By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss Korea-Australia relations as well as regional and global affairs on July 30. Both ministers recognized the continued development of the cooperative relationship between Korea and Australia, emphasizing their alignment as key like-minded countries in the region with shared democratic values and perspectives on regional and global issues and as “Comprehensive Strategic Partners” seeking more strategic and future-oriented collaboration. The ministers noted
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo To further strengthen already excellent cooperation, Sweden will place a resident defense attaché at its Embassy in Seoul from August 1, 2024, the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul said. Sweden and the Republic of Korea celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations this year. What started with Sweden’s provision of a field hospital during the Korean War – Sweden’s largest humanitarian intervention ever in terms of personnel – has grown in to a vibrant, successful, and strong partnership. Today, both the Republic of Korea and Sweden are home to strategic industries at the
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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador Chafik Rachadi of Morocco to Korea hosted a reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI to the Throne, commemorated as the National Day of the Kingdom of Morocco, at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Seoul, on July 30. Delivering a speech at the reception, Ambassador Chafik Rachadi said, “Morocco has spent the past quarter century cultivating and building momentum in international diplomacy, taking a dynamic course to establishing itself as a worldwide player. “One important result of this appr
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | President Yoon Suk-yeol sent congratulatory telegeams to each of the 14 South Korean athletes who have won medals over the past three days at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. In his congratulations to Ban Hyo-jin, the youngest member of the Korean shooting team to win a gold medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle, the President said, “The entire nation held its breath during the last single shot of the youngest member of the Korean Olympic team in Paris and cheered when she won by 0.1 points.” He praised Ban's focus and boldness in winning Korea'
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HD Hyundai Oil Bank announced on July 29 that it will start exporting bio marine oil from the Pyeongtaek General Bonded Zone for the first time in Korea. Bio marine oil is an eco-friendly marine oil that reduces carbon emissions by more than 65% compared to conventional fossil fuel-based marine oil. HD Hyundai Oil Bank has begun exporting bio marine oil blended in the General Bonded Zone in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. The export became possible after the government lifted restrictions on blending petroleum products in the comprehensive bonded zone as part of
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Many Korean legends and myths are closely linked to nature. One of the most notable is the 'Manbyeonghwajodo' (萬病花朝圖). As its name suggests, this unique flower is said to have the mystical ability to cure all ailments, and the legends and stories surrounding it have been passed down through the ages. Manbyeonghwajodo is a painting that depicts the characteristic elements of the flower in a stylized manner, rather than in a realistic form. Each canvas is labeled with the names of flowers, such as Hangyuoknyeo Jikgeumhwa, Hongdohwa, Dongjeonghosangbuyonghwa, Yeongj
Diplomacy Jon Lee | The Central Election Commission held a meeting and a series of events today, July 26th. The primary agenda item was the preparation and high-level accomplishment of the upcoming elections for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and the Councils of People's Deputies in full compliance with the Constitution and laws. According to Article 128 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, are scheduled to take place on the first Sunday of the third ten-day period of October in the year their term expires. Considering that the term of the deputies of the Legislative
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The South Korean National Assembly is a mess. With political conflicts and confrontations reaching a fever pitch, the National Assembly is more focused on political strife than on policies for the people. In this situation, people's expectations of the National Assembly are getting lower and lower, which is causing serious problems across the country. It is not just politicians who are responsible for the current state of the National Assembly. The people are also at fault. They often make poor judgments in elections and are swayed by inflammatory media and f
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | The Buddhist University, affiliated with the Korean Buddhist Council (the “Buddhist Council”), held its first Buddhist sermon contest at the Supreme Hall of Bomyeong-sa Temple in Incheon, Korea on June 13, where four students from the School of Buddhist Priest Law were selected and participated in the first preaching contest with the participation of the chairman, president, dean, professors, certified teachers, and members of the congregation. “The Buddhist University of the Buddhist Council is an academy education for the training of social leaders,” said Dr.
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Noting that the annual APEC CEO Summit will be held in Lima, Peru, from November 13 to 15 this year, Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Fernando Duclos Farodi said, “We look forward to the visit of President Yoon Suk-yeol and an important delegation of senior officials and representatives of the private sector of Korea to Peru in November this year.” Delivering a speech at the reception held at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul to mark the 203rd Anniversary of the Independence of Peru on July 25, Amb. Duclos Farodi said, “A few weeks ago, the Minister of Foreign Affai
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Natalia Federighi de Cuello, president of ASAS (The Association of Spouses of Ambassadors in Seoul) and concurrently spouse of the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Korea, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. Ambassador Spouses and their extraordinary program in Korea “We live in a world that is facing unprecedented challenges. Solidarity and compassion must be unprecedented as well”. Ban Ki Moon, the 8th Secretary General of the United Nations. My name is Natalia Federighi de Cuello. As Spouse of the Amb
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Canada’s export credit agency, announced on July 3 the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance export trade and investments between Canada and the Republic of Korea. The MOU will foster deeper trade collaboration between both countries, creating new and expanded opportunities for Canadian businesses and investors seeking to grow and succeed in Korea as well as investments in Canada. With a focus on two of EDC’s priority sectors, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, this mutually-beneficial partnership will support businesses focused on
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Chung Yoon of Chungwoon University met with Ambassador Aida Ismailova of Kyrgyzstan to Korea on July 22 and discussed how to revitalize international exchanges at the conference room of the university headquarters in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do. The main contents included ▲ revitalizing international exchanges such as education and culture ▲ fostering excellent human resources ▲ expanding K-content ▲ and attracting international students. “Chungwoon University has been investing heavily in K-content fields such as culture and arts, performance and vi
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young | The special envoy delegation of President Yoon Suk-yeol, comprised of Presidential Chief of Staff for Policy Sung Tae-yoon and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Deok-geun, met with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on July 24 and delivered a letter of thanks from President Yoon for the selection of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) as the preferred bidder for the new nuclear power plant, and discussed follow-up measures. On behalf of the Korean government and Team Korea, Sung Tae-yoon, head of the envoy delegation, expressed his gratitude for the o