By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Morocco in Seoul hosted a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI to the Throne, commemorated as the National Day of the Kingdom of Morocco, at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Seoul, on July 30, 2025. Moroccans celebrate the Throne Day on July 30 - an opportunity to proudly honor the proactive, insightful, and forward-looking Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has transformed the Kingdom into an emerging, modern, and prosperous nation. Throne Day marks a powerful moment of un
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Korea-Bahrain Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (hereinafter the "Agreement") has entered into force on July 31, 2025, following the completion of the necessary domestic procedures by both countries after its signing on December 26, 2024, in Manama, Bahrain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. On March 21, 2025, Korea notified Bahrain of the completion of its domestic procedures, after obtaining the National Assembly’s consent to ratification on March 13, 2025. Bahrain notified Korea on July 1, 2025, that it had completed its own domestic proced
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Sharapov A.A., Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Republic of Uzbekistan) and Pulatov J.N., Lecturer, Department of International Relations, University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent (Republic of Uzbekistan) through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. Looking back at the process of formation of states and their role in international relations, one can note the existence of various theories and approaches in
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung met with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union (JKPU), the counterpart of the Korea-Japan Parliamentarians' Union (KPU), on July 30, 2025. Former Prime Minister Suga has served as chairman of the JKPU since March 2023. He was accompanied on his visit by Akihisa Nagashima, Secretary-General of the JKPU. Joining the KPU were Vice Speaker Joo Ho-young, who serves as the KPU's chairman, and Secretary-General Min Hong-chul of the Democratic Party of Korea. President Lee expressed
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted an AMCHAM Insightsevent on July 22, featuring South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok at the Conrad Seoul. Examining the theme “Navigating the New Administration: Business Roles in a Changing Policy Landscape,” the event brought together approximately 140 participants, including key figures from government, industry, and academia. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on the policy direction of the Lee Jae-myung administration and the potential impact of U.S.-Korea economic cooperation on the business enviro
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina held a meeting with Michael John Rigas, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul on July 25. During their meeting, the two sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues related to the ROK-U.S. relationship. Vice Minister Kim expressed her hope to further advance the ROK-U.S. alliance not only in the area of security but also across various fields such as the economy and cutting-edge technologies, through active exchanges at all levels between the two countr
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Daejeon Regional Human Resources Development Council and Hyundai Vocational Training School on July 28, 2025 to bolster Korea’s industry-ready talent development through practical, hands-on education. The MoU, signed on July 25 at the KGCCI office in Seoul, outlines the three organizations’ commitment to jointly promote field-oriented vocational training programs aligned with real-world industry need
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo In their first meeting since the inauguration of the Lee Jae-myung administration, the foreign ministers of South Korea and the United States affirmed their shared goal of North Korea's complete denuclearization and agreed to strengthen trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the United States, and Japan on July 31, 2025 (local time). They also agreed to further strengthen the ROK-US alliance and modernize it to enhance its strategic importance amidst the changing security environment in the region. Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun met with Secretary of S
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Peru in Seoul held a reception to mark the 204th Anniversary of the Independence of Peru at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on July 28, 2025. Delivering a speech at the reception, Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Fernando Duclos Farodi said, “In 2024, during the APEC Leaders' Summit held in Lima, Peru had the honor of transferring to Korea the chairmanship of this key platform for economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. “One of the most emblematic achievements of APEC Peru was the restoration of consensus among its 21 member economies, lead
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, in cooperation with the Korea Tourism Organization, hosted the 65th APEC Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting from July 28 to 31 at Songdo Convensia, Incheon, as part of the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings. Established in 1991, the APEC TWG has served as a key platform for tourism officials from 21 member economies to share insights, align policies, and foster growth through travel and tourism cooperation. The 65th TWG Meeting featured the adoption of the APEC Tourism Strategic
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The University of Seoul hosted a welcoming ceremony at its headquarters on July 30 for Ambassador Andrew Bwezani Banda, the Zambian Ambassador to Korea. The event was designed to explore educational and academic cooperation between the University of Seoul and the Republic of Zambia, and to discuss ways to expand the recruitment of Zambian students. The event was attended by Ambassador Andrew Bwezani Banda, the First Secretary, and the Second Secretary. From the University of Seoul, Vice President for External Cooperation Park Hoon and Dean of the Office of Intern
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Ambassador Amit Kumar of India to Korea made an official visit to Gyeongbuk Province on July 29 and paid a courtesy call on Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Yang Geum-hee. Ambassador Kumar's visit came ahead of his return to India after completing his three-year term. Ambassador Kumar expressed his gratitude for the exchanges and cooperation with Gyeongbuk Province and expressed his hope that "we will continue to collaborate, focusing on future-oriented areas such as youth talent, industry, and culture." Gyeongbuk Governor Lee Cheol-woo visited India to sol
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By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Chairman Kang Ho-dong of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) met with Vietnam's Fatherland Front Central Committee Chairman Do Van Chien at the NACF headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, on July 31 and discussed ways for mutual development in the agricultural sectors of both countries. This meeting with Chairman Do Van Chien, who is visiting Korea at the invitation of the Korea Foundation, was held to strengthen the strategic partnership between NACF and Vietnam. Chairman Do Van Chien stated, "I deeply appreciate NACF's long-standing partnership w
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young met with U.S. Interim Ambassador to Korea Joseph Yun on Aug. 1, 2025. This meeting is drawing attention as interest in the possibility of a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has grown. Minister Chung met with Yun for the first time since taking office at the Seoul Government Complex that afternoon. He stated, "From our perspective, I believe the remaining three years and six months of President Donald Trump's term are a very important time in history." He added, "I would like to