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Business Hyundai Motor and Pyeongtaek to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group announced a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Nov. 11 with Pyeongtaek City and key partners to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives. The partnership aims to establish Korean model for port decarbonization and contribute to national carbon neutrality goals. Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor Company will oversee hydrogen-related business strategy, while Kia Corporation and Hyundai Glovis Co. will introduce and operate hydrogen fuel cell power generators at their facilities in Pyeongtaek Port. The initiative aims to
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- 2025-11-12 16:45
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Diplomacy The 21st Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum held in Doha, Qatar
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 21st Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum was held in Doha, Qatar on November 10, under the auspices of the Korean and Qatari Ministries of Foreign Affairs. It was co-hosted by the Korea-Arab Society (KAS), the Jeju Peace Institute (JPI), and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (MEC) of Qatar. The Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum is a 1.5-track forum held alternately in Korea and the Middle East since 2003 to enhance mutual understanding, deepen practical cooperation, and strengthen human networks with influential Middle Eastern figures. Since 2022, i
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 16:15
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Business LG’s ultra-premium built-in brand SKS impresses at Design Week Mexico 2025
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics showcased its ultra-premium built-in kitchen appliance brand, SKS, at Design Week Mexico 2025, one of Latin America’s largest design festivals, the company said on Nov. 7. As the exclusive home appliance brand partner of this year’s event, SKS successfully elevated its brand presence in the region, reaffirming its leadership in the global luxury built-in market. At Design House, the flagship exhibition of Design Week Mexico, visitors were invited to experience the full SKS lineup of ultra-premium built-in kitchen appliances, including the SKS ref
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 15:36
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Global President of Kazakhstan invites Ban Ki-moon to the Regional Climate Summit in Astana
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting with Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), on the margins of Global Green Growth Week 2025. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation in the field of green development. Ambassador Arystanov expressed his appreciation to Mr. Ban for his significant contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation, including through active participation in events organized by Kazakhstan. In this co
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 14:53
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, visiting Canada to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held his first bilateral meeting with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on November 11 (local time). Minister Cho congratulated Minister Cooper on her appointment (September 2025) and expressed hope to deepen practical cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including economy and trade, defense and security, and science and technology. He also expressed hope that the ongoing Korea-UK FTA improvement negotiations would be expedited, thereby further s
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 14:06
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Diplomacy Central Asian countries-Korea cooperation is dynamically developing
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 16th Executive Committee meeting of the Secretariat of the Central Asia–Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum was held in Seoul, where participants discussed ways to strengthen partnerships between the countries of the region and the Republic of Korea. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the Forum Secretariat, and the Embassies of the Central Asian countries. The agenda covered the 2025 activities of the Secretariat and the main priorities for 2026, including preparations for the first Centr
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 11:22
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Diplomacy 2025 Forum for Youth Expansion to Latin America held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the “2025 Forum for Youth Expansion to Latin America” on November 11, at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul. The forum, held annually, provides youth with information on career opportunities in Latin America and serves as a networking platform to share work experiences in the region. This year’s forum brought together Latin America experts, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other public institutions in charge of overseas employment support programs. Professionals in energy, automobile and content i
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 10:29
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Diplomacy Unification Minister Chung meets with Thai Amb. to Korea Tanee Sangrat
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young met with Thai Ambassador to South Korea Tanee Sangrat on Nov. 10 to discuss cooperation between South Korea and Thailand regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula and policies toward North Korea and unification. Minister Chung highly praised the political and diplomatic achievements between Korea and Thailand during the recent APEC summit and requested further strengthening of strategic communication between the two countries for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula and regional peace and prosperity. He urg
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 16:47
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Diplomacy Greek Embassy in Korea awards diplomatic order to former Greek Amb. to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Greece, led by Ambassador Lim Joo-sung, announced on Nov. 10 (local time) that it awarded the Diplomatic Order of Merit, Gwanghwa Medal, to former Greek Ambassador to Korea Ekaterini Loupas on behalf of the Korean government. Former Ambassador Loupas was recognized for her contributions to the development of bilateral relations during her tenure as Ambassador to Korea from 2022 to 2024. The Order of Diplomatic Service is awarded to individuals who have contributed to the development of Korea's diplomatic relations. Expres
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- 2025-11-11 16:06
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Arts-Culture Korea and ASEAN to promote cooperation through cultural exchanges
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), successfully hosted the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Music Concert in Vietnam on November 1 and hosted the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Innovate Culture Forum in Singapore on November 8 as part of its Future Innovation Cultural Exchange Initiative, which aims to advance foundations for cultural exchange while broadening mutual understanding and cooperation between Korea and ASEAN countries. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 15:19
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Local Nodeul Island to go through its first major transformation in 55 years
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that Nodeul Island will go through its first major transformation in 55 years. Popular among Seoul citizens, this popular sunset spot will become a global art island that brings together exhibitions, performances, and rest beyond its role as a leisure space. Titled “Nodeul Global Art Island,” it is part of Seoul’s Hangang Renaissance 2.0: Great Hangang Project launched in 2023. The project aims to make the entire ground, waterfront and aerial spaces of Nodeul Island accessible to the public, expanding from the o
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 14:48
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Diplomacy Korea-Netherlands Security Consultative Meeting held in The Hague
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador for International Cyber Cooperation Yoon Jong-kwon held the 2nd Korea-Netherlands Security Consultative Meeting with Wouter Jurgens, Director-General for Security Policy at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in The Hague, Netherlands, on November 10. During this Security Consultative Meeting, both sides exchanged views on various security issues facing the two countries, including: ▴assessment of the security threat environment, ▴non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), ▴emerging security threats, and ▴n
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 11:52
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with Cambodian prime minister and foreign minister
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, currently visiting Cambodia, paid a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Nov. 10 and subsequently held a luncheon meeting with Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn. This visit marks the first by a South Korean Foreign Minister to Cambodia in three years and was arranged as a follow-up to the Korea-Cambodia Summit held in Malaysia on October 27. During his meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet, Minister Cho highly commended the swift establishment of the 'Korea-Cambodia Joint Task Force for Koreans' (abbreviated as the ‘Joint
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 11:19
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Global Two ROK-led resolutions simultaneously adopted at UNGA 1st committee
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee At the 80th session of the UNGA First Committee, two resolutions submitted by the Republic of Korea (ROK) were adopted on Thursday, November 6, with overwhelming support from UN Member States: “Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and its Implications for International Peace and Security,” co-tabled by the ROK and the Netherlands, and “Youth, Disarmament and Non-proliferation,” tabled solely by the ROK, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The “Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and its Implications for International Peace and Security” res
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 10:27
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Business Kia and Motability Operations sign MOU to strengthen collaboration
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kia Corporation (Kia) and Motability Operations Limited, the company which runs the Motability Scheme in the UK, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Nov. 4, reaffirming their mutual commitment towards electrification and enhancing personal mobility through care for the environment. The key objective of this collaboration is to bring to market an affordable, fully electric, side-entry Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), while advancing inclusive mobility through Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup to meet the accessibility and electrificat
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- 2025-11-10 16:45
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Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
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(Exclusive) Aifeex, a global multi-level Ponzi scam
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KB Bank Indonesia hosts 'KB Bank Economic Outlook 2026'
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Vice Foreign Minister Park holds a meeting with his U.S. counterpart
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