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Global Switzerland, Korea to be non-permanent UN Security Council members in 2024
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, I wish all readers of Diplomacy Journal all the best in the coming year 2024. The year 2023 was a very special year for us as it marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Switzerland. It was also the 70th anniversary of Switzerland's presence on the Korean Peninsula as a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. Over the past six decades, our two countries have cultivated a solid partnership in politics, economics, science, technology, business, art and design. On th
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- 2023-12-28 09:32
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Business Cambodia’s new investment promotion policy attracts Korean investors
By Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Cambodia in Seoul and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) jointly held the 2nd Korea-Cambodia Business Forum at the Trade Tower in Seoul on Dec. 21. The forum was attended by Ambassador of Cambodia to Korea Chring Botumrangsay, Executive Vice Chairman Jeong Marn-ki of KITA, Oknha Sok Piseth, vice president of the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and more than 150 Cambodian government officials and Korean businessmen. "The new Cambodian government's aggressive investment promotion policy has created a favorable environment for Korean businessmen to enter
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- 2023-12-28 09:29
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds a summit with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Kingdom of the Netherlands held talks on December 12-13, 2023, on the occasion of President Yoon's state visit to the Netherlands. Recalling the Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership adopted on the occasion of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's visit in November 2022, the two leaders agreed as follows. On the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice, the two leaders recognized the sacrifices made by Dutch soldiers in the Korean War, which broke out before the two countries establ
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- 2023-12-28 09:26
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Diplomacy Oman wishes for progress and prosperity of Yoon's administration
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promising year of 2024, I would like to extend my warmest New Year greetings to you and your esteemed readers. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the people and government of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the New Year. May this year bring an abundance of joy, prosperity, and fulfillment to every individual and their families. Let us envision a future filled with peace, security, and the realization of dreams and aspiration. As we embark on this new chapte
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- 2023-12-28 09:25
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Diplomacy President Yoon attends a dinner hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who are on a state visit to the Netherlands, attended a state dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on December 12. The dinner was attended by more than 210 guests, including members of official entourage, businessmen, and key figures from both countries. During the dinner, King Willem-Alexander said that the Republic of Korea is no longer a distant stranger to the Dutch and that a "Korean fever" is sweeping the Netherlands, and that the Netherlands is very pleased that the Republic of Korea
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- 2023-12-28 09:24
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Local "Thank God," says Jung Young-jin, chief of Busan Coast Guard
By Lee Jon-young The reporter met with Chief Jung Young-jin of Busan Coast Guard and interviewed him about his experiences with the maritime police. This article is based on an interview with Chief Jung Young-jin of the Busan Coast Guard about his experience in rescuing a coastal patrol ship carrying 25 police officers. — Ed. Chief Jung Young-jin said, "I joined the marine police directly and spent many years at sea for 34 years. First of all, I would like to thank my wife and children for believing in me and following me all these years. I could have neglected my family because I spent more t
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- 2023-12-28 09:23
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Diplomacy “Russia and Korea are interested in each other's rich cultural, historical heritage”
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As a newly appointed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Korea, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Russia and Korea are bound by longstanding friendship and good neighborly ties. Our relations began to develop vigorously with the signing of the first bilateral treaty in 1884. In 1886, a Russian diplomatic mission was opened in Seoul. Despite many historical upheavals, from the first contacts in the 19th century to the present day Russia has always been a good neighbor of K
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- 2023-12-28 09:22
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Diplomacy “Côte d'Ivoire to facilitate administrative procedures and improve Embassy services”
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, At the dawn of the year 2024, I would like to extend my best wishes to the Korean authorities, the Korean people, the local press, and especially to the Journal of Diplomacy and its distinguished readers. I take this opportunity to rejoice in the excellent and amicable relations between the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Republic of Korea. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in July 1961, my country has proudly been the first African state to establish diplomatic ties with the Republic of Korea. For this, I
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- 2023-12-28 09:21
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Diplomacy Slovenia seeks to promote tourism and business cooperation with Korea
