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Diplomacy President Yoon meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held his second summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Nov. 16 (local time), discussing the situation in Northeast Asia and North Korea's troop deployment to Russia. President Yoon assessed that “close cooperation between Japan and South Korea is more important than ever,” while Prime Minister Ishiba described the situation as “grave.” “Since the first summit (last month), the regional and global situation has been changing rapidly, with military cooperation between Russia and North Korea leading to the deployment of Nor
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-11-18 14:13
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds 10-minute summit with outgoing US President Biden
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol met with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden in Lima, Peru, on Nov. 15, holding a 10-minute summit. President Yoon met with President Biden on the sidelines of the first session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, followed by a 40-minute meeting between the U.S., South Korea and Japan, and a 10-minute summit between the U.S. and South Korea. “I would like to thank President Biden for his contribution to strengthening the U.S.-ROK alliance and U.S.-Japan cooperation,” Yoon said during the U.S.-ROK summit, emphasizing t
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-11-18 11:56
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Peru
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru, on the sidelines of the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting on Nov. 15 (local time). Xi said that since he and Yoon met in Bali two years ago, there have been many changes in the international and regional situation. No matter how the situation changes, Xi emphasized that China and South Korea should uphold the foundations of diplomatic ties, firmly follow the direction of good-neighborly friendship, and adhere to the goal of mutual benefit and wi
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-11-18 11:03
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Local (Breaking News) Democratic Party leader Lee sentenced to 1 year in prison, 2 years of probation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Democratic Party of Korea leader Lee Jae-myung has been sentenced to one year in prison and two years of probation and disqualified from holding office in the first trial for violating the Public Offices Election Act. The Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 34 (Deputy Chief Judge Han Sung-jin) sentenced Lee to one year in prison and two years of probation on Dec. 15. If the ruling is confirmed by the Supreme Court, Lee will lose his seat in the National Assembly and will be barred from voting for five years, making it impossible for him to run for
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-15 16:06
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Business SK Plasma secures investment from the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK Plasma, led by CEO Kim Seung-joo, announced on Nov. 14 that it has signed investment agreements with the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) for the operation of its Indonesian joint venture, PT SKPLASMA CORE INDONESIA (SK Plasma Core). In October last year, SK Plasma signed a term sheet about direction of project and transaction with INA to establish a plasma fractionation plant in Indonesia. The signing ceremony of investment agreements was attended by Ahn Jaehyun, CEO of SK Chemicals and SK Plasma, Kim Seung-joo, President of SK Plasma, Roh Hyunho, CEO o
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-15 14:35
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held a Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Nov. 14 with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Lima, Peru, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting is being held, and exchanged views on U.S.-ROK relations, U.S.-Japan cooperation, North Korea, and key regional issues. Minister Cho and Secretary Blinken expressed concern that Russia's illegal military cooperation with North Korea seriously threatens the security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, and agreed to closely coordinate responses to pos
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-15 14:14
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held his first bilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on the sidelines of the APEC Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, and exchanged views on bilateral relations, North Korea, and nuclear issues on Nov. 14. The two ministers appreciated the swiftness with which the first foreign ministers' meeting was held after the inauguration of Japan's new cabinet, and agreed to continue to communicate and work closely together as heads of diplomacy to advance bilateral relations. In particular, they agreed to contin
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-15 11:04
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Business Belgian Tourist Office presents the Winter Belgian Beer Festa 2024
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Belgian Tourist Office and InterparkTriple will jointly host the 'Winter Belgian Beer Festa 2024', where you can taste a variety of beers, including Christmas beers produced exclusively for the 2024 Christmas season. At the festival, visitors will be able to taste a total of 10 beers, including monastery beers and craft beers such as “Eau de Goût Boon,” “Sejong Dupont,” “Rochefort Triple Extra,” and “Valdu Grand Cru,” as well as Christmas beers that are not easily available in the market, and hear fun and professional talks about Belgian beer from beer expe
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-14 14:33
