Diplomacy Journal Jon Lee | TURKMENISTAN BILEN KOREYA RESPUBLIKASYNYN ARASYNDAKY HYZMATDA LYK OSDURILYAR 대만민국과 투르크메니스탄 간의 협력은 발전아고 있다 TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXPAND COOPERATION
Diplomacy Journal Jon Young | 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.
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jeong-ha 기자 | A women's human rights film based on a true story — "47 Years, 7 Months: A Female Professor's Outing" — has made its public debut through a production showcase, with a formal audience release now announced. Director Han Myeong-gu's film held its production showcase on June 30 of last year at the Korea House folk theater in Jung-gu, Seoul, where the director officially introduced the film's production background and its core message. The film traces the tragic life of a woman who, after suffering sexual violence within the family during childhood, found herse
Choe Chong-dae | The inscription on the Goguryeo-related monument unearthed at the Wolseong royal palace site in Gyeongju has recovered crucial, long-forgotten data, significantly reshaping our understanding of ancient Korean history. While archaeological excavations frequently reveal physical remains, surviving stone inscriptions remain rare. These monuments are invaluable; they anchor historical narratives to primary evidence, allowing us to determine chronologies and political relationships with newfound precision. In early 2026, the Korean archaeological community reached a landmark moment
President Lee Jae Myung chaired an "Emergency Economic Review Meeting on the Middle East Situation" starting at 11:00 a.m. for approximately one and a half hours on March 9. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs along with vice ministers and ministers from 11 government ministries and agencies. Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yoon-cheol reported on "Assessment of Real Economy Impacts from the Middle East Situation and Whole-of-Government Response Measures"; Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan reported on "Oil and Gas Supply Stabilizati
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On March 10, the Embassy of Italy in Seoul hosted the "10th Italian Design Day RE-DESIGN: The Regeneration of Space, Objects, Thought, and Relationships" at High Street Italia (HSI), the Italian Trade Agency (ITA)’s flagship showplace built on Gangnam’s famed Garosu-gil to promote products made in Italy. Architect, designer and artist Michele De Lucchi was chosen to serve as the designated “Italian Design Day Ambassador.” The recipient of numerous awards and honors in both Europe and Asia, Mr. De Lucchi is a founding member of Milan-based AMDL CIRCLE, a cre
The Global EV Association Network (GEAN) announced on March 9 that it has selected domestic and international companies, organizations, and institutions that have contributed to the development of the global e-mobility industry, the realization of sustainable carbon neutrality, and the advancement of future strategic industries as recipients of 2026 GEAN awards. The award ceremony will be held on March 25 at Jeju Shinhwa World, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 13th International e-Mobility Expo (KOR, ENG). GEAN selected the final recipients through a comprehensive four-round screeni
Yang Ki-dae, a preliminary candidate for Gyeonggi Province Governor representing the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), strongly urged party leadership on the 9th to introduce policy debates among primary candidates along with a citizen jury system. At a press conference held March 9 at the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly, Yang stated, "This primary election makes it difficult to find intense policy competition or forward-looking visions, and there is insufficient verification of which candidate has the capability to resolve Gyeonggi Province's most pressing challenges," adding, "This is precisely
As Iranian attacks inflict mounting damage on civilian infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has conducted a series of emergency telephone calls with his counterparts in the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar over the past week, prioritizing the safety and repatriation of Korean nationals and the security of Korea's energy supply. United Arab Emirates — March 5 Minister Cho opened the week of diplomatic outreach with a call at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, to H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister