By Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Seoul held the “Art of cultural diplomacy” exhibition at Yongsan Art Hall in Seoul on Nov. 15. Eight Azerbaijani young artists, including Aydan Mammadova, introduced their paintings to Korean artists and general people at the exhibition. Among the foreign and domestic guests attending the exhibition, Ambassador Salih Murat Tamer of Turkiye, Amb. Andrew Chernetsky of Belarus, and Kim Sun-su, vice mayor of Yongsan-gu. Delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Amb. Ramin M. Hasanov, said, “Today we are here to celebra
By Lee Kap-soo Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin attended the "Special Luncheon on Korea-U.S. Economic Partnership," jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, and the U.S. Embassy in Korea on Nov. 28. The event, attended by over 100 participants including Korean and American business leaders as well as members of the diplomatic corps in Korea, took the form of a dialogue between Minister Park and Ambassador Goldberg, focusing on the theme of "Enhancing Economic Partnership between Korea and the U.S. in Commemoration of the 70th Annivers
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Azamjon Farmonov, Head of the public association "Legal support" in human rights of Uzbekistan, to Diplomacy Journal. – ED. Freedom of speech, opinion and information is a fundamental human right. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. In addition, Arthur Sulzberger, publisher of
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Otabek Khasanov, First Deputy Director, Agency for the Development of Public Service under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to the Diplomacy Journal. –ED. We are living through the greatest technological transition since industrialization, with Artificial Intelligence and automation precipitating major transformations in the nature and experience of work. Structural transformation driven by technology raises concerns about the future of work among policymakers, as well as employers and employees. As technology advances, there
By Lee Kap-soo The economic forum “Wind of Kazakhstan” was held in the Korean province of Jeollabuk-do with the participation of representatives of the Akimat of the Almaty region, business and academic circles of the two countries on Dec. 5. The event was hosted by the Jeollabuk-do Provincial Administration and the Province's International Cooperation Agency. While delivering welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov said that Kazakhstan was interested in developing cooperation with the Jeollabuk-do province in areas such as agriculture, smart farms, digital trade, constru
By Kayla Lee KB Kookmin Bank, a strategic partner of GLN International, signed an MOU on Nov. 15 with SCB (Siam Commercial Bank) to provide enhanced financial services for customers using 'KB Wallet', the digital wallet on the KB Kookmin bank's banking application, while traveling in Thailand. Under this new agreement, KB and SCB will collaborate on developing a novel financial model for cross-border payment infrastructure in both Korea and Southeast Asia. They will share financial technology and infrastructure expertise. Initially, they will cooperate on joint marketing efforts for customers
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Tanzila Narbaeva, Chairwoman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to the Diplomacy Journal. –ED. In recent years, the world has been troubled by unexpected threats, conflicting relations, environmental consequences, geopolitical conflicts and a crisis of mutual distrust. In such a complex period, issues of national statehood, territorial and regional security are becoming more serious. In this sense, it is plain as day how necessary it is to establish the spirit of understanding, tolerance, solidarity and trust
By Lee Kap-soo “Belarus and South Korea could really find common points of joining efforts in preventing global threats to the humanity. For example, practical cooperation with the Republic of Korea is possible in the area of preventing climate change and global warming, as well as on the cooperation in the field of forestation and oxygen production, food security maintenance and collaboration in analyzing the impact of man-made disasters on the environment,” said H.E. Andrew Chernetsky, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Korea. In an exclusive interview
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in San Francisco for the APEC Summit, held the first Korea-Peru summit since his inauguration with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Nov. 16. During the meeting, the President requested Peru's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations. During the summit, held eight years after the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the two leaders reaffirmed that Korea and Peru are comprehensive strategic partners with shared core values and agreed to strengthen cooperation
By Lee Kap-soo “Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) has been serving as Secretariat of the German-Korean Energy Partnership in Korea,” said Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI. In an exclusive interview with the Diplomacy Journal, President Henkelmann said, “We have been serving as Secretariat of the German-Korean Energy Partnership in Korea for around 3 years. Furthermore, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency are addressed intensively through numerous B2B meetings, conferences and delegations which we organize constantly.” Noting that German companies have
By Lee Kap-soo Since Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) planted roots in Newberry, South Carolina, Samsung has looked for ways to enhance the lives, experiences and opportunities for local military communities, working closely with organizations like the American Legion and the Freedom and Hope Foundation. For the last seven years, Samsung has hosted a Veterans Day Luncheon, providing hundreds of meals to veteran families. It’s become a cherished and honored tradition. “Every year, we look forward to this event to show our commitment and appreciation for those who gave so much,
By Lee Kap-soo Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Chang Ho-jin met with Mr. Waleed Siam, Non-resident Representative of the General Mission of Palestine to Korea and members of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in Korea at the request of the Arab Diplomatic Corps on Nov. 24. They exchanged views on the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas. The participants were Ambassador of Morocco (Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in Korea) and Ambassadors of ten Arab countries (the UAE, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Algeria, Jordan, Kuwait, Sudan and Tunisia), two Chargé d'affaires (Libya and Iraq) and one
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Mirzatillo Tillabaev, First deputy director of the National Human Rights Center of Uzbekistan, to The Diplomacy Journal. – ED. Uzbekistan supports the UN Call to Action for Human Rights. The importance of human rights is at the forefront of the continuous efforts to modernize the political, legal, and socio-economic aspects as outlined in the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy. This Strategy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and is committed to upholding the principle of “Leaving no one behind”. Over recent years, under the guid
By Lee Jon-young During his visit to France to accompany President Yoon Suk-yeol, Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin held a trilateral telephone consultation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko on November 24, local time. Over the phone, the three sides discussed ways for the three countries to respond jointly to North Korea’s launch of a so-called “military reconnaissance satellite” on November 21. The three Foreign Ministers strongly condemned North Korea for pressing ahead with the launch of the so-called “military reconnaiss
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistasn in Seoul to the Diplomacy Journal. -- ED. On December 1, at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the main plenary session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), taking place these days in Dubai. The event is attended by heads of state and government from more than 170 countries, heads of international organizations and financial institutions. The President of Uzbekistan, si