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Arts-Culture Korea's First Women's Prison Story: True-Crime Drama '47 Years, 7 Months' Set for Release
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 10:08
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Arts-Culture Reawakening History: Choe Nam-ju and the Wolseong Goguryeo Monument
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-09 10:03
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Arts-Culture Design as a Dance: Italy Brings Its 10th Design Day to Seoul
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 16:41
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Diplomacy A New Constitutional Model for Kazakhstan’s Future
Diplomacy Journal Jon Young | In the life of every nation, there comes a moment when incremental reforms are no longer sufficient and a comprehensive renewal becomes necessary. Today, Kazakhstan stands at such a historic juncture. The draft of the new Constitution represents not merely a set of amendments, but a systemic modernization of our state institutions. It reflects Kazakhstan’s transition from the formative period of independence to a stage of institutional maturity, stability, and balanced development. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on February 11, 2026, calling for a
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-03-12 18:42
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Business 13th International e-Mobility Expo in Jeju to Award Global Leaders
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-10 10:45
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기본분류 President Lee Chairs Crisis Summit on Oil Prices, Vows 100-Trillion-Won Market Backstop
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-10 14:59
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Local First Lady Kim Hye Kyung Champions Education and Global Solidarity on World Women's Day
First Lady Kim Hye Kyung attended the "2026 World Women's Day Commemorative Sookmyung International Forum" held on the afternoon of March 11 at Sookmyung Women's University, joining ambassadors accredited to Korea, women leaders from home and abroad, and members of the university community in celebrating the occasion. The forum was organized under the theme "120 Years of Women's Education: Global Solidarity Toward Equality and a Sustainable Future," and provided a platform for discussing the role of women's education in advancing global equality, sustainability, and inclusive digital transform
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-12 09:26
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Diplomacy Korea's Foreign Minister Holds Emergency Calls with Gulf Counterparts Amid Iranian Attacks on GCC States
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-11 17:11
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Local Gyeonggi Governor Hopeful Pushes Back Against "Blackout Primary," Demands Policy Showdown
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
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-10 09:48
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Arts-Culture 2026 Sanjo Festival Opens April 2 at Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater
On March 13, the Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater (KOR, ENG) announced its flagship brand performance, the "2026 Sanjo Festival." Built in 2016, exclusively for gugak (traditional Korean music performances), the theater takes its name from the gate of Seoul's Changdeokgung Palace, which it faces. The Sanjo Festival will run for three weeks, starting April 2. Launched in 2021 and held annually since, the Sanjo Festival has intensely spotlighted the depth and aesthetics of sanjo. While sanjo is rooted in the same deep well of Korean folk and shamanistic tradition as pansori, it differs in fun
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-13 11:59
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Diplomacy Indonesia, France, and the New Seoul Consensus: Lee Jae Myung's Diplomatic Double Header
On March 13, Cheong Wa Dae (CWD) released two separate press releases announcing President Lee Jae Myung will welcome the presidents of Indonesia and France in rapid succession at the end of March and beginning of April, with the two visits briefly overlapping on April 2. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will arrive first, making a state visit from March 31 to April 2 at the invitation of President Lee. This will be President Prabowo's second visit to Korea in five months, following his attendance at the Gyeongju APEC Summit last October, where he held a bilateral summit with President Le
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-13 17:23
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Global Korea Joins Unprecedented IEA Collective Action as Global Oil Supply Crisis Deepens
In a March 11 press release, Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced that the International Energy Agency (IEA) had decided at an emergency Governing Board meeting the same day to implement the Collective Action proposed on March 10 to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks. Korea has been allocated 22.46 million barrels, or 5.6% of the total, for release. The IEA approved the largest coordinated stock release in its history to help ease the global energy supply crisis, which has been intensifying amid recent developments in the Middle East. National re
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-13 15:32
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Korea's First Women's Prison Story: True-Crime Drama '47 Years, 7 Months' Set for Release
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Reawakening History: Choe Nam-ju and the Wolseong Goguryeo Monument
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[LIVE] Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
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Design as a Dance: Italy Brings Its 10th Design Day to Seoul
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A New Constitutional Model for Kazakhstan’s Future
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President Lee Chairs Crisis Summit on Oil Prices, Vows 100-Trillion-Won Market Backstop
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2026-03-13 17:23
Indonesia, France, and the New Seoul Consensus: Lee Jae Myung's Diplomatic Double Header
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2026-03-13 15:32
Korea Joins Unprecedented IEA Collective Action as Global Oil Supply Crisis Deepens
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2026-03-13 11:59
2026 Sanjo Festival Opens April 2 at Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater
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2026-03-12 18:42
A New Constitutional Model for Kazakhstan’s Future
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2026-03-12 09:26
First Lady Kim Hye Kyung Champions Education and Global Solidarity on World Women's Day
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