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Local President and Mrs. Yoon attend 79th National Liberation Day Ceremony
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee attended the 79th National Liberation Day ceremony at the Sejong Center for the Arts in Seoul on Aug. 15, 2024. The ceremony was attended by more than 2,000 people from all walks of life, including the bereaved families of independence heroes, leading national figures, members of the Korean diplomatic corps, representatives from all walks of life, citizens, and students, who shared the joy of liberation and its historical significance. The celebration, themed “Reclaimed Country, Great People, Greater Korea,”
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- 2024-08-16 11:00
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Global Uzbekistan – UNESCO: Partnership, Perspective Plans
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Mukhtarama Komilova, correspondent of the National Information Agency of Uzbekistan (UzA), to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. As is known, following the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris on November 7-22, 2023, a historic decision was made to hold the following 43rd session in 2025 in Samarkand. This decision was supported by all 194 member states of the organization. This is a high assessment of the systemic reforms in Uzbekistan in recent
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- 2024-08-14 15:20
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Diplomacy Mongolian Ambassador Sukhbold Sukhee meets with K-Petro executives
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Mongolian Ambassador to Korea Sukhbold Sukhee met with Lee Kyung-heum, business director of the Korea Petroleum Quality & Distribution Authority (K-Petro), and exchanged views on ways to expand cooperation between the two countries on Aug. 7. During the meeting, which took place at the Mongolian Embassy in Seoul, Lee explained the implementation status of the ODA project to improve the air environment in Mongolia ('21~'25), which is currently being implemented by the K-Petro, and discussed future business development plans between the two countries with the
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- 2024-08-14 11:07
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Local President and Mrs. Yoon hold a dinner with the couple of ex-President Lee
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee held a dinner with former President and Mrs. Lee Myung-bak at the Presidential Office for about three hours, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Aug.12. The dinner was attended by President and Mrs. Yoon, former President and Mrs. Lee, and Presidential Secretary Chung Jin-suk. This was the first official meeting between President Yoon and former President Lee. President and Mrs. Yoon greeted former President and Mrs. Lee as they arrived at the presidential residence for the dinner. President Yoon said, "Mr. President,
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- 2024-08-13 17:04
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Diplomacy National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik receives Kazakh Amb. Arystanov
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik received Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea at the office of the Speaker in Seoul on Aug. 12. Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992 and strategic partnership in 2009, Korea and Kazakhstan have been developing mutually beneficial friendship and cooperation in various fields, including politics, economy, and culture. "This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the 'Strategic Partnership' between the two countries," said Woo, adding, "I look forward to the two countr
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-13 15:34
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Diplomacy Seoul Mayor Oh meets with new Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Ambassador Koichi Mizushima of Japan to South Korea at the Mayor's Office in Seoul City Hall to discuss future bilateral exchanges on Aug. 12. Ambassador Koichi Mizushima served as the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in Korea from 2017-2019 and was appointed Ambassador of Japan to Korea in May. After his official appointment, he said, "For Japan, Korea is a partner in solving international tasks.” Seoul and Tokyo signed a friendly city agreement in 1988 and Seoul signed a friendly city agreement with Hokkaido in 2010
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- 2024-08-13 10:55
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Arts-Culture Royal Crafts Culture Association signs MOU with ORIHERI of Vietnam
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Association of Royal Crafts Culture of Korea and ORIHERI (Oriental Heritage) of Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote bilateral cooperation in the exchanges of traditional cultural crafts between the two countries at the Janggyo Building in Seoul on Aug. 9. Lee Chil-yong, president of the Association of Royal Crafts Culture, and Tran Thi Ngoc Diep, chairwoman of ORIHERI, signed the MOU in a signing ceremony held at the Janggyo Building in Seoul. Under the pact, both sides agreed to promote cultural heritage exchange and introduce the
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- 2024-08-13 10:20
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Diplomacy Prime Minister Han receives Philippine Foreign Minister Manalo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Aug. 7, asking him to play an active role in helping the international community send a firm and united message to North Korea's provocations. Han received Manalo, who is on an official visit to South Korea, at the Government Complex in Seoul later in the day and exchanged views on bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields and the regional situation, the prime minister's office said in a press release. "It is important for the international community to send a f
