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Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung holds a summit with President Erdogan of Turkiye
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye on Nov. 24. A nuclear power cooperation between Korea and Turkiye was included at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the South Korea-Turkey summit, the Office of the President announced. The scope of cooperation included reactor technology, site assessment, regulations and licensing, financing and business models, and nuclear power plant project implementation. To this end, the two sides agreed to establish a joint working group, share information, experience, kn
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-25 11:32
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Diplomacy Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo holds Korea-Thailand Strategic Dialogue
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo First Vice Minister Park Yoon-joo held the "Korea-Thailand Strategic Dialogue" with Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eksiri Pintaruchi in Seoul on November 26. Vice Minister Park extended condolences to both sides regarding the death of Queen Sirikit of Thailand (October 24) and the recent human and material damage caused by heavy rains in southern Thailand (including Songkhla). Vice Minister Eksiri expressed her gratitude and congratulated Korea on the successful hosting of the Gyeongju APEC Summit. The two vice ministers commended t
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-27 10:53
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Arts-Culture 2025 The Souvenir Fair held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization hosted 2025 The Souvenir Fair from November 21 to 23 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). On November 21, Second Vice Minister Kim Dae-hyun of MCST visited the venue to mark the opening of Korea’s only tourism souvenir fair and to encourage the winners of this year’s souvenir competition. In celebration of its fourth year, the ministry has expanded both the duration (from two to three days) and scale (from 107 to 134 booths) of the fair to ensure more visitors can enjoy a wider selection
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-25 16:14
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Diplomacy President Lee says at G20 Summit, "WTO restoration is in everyone's interest"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young At the G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on Nov. 22 (local time), President Lee Jae-myung proposed, "To enhance growth potential, we must create a predictable trade and investment environment. President Lee emphasized the importance of multilateral trade, saying, "Restoring the functions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in our common interest." He also emphasized the importance of multilateral trade. Notably, Korea has agreed to host the G20 again in 2028, its first in 18 years since 2010. In the first session of the G20 Summit, President
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-24 10:48
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Business Kia marks milestone with establishment of future PBV production hub in Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Kia Corporation celebrated the completion of its dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) facility, the Hwaseong EVO Plant East, and the breaking of ground for the EVO Plant West, a large-scale PBV production facility in Korea on Nov. 14. Combined, Kia will have an annual PBV production capacity of 250,000 units as part of its aim to establish a future PBV production hub. The ceremony was held at Kia’s AutoLand Hwaseong plant, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The event was attended by around 200 guests, including Min-seok Kim, Prime Minister of the Repub
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-24 14:50
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Diplomacy Vice Foreign Minister Park meets with his Laotian counterpart Phongsamouth Anlavan
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju Korea and Laos have reached an agreement to deepen cooperation in countering transnational crime and expand collaboration into future-oriented economic sectors during vice-ministerial talks held in Seoul on November 24. Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and Laotian Deputy Foreign Minister Phongsamouth Anlavan shared concerns over the growing threat of online scam operations and cross-border cyber-enabled criminal networks. Both sides agreed to strengthen investigative cooperation and enhance operational channels between law enforcement authorities. Vice Minist
- Lee Gil-ju 기자
- 2025-11-25 16:48
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Business Hanwha Ocean wins $515 million overseas order to build 4 very large crude carriers
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanwha Ocean, the shipbuilding affiliate of Korea’s Hanwha Group, has won a 757.7 billion-won (US$515 million) order to construct four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for an Africa-based shipping company, it announced on Nov. 24. According to the regulatory filing, the vessels are scheduled for delivery by November 2028. The name of the client has not been disclosed. With this latest contract, Hanwha Ocean’s order intake for the year has reached US$6.97 billion. The company secured US$8.98 billion in total orders in 2024, demonstrating continued momentum in l
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-26 11:48
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Business SK hynix redefines its vision at SK AI Summit 2025 in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK hynix shared its next-generation AI memory strategy and roadmap at the SK AI Summit 2025 held in Seoul from November 3–4. At the summit held under the theme “AI Now & Next,” the company elevated its vision from becoming a full-stack AI memory provider to embracing a broader role as a full-stack AI memory “creator.” Hosted annually by SK Group, the event was formerly known as the SK Tech Summit but has evolved with a greater focus on AI to become the SK AI Summit since 2024. This year’s event brought together global AI experts and industry professionals t
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-25 14:29
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Business Samsung equips Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas with TVs and Smart Signage
