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Diplomacy President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung presented the highest order of honor to US President Donald Trump during his state visit to South Korea on October 29, along with a replica of a gold crown. President Lee demonstrated the highest level of courtesy and meticulous hospitality, demonstrating the government's commitment to strengthening the relationship with President Trump and the ROK-US alliance. President Lee presented the Grand Order of Mugunghwa to President Trump following an official welcoming ceremony held at the Gyeongju National Museum, the venue for the ROK-US s
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-29 17:15
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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
- 2025-10-30 15:00
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Arts-Culture Nesvizh Palace in Belarus... The heart of Eastern European culture built by the Radziwill Family
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Nesvizh, the ancient capital of Belarus, is called the heart of Eastern European culture. At its heart stands the Nesvizh Palace, embodying the glory and spirit of the Radziwill family. This place is considered a culmination of human culture, a place where knowledge, art, and faith have intertwined for centuries. This palace, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, is now a museum and cradle of art, symbolizing the intersection of Belarusian identity and European civilization. The history of Nesvizh is synonymous with the history o
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-29 15:45
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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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Diplomacy Korea and Saudi Arabia step up cooperation in future high-tech industries
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Vice Minister Moon Shin-hak of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) held the Korea–Saudi Vice-Ministerial Meeting on Industry with Abdullah bin Ali Al-Ahmari, Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Planning and Development of Saudi Arabia, at the Government Complex Seoul on October 27, to discuss ways to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries and Saudi Arabia’s support for Korean business projects underway in the Kingdom. The meeting was also significant as it reviewed progress on major industrial cooperat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 15:24
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Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Lao counterpart Thongsavanh Phomvihane
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun met with Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane on October 27, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations, countering online scams, and other issues of mutual interest, including Korean Peninsula issues. The two ministers congratulated South Korea and Laos on the 30th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic ties and agreed to actively pursue cooperation in future industries, including the establishment of key mineral supply chains, digital transformation
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 14:45
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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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Global Belarusian Sports and Tourism Ministry holds a meeting with Korean delegation
By Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Minsk, Belarus -- On October 29, 2025, an official meeting was held in the conference room of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus. Five officials, including Deputy Minister Oleg Andreychik, and a delegation from the Republic of Korea were present. This meeting was a meaningful opportunity to discuss expanding tourism exchanges and cultural cooperation between Korea and Belarus. In his welcoming remarks, Deputy Minister Andreychik introduced Belarus as "a treasure trove of culture and nature located in the heart of
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-30 13:55
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Global A new chapter in Uzbekistan–EU relations: Why the EPCA matters
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Eldor Tulyakov, Executive Director, Development Strategy Centre, Uzbekistan, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. On 24 October 2025, Uzbekistan and the European Union signed the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA)—a comprehensive framework that culminates negotiations launched in February 2019 and initialled in July 2022. More than a ceremonial milestone, the EPCA codifies a strategic upgrade in our relationship with the EU. It is broad in scope—nine
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 10:29
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Arts-Culture Mir Castle in Belarus, a medieval jewel embracing peace and culture
Diplomacy Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah A crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Located in the heart of Belarus, Mir Castle exudes a beauty reminiscent of a medieval legend. With its red bricks, white decorations, and five majestic towers, its majestic and elegant appearance resembles a historical painting. This is not just a building; it is a symbol of Belarus and a treasure trove of human culture, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling back in time, Mir Castle lives on today as a symbol of "peace" and "harmony." A fo
- Kim Sun-ah 기자
- 2025-10-29 11:59
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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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Diplomacy President Lee holds summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on October 27. President Lee expressed his deep gratitude for his visit to Malaysia, the ASEAN chair this year and a long-standing friendly nation, as his first ASEAN country since taking office. Prime Minister Anwar expressed his gratitude for President Lee's visit, despite his busy schedule preparing for the APEC summit. Prime Minister Anwar further expressed his appreciation for President Lee's visit to Malaysia, saying it will provide a significant impetus for advanc
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-10-29 10:26
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Diplomacy People Power Party leader Jang meets with British Ambassador Colin Crooks
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk met with British Ambassador to South Korea Colin Crooks and requested a strong condemnation of North Korea's ballistic missile launch on Oct. 28. During a meeting with British Ambassador Colin Crooks at the National Assembly, Jang stated, "Ahead of the Gyeongju APEC summit, North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. I hope the Ambassador will also strongly condemn this." Regarding North Korea's deployment of troops to the Ukraine war and its strengthened cooperat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-10-29 14:24
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Arts-Culture Seoul City implements open-loop payments for international tourists
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will gradually introduce an EMV-based open-loop transit payment system to improve convenience for international tourists using public transportation. This system will allow travelers to ride buses and subways in Seoul directly with their overseas credit cards without purchasing or reloading a separate transit card. Following the pandemic, the number of international tourists to Seoul has surged. In 2024, the figure reached 16.36 million, and this year’s total is expected to exceed 20 million. However, travelers have continu
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 14:09
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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung holds meeting with Koreans in Malaysia
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee President Lee Jae-myung held a dinner-and-meeting with Koreans in Malaysia on October 26, titled "A New History We Write Together, the Real Republic of Korea," in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia, and offered words of encouragement to Koreans living there. The meeting, part of President Lee's visit to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, was attended by approximately 200 people from various walks of life, including representatives of Korean community organizations, businesspeople, Korean language school officials, artists, and international organizations. In his congratulatory
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-10-28 11:14
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President Lee presents US President Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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'K-Folk Painting Masterclass' successfully held at National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus
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Nesvizh Palace in Belarus... The heart of Eastern European culture built by the Radziwill Family
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Gyeongsangbuk-do holds the "Meeting with the Vietnamese Leader" event
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Korea and Saudi Arabia step up cooperation in future high-tech industries
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Foreign Minister Cho meets with his Lao counterpart Thongsavanh Phomvihane
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Brest Fortress Monument... A symbol of Belarusian history and sacrifice
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2025-11-03 15:52
Tajikistan recognized among the “25 Best Travel Experiences for 2026”
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2025-11-03 14:44
"Exchange of intellect and art" at the National Library of Belarus
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Foreign Minister Cho holds a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong
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Science and ICT Vice Minister Koo meets with EU Amb. to Korea
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