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- 2024-08-12 16:46
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Diplomacy Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival to be held on Oct. 5-6 at Cheonggye Plaza
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Royal Thai Embassy in Korea will host the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival on Oct. 5-6, 2024, at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul to introduce both traditional and contemporary Thai culture to Korean audiences,” said Amb. Tanee Sangrat of Thailand to Korea on Aug. 6. In an interview with the Diplomacy Journal, Amb. Tanee Sangrat said, “Through the Thai festival, visitors can look forward to enjoying popular Thai food and products already beloved in Korea, as well as discovering new and exciting Thai offerings we are eager to showcase.” Noting that 1.6 million Korean touri
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- 2024-08-12 15:06
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Diplomacy “Lao PDR is a strategic production base for Korean companies”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Lao PDR can serve as a strategic production base for Korean companies aiming to expand into ASEAN, China, and other markets,” said Amb. Songkane Luangmuninthone of the Lao PDR to South Korea on Aug. 6. In an interview with the Diplomacy Journal, Amb. Songkane Luangmuninthone said, “Lao PDR offers a streamlined, one-stop service for investors and a favorable tax system, making it an attractive destination for foreign investment.” He said, “Therefore, we extend a warm invitation to Korean companies to invest in sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, agr
- Lee 기자
- 2024-08-08 14:23
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Business POSCO Group and GM hold a joint promotion for Lyriq in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To mark the domestic launch of the Cadillac luxury electric vehicle ‘Lyriq,’ which extensively utilizes POSCO Group’s secondary battery materials and steel products, POSCO Group and GM hosted a joint promotional event. On July 26, both companies displayed the ‘Lyriq’ at the POSCO Center in Gangnam, Seoul, offering test drives and purchase consultations to POSCO Group employees and nearby professionals. The event was attended by Yoo Byeong-og, President of POSCO Future M; Seo Yu-ran, Head of POSCO’s Automotive Materials Marketing Division; Hector Villarreal, Pre
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- 2024-08-05 16:50
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Thai counterpart
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held a meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who is on an official visit to Korea from August 1 to 2, in Seoul on Aug. 2. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, including diplomacy and security, trade and investment, future industries (clean energy, digital finance, smart infrastructure), tourism, consular affairs, and labor, as well as cooperation on regional and international issues. Minister Cho emphasized that Thailand is our key ally who fought together for freedom and peace during the
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- 2024-08-05 11:26
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Local Iksan Mayor Chung Heon-yul meets with EU Ambassador to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Iksan Mayor Jung Heon-yul met with EU Ambassador to Korea Maria Castillo Fernandez on Aug. 1 to discuss international medical and cultural exchanges and decentralization of local education. Ambassador Fernandez is from Spain and was appointed as the EU Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in 2020 after serving as the EU Ambassador to Malaysia and the Director General of the European External Relations Agency (EEAS) for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Prior to the meeting, Ambassador Fernández visited Wonkwang University with Representative Kang Kyung-sook
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- 2024-08-02 16:56
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Diplomacy Prime Minister Han Duck-soo meets with Thai Foreign Minister
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Prime Minister Han Duck-soo received Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who is on an official visit to Korea (Aug. 1-2), at the Government Complex in Seoul on August 1, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, and the regional situation. Prime Minister Han welcomed Minister Maris' first official visit to Korea, noting that Thailand is a traditional ally of Korea that sent troops to Korea during the Korean War even before diplomatic relations were established. He also expressed his ho
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- 2024-08-02 16:21
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with India’s external affairs minister
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul had a meeting with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, on July 26, on the occasion of the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Vientiane, Lao PDR. This was the second face-to-face meeting between the two ministers, following the 10th ROK-India Joint Commission Meeting in March. The two Ministers noted with appreciation the active high-level exchanges between the two countries this year, which marks the first year after the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. In addition, Minister Cho once a
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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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