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Business Middle market enterprises lead export diversification to the New Southern region
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 2025 International Cooperation Meet-up Day for Middle Market Enterprises, hosted by the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea (FOMEK) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), was held on November 17, at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. The event brought together around 80 participants, including FOMEK Chairman Choi Jin-shik, KOIMA President Youn Young-mi, MOTIR Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, Dato' Mohd Zamruni bin Khalid, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Republic of Korea, other ASEAN ambassadors stationed in Korea, and representatives from Dongsung an
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 16:48
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Business AMCHAM raises 150 million won at the 18th CEO Servers’ Night
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, led by Chairman and CEO James Kim, hosted the 18th AMCHAM CEO Servers' Night at the Conrad Seoul Hotel on November 6, bringing together leading executives from across the business community for a meaningful evening in supporting of underprivileged students. Organized by AMCHAM’s Partners for the Future Foundation, the annual charity event raises scholarship funds for university students facing financial hardship. This year’s event held special meaning as the Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary, hosting the large
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 16:19
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Diplomacy Constitutional Courts of Kazakhstan and Korea agree to enhance cooperation
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Chairperson of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan Elvira Azimova paid a working visit to the Republic of Korea on November 11-12, 2025. While in Seoul, she met with the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Sanghwan Kim. Elvira Azimova informed the Korean side about the legal reforms underway in Kazakhstan, the activities of the constitutional review body in the context of the 2022 constitutional reform, as well as the practice of implementing the Constitutional Court’s decisions by state bodies. Mr. Kim, in tur
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 15:18
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Diplomacy Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina meets with ITLOS President Tomas Heidar
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina met with President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) Tomas Heidar, who was visiting Korea to attend the 10th International Conference on the Law of the Sea (ICLS) on Nov. 18. During the meeting, they exchanged views on key issues related to the law of the sea and explored ways to strengthen cooperation between the Korean government and ITLOS. The meeting was joined by Judge Kriangsak Kittichaisaree of Thailand, Judge Frida Armas Pfirter of Argentina, Judge Rhee Zha Hyoung of the Republic of Kor
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 14:05
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Global Foreign Deputy Minister Kim presides over MSP senior representative meeting
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju The Governments of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Commission convened the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Principals’ Meeting in Brussels, Belgium on November 18, 2025, on the margins of EU Raw Materials Week. The Principals’ Meeting brought together senior officials to advance joint efforts to build secure, resilient, and sustainable critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced in
- Lee Gil-ju 기자
- 2025-11-20 11:32
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Arts-Culture A concert of the chamber Ensemble “Camerata Kazakhstan” held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert of the State Classical Music Orchestra “Camerata Kazakhstan” was held in Seoul on Nov. 14 as part of cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The concert program featured outstanding works such as Nurgisa Tlendiev’s “Sarzhailau”(Yellow Steppe), Shamshi Kaldayakov’s “Bärinende sen sulu” (You Are the Most Beautiful), among others. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the significance of cultural exchange as a “language without translation” that strengthens interpersonal ties and creat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 10:32
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Global Oman ushers in new chapter, celebrating its glorious National Day on Nov. 20
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Sultanate of Oman will mark its Glorious National Day, commemorating the Al Busaidi State Foundation Day on November 20 each year. This historic occasion embodies the patriotic spirit of this blessed nation's people as they advance with renewed determination to build their homeland under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Embassy of Oman in Seoul said. The profound pride of the nation's Monarch in the people of Oman reflects the deep unity between the Leader and his loyal citizens. This national cohesion represents a fundamental ele
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-19 16:39
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Business [Special Feature] The pride of a 40-year kimchi legacy: Future of K-kimchi pioneered by Seohan Food Co.
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | There is someone who has developed this kimchi not merely as a food item, but as a healthy dish embodying Korean culture and science. That person is Kimchi Master Kim Soon-ja, CEO of Seohan Food Co. The 40-year-old kimchi master brand, previously known as ‘Hansung Food’, has declared its full-scale leap into the global market under its new name, ‘Seohan Food Co.’ This company name change is seen not merely as a brand refresh, but as a milestone elevating the Korean kimchi industry to a new level. It builds upon CEO Kim Soon-ja's 40 years of accumulated fermenta
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-19 15:41
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Diplomacy President Lee holds summit with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | President Lee Jae-myung stated during his summit with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, “I hope this visit will serve as an opportunity for the cooperative relationship between Korea and the UAE to become truly broader, deeper, and more special.” President Lee made these remarks during the expanded summit meeting between South Korea and the UAE held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Nov. 18 (local time). President Lee is on a state visit to the UAE from the 17th to the 19th, a two-night, three-day itinerary. President Lee remarked, “
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-19 11:29
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Arts-Culture The Korean edition of Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud was presented
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea and the Office of National Assembly Member Lee Man Hee, Chairman of the Korea–Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, hosted a remarkable cultural event dedicated to the presentation of the Korean edition of the Azerbaijani epic Kitabi-Dada Gorgud on Nov. 17. Held in the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, the event brought together Members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, their staff, representatives of academic and cultural institutions, members of the diploma
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-19 10:39
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Business LG and Mercedes-Benz discuss expanding “One LG Solution” collaboration
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Executives from LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Energy Solution and LG Innotek met with Mercedes-Benz AG on Nov. 13 to discuss expanded collaboration under LG’s “One LG Solution” strategy. Focused on leveraging the combined expertise of LG Group affiliates, this effort brings together the four companies driving the Group’s automotive components business. The meeting took place at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul, during the visit of Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, to Korea. Participants included William Cho,
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-18 16:56
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Diplomacy Bucheon City signs graphic art artist exchange pact with French Embassy in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Bucheon City signed a business agreement with the French Embassy in Korea and the Korea Comics and Animation Promotion Agency at the Bucheon City Hall on Nov. 14 to promote artist exchanges in the graphic art field. This agreement was initiated to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations in 2026. Through this agreement, the three institutions will jointly promote international artistic exchanges across all graphic arts, including illustration, comics, and graphic novels. They will operate a three-month long-term residency program t
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-18 16:31
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Global President Lee Jae-myung: “UAE to serve as Korea’s base camp for Arab expansion”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung, on a Middle East and Africa tour, held a dinner meeting with Korean compatriots in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 17 (local time) to encourage Korean nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Approximately 150 people attended this meeting, including representatives of compatriot organizations, businesspeople, members of the Advisory Council for Democratic Peaceful Reunification, Korean language school officials, cultural and artistic figures, and employees of international organizations. Jang Kwang-deok, President of the Korean Association in t
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- 2025-11-18 15:16
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Business Hyundai Motor to provide official vehicles for G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Company will provide official vehicles for the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company said on Nov. 17. The company will supply 30 STARIA multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) as official transportation for delegation staff from participating countries and support the summit’s successful operation. The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg will be held November 22–23 under the theme ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.’ Launched in December 1999 with participation from 20 major economies, including the Republic of Korea and the
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-18 14:10
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Diplomacy Foreign Ministry to host the 10th International Conference on the Law of the Sea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju The 10th International Conference on the Law of the Sea, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and co-organized by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and the Korean Society of International Law (KSIL), will take place in Seoul between November 18 and 19, under the theme of “Celebrating a Decade of Dialogue: The Expanding Role of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Law of the Sea Institutions.” Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the conference will start with welcoming remarks by Dr. Kim Jina
- Lee Gil-ju 기자
- 2025-11-18 11:21
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