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of Diplomacy Journal, The year 2023 is coming to an end, and with it also an important year in strengthening relations between the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Korea. The most important event this year was undoubtedly the official opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Korea, which took place during the official visit to Korea of the Slovenian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon and the Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sports Matjaž Han. Besides the embassy becoming fully operational, w
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- 2023-12-28 09:21
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Diplomacy Korea-Africa Summit to serve as a major milestone in partnership
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of Diplomacy Journal, It is with pleasure that I convey, in my name and on behalf of the Moroccan Embassy team, my sincere greetings to the people and the Government of the Republic of Korea. I seize this opportunity to extend my heartfelt wishes for success to Diplomacy Journal, its editors as well as to Damwha Media Group. On New Year’s Eve, it is an occasion to review what has been achieved over the leaving year and envision what to expect in the upcoming one. ▲ Amb. Chafik Rachadi of Morocco to Korea Korea, under the President Yoon’s Administr
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- 2023-12-28 09:20
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Local HUFS students learn about the foreign policy of Kazakhstan
By Lee Kap-soo Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov gave a special lecture for students of the Central Asia Department of the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) on Dec. 13. The Kazakh diplomat spoke of the positive dynamics of the political dialogue, especially noting regular meetings between the leadership of the two countries, including between Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Yoon Suk-yeol, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Korea Park Jin as well as between the Chairman of the
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- 2023-12-28 09:20
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Diplomacy “Azerbaijan continues to advance its peace agenda in the South Caucasus”
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, The year 2023, which is coming to an end, wrote the next page of success story of fruitful cooperation between the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Seoul and Diplomacy Journal. In 2023, Azerbaijan and Korea continued to work closely to strengthen our promising bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation as well to enhance people-to-people contacts. I am very glad that we have a very reliable partner such as Diplomacy Journal which was actively accompanying us around the whole year by publishing news on
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- 2023-12-28 09:18
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Local "Jeju's core values and vision contribute to ASEAN prosperity"
By Lee Jon-young Jeju Special Self-Governing Province held a 'Jeju Global Policy Briefing' at the Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium Hotel in Bangkok to share Jeju's core values and vision on Dec. 1, along with the 'Jeju-ASEAN Plus Alpha' policy. This briefing, organized to explore the path of ASEAN common prosperity by sharing Jeju's core values and vision with key local figures in Bangkok, one of the major cities in ASEAN, highlighted Jeju's policies for economic and trade activation through future new industries. In particular, the province presented its achievements in a short period after annou
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- 2023-12-28 09:18
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Local Yoon Sock-joong named secretary general of the ICCK
By Lee Kap-soo Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) appointed Yoon Sock-joong as its new Secretary General. The newly appointed Secretary General Yoon served as the Minister for Public Affairs, Korean Embassy in the United States, Secretary to the President for Overseas Communications, and the Public Relations Consul at the Consulate in Los Angeles. He also formally served as Secretary General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) from 2016 to 2018, which means he is now reappointed in 2023. The Secretary General Yoon stated, "It is an honor to re-take an important position a
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- 2023-12-28 09:17
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Diplomacy Ethiopia pledges to seek more cordial and stronger diplomatic ties with Korea
By Lee Kap-soo (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On the behalf of the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, I would like to extend my congratulations to the people and Government of the Republic of Korea on this New Year. I also wish everyone and their families joy, success, a life that is safe and peaceful, and the ability to realize their aspirations. I hope that this year will bring happiness to our two nations and that all of dreams will come true in the upcoming year. It became a nice custom to reflect on the last year's events on New Year, ass
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- 2023-12-28 09:17
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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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President Lee to hold a summit with U.S. President Trump on Aug. 25
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Pyeongtaek and Da Nang cities strengthen cooperation at Korea-Vietnam summit
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Prime Minister Kim meets with Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam
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President Lee Jae-myung meets with visiting US Senators
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South Korea-India foreign ministers' meeting held in New Delhi
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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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