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics announced on Nov. 19 that it has supplied more than 6,000 hospitality TVs and Smart Signage displays to Royal Caribbean`s Star of the Seas, the world’s best family vacation. The installation spans guest cabins, crew quarters and public areas — including lounges and theaters. This collaboration marks the latest milestone in a longstanding partnership, with Samsung serving as Royal Caribbean’s official display technology provider across the vacation brand`s fleet over 21 years. Completing its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, in Augu
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-24 16:01
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Diplomacy Korea-Laos Future Forum held to mark 30th anniv. of diplomatic relations
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the "Korea-Laos Future Forum" in Seoul on November 24, 2025. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Laos, the forum consisted of three sessions: "Session 1: Partners for Peace and Stability," "Session 2: A Springboard for Growth and Innovation," and "Session 3: Facilitators for Achieving Dreams and Hopes." Approximately 80 participants, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, experts, businesspeople, and academia, attended. In her opening r
- Lee Gil-ju 기자
- 2025-11-25 15:22
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Global The Embassy of France hosts the 2025 Regional Meeting of Ambassadors in East Asia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of France in Seoul hosted the 2025 Regional Meeting of French Ambassadors in East Asia on Nov. 20. The Embassy had the honor and pleasure of welcoming French Ambassadors from twelve countries in the region, as well as several senior officials from the Ministry, for two days of discussions on political, economic, and technological issues in the region. This was also an opportunity to reflect on the Ministry's transformation and the managerial experiences of each participant, and to meet with Korean diplomats and researchers. Sunday also included a to
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-24 13:59
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Diplomacy East Sea Coast Guard and Indonesian Embassy discuss crime prevention steps
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The East Sea Regional Coast Guard Headquarters announced that it held a working-level meeting at the Indonesian Embassy in Korea on Nov. 24 to discuss crime prevention and cooperation measures for foreign seafarers. This meeting was requested by the East Sea Coast Guard in response to the growing need for information exchange on crime prevention and human rights policies, particularly given the high proportion of Indonesian nationals among foreign seafarers working on the East Coast amid increasing attention to the human rights of foreign workers. The meeting d
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-26 16:37
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Local [Publisher Column] "The moment trust is broken, diplomacy loses its power"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Trust. When this one word is broken, even the strongest national power loses its persuasiveness, and even the most eloquent diplomatic messages return as empty echoes. Today's international society is a complex web of intertwined national interests. Consequently, "consistency between words and actions" plays a greater role in diplomacy than ever before. However, reality is different. A "Myeonjongbokbae (面從腹背 outwardly obedient, yet inwardly betraying) attitude— is evident throughout international relations. This duplicity in diplomacy recurs not only between
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-25 10:38
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Diplomacy Unification Minister Chung meets with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Kevin Kim
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Korea Kevin Kim on Nov. 25 and discussed cooperation between South Korea and the U.S. regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula and policies toward North Korea and unification. Meeting with Ambassador Kim at the Government Complex Seoul that day, Minister Chung stated, “South Korea and the U.S. will closely cooperate to resume North Korea-U.S. dialogue.” He also remarked, “The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju has opened a window of opportunity to initiate d
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-26 14:11
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Local Namdaemun Market to be transformed into a global heritage traditional market
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced the Namdaemun Market Innovation Project to transform Namdaemun Market into a Global Heritage Traditional Market. The market boasts 600 years of history and is Korea’s largest traditional marketplace with about 20,000 wholesale and retail shops. At the center of Namdaemun Market, an arcade inspired by the eaves of a hanok will highlight its history and identity. A multi-level pedestrian path overlooking Sungnyemun Gate will guide visitors through the area. The path between Namsan Mountain and Namdaemun Market will
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-24 16:48
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President Lee Jae-myung holds a summit with President Erdogan of Turkiye
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Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo holds Korea-Thailand Strategic Dialogue
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2025 The Souvenir Fair held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul
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President Lee says at G20 Summit, "WTO restoration is in everyone's interest"
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Kia marks milestone with establishment of future PBV production hub in Korea
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Hanwha Ocean wins $515 million overseas order to build 4 very large crude carriers
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2025-11-28 16:53
The 29th Korea–Latin America Business Forum held at COEX in Seoul
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2025-11-28 16:22
Hyundai Motor drives battery innovation with Future Mobility Battery Campus
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2025-11-28 15:32
AMCHAM hosts roundtable with NTS Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun
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Korean government representative Park Il visits Sihanoukville in Cambodia
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2025-11-27 16:35
Leaders of KGCCI, FKCCI hold talks with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik
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