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Business KGCCI holds 2025 Ausbildung Information Session
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) jointly held the “2025 Ausbildung Information Session” with BMW Group Korea, Daimler Truck Korea, MAN Truck & Bus Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea and Volkswagen Group Korea at Ajou Motor College in Boryeong, Chungcheong Province, on Oct. 18, 2024. Ausbildung program is dual vocational training education from Germany, where on-the-job training and theoretical education from school are carried out simultaneously. The training is a 36-month educational program combinin
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- 2024-10-21 14:44
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Business SK Enmove joins hands with Chile’s SQM to secure iodine
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK Enmove, a subsidiary of SK Innovation known for its leadership in the lubricants market and its focus on enhancing electrical efficiencies such as those in electric vehicles and thermal management, has proactively secured a stable supply of iodine. This crucial ingredient is vital for producing high-efficiency, next-generation automotive refrigerants. By utilizing this essential material, SK Enmove plans to develop advanced refrigerants that offer superior cooling and heating performance compared to current market offerings, positioning the company as an ind
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-20 21:57
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Diplomacy Embassy of Hungary in Seoul holds a reception, celebrating the National Day
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Hungary in Korea hosted a reception to celebrate the National Day commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 at the Pullman Hotel in Seoul on Oct. 18, 2024. More than 500 guests, including foreign ambassadors and senior diplomats from the Foreign Diplomatic Corps in Korea, Korean government officials and other local and international dignitaries, attended the gala event. Delivering congratulatory remarks, Amb. Istvan Szerdahelyi of Hungary in Seoul said, “October 23, 1956 is one of the most significant days in Hungary's history, a day when ou
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-20 18:28
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Photo Joint Statement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and South Korea
Diplomacy Journal 이존영 기자 | Joint Statement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and South Korea
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- 2024-10-20 16:54
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Diplomacy European Council reaffirms great value of strategic partnership with Morocco
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Ka-soo The European Council, which brings together the heads of State and government of the 27 member States of the European Union (EU), reaffirmed at a summit in Brussels on Friday October 11, 2024 the great value the EU attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco. The European Council also reiterated the need to preserve and consolidate close ties with the Kingdom in all areas of the Morocco-EU partnership. This is the third time since the ECJ ruling two weeks ago that the EU has reaffirmed this commitment at the highest level. Indeed, the President of the Eur
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 16:21
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Arts-Culture 6th Int’l Diplomatic, Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival ended successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, which was held at I-VEX Studio in Gwangmyeong City on Oct. 15, ended successfully with attendance of more than 80 models and 500 guests, including foreign ambassadors and their spouses who also played as models. Among foreign models who appeared on the stage in traditional costumes from their respective countries were spouses of ambassadors of Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tajikistan. Delivering welcoming address, Kim Kwang-ja, CEO
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 16:10
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Business Casa Italy, where Italian cuisine meets Korean seasonal ingredients
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The Diplomacy Journal reporter met with Chef Kim Han-sol, owner of Casa Italy on Jahamun-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to learn more about Italian food. Casa Italia is a restaurant that serves Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine and seasonal Korean ingredients. Casa Italia serves original Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine, but with fresh seasonal ingredients from Korea. The menu changes according to the changing seasons, providing a unique experience where you can enjoy the deep flavors of Italian cuisine and the freshness of Korean ingredients at t
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- 2024-10-18 14:35
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Arts-Culture Beauty in South Korea (Folk painting series 7, Ilwolobongdo 日月五峯圖)
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Ilwolobongdo (日月五峯圖) is a traditional painting from the Joseon Dynasty and an important work of art that symbolizes the authority of the king. It is widely known as a folding screen placed behind the throne in palaces, and is characterized by a scene depicting the sun, moon, five mountain peaks, and the turbulent waves below. It symbolizes the long life of the king and queen and a prayer for the country's prosperity. Natural elements and symbols The sun and moon symbolize the king and queen in Ilwolobongdo, and they are symmetrical to each other, representing the
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 12:02
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Arts-Culture Iluminating the role of art museums in the metaverse virtual world
