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Diplomacy Goyang City Mayor Lee meets with British Ambassador Colin Crooks
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lee Dong-hwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, visited the concert venue of global K-pop star Blackpink and reaffirmed the willingness of South Korea and the UK to cooperate in responding to the climate crisis. According to the city on July 7, Mayor Lee visited the site of Blackpink's World Tour “BORN PINK” finale concert held at Goyang Sports Complex on July 6 and visited the climate crisis response promotional booth operated by the British Embassy in Korea. At the event, he met with Colin Crooks, British Ambassador to Korea, and exchanged opinions on climate po
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- 2025-07-07 16:57
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Diplomacy The Embassy of Venezuela holds an event to encounter with Venezuelan nationals
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On the occasion of the 214th anniversary of Venezuela's Independence Day, which falls on July 5, 1811, the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Republic of Korea held an event to encounter with Venezuelan nationals in Seoul in the Venezuelan Official Residence in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on July 5. Delivering an address, Isabel Di Carlo Quero, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Venezuela in Seoul said, “Today is a day that unites Venezuelans in a national sentiment, because many generations after 214 years value the heroic deeds of our indepen
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- 2025-07-07 11:50
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Business HS Hyosung Advanced Materials signs MOU with TATA Steel Thailand
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HS Hyosung Advanced Materials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TATA Steel Thailand for the long-term purchase of sustainable steel raw materials on June 18, the company said. Through this MOU, HS Hyosung Advanced Materials will be able to secure a stable supply of sustainable steel raw materials used in tire steel cords. TATA STEEL Thailand, a subsidiary of India’s leading Tata Group, produces high-quality steel raw materials using the electric arc furnace (EAF) method. EAF-based products recycle scrap metal and are highly energy-efficient, resul
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- 2025-07-04 16:53
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Diplomacy President Lee has phone talks with NATO Secretary General Lutte
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung talked with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte by phone and exchanged opinions on ways to deepen the partnership between South Korea and NATO on July 3. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong said in a briefing that day that this was the first time President Lee had spoken with Secretary General Rutte since taking office. Secretary General Rutte congratulated President Lee and expressed his regret at not being able to meet him at the NATO summit, but also expressed his gratitude for the South Korean government's firm commitment to coop
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- 2025-07-04 15:31
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Global Foreign ministry convenes int’l conference on AI and climate change
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Climate Change in Seoul on July 1, 2025. It was organized by the Korea Institute of Energy Research and supported by the Seoul Center for Creative Economy & Innovation, the Korea Startup Accelerator and Early Stage Investors Association, and the Chungnam Content Agency. As AI technologies play an increasingly significant role in addressing climate change and accelerating the energy transition, this conference brought together over 450 participants—including
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- 2025-07-04 14:30
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Diplomacy Finnish Ambassador to South Korea Jyri Järviaho visits Daegu City
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Acting Mayor Kim Jung-ki of Daegu City met with Finnish Ambassador to South Korea Jyri Järviaho at Daegu City Hall on July 2, the city announced. According to Daegu City, Jyri Järviaho, the Finnish Ambassador, expressed gratitude during the meeting with Acting Mayor Kim, saying, “Thank you for inviting me to the Daegu Chicken and Beer Festival, which represents Daegu City.” He added, “I am pleased to have the opportunity to learn about Daegu's industry and culture through this visit.” In response, Acting Mayor Kim said, “Thank you for your interest in the Daegu
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- 2025-07-04 10:35
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Diplomacy Gyeonggi Gov. Kim discusses cooperation plans with Japanese Amb. Mizushima
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kim Dong-yeon, governor of Gyeonggi Province, met with Mizushima Koichi, Japanese Ambassador to Korea, at the provincial office on July 2 to discuss cooperation between the two countries in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. During the meeting, Governor Kim said, "Although Korea-Japan relations have gone through many ups and downs over the years, the two countries are still close neighbors. I am pleased that South Korea-Japan relations have developed into a very good relationship recently.
