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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Rahmonov Sirojiddin, senior specialist at the Center for the Study of Transport and Logistics Development Problems at the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to the Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. Uzbekistan and Mongolia, two landlocked countries in Central and East Asia respectively, have been actively developing cooperation in transportation and logistics in recent years. Historically, direct links between them have been underdeveloped due to geographi
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Acting on behalf of South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac attended the NATO summit and conveyed the President's intention to strengthen the Korea-NATO partnership and began concrete discussions on expanding defense cooperation. According to the Presidential Office on June 26, National Security Adviser Wi attended the NATO summit held in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24 and 25, and delivered a personal letter from President Lee Jae-myung to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during their meeting, explaining the reasons for
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa, the Rwandan Ambassador to South Korea, visited the Chungcheongbuk-do province and met with Governor Kim Young-hwan on June 30, 2025. This visit was part of mutual exchanges that began with the visit of Kim Soo-min, Vice Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do Province, to the Rwandan Embassy in South Korea in March. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation, cultivate bio talent, and develop the bio industry. Vice Governor Kim emphasized, “Chungbuk Province is the heart of K-Bio and a forward base for life scien
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Mayor Choi Dae-ho of Anyang City visited the Chinese Embassy in Myeong-dong, Seoul, and held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing to discuss measures to strengthen diplomatic cooperation between local governments in South Korea and China on June 25, 2025. Mayor Choi and Ambassador Dai Bing discussed a wide range of topics, including the role of local governments in further strengthening the friendly relationship between South Korea and China on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations, as well as mutual cooperation strat
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Governor Oh Young-hoon of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province met with Director-General Qu Dongyu at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, to discuss international cooperation on Jeju's globally important agricultural heritage system on June 25, 2025. Qu Dongyu is from Hunan Province, China, and holds a PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. He has served as Director-General of the FAO since August 2019. The main agenda of the meeting was the sustainable preservation and
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), in partnership with Macoll Consulting Group and The Executive Center, hosted the WIR Leadership Forum 2025 on June 26 at IFC Forum in Seoul, South Korea. The forum brought together more than 80 women leaders and professionals from businesses, academic, and international organizations to explore the evolving demands of women’s leadership in today’s dynamic workplace. The forum served as a dynamic platform to celebrate the growing influen
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Janis Berzins, Latvian Ambassador to South Korea, made an official visit to Dongducheon City, the city announced on June 25. This visit was arranged in connection with the special exhibition “Latvian Soldiers Who Participated in the Korean War,” which has been ongoing at the Dongducheon Freedom and Peace Museum since March. The exhibition highlights the historical fact that Latvia participated in the Korean War and introduces the records and dedication of Latvian soldiers who participated in the war. After viewing the exhibition, Ambassador Janis Berzins had a co
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Youn Young-mi, chairperson of the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), met with Ambassador Wilfried Georg Schmidt at the German Embassy in Seoul to discuss ways to expand trade between the two countries, the Korea Importers Association announced on June 26. Ambassador Schmidt expressed his hope that the two countries would work closely together to expand trade amid the spread of protectionism and deepening global uncertainty. He also requested that the association take an active role in resolving non-tariff barriers, which are cited as a major obstacle to trade
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo "Pisco: Spirit of Peru" had a prominent participation in the "Seoul International Wines & Spirits Expo 2025", held from June 26 to 28. This flagship beverage is “pisco", a grape-based high-quality liquor distilled in Peru, where it was born in the 16th century. Some of the most popular cocktails with pisco include "Pisco Sour" (made also with egg whites and a dash of bitters), as well as "Chilcano" (made with Ginger Ale, lime wedge, or wheel, for garnish). It is the second time the Embassy of Peru participates in this international expo in collaboration wit
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kia Corporation (Kia) President and CEO Song Ho-sung has been honored with the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the 2025 Autocar Awards. Named after the legendary automotive designer and inventor Sir Alec Issigonis, the Trophy is Autocar’s most prestigious award. Presented annually, it recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the automotive industry through innovation, leadership and exceptional business performance. Mark Tisshaw, Editor of Autocar, commented, “We’re delighted to present Ho Sung Song with the Issigonis Trophy. We’ve bee
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Tanzanian Ambassador to South Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura visited Wando to tour seaweed farms and discuss technology transfer, Wando County, Jeollanam-do Province announced on June 27. This visit was made possible after Wando County Mayor Shin Woo-cheol attended the World Bank Global Seaweed Summit held in Busan in May and gave a special lecture, which led to a connection with officials from Tanzania's Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries. Tanzanian Ambassador Mavura visited the seaweed farm in Wando with his economic advisor and met with Wando County Mayor Shin
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee A total of 19 people, including ambassadors from 10 countries and their spouses, visited Gimpo and toured various places in Gimpo, including Aegibong and Jangneung, showing special interest in Gimpo's resources on June 27, 2025. On this day, Gimpo City introduced its resources to the ambassadors from 10 countries, laying the groundwork for international exchange and economic diplomacy. The ambassadors began with a rural experience activity at “Byeokkot Nongbu” in Haseong-myeon, exchanged greetings with Gimpo City Mayor Kim Byung-soo at Aegibong Peak, and then vis
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 June 30 that the company has secured a large-scale commercial production facility which will support entry into the global pneumococcal vaccine market. SK bioscience held a mechanical completion ceremony to mark the expansion of its vaccine manufacturing plant, L HOUSE in Andong, South Korea, on June 27. The expanded facility will serve as a production site for GBP410, a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV21) candida
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Yeosu World Island Exhibition Organizing Committee announced on June 28 that Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi, Peruvian Ambassador to South Korea, signed a letter of intent to participate in the 2026 Yeosu World Island Exhibition. Peru is a country with a long Pacific coastline stretching 3,000 km, and is known as a treasure trove of island culture and marine ecology, including the Bayesta Island, nicknamed the “Little Galapagos,” and the Uros Island on Lake Titicaca. Through this participation decision, Peru plans to introduce its abundant island resources and