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The following article was contributed by Prof. Choi Keong-ju of Keimyung University in Korea to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The metaverse is a three-dimensional digital virtual world built based on 5G communication technology, and enables real-time immersive experiences and interactions for users through VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). The metaverse is realized in various forms depending on the method of combining reality and virtual space. To simply categorize the types, there are augmented reality, life logging, mirror worlds, and v
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 11:16
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Diplomacy Angola hopes to count on Korea's experience in cutting-edge industrial technology
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Korea is one of the countries with cutting-edge industry and technology. Angola would like to be able to count on Korea's experience in this regard,” said Amb. Edgar Gaspar Martins of Angola in Seoul on Oct. 17. In an exclusive interview with the Diplomacy Journal held at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Amb. Edgar Gaspar Martins said, “Given the favorable environment now created by the latest Official Visit by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, to Korea, new prospects are opening up, for example, in the military,
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-17 17:50
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Arts-Culture The Embassy of Peru organizes the “Peru Day” in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | On October 5 and 6, in the frame of the Program “Seoul Outdoor Library” from the Seoul Metropolitan Library; the Embassy of Peru in Korea organized the “Peru Day”, event in which a pavilion was presented. For the occasion, the Embassy programed some activities such as painting bulls and altarpieces, reading Peruvian books in Spanish and Korean, and experiencing traditional costumes. Likewise, a storytelling activity was carried out, in which children and adults enjoyed the story created for the story “Migrants” by the renowned author Issa Watanabe as well as th
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-17 11:23
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Arts-Culture Peru serves as a guest country in the Andong Int’l Mask Festival
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo From September 27th to October 6th Peru participated as a guest country in the Andong International Mask Festival. In that occasion, Peru had a booth where 11 Peruvian masks were displayed as well as photos of the Great Inca Trail, typical costumes and Pucará bulls. All these items transported the visitors to the heart of Peru, immersing them in our festivals, customs, dances and traditions. The Mayor of Andong, Kichang Kwon, the CEO of the Korea Foundation for Culture and Ethics, Dongwon Lee, City Councilors and Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi, the Ambassador of P
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-17 10:56
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Arts-Culture The Origin of “Hyeonmudo (玄武圖)” by Cheongmok Kim Hwan-kyung
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Hyeonmudo is one of East Asia's animals of the four cardinal directions, and is a traditional painting mainly found in China and Korea. It symbolizes the north, and is believed to be the deity that rules the northern pavilion of the five divisions of the heavens. The figure is usually depicted in the form of a turtle and a snake, facing each other and intertwined. This symbolic combination signifies vitality and protection. The figure is composed of two main elements. First, the turtle is a symbol of longevity and immortality, and is believed to be the link betwe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-16 16:30
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Business Samsung wins quality excellence certifications from VDE
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics America announced on Oct. 10 that seven models in its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup are the first in the industry to receive both the HDR Brightness Accuracy and True Cinema Black certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), a leading German electrical engineering certification institute. “Technology continues to advance, enabling us to deliver an unmatched cinematic experience right in our customers’ homes,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President and Deputy Head of R&D Team, Samsung Visual Display Business. “We are
- Lee 기자
- 2024-10-16 13:55
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Diplomacy Vice Minister Cho meets with U.S. Special Envoy on NK human rights issues
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae met with United States Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner and U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack on October 10. They discussed measures for cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. to improve the human rights situation in North Korea. Vice Minister Cho took note of the close cooperation between the ROK and the U.S. on North Korean human rights, including the first and second ROK-U.S. Consultations on North Korean Human Rights on Nov
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-16 11:09
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South Korea and Vietnam sign 52 MOUs for industrial cooperation
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Foreign Minister Cho and U.S. Deputy Amb. Joseph Yun visit Ulsan Shipyard
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President Lee holds a friendship event for Vietnam's top leader To Lam
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President Lee to hold a summit with U.S. President Trump on Aug. 25
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Pyeongtaek and Da Nang cities strengthen cooperation at Korea-Vietnam summit
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Prime Minister Kim meets with Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam
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President Lee Jae-myung meets with visiting US Senators
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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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President Lee holds a friendship event for Vietnam's top leader To Lam
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