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Diplomacy Dai Bing named new Chinese Ambassador to South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dai Bing has reportedly been nominated as the new Chinese ambassador to South Korea. According to diplomatic sources on Nov. 13, the Chinese government will nominate Dai Bing as the new ambassador to South Korea and apply for an agrement (prior consent for diplomatic missions) with the Korean government. The post has been vacant for four months following the departure of former Ambassador Xing Haiming in July. Born in 1967, Dai Bing graduated from Anhui Normal University's Foreign Languages Department
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-14 11:05
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Diplomacy UAE Ambassador to Korea Al Nuaimi hosts a workshop
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The UAE Embassy in Korea has announced the successful conclusion of a workshop to explore the potential for bilateral cooperation in the fields of AI and fintech. The event was attended by government officials and industry experts from the UAE and South Korea to discuss the development of AI and fintech and reaffirm the importance of mutual cooperation. The event kicked off with opening remarks from His Excellency Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to Korea, followed by congratulatory remarks from Song Ho-Joon, team leader of the Ministry of Science and ICT
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-13 14:06
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Diplomacy Indian Ambassador Kumar meets with Gunsan Mayor Kang Im-jun
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gunsan City Mayor Kang Im-jun met with Ambassador Amit Kumar of India to Korea and his wife, who visited Gunsan to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tata Daewoo Mobility Co., and discussed expanding exchanges between Gunsan City and India. “Tata Group, a leading Indian company, has long contributed to the economic development of Gunsan through its commercial vehicles, coexistence with local parts manufacturers, and employment creation,” said Mayor Kang Im-jun. Kim added, “Gunsan City is focusing on the electric vehicle and secondary battery industries and is co
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-13 11:35
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Business Gyeonggi Gov. Kim attracts 3 trillion won investment from ASM in the Netherlands
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeonggi-do Governor Kim Dong-yeon's 'semiconductor diplomacy' in the Netherlands has resulted in a 3 trillion won investment from ASM, a global semiconductor company. ASM will invest 3 trillion won in Gyeonggi-do by 2030, cooperating with local companies in purchasing components and providing job opportunities for university students in the province. Governor Kim Dong-yeon signed the 'Gyeonggi-do, Hwaseong City, and ASM MOU' at the ASM headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands, on Oct. 31. Governor Kim and Hwaseong City Mayor Jung Myung-geun were joined by ASM C
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-12 16:12
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho congratulates the 5th seminar for experts on Japan-Korea relations
Diplomacy Journal Lee 기자 Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul attended the '5th Seminar for Experts and Journalists on Korea-Japan Relations' and delivered a congratulatory speech on Nov. 11. In his remarks, Minister Cho praised the timeliness of the seminar, which was held under the theme of 'Changing Global Leadership and Cooperation in the New Era of Korea-Japan' ahead of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan next year. The resumption of shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of the two countries after a 12-year hiatus in March last year
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-12 13:53
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Local World Peace Art Exhibition Committee donates artworks to Daegu Detention Center
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Daegu Detention Center (Director Kim Young-gwang) held a donation ceremony for 15 artworks from the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee (Chairman Lee Jon-young) on Nov. 11. The event was held in response to a proposal by the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee to donate artworks to help inmates' psychological stability and correctional edification. “I hope that the donated artworks will provide a small comfort and sanctuary for those who are living in prison,” said Chairman Lee at the donation ceremony. He said he decided to make the d
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-11-12 11:48
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Diplomacy HUFS, the Embassy of Poland co-host the 14th Polish Speaking Contest
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Department of Polish at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) held the '14th Polish Speaking Contest' in collaboration with the Embassy of Poland in Korea at the International Seminar Room of Baeknyeon Hall on the HUFS Global Campus in Seoul on Nov. 6. The contest, which was held under the theme of 'My beloved Poland and Korea', was won by Kim Soo-kyung in the lower grade league and Hwang Seo-yul in the upper grade league. The winners received certificates, six-month language study scholarships and summer school scholarships from the Polish Ministry o
- Lee 기자
- 2024-11-11 16:20
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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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Foreign Minister Cho and U.S. Deputy Amb. Joseph Yun visit Ulsan Shipyard
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Unification Minister Chung meets with Swedish Ambassador Karl-Olof Andersson
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Pyeongtaek and Da Nang cities strengthen cooperation at Korea-Vietnam summit
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