By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Author Shin Kyung-ae, whose novel Strange Albergue tells the story of finding answers to life's problems through fantasy techniques, has now published an art practical book on the theme of celebrities. The Entertainers is a textbook and guidebook for those who dream of becoming an entertainer, and it seriously deals with the reality of the entertainment industry, problems, and social concerns from the perspective of a parent. In particular, this book is expected to be a guide that combines both fun and practicality, as many people dream of becoming an entertainer
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A group of former USFK commanders and South Korean military generals visited Hanwha Aerospace’s Changwon Plant 3 on November 1 to tour the vibrant production lines of the company’s signature combat vehicles, including the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicle (ARV). The visit was organized by the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation (KUASF). Among the participants were Retired Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Chairman and President of KDVA; Retired Gen. Walter L. Sharp; Retired Gen. Robert B.
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 17th Forum on Korea-Central Asia Cooperation was held in Seoul on November 4, hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul. The forum was held ahead of next year's First Korea-Central Asia Summit, and was attended by the ministers and vice ministers of foreign affairs of Korea and five Central Asian countries. The forum was attended by about 300 participants, including government delegations, business leaders, and private experts from Korea and the five Central Asian countries, and discussed the current status of cooperation between Korea and Central A
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held the first Korea-EU Strategic Dialogue with Josep Borrell, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy on Nov. 4, discussing Korea-EU relations, Russia-North Korea cooperation and the situation on the Korean Peninsula, as well as regional and international affairs. Minister Cho and High Representative Borrell agreed that the Strategic Dialogue is very timely and important under the current geopolitical situation, where the security situation in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region is closely lin
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received the heads of delegations of five Central Asian countries visiting Korea for the 17th Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum on Nov. 4, and exchanged views on how to develop Korea-Central Asia relations and major international issues, including North Korea's deployment of its soldiers to Russia. The heads of delegations of five Central Asian countries at the 17th Forum on Korea-Central Asia Cooperation are: - (Kazakhstan) Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs - (Uzbekistan) Bakhtiyor Saidov, Ministe
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul and Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun held a joint foreign and defense ministerial meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin in Washington on Oct. 31, 2024. The two sides reaffirmed the shared vision, common values, and unwavering commitment to their combined defense posture and the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) as the bedrock of our security partnership. They noted the U.S.-ROK Alliance serves as the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean Pen
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul, who is visiting Canada to participate in the ROK-Canada Foreign Affairs and Defense (2+2) Ministerial Meeting, held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly on Nov. 1 and exchanged views on ways to promote practical cooperation between the two countries, Korean Peninsula issues, and regional and global strategic cooperation. The two ministers assessed the launch of the 'Korea-Canada Foreign Affairs and Defense (2+2) Ministerial Meeting' as a step forward in the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two c
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee A special cultural exchange exhibition commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Kazakhstan opened at the Korea Museum of Art in Insa-dong, Seoul, on Nov. 1. The exhibition was co-organized by Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, and Diplomatic Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, and was designed to promote cultural ties and artistic exchanges between Korea and Kazakhstan. The exhibition ran from October 30 to November 5, and the awards ceremony was held on November 1 at 3 p.m., with several amba
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Tashkent, Uzbekistan—Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo of Diplomacy Journal and UN Journal, visited Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan to cover 2024 Uzbekistan Parliamentary Elections at the invitation of the Uzbek government through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul, the Republic of Korea. Lee visited several popular tourism places, traditional market and restaurants in Tashkent. –Ed. The writer visited some popular places in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, after finishing the polling place coverage of the 2024 Uzbekistan Parliamentary Elections. After visiti
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol accepted Letters of Credence from 13 Ambassadors-Designate to the Republic of Korea at the Presidential Office on October 28, 2024, the Presidential Office said. The thirteen Ambassadors-Designate are: H.E. Giovanni Gaspari from the Holy See, H.E. Miguel Ángel Ubaldino Romero Álvarez from the Republic of Paraguay, H.E. Saud Hasan Al Nusuf from the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E. Sukhee Sukhbold from Mongolia, H.E. Helen Aitsi from the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, H.E. Karl-Olof Andersson from the Kingdom of Sweden, H.E. Jānis Bērziņš
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “One of the most effective ways of interaction between Turkiye and Korea is tourism. 150,039 South Koreans visited our country in 2023 and 134,715 in the first eight months of 2024. These figures are indeed far below the potential of our friendly and brotherly countries at the two ends of Asia,” said Amb. H.E. Murat Tamer of the Republic of Turkiye to Korea on Oct. 29. Delivering opening remarks at the Turkish National Day reception on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkiye held at Ambassador Pullman Hotel in Seoul,
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee In commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Kazakhstan, the 51st International Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition will be held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, on the second floor of the Korea Art Museum in Insa-dong, Seoul. Celebrating the deep cultural ties and exchanges between the two countries, the exhibition brings together Korean and Kazakh photographs and artworks, both traditional and contemporary. The event is co-hosted by Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Korea, and Lee Jon-young, Chairman of
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young On Oct. 27, Uzbekistan held its first nationwide local elections under the new constitution. This election is significant because it is the first election to reflect the will of the people after the constitutional amendments. As an international observer, the election was a valuable opportunity to see how Uzbekistan's political system is developing and how it may change. The significance of the constitutional amendments and the first election Last year's amendments to Uzbekistan's constitution strengthened people's rights and freedoms and created an instituti
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Publish-Chairman Lee Jon-young of the South Korean “Diplomacy Journal” English magazine, participated as an international observer in the elections to the Oliy Majlis (House of Representatives) and local councils of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan reported. Chairman Lee attended a meeting organized by the Uzbekistan journalists association to discuss the importance of cooperation between the two countries in the media and other fields. Despite their geographical distance, Uzbekistan and South Korea share a similar cultural b
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young On June 26, the “Dunyo” Information Agency reported on a meeting with Lee Jon-young, Publisher-Chairman of the prominent South Korean English magazine “Diplomacy Journal,” who is visiting Uzbekistan to observe and report on the Parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for July 27, the DUNYO news agency reported. During the meeting, “Dunyo” Information Agency Director Omonulla Fayziev told his South Korean counterpart in detail about the agency's activities and cooperation with leading foreign media on major reforms and large-scale events in Uzbekistan. Du