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Arts-Culture Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On February 25 at 2:30 p.m., the 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition officially kicked off in Insadong with an awards ceremony and Hanbok fashion show. "A place where tradition and modernity, recorded history and personal memories meet," is how Chairman of the Organizing Committee Lee Jon-young described the exhibition. Lee is also publisher of Diplomacy Journal. This description is particularly fitting for the works of calligrapher and painter Yoo Hyeon Byeong. Three distinct series by Yoo are presented in this exhibition. His ho (號)—artistic sobriquet
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-27 15:03
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Local February 18-19 USFK Drills over Korea's West Sea Lead to Conflicting Accounts
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | Multiple Korean news outlets are covering contradictory statements released by the offices of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson and the Republic of Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND). According to a February 25 Korea Times article, the controversy arose "from a large-scale U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) drill conducted Feb. 18 and 19 from Osan Air Base, during which U.S. fighter jets carried out more than 100 sorties over waters west of the Korean Peninsula. Chinese warplanes also scrambled in response, leading to a short aerial stand
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-26 11:23
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Diplomacy Tokayev’s U.S. Visit Advances Kazakhstan’s Economic Agenda
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon Young | The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the United States provided an opportunity for targeted negotiations with major international corporations and financial institutions, centered on long-term investment, production localization, and Kazakhstan’s integration into global value chains. One of the key outcomes was the signing of an investment agreement worth approximately $180 million between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Mars, Incorporated. The company plans to build a pet food production plant in the city of Alatau. The project will
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-02-25 10:21
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Diplomacy Shared Pain, Shared Promise: Azerbaijan and Korea Reflect on Khojaly at Third Annual Symposium
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On February 26, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea (ERA) and the DGIEA Korea–Azerbaijan Association held the Third Symposium dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide. "On the night of 25–26 February 1992, Armenia's armed forces attacked the town of Khojaly and perpetrated mass atrocities against the Azerbaijani civilian population," the Embassy explained in a post-symposium statement. "During the bloodshed, 613 people — including 63 children, 106 women, and 70 elderly persons — were killed with particular cruelt
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-27 18:27
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Local Korea Bets on Human Capital for Its Carbon Neutrality Agenda
South Korea is quietly building one of Asia's most deliberate pipelines of PhD-level talent for its waste-to-energy and circular economy industries. A newly concluded government-backed training program offers a window into how seriously Seoul is taking the human capital dimension of its carbon neutrality commitments. According to a statement from the organizer, the Korea Association of Waste-to-Energy Technology (KAWET), the program was sponsored by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) and hosted by the Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation. The three-week program tar
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-25 12:02
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Local KGCCI and KNCW Sign MOU to Advance Women's Leadership in Korea
The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), the second-largest foreign chamber of commerce in Korea, announced on February 26 that its Women in Korea (WIR) program and the Korean National Council of Women (KNCW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in advancing women’s leadership and fostering inclusive professional networks. The agreement formalizes collaboration in areas that include women's leadership mentoring, joint initiatives, information exchange, and participation in flagship programs such as WIR and the 2026 Joint CSR "Harmony Marathon.
