By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Yeongnam University announced that Ambassador Kirom Salohiddin of Tajikistan to the Republic of Korea, visited the university and met with Choi Oe-chool, president of the university on April 19. The purpose of his visit was to discuss educational cooperation for the development of Yeongnam University and Tajikistan. The meeting was also attended by Lee Ok-ryun, chairwoman of the Korea/Central Asia Friendship Association. Ambassador Kirom Salohiddin served the President of Tajikistan upon the establishment of the Embassy of Tajikistan in Korea in April 2015, and
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Nurlan Abdirov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kazakhstan, visited Seoul on April 4-12, 2024, to participate in the Seoul International Forum on Elections (SIFE), observe parliamentary elections and meet his counter partners. His visit underscored Kazakhstan's commitment to enhancing electoral processes through bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange. He also held a bilateral meeting with Dr. Noh Tae-ak, Chairman of the National Election Commission (NEC) of Korea. During the talks, Chairman Abdirov expressed a keen interest in exchang
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province announced on April 22 that Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega visited the city to discuss the direction of the 2024 MAMF and exchange programs. The visit came as the Philippines was selected as the host country of the 19th MAMF this year. Changwon City plans to hold a high-quality festival by appointing the Philippine ambassador to Korea as the co-chair of MAMF. Changwon Mayor Hong Nam-pyo and Ambassador Dizon-De Vega will discuss economic cooperation between companies in the Philippin
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung met with U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip S. Goldberg at The Plaza Hotel in Seoul on April 19 to request his special attention and cooperation in expanding Korean agri-food exports to the United States, and to discuss ways to promote trade and expand future cooperation in the agri-food sector between the two countries. Ambassador Goldberg noted that food and cultural exchanges between the two countries are now more active than ever, with the popularity of K-food in the U.S. and the establishment of "K
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Itchy, painful skin conditions can be a daily struggle, and there are more than two million people in Korea alone who suffer from them. From atopic dermatitis to intractable skin and regressive dermatosis, why do these skin diseases occur and why are they so difficult to cure? If you look around you, you can easily find people who have been living with skin diseases for 10, 20, or 50 years. A common misconception is that skin diseases are contagious. However, only some skin diseases are contagious, such as pathogenic microorganisms, but the vast majority are not.
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The Organizing Committee of the World Peace Art Exhibition (Chairman Lee Jon-young) held a ceremony for donation of artworks to Daegu Prison in the presence of Daegu Correctional Service Commissioner Kim Dong-hyun, Daegu Prison Warden Han Tae-hwan, Prof. Lee Mi-hyoung of the Department of Cultural Content, the Institute for Adult & Continuing Education of Myongji University, and KS Gallery representative Kang Seok-won on April 19. The donation ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of the relocated Daegu Prison, where Lee Jon-young, chairman of the
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassadors from four Nordic countries visited Pohang City Hall on April 18 and discussed mutual cooperation in new industries with Pohang City Mayor Lee Kang-deok. The ambassadors visited Pohang were those from Denmark, an offshore wind power powerhouse; Norway, the world's No. 1 electric vehicle penetration rate and the largest possessor of smart aquaculture technology; Sweden, Europe's largest battery manufacturer and clean power source; and Finland, which has become a key producer of the battery value chain. Their visit was organized at the suggestion of Da
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Munich Re today announced the appointment of Ajeet Phatak as CEO Korea Branch on April 18. His appointment is subject to regulatory reporting procedures. Phatak will report to Hitesh Kotak, who will be Chief Executive - Japan, India, Korea and South-East Asia as of 1 August 2024. As CEO Korea, Ajeet Phatak will be responsible for Munich Re’s Branch and Property and Casualty (P&C) reinsurance business in Korea. Ajeet Phatak succeeds Michael Hauer, who will be Head of P&C South-East Asia based in Singapore as of 1 September 2024. Roland Eckl, Chief Execut
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received Evan Greenberg, Chairman of the U.S.-Korea Business Council on April 18. President Yoon noted that Mr. Greenberg's father, former AIG Chairman Maurice Greenberg, has a strong connection to Korea, having fought in the Korean War and served as the fourth chairman of the U.S.-Korea Business Council from 2003 to 2005, and expressed his gratitude for Chairman Greenberg's contributions to the advancement of U.S.-Korea relations. The President also emphasized that the support and contributions of the business community in both countr
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Goyang Special City Mayor Lee Dong-hwan, who is visiting Vietnam, signed business agreements with the Vietnam Agricultural Trade Promotion Center and the Mekong Research Institute for Science, Technology, Education and Application on April 15, and visited the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) and the Vin University to solidify cooperation. "I hope that we can establish a win-win cooperation system that will open up opportunities for Goyang companies to enter Vietnam in the future, and for Vietnamese companies to establish themselves in the free economi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has enacted the laws of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Protection of Women’s Rights and Children’s Safety” and “On Amendments and Additions to the Administrative Offenses Code of Kazakhstan Regarding the Protection of Women’s Rights and Children’s Safety” on April 15, 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan. These laws significantly strengthen protections for women and children. The Kazakhstan Senate passed the legislation on April 11, following its
Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kazakhstan, under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has embarked on a transformative journey of political and economic modernization. Since his election in 2019, President Tokayev has implemented a series of comprehensive reforms aimed at reshaping the country's political landscape and driving economic diversification and growth. Political Reforms Kazakhstan's political reforms have been multifaceted, addressing various aspects of governance and representation. Four comprehensive packages of political reforms were introduced between 2019 and 2021,
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul hosted a reception at the Lotte Hotel, Seoul on April 15, 2024 to commemorate the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh. A great number of foreign ambassadors, senior diplomats, high-ranking Korean and foreign government officials, business leaders, and their spouses attended the event filled with great fervor and festivity. Among the VIP guests at the reception were Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Kim Tae-jin and David Kim, Honorary Consul General of Bangl
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young "The priority of the national government is people's lives," President Yoon Suk-yeol said at his first meeting with Prime Minister Han Deok-soo after the general election on April 15, adding, "Let's do our best to stabilize people's lives." Yoon also asked the prime minister to "review the working atmosphere of the civil service and the discipline of the civil service in order to stabilize people's lives," according to his spokesperson Kim Soo-kyung. Yoon had also issued a message emphasizing "civil stability" on April 11, the day after the general election.
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following is the full-text of the speech by Chairperson of the IFAS Executive Committee Askhat Orazbay on the commencement of Astana's Chairmanship in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. It was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. Dear readers! My name is Askhat Orazbay and I am the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), in which Kazakhstan holds the chairmanship for 2024-2026. I would like to share with the audience information abou