By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Parviz Muhammadzoda, doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the Department of Diplomacy and Foreign Policy of Tajikistan, International Relations Faculty Tajik National University, to Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul. –Ed. The state visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is considered a historic visit in the relations between the two states, opening a new page of comprehensive and mutually beneficia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Tajikistan stands ready for strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with the Republic of Korea in such areas as hydropower, textile, light, chemical and food industries, mining and processing of mineral ore and rare metals, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, transport and tourism,” said Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Korea Salohiddin Kirom on March 14. In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal held at the Embassy of Tajikistan in Hannan-dong, Seoul, Amb. Salohiddin Kirom said, “Tajikistan is open to
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics is working with NVIDIA to advance AI-RAN technologies, the company said on March 12. The collaboration underscores Samsung’s commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem and diversifying the computing platforms available. This endeavor aims to support a smooth and easy adoption of AI in mobile networks by expanding the ecosystem of Central Processing Unit (CPU) and bolstering partnerships with Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) companies. To maximize and bring the power of AI into Radio Access Networks (RAN), Samsung has made significant technolog
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok received Charge d'Affaires Mohammed Mustafa Juma Almuntafeky of the Republic of Iraq to the Republic of Korea, at City Hall on March 11 and discussed cooperation. The meeting was held at the request of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Seoul, and the two sides discussed ways to expand economic exchanges and mutual development between Incheon and major Iraqi cities. “Iraq is a resource-rich country with the world's fourth-largest crude oil reserves, and Incheon is home to Korea's leading free economic zone,” sai
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor Lee Chul-woo met with Russian Ambassador to Korea Georgy Zinoviev, who visited the Gyeongbuk Provincial Office on March 10, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral friendship and cooperation and to ensure the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Leaders' Meeting. Welcoming the Russian ambassador and his delegation, Governor Lee Chul-woo said, “Russia has the experience of holding a successful meeting as the APEC chair in 2012, even in the midst of political changes and crises in major countries such as the U.S. and China.” He emphasized
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “Lithuania is a global leader in laser technology, with its companies supplying precision laser systems used in medicine, industry, and scientific research worldwide,” said Amb. H.E. Ricardas Slepavicius of the Republic of Lithuania on March 6. In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal held at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Amb. Slepavicius said, “Among the three Baltic countries, Lithuania stands as South Korea's largest trading partner. Korean investors are particularly drawn to Lithuania’s rapidly growing biopharmaceutic
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced on March 12 that the company has begun shipping its self-developed influenza vaccine, SKYCellflu, from its vaccine manufacturing facility L HOUSE to Southern Hemisphere markets, including Southeast Asia and Latin America. A total of 750,000 doses will be supplied in the first half of the year. This shipment marks the company’s second export of influenza vaccines for Southern Hemisphere use, following its initial export to Thailan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo HDC Group Chairman Chung Mong-kyu met with Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing to discuss strengthening friendly cooperation on March 5. Chairman Chung, along with HDC CEO Kim Hoe-un and HDC Hyundai Engineering & Construction CEO Jung Kyung-gu, met with Ambassador Dai Bing at the Chinese Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul, on March 5 to highlight HDC Group's relationship with China and discuss future cooperation. Chairman Chung briefed Ambassador Dai Bing on HDC Group's business and investment in China, and discussed closer exchanges and cooperation in various fiel
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Eo Seong-cheol, president of Hanwha Ocean’s Special Ship Division, met with Ambassador Tanee Sangrat of Thailand to Korea, on March 10 to discuss closer cooperation for the development of the country's maritime security and shipbuilding industry, Hanwha Ocean announced. Ambassador Tanee, who was appointed to the post in April last year, visited Hanwha Ocean for the first official exchange. Hanwha Ocean presented to Ambassador Tanee its long-term vision to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand's shipbuilding industry and expand collaboration with local shipyar
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Women In koRea (WIR: ‘We’ in German) women leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) successfully launched the seventh edition of its annual mentorship program on March 7, in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event served as dynamic platform to celebrate and reflect on the growing influence of women leaders across various sectors, while reinforcing the collective efforts to accelerate women’s empowerment in leadership roles. Since its launch in 2018, the WIR Mentorship Program has connected over 250 women pro
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo “The Dominican Republic is ready, as well, for Korean investment in energy transition, for Korean services to decarbonize all sectors, for working together on creating a circular economy and for strengthening our defense and security,” said His Excellency Dr. Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Delivering a statement on the occasion of the 181st National Day Celebration of the Dominican Republic, which was held at the Ambassador Pullman Hotel in Seoul on March 6, Amb. Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo said, “That is why Dom
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Under the auspices of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Astana International Forum 2025 will take place from May 29 to 30, as it continues its mission of fostering cross-border dialogues on international diplomacy and cooperation, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul announced on March 3. Against a backdrop of global disruption and polarization, the Forum will bring together government leaders, business executives, and academics to explore practical solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With its strategic location and growing in
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan. The document was initiated by Kazakhstan on behalf of the Central Asian states. 152 UN member states, including the Republic of Korea, supported the resolution as co-sponsors, which underlines the high significance of the initiative and broad international consensus. The establishment of the UN SDG Centre is an important step in implementing the initiative of the President of Kazakhsta
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A special cultural exchange exhibition commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan opened at the Korea Museum of Art in Insa-dong, Seoul, on March 5. The exhibition was co-organized by Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea H.E. Mr. Alisher Abdusalomov and Diplomacy Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, and was designed to promote cultural ties and artistic exchanges between Korea and Uzbekistan. The Korea-Uzbekistan Cultural Exchange Exhibition, which opened on March 5, will
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Seoul hosted a reception to celebrate the country’s national day and the 35 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Feb. 28. Delivering welcoming remarks, H.E. Petar Kraytchev, the ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Korea, said, “In 2025 we celebrate 35 years of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea. Since 1990 the ties between our two countries have sustained a perpetual trend o