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- 2025-07-03 16:46
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Diplomacy Indian Amb. Amit Kumar visits Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Amit Kumar, Indian Ambassador to South Korea, visited the Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Daejeon on July 1 to discuss ways to promote business exchange between Daejeon and India, the Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced. The meeting was attended by Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Jeong Tae-hee, along with Vice Chairman Kim Ho-taek, CEO of Samnam Pharmaceutical, and Park Han-oh, Chairman of BioNia, who explored the potential for Daejeon and Chungnam region companies to enter the Indian market and discussed ways to expan
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- 2025-07-03 16:21
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Local “Korea-U.S. trade negotiations to be made on a mutually beneficial basis”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference held on July 3, marking 30 days since his inauguration, “We are doing our best to achieve mutually beneficial and win-win results based on the principle of practical diplomacy centered on national interests in the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations, which is one of the most pressing issues.” He also said, “Based on the solid U.S.-Korea alliance, close U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation, and the prompt improvement of relations with China and Russia, we will protect peace and the lives of our people through practical dipl
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- 2025-07-03 14:31
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Diplomacy Finnish Ambassador to Korea Jyri Järviaho visits DGIST in Daegu
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Finnish Ambassador to South Korea Jyri Järviaho visited Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) on July 2. The visit was arranged to discuss ways to expand exchanges and practical cooperation in the fields of science and technology and higher education, the DGIST said. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho has been focusing on strengthening innovation ecosystem cooperation between the two countries by visiting major science and technology institutions in Korea since taking office as the Finnish Ambassador to Korea in 2024. Recently, he has been taking th
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- 2025-07-03 11:07
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Local National Assembly hosts seminar on “Middle East policy direction of the Lee administration”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Amid rapidly shifting dynamics in the Middle East, a seminar titled “Middle East Policy Direction of the Lee Administration” was held on July 1, at the 5th Meeting Room of the National Assembly Members’ Office Building. The event aimed to explore practical foreign policy strategies for the region based on South Korea’s national interest. The seminar was co-hosted by Rep. Hong Ki-won (Democratic Party of Korea, Pyeongtaek A), a member of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, and the Korea-Arab Society, and organized by the Center for Middle East and Isl
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- 2025-07-02 15:39
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Diplomacy Belarus Embassy in Seoul celebrates National Day
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Korea hosted an annual Diplomatic Reception to celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus at the Pullman Hotel in Seoul on July 1, 2025. The event brought together over 130 guests, including heads and representatives of more than 35 foreign diplomatic missions, distinguished figures from Korea’s cultural, academic, and sports communities, as well as members of the Belarusian diaspora. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Belarus Andrew Chernetsky highlighted the historical significance
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- 2025-07-02 15:09
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Business KGCCI hosts AHK florist certificate ceremony in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo | The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), led by President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg, held the AHK Florist Certificate Award Ceremony on June 30 at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. This event recognized nine newly certified florists who completed the AHK Florist Program, a vocational training initiative jointly organized by KGCCI with two of Korea’s leading floral design academies—Cochi Oh Myeon Floral Art School and Lim’s Flower Academy. Integrating core elements of the Germany’s dual vocational training system, the program adhere
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- 2025-07-02 14:10
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Diplomacy President Lee holds his first phone call with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone call with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the afternoon of July 1, and the two leaders exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations, according to a written briefing by Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong. President Lee said that New Zealand is a grateful ally that participated in the Korean War even before establishing diplomatic relations with South Korea in 1962, and that he hopes the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation in various fields such as economy, defense and
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- 2025-07-02 11:45
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Diplomacy President Lee holds phone conversation with UAE President Mohammed
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone conversation with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on the afternoon of July 1, according to a written briefing by Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong. President Lee expressed gratitude for President Mohammed's congratulations on his inauguration and expressed hope that the two countries would work together to further strengthen the “special strategic partnership” between South Korea and the UAE, taking the opportunity of the new government's establishment. The two leade
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Ecuadorian National Day celebrated at a reception in Seoul
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Leaders of South Korea and Vietnam adopt joint statement
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Uzbek Amb. Abdusalomov attends a meeting with business people in Daejeon
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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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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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Pyeongtaek and Da Nang cities strengthen cooperation at Korea-Vietnam summit
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South Korea and Vietnam sign 52 MOUs for industrial cooperation
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