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Business ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) Tashkent Summit to be held on Nov. 8-9
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to the Diplomacy Journal.--Ed. For the first time in history, in the capital of Uzbekistan will take place a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. The summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Tashkent on 8-9 November. Our country has been a member of the organization since November 1992, but this is the first time in the history of independent Uzbekistan and this association that a multilateral summit within the framework of the ECO is being held on Uzbek soil. The
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- 2023-12-28 08:19
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Local Nordic welfare state Sweden learns about special autonomy from Jeju
By Lee Jon-young Sweden, a Nordic welfare state, has agreed to learn about the special autonomy initiated by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and expand exchanges between the two regions. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Governor Oh Young-hoon met with Swedish parliamentarians, including Erik Ottoson, vice chairman of the Constitutional Affairs Committee of the Swedish Parliament, and Daniel Wolven, Swedish ambassador to the Republic of Korea. The delegation consisted of 10 members of the Swedish Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee came to Jeju to learn about the special auto
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- 2023-12-28 08:18
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Local 'The Road of Kings,' Gwanghwamun weoldae (stylobate), restored after 100 years
By Lee Jon-young The 'King's Road', which was buried in a railroad track during the Japanese occupation, has been restored after more than 100 years. The Cultural Heritage Administration held a ceremony to commemorate the 'Restoration of Gwanghwamun weoldae (stylobate) and plaque' in front of Gwanghwamun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on Oct. 15. With the restoration of Gwanghwamun's plaque and stylobate, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun, which were demolished and damaged during the Japanese occupation, have regained their historicity, place, and symbolism after more than 100 years.
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- 2023-12-28 08:18
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Global LG encourages youth with disabilities to pursue their dreams
By Kayla Lee LG Electronics hosted the finals of the 2023 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from October 24-28. The successful event, held offline for the first time in four years, saw 461 youth with disabilities from 18 different countries compete in a total of six, diverse IT challenges. The challenges included the two-part eTool challenge, a test of participants’ skill creating presentation slides and utilizing spreadsheets; the eLifeMap challenge, an assessment of one’s ability to conduct text and image searches online; the eContent
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- 2023-12-28 08:17
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Diplomacy MOLIT Minister Won discusses 'infrastructure cooperation' with Indonesian Ambassador
By Lee Kap-soo The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) announced on Nov. 1 that MOLIT Minister Won Hee-ryong and Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto met in Seoul to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between South Korea and Indonesia in areas such as smart cities, new capital development, and railway infrastructure. The meeting was organized at the request of Ambassador Sulistiyanto, who left South Korea earlier this month to return to his home country to serve as an adviser to the Indonesian president. "I am confident that Korean companies with sufficient
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- 2023-12-28 08:17
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Global Hyundai Motor launches future mobility school program in ASEAN countries
By Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor ASEAN HQ launched the Future Mobility School in collaboration with the UNESCO APCEIU and the South Korean Ministry of Education, expanding the educational program to ASEAN countries, the company said on Nov. 6. The classes have been in session since August for the fall semester of 2023, at a total of 12 schools – three in Indonesia, five in Malaysia and four in Cambodia. The Future Mobility School was first introduced by Hyundai Motor Company and the South Korean Ministry of Education in 2016, and this year, Hyundai Motor ASEAN HQ worked together with the UNESCO AP
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- 2023-12-28 08:16
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Local President Yoon and First Lady attend Korean National Sports Festival
By Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee attended the opening ceremony of the 104th Korean National Sports Festival held at the Mokpo Sports Complex on Oct. 13. The 104th edition of the National Games, which features athletes from 17 cities and provinces across the country, as well as overseas Korean athletes from around the world, was held in Jeollanam-do for the first time in 15 years since Yeosu in 2008, and will run for seven days from October 13 to 19. The 104th edition of the National Games featured overseas Korean athletes from 18 countries (Japan, the United S
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- 2023-12-28 08:15
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Park says, "Korea-U.S. cooperation extends to space"
By Kim Ji-eun The "Korea-U.S. Space Forum," co-hosted by South Korea and the United States to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance, kicked off its two-day schedule on Nov. 6. "Today, the Korea-U.S. partnership is a global comprehensive strategic alliance," said Foreign Minister Park Jin in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the forum at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul on Nov. 6. "Our collaborative efforts are not limited to the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, but extend beyond the Indo-Pacific region and into space." Commenting on the "militarization of space," Park said
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- 2023-12-28 08:15
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Park meets with Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister
By Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin met with Deputy Prime Minister of Construction and Industry Baymyrat Annamammedov of Turkmenistan at the opening site of Daewoo E&C's Ashgabat branch to discuss the difficulties faced by Korean companies in Turkmenistan and issues related to winning projects in the energy and plant sectors on Oct. 31. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Annamammedov highly praised the achievements of Korean companies, including the construction of the Galkinish desulfurization facility and the Kiyanli gas and chemical plant, and looked forward to furt
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- 2023-12-28 08:13
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Diplomacy President Yoon Suk-yeol holds a summit with Irish Prime Minister
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the Yongsan Presidential Office on November 3 and exchanged views on bilateral relations, ways to strengthen practical cooperation in various fields, and regional and international developments. The President said that as Ireland is a friendship country that shared the universal values of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law during the Korean War, it is significant that Prime Minister Varadkar is visiting Korea this year on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countrie
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- 2023-12-28 08:13
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Arts-Culture Embassy of Peru in Korea to hold an exhibition of the “Pucará Bull”
By Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Peru in Korea will organize the longest traveling exhibition of Peruvian traditional handicraft “Pucará Bull: Ambassador of the Peruvian Highlands” in the Seoul City Hall from November 8 to 24 with the support of the Metropolitan Government of Seoul. The famous exhibition has already been presented in more than 22 cities around the world, the Embassy of Peru in Korea said. The “Pucará Bulls” constitutes a highly appreciated cultural good, product of the fusion between the Andean and Western cultures. They are normally located on the ceilings of the houses to prote
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- 2023-12-28 08:12
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Park Jin talks with his counterparts of Israel, UAE and Jordan
By Kim Ji-eun Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin had a series of telephone calls with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Eli Cohen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, Ayman Al-Safadi, on October 29 and discussed the recent escalation of the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas. Foreign Minister Park expressed deep concern over the current situation where the total death toll has exceeded 9,400 due to the escalation of the armed
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- 2023-12-28 08:12
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Global World Expo 2030 in Busan, the Holy City of Freedom and Peace
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol delivered a keynote address to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 20, calling the international community's attention to the illegality and danger of the military deal between North Korea and Russia and calling for a united response. In addition to expressing his country's willingness to actively contribute to resolving challenges such as global disparities, President Yoon also called for support for the 2030 Busan World Expo (Busan Expo). President Yoon said at the General Debate on the floor of the UN General Assembly in
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- 2023-12-28 08:11
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Diplomacy “Türkiye, Korea gain great momentum in trade, tourism and military relations”
By Lee Kap-soo “Türkiye and Korea have gained great momentum in commercial and military relations as well as our tourism relations throughout the last 70 years,” said Ambassador H.E. Murat Tamer on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye on Oct. 30, 2023. Delivering a speech at the Turkish national day reception held at Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Ambassador Tamer said, “Turkish Airlines, which has the world's largest network of destinations, operates 11 flights a week between Seoul and Istanbul, and this number increases to 22 with Korean companies. We
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- 2023-12-28 08:10
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Local President Yoon Suk-yeol visits Andong Byeongsan Seowon
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Andong Byeongsan Seowon (auditorium)on Oct. 27 to find solutions for regional development with more than 30 Yurims (confucians), the great teachers of Korean society's spiritual culture. The President's visit to Andong is the first in about 18 months, following his last visit in April last year, shortly after his election, and fulfills a promise he made during his campaign to meet with Andong Yurims and visit them again. The President shook hands with each of the elders, who greeted him with applause, and thanked them for their warm welcome. "As
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- 2023-12-28 08:06
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A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom, a Tajik cultural gem, held in Paris
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[Publisher Column] “A new beginning: A government that leaps forward together with the people”
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President Lee Jae-myung holds summits with South African and Australian leaders
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Almaty of Kazakhstan gains recognition at Seoul International Tourism Fair
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KDHC CEO Chung meets with Kyrgyz Ambassador Aida Ismailova
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Peruvian Embassy and HARI celebrate the International Potato Day on May 30
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“Turkmenistan is home to a wealth of stunning natural landmarks”
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President Lee Jae-myung holds summits with South African and Australian leaders
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Gyeongsangnam-do signs a pact with Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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President Lee Jae-myung to leave for G7 summit in Canada
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A special Yoga event to be held at Nami Island on June 28
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