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Diplomacy Singapore Ambassador Wong Kai Jiun visits Gyeongju for APEC cooperation
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Ambassador Wong Kai Jiun of Singapore to Korea visited Gyeongju on August 29 and met with Mayor Ju Nak-young of Gyeongju, and explored future-oriented exchange and cooperation plans between the two countries alongside APEC. This visit held particular significance as next year marks the ‘50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Korea and Singapore’. Singapore, a founding member of APEC alongside Korea, hosted the ‘17th APEC Summit’ in 2009. The APEC Secretariat is currently based in Singapore. Ambassador Wong Kai Jiun, appointed last June as Ambassador to
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-02 11:08
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Arts-Culture [Publisher Damwha Column] K- Folk Painting: A future asset transcending tradition to color the world
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young K-Folk Painting (Minwha) is not merely an old painting. It is a living art imbued with the hopes, lives, humor, and wisdom of Koreans, and today it has become a vital pillar of K-culture spreading globally. Recently, K- Folk Painting has formed a massive cultural ecosystem domestically, with a population of over 200,000 artists, enthusiasts, and students. This goes beyond simple painting, connecting to education, publishing, merchandise, and tourism industries, becoming a foundation for creating boundless added value. The response overseas is particularly ast
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-09-02 10:23
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Diplomacy 3rd Korea-Malaysia Climate Change Dialogue held in Kuala Lumpur
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 3rd Korea-Malaysia Climate Change Dialogue to strengthen cooperation between Korea and Malaysia on responding to climate change was held on August 25, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was led by Chung Keeyong, Ambassador and Deputy Minister for Climate Change from Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Datuk Nor Yahati binti Awang, Deputy Secretary General for Environmental Sustainability at Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, as chief delegates. Officials from related government ministries and agencies, including
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-02 15:02
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Business SK bioscience submits IND to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
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 Sept. 2 that it has submitted an IND (Investigational New Drug application) to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a global Phase 3 clinical trial of SKYVaricella to add the 2-dose (two-shot) indication, aligning with evolving international standards that increasingly recommend two doses to provide stronger, longer-lasting protection against varicella. The trial will evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of two doses in
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-02 11:51
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Arts-Culture 2025 World Webtoon Awards ceremony to be held on October 22
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Creative Content Agency announced the 26 nominated works for the main prizes in the “2025 World Webtoon Awards” on Sept. 3. Now in its second year, the World Webtoon Awards celebrates excellence in webtoons to boost pride among people in the industry and solidify Korea’s status as the originator and leader of the global webtoon market. This year’s awards ceremony will take place on October 22, at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. The call for submissions drew 1,338 reader-recommended wor
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 14:25
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Global APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting kicks off in Busan, South Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Energy ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in South Korea on Aug. 27 to discuss energy security amid surging electricity demand driven by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced industries, the energy ministry said. The APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting kicked off in Busan, about 325 kilometers southeast of Seoul, for a two-day run, bringing together energy ministers and vice ministers from APEC member countries, including the United States, China, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, Mexico, Au
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 11:38
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Business Hyundai Motor Group launches Next Urban Mobility Alliance (NUMA)
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group on Sept. 1 officially launched the Next Urban Mobility Alliance (NUMA), a public-private partnership initiative to transform urban transportation environments through advanced mobility technologies. The alliance aims to address social and environmental challenges by fostering inclusive mobility innovation and accelerating the transition to smart cities. The launch ceremony, held at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul, marked the formal establishment of NUMA’s open collaboration framework, bringing together government, industry, academia and research
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-02 16:47
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Diplomacy The “International Streaming Festival 2025” for streaming industry held in Busan
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Science and ICT hosted the “International Streaming Festival 2025” (hereinafter, the Festival)—Korea’s only international event dedicated to the streaming industry (OTT and FAST)—from August 22 to August 25, 2025, at Paradise Hotel Busan and the Busan Cinema Center. Now in its third year, the Festival co-hosted with Busan Metropolitan City under the theme “Streaming What’s Next.” It is designed to support global business exchange and cooperation for Korean OTT, FAST, content, and AI-media companies—creating opportunities for overseas expansion and
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-02 15:28
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Local Foreign Minister Cho hosts welcome banquet for overseas Korean politicians
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun hosted a welcome banquet for the ‘11th World Korean Politicians Forum’ on September 2, encouraging Korean politicians actively serving around the world and urging them to continue serving as bridges between Korean communities abroad and their homeland. In his dinner address, Minister Cho stated that the network of Korean politicians worldwide broadens our diplomatic horizons and serves as a powerful voice for Korea in the policy-making processes of various countries. Furthermore, Minister Cho pledged to respect the wisdom and experience
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 10:33
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Business Hanwha and WB Group sign a pact for guided missile production in Poland
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group signed a landmark agreement in Poland on September 2 to establish a Polish – Korean joint venture that will localize production of CGR-080 (approximately 80 km) guided missiles for the HOMAR-K multiple launch rocket system used by the Polish Armed Forces. The JV will implement a phased technology transfer program, supported by a certified quality management system and structured workforce training. Initial serial production is expected to ramp up progressively and reach an advanced stage before the end of 2028. The factory is plann
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 11:08
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Diplomacy Korea dispatches green industry mission to Accra, the capital of Ghana
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Environment, led by Minister Kim Sung-hwan, announced that it has dispatched a “Green Industry Environmental Cooperation Mission” to Accra, the capital of Ghana, from September 2 to 3. This dispatch is aimed at discussing cooperation measures for urgent environmental issues in Ghana and neighboring countries, and establishing a cooperation network with the local government. Although Africa has the lowest carbon emissions among all continents, it is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as rising temperatures, decreased rainfall
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 15:30
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Business LG OLED TV brings artist Park Seo-Bo’s colors to life
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics presents “Park Seo-Bo x LG OLED TV: Colors Drawn from Nature” at Frieze Seoul 2025 (September 3–6), marking the company’s fourth year as Headline Partner. In collaboration with the PARKSEOBO FOUNDATION, LG OLED TV celebrates one of Korea’s most revered contemporary artists by faithfully expressing his distinctive color philosophy through the unmatched precision of LG’s self-lit OLED technology. Starting this year, LG also expands the Frieze art fair experience to LG TV owners through LG Gallery+, a personal curation service that allows users to d
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 16:24
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Diplomacy President Lee accepts letters of credence from 7 new ambassadors to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung accepted letters of credence from seven new resident ambassadors to South Korea during a credential presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Office on Sept. 3. The credential presentation ceremony is the procedure whereby the head of state of the sending country presents the letter of credence, issued to the ambassador by their head of state, to the head of state of the receiving country. This ceremony marks