce in 2025”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, Looking back on the year that is about to end, we realize that it was marked by the outbreak of conflicts in several parts of the globe and by elections in various parts of the world, including South Korea, where parliamentary elections were held in April. Unfortunately, military conflicts have also dominated international news, with wars in Europe, the conflict in the Middle East, not to mention some localized conflicts in Africa, in all cases with unnecessary loss of human lives and almost total destru
- Lee 기자
- 2024-12-13 16:30
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Ecuadorian National Day celebrated at a reception in Seoul
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Leaders of South Korea and Vietnam adopt joint statement
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Uzbek Amb. Abdusalomov attends a meeting with business people in Daejeon
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South Korea and Vietnam sign 52 MOUs for industrial cooperation
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President Lee holds a friendship event for Vietnam's top leader To Lam
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Foreign Minister Cho and U.S. Deputy Amb. Joseph Yun visit Ulsan Shipyard
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South Korea-India foreign ministers' meeting held in New Delhi
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2025-08-13 15:30
Foreign Minister Cho and U.S. Deputy Amb. Joseph Yun visit Ulsan Shipyard
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2025-08-13 14:37
Unification Minister Chung meets with Swedish Ambassador Karl-Olof Andersson
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2025-08-13 10:40
President Lee holds a friendship event for Vietnam's top leader To Lam
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Pyeongtaek and Da Nang cities strengthen cooperation at Korea-Vietnam summit
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