By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK On, a leading global electric vehicle battery manufacturer, announced on March 27 that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari to reinforce their partnership and lead innovation in cell technology. SK On Chief Executive Officer Lee Seok-hee, Ferrari Chief Executive Officer Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari Chief Research and Development Officer Ernesto Lasalandra, SK On Chief Commercial Officer Sung Min-suk and SK On Chief Technology Officer Rhee Jang-weon were among the attendees at the MoU signing ceremony at SK Seo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Chairman Lee Bong-rak of the Incheon Metropolitan City Council met with Senator Elvi Gray Jackson, who visited Korea on an invitation from the Global Network Division of the Korea Foundation (KF) on March 28 and discussed the establishment of direct flights between Incheon and Anchorage and ways to strengthen friendship and cooperation. The Alaska State Senator is known for her various activities related to the rights and interests of ethnic minority groups in Alaska, including the Korean community, such as introducing legislation to require the teaching of Asi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “The Armed Forces of Myanmar is constantly engaged in protecting and preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country. They have made enormous sacrifices to make our country safe so that our future generation is secure,” said H.E. U Thant Sin, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Delivering welcoming remarks at an event to mark the 79th Anniversary of Myanmar Armed Forces Day held at the Riverside Hotel in Seoul on March 27, Amb. U Thant Sin said, “The Armed Forces Day serves as an opportunity for the government and military le
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and South Korea agreed to increase the number of weekly flights permitted between the two countries fourfold from 10 to 42 on March 21. According to Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan, the two parties reached the agreement during bilateral negotiations in Almaty that were attended by Saltanat Tompiyeva, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Kim Yeong Kook, Director General for Aviation Policy of the Republic of Korea. They have also reached an agreement on
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo TES, an SK Ecoplant company, provided a boost to sustainability efforts in the U.S. with the grand opening in March of a facility in Fredericksburg, Va., dedicated to securely repurpose IT assets. The site will ensure valuable materials from IT equipment can be used again, without compromising data security, instead of ending up in landfills as electronic waste. The 128,000-square-foot facility is expected to create 100 well-paying jobs in the Fredericksburg area. Strategically located near the largest data center market in the world, the Virginia site will pla
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group co–hosted the 2024 Korea–Africa Business Forum on March 25 in Seoul in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Structural Transformation (CSST) at SOAS University of London and the Korea–Africa Foundation. The forum discussed how Korean and African stakeholders can work together as strategic partners for sustainable development amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. “Africa holds immense potential for strong partnerships and sustainable development,” said Ken Kim, Executive Vice President of HMG Business Intelligence Institute. “Throug
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon met with Estonian Ambassador to Korea Sten Schwede to discuss ways to build a cooperative relationship between Gyeonggi-do and Estonia. "Estonia is a leading country in digital government, and Gyeonggi-do is interested in utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced technology not only in digital government but also in the lives of its citizens," Kim told Amb. Sten Schwede, who visited the Gyeonggi-do Government Office on March 22. "Gyeonggi-do is striving to become a pioneer not only in Korea but also in the world in the digital
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received six delegates of the U.S. Congressional Study Group on Korea (CSGK), including Representatives Ami Bera (CSGK Co-Chair) and Young Kim (CSGK Co-Chair), and exchanged views on ways to work with the U.S. Congress to advance the U.S.-Korea alliance on March 25. The President welcomed the delegation of the CSGK, a group of members of the U.S. Congress who are among the most fond of Korea, and praised the CSGK for its efforts in expanding the support base for the ROK-U.S. alliance in the U.S. Congress and promoting the development o
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The first exhibition in the "The Story of Living Hwayangyeonhwa" K-Art Representative Artist Series, Kim Yong-mo’s invitational solo exhibition was held from April 3 to April 8, 2024 at Heesu Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The works in the "Story of Living" series convey a variety of positive messages such as happiness, love, hope, and respect, and the artist's desire to share the joy of living is evident in the pristine beauty of the works. The bold outlines of the images provide clarity, and the works, which clarify their inherent properties and charac
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A special event dedicated to the 105th Anniversary of the founding of the modern Belarusian Diplomatic Service was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Korea on March 25. The meeting was attended by invited guests from among the representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps, cultural and media circles of the Republic of Korea. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Korea Andrew Chernetsky addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. At the suggestion of the head of Belarusian
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, took part in the event “Forest and Innovation - New Solutions for a Better World” to mark the International Day of Forests on March 21. It was organized by the Korea Forest Service and the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and attended by Ambassadors of AFoCO countries such as Chile, Brunei, Myanmar, the Philippines and Tajikistan. While delivering the remarks, the Kazakh Ambassador noted the positive dynamics of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Korea Forest Service and AFoCO in the fie
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul held his first meeting with Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor SAIDOV since taking office at the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 20. The two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. Foreign Minister Cho said that Uzbekistan and Korea have developed a special partnership, suggesting that they continue to cooperate closely in various fields. Foreign Minister Saidov said that Uzbekistan, a special strategic partner of Korea, greatly values its relations with the country and int
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Korea-Pakistan diplomatic ties, established forty-one years ago, have blossomed into a partnership, based on respect, cordiality, and mutual interest,” said Amb. Nabeel Munir of Pakistan to Korea. Delivering a speech at the Pakistan’s National Day reception held at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on March 21, Amb. Munir said, “From socio-economic development to trade and investment, from defense cooperation to cultural exchanges, this partnership continues to blossom. “The ‘Miracle on Han River’ continues to inspire us. We want to learn fr
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) in cooperation with the Korea Energy Economic Institute (KEEI), Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), German policy consultancy think tank adelphi and Hydrogen Convergence Alliance held the 6th Korean-German Energy Day (KGED) conference on March 21 at Grand Hyatt Berlin, Germany. The KGED is the flagship event of the Korean-German Energy Partnership, co-hosted by German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and Kore
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The third meeting of the U.S.-led 'Democracy Summit' concluded in Seoul on March 20. The meeting was held for three days from March 18 under the theme of "Democracy for Future Generations. It was the first time the summit, which was launched by U.S. President Joe Biden in 2021, was held exclusively outside the United States. "The Republic of Korea, together with all democracies in the world, will continue its efforts to advance global democracy to the next level by consolidating the outcomes of this summit," said President Yoon Suk-yeol in his closing remarks