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Diplomacy Goryeong County discusses cultural and arts exchanges with Cremona, Italy
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Goryeong County, North Gyeongsang Province, discussed cultural, tourism, and arts cooperation with the Italian city of Cremona at the Seoul residence of Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto. Cremona, located in Lombardy, Italy, is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and is renowned as the home of the world-renowned Stradivarius violin. Goryeong County has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) on mutual exchange and cooperation with Cremona, in 2014 and 2023. This meeting was attended by approximately ten officials from both countries,
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- 2025-11-04 10:25
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Diplomacy Unification Minister Chung holds a meeting with French Amb. to Korea Bertoux
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Meeting with French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Bertoux on October 15, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said, "I ask for your active involvement in the issue of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula." At a meeting with Ambassador Bertoux in the Minister's Office at the Government Complex Seoul, Chung said, "Just as North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia and the war in Ukraine directly impact the security of the European Union (EU), the issue of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula is directly linked to the peace and stability of
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 16:55
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Global Brest Fortress Monument... A symbol of Belarusian history and sacrifice
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah The monument, located near the Brest Fortress in Belarus, is a symbolic site of significance and historical importance during World War II. This monument is more than just a stone and iron structure; it serves as an unforgettable reminder of sacrifice and courage for those who love Belarus and its history. The Battle of the Brest Fortress was a fierce battle that took place in 1941 during the Nazi German invasion. Soviet troops and local residents risked their lives to defend the fortress and fight against the invaders. Their indomitable sp
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-11-03 16:34
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Global Tajikistan recognized among the “25 Best Travel Experiences for 2026”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The world’s leading travel publication Lonely Planet has included Tajikistan in its prestigious list of “25 Best Travel Experiences for 2026 (Best in Travel 2026)”, recognizing the country as one of the most inspiring destinations for hiking and mountain adventures. In the feature titled “Hike and Wild Camping in Tajikistan”, Lonely Planet encourages travelers to discover the country’s majestic mountain scenery, pristine nature, and the warm hospitality of its people, which together make travel in Tajikistan a truly unforgettable experience. The annual Best in
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 15:52
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Arts-Culture "Exchange of intellect and art" at the National Library of Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Every night, a giant diamond shines in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It is the National Library of Belarus. Founded in 1922, the library was reborn in 2006 with a new, modern building, transforming it into a multi-cultural space where knowledge and art coexist. Designed by architects Viktor Kramarenko and Mikhail Vinogradov, the library is a 23-story polyhedron with a unique shape known as a "rhombicuboctahedron." This symbolizes a "jewel embodying knowledge." The glass exterior sparkles in the sunlight during the day, and at night, over 4
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-11-03 14:44
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun had a meeting with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, who visited the Republic of Korea to attend the APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Oct. 30. The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, cooperation in defense and the defense industry, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and major regional developments. Minister Cho welcomed Minister Wong’s visit to Korea and noted that the Korean government highly values the continued development of ROK-Australia relations. He expresse
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 13:51
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Diplomacy Science and ICT Vice Minister Koo meets with EU Amb. to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul government has decided to expand cooperation in science and technology, focusing on the European Union (EU) and Horizon Europe. Given that both countries are among the fastest-developing countries in the world to enact AI-related legislation, cooperation in the AI sector will be further strengthened. First Vice Minister of Science and ICT Koo Hyuk-chae met with newly appointed EU Ambassador to Korea Hugo Astuto at the Science and Technology Advisory Council in Seoul on Oct. 31 to discuss cooperation in science, technology, and digital technologies betwe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-03 11:31
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Diplomacy President Lee holds first summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit on Nov. 1 with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was visiting South Korea as a state guest for the first time in 11 years. The summit focused on establishing a direction for the development of South Korea-China relations that would contribute substantially to the livelihoods of the people of both countries, based on the shared understanding between the two leaders that "people's livelihoods are paramount." The South Korea-China summit featured in-depth discussions on a variety of pending issues, including ways to
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-03 10:32
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Diplomacy President Lee holds summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on October 30 and discussed ways to cooperate between the two countries. The summit took place at 6:02 p.m. at the Hwabaek Convention Center in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, where the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit was being held. This marked President Lee's third summit with Japan since taking office and his first face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi since her inauguration. President Lee stated, "I am truly delighted to meet you for
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-31 15:14
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Diplomacy Gyeongsangbuk-do holds the "Meeting with the Vietnamese Leader" event
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, led by Governor Lee Cheol-woo, held a "Meeting with the Vietnamese Leader" event at the K Hotel in Gyeongju on October 30, 2025. This event commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Saemaul Globalization Project, which began with the establishment of the first Saemaul pilot village in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, in 2005. The event was attended by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who was visiting Korea for the APEC Summit; Gyeongsangbuk-do Council Speaker Park Sung-man; National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee Cha
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-31 14:04
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Arts-Culture "Minwha: The Beauty of Korea" opens at National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Minsk, Belarus -- On October 30, 2025, the invitational exhibition "Minwha: Искусство Кореи (Korean Beauty, K-Folk Painting)" opened with great fanfare at the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, located in the heart of Minsk, Belarus. This exhibition was co-hosted and sponsored by the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee (Chairman Lee Jong-young), the Belarusian Ministry of Culture, the Belarusian Embassy in Korea, and Diplomacy Journal. Admission is free and open to the public until November 16. This event, a signifi
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-31 12:01
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Indian counterpart Jaishankar
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun, while in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, accompanying President Lee Ja-myung on his visit to the country for the 2025 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held his second bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Oct. 26 since taking office. The two ministers exchanged views on high-level exchanges, practical cooperation and regional affairs. Minister Cho underscored that the two ministers met once again just two months after his bilateral visit to India in August, thereby continuing close high
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-30 16:44
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Diplomacy Unification Minister Chung Dong-young meets with Vietnamese Amb. Vu Ho
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Unification Minister Chung Dong-young held a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Vu Ho on October 27 and said, "I sincerely hope that negotiations unfulfilled in Hanoi between the North Korea-US leaders will resume." Minister Chung stated, "North Korea also hopes to follow Vietnam's path by resolving the long-standing hostility between the US and North Korea and normalizing relations." In February 2019, US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held their second summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, but failed to reach an agreement. Minister
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-30 15:58
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Diplomacy Kevin Kim named as acting US ambassador to South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kevin Kim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, has been named as acting US ambassador to South Korea, the US Embassy in South Korea announced on October 27, 2025. "In South Korea, Chargé d'Affaires Kim will work with the Embassy staff and the Korean government to advance the mutual interests and shared values of our two countries and strengthen our unwavering commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance," the U.S. embassy said on its X (formerly Twitter) account. Kevin Kim, a Korean-American, graduated from Johns Hopkins University an
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- 2025-10-30 15:29
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Arts-Culture 'K-Folk Painting Masterclass' successfully held at National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Minsk, Belarus -- A masterclass on traditional (K-Minwha) Korean folk painting was held ahead of the opening of the exhibition "K-Folk Painting: The Art of Korea" at the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, located in the heart of Minsk, Belarus. This program, a special opportunity to experience traditional Korean painting, Minhwa, firsthand, was well-received by approximately 30 local art enthusiasts and citizens. Participants experienced the colors and meaning of K-folk painting through hands-on practice painting traditional Ko
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
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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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KB Bank Indonesia hosts 'KB Bank Economic Outlook 2026'
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