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-27 09:52
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Business KAF Program Helps Startups Enter Africa
The Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) is recruiting startups to participate in the “2026 Global Market Entry Program” (GMEP), a project it hosts, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups oversees, and the Korea Startup Agency (KISED) manages. KAF has led the GMEP for the past three years, operating it as a locally focused accelerator program. Interested companies may apply between February 27 and March 31. In all, 15 tech companies will be selected to expand into Africa: seven from the climate field and eight from the health field, i.e., aging. For details, refer to the 2026 GMEP announcement on the K-St
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-02 12:09
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Diplomacy AI Partners and Cultural Allies: Korea and Singapore Deepen Ties
Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong released the following statement on March 2 about President Lee Jae-Myeong's meetings in Singapore: At tonight's state dinner, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam expressed warm feelings of kinship, noting the many things Korea and Singapore have in common. He began by pointing out that men in both countries are required to fulfill mandatory military service, adding that he was delighted BTS had completed their service and would be performing in Singapore in December. He also noted that the people of both nations are growing closer in everyday ar
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 10:00
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Diplomacy Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
On March 2, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted a state dinner in honor of President Lee Jae Myung’s official visit to Singapore. President Tharman expressed warm camaraderie, noting the many similarities between Korea and Singapore such as men in both countries fulfill mandatory military service. He added that he was delighted BTS would be performing in Singapore in December after completing their service obligations. President Tharman also noted that the people of the two nations are growing closer in everyday areas such as arts, culture, and sports, emphasizing that Singapor
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 17:49
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Diplomacy Business Climate Analysis of Uzbekistan – CERR Survey
Diplomacy Journal Jon Young | In January, growth in the business climate was mainly driven by an outpacing increase in the expectations component. The agricultural sector and services became the key drivers of business confidence. The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) presented the results of its business climate analysis based on monthly surveys of entrepreneurs across the republic. Based on the collected data, a composite Business Climate Indicator was formed, reflecting both current assessments of business conditions and expectations for the next 3 months. Dynamics of Uzbekist
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-03-03 13:22
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Arts-Culture 2026 Seoul International Sculpture Festa Moves to Exhibition in National Assembly Complex
From March 3 to March 6, the sculpture exhibition “Art is Industry – K-Art Where the People and the National Assembly Meet” will be held on the 2nd floor of the National Assembly Members' Office Building. Organized by the Korea Sculptors Association (KSA), this exhibition is the first official initiative to extend the achievements and discourse of the 2026 Seoul International Sculpture Festa to the National Assembly. Notably, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik will personally attend, delivering a congratulatory address to honor the occasion and convey messages of encouragement for the adva
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 15:04
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Business MOTIR Launches Industrial Complex AX Subcommittee for AI-driven Transformation
A region-led framework to scale AI transformation (AX) across industrial complexes is now underway. On February 26, 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) held the launch ceremony for the Industrial Complex AX Subcommittee, the 11th subcommittee under the M.AX Alliance, at the Changwon National Industrial Complex. Manufacturers, AI companies, universities, research institutes, and local governments attended the event and discussed the direction of the industrial complex AX and the subcommittee’s operating plan. The new subcommittee brings together more than 500 institution
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 14:02
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Diplomacy Korea and Singapore Forge AI Partnership as Lee Kicks Off Southeast Asia Tour
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On March 2, the second day of his four-day trip to Singapore and the Philippines, President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and attended the AI Connect Summit. Artificial intelligence cooperation was a central theme at both events. According to Cheong Wa Dae, the summit began just after 10 a.m. Singapore time and ran 80 minutes—20 minutes over schedule—reflecting the depth of the discussions. One joint declaration and five MOUs were signed immediately afterward to formalize the agreed cooperation items. The two
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-03 16:56
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Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
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February 18-19 USFK Drills over Korea's West Sea Lead to Conflicting Accounts
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Tokayev’s U.S. Visit Advances Kazakhstan’s Economic Agenda
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Shared Pain, Shared Promise: Azerbaijan and Korea Reflect on Khojaly at Third Annual Symposium
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Korea Bets on Human Capital for Its Carbon Neutrality Agenda
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KGCCI and KNCW Sign MOU to Advance Women's Leadership in Korea
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2026-03-03 17:49
Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
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2026-03-03 16:56
Korea and Singapore Forge AI Partnership as Lee Kicks Off Southeast Asia Tour
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2026-03-03 15:04
2026 Seoul International Sculpture Festa Moves to Exhibition in National Assembly Complex
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2026-03-03 14:02
MOTIR Launches Industrial Complex AX Subcommittee for AI-driven Transformation
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2026-03-03 13:22
Business Climate Analysis of Uzbekistan – CERR Survey
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