By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On September 25, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the inaugural session of the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, in Samarkand. The summit’s main theme is “Building Resilient Infrastructure for All”. The agenda included current issues of the global economy and finance, strategic programs, and plans for infrastructure development in Asia and other regions of the world. The President of Uzbekistan addressed the event: Your Excellency Jin Liqun! Honorable participants o
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Dominican Republic and BANDITRAZOS gallery are delighted to announce the exhibition “Stillness and Change: Korea, 2021-2024”, presenting 46 signed, single-copy fine-art photographs reproduced in large format, taken in Korea by a Dominican photographer who happens to be the Dominican Ambassador. All photographs will be for sale and the profits will fund the extraordinary activities organized by the Association of Spouses of Ambassadors in Seoul (ASAS), for children who cannot be with their parents living in Korean welfare centers. Dr. Younghoo
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Despite the geographical distance, and having cultures and societies so strikingly different from each other, Brazil and Korea have forged in these six and a half decades a solid path of mutual achievements that include vibrant partnership in trade, investment, political dialogue and cooperation,” said Ambassador Marcia Donner Abreu of Brazil to Korea at a reception on Sept. 25. Delivering address at the reception to celebrate 202 years of Brazil’s independence and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the Republic of Korea, Amb. Donn
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Oman Embassy in the Republic of Korea hosted in its building in central Seoul, ceremony for the publication of the prestigious book “Oman: An Extended History of Friendship and Cooperation with Korea” by “Dr. Lee Hee Soo” on Sept. 24. The book launch ceremony has been sponsored by H.E Kim Chang Mo, Secretary-General of Korea Arab Society and attended by H.E Chung Kwang-yong, Deputy Director General for African & Middle Eastern Affairs Bureau, MOFA, and many other stakeholders; academicians, publishers, local media, the book translating team; Dr. Kim Jae-hee
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) has officially opened a regional office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia in the field of smart cities. On September 20 (local time), WeGO held the opening ceremony at Almaty City Hall and presented the office plaque to the new regional office. The ceremony was attended by WeGO Secretary General Park Jung-sook, Seoul Metropolitan City’s Ambassador for International Relations Koo Hong-seok, Consul Choi Moon-hee from the Consulate General of Korea in Almaty, Deputy Mayor of Al
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “I invite Korean and other foreign investors to explore opportunities in Nepal’s promising sectors, like energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, infrastructure, and manufacturing,” said Pushpa Raj Bhattarai, Chargé' d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Nepal in Seoul on Sept. 24. Delivering remarks at the reception to mark the 10th National Day of Nepal, which is celebrated as the Constitution Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015, Pushpa Raj Bhattarai said, “The Government of Nepal is dedicated t
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg, who met with Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the ruling People Power Party, said that he was convinced that the two countries are strongly connected by shared values and principles.” After meeting with Han at the National Assembly on Sept. 20, Amb. Goldberg posted a photo of the two men shaking hands on social media. “It was a pleasure to meet with Mr. Han,” Goldberg wrote in Korean, ”and our discussions reaffirmed that the United States and South Korea are firmly connected by our shared values and our mutu
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The vibrant culture and rich traditions of Thailand are set to come alive at the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story, taking place on October 5th and 6th at the Cheonggye Plaza in the heart of Seoul. This special event will commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand, celebrating the strong friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. Hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story will offer a unique opportunity for visitors
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The 6th International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival will be held on October 15 at 5:30 p.m. The International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Hanbok Festival, a representative solo fashion show of “Hanbok Good Day”, is an extension of the “International Diplomatic and Cultural PR Ambassadors Selection Contest”, which was successfully held in April 2022, 2023, 2024, starting with the “Hanbok Good Day Fashion Show with Ambassadors” held twice in 2021. “The October 2024 event, in particular, is designed to impress the audience with
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On September 8-13, the 5th World Nomad Games took place in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. Over the course of a week, competitions were held across 21 sports, daily cultural programs were hosted in the Universe of Nomads Ethno Village, and a scientific and practical conference titled "Nomads: History, Knowledge, Lessons" was conducted. Approximately 2,800 participants from 89 countries, including Korea and United States of America, took part in the 5th World Nomad Games. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished international leaders and officials,
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Culinary diplomacy is my tool as food plays a significant role in connecting people. I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food,” said the spouse of the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea and author of the book "A Taste of East Africa: Uncovering Culture Through Cuisine.” In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Chaba Rhuwanya Mavura said, “I think this cookbook has been published at the right time when the Korea-Africa Summit was held in June, which was the very first summit of its kind between our nations, it is quite clear
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HS Hyosung has unveiled a new corporate identity (CI) and vision, dubbed "Masteria," declaring a commitment to enrich humanity by harnessing the power of science, technology, and collective intelligence. The new CI is designed using a square star shape and colors that symbolize a "Leading Star" guiding the world and a "Value Tree." This design represents the connection between HS HYOSUNG's past, present, and future, blending the philosophy of the group's founders with the vision of HS Hyosung's newly inaugurated first-generation management team. In his address
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A roundtable dedicated to the discussion of the State of the Nation Address by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in South Korea on Sept. 11. The event was attended by leaders and experts from the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIIEP), the Center for Central Asian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), representatives of the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, the Governors Association of Korea (GAROK), as well as representatives from a
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo On August 7 in Seoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo during Secretary Manalo's official visit to Korea from August 6 to August 9. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the areas of diplomacy and security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges and consular affairs. They also exchanged views on major regional and global issues, including those concerning the Korean Peninsula. Minister Cho highlighted the strong bond between Korea and the Philippines, saying that
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In a significant step towards enhancing educational collaboration between Kazakhstan and South Korea, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, H.E. Sayasat Nurbek, led a strong delegation of Kazakh university presidents to participate in the Global Education and Innovation Summit 2024, held on August 27-28 in South Korea. The summit, which marked the launch of the Global Education and Innovation Alliance, provided a platform for fostering international partnerships in education and research. During the summit, several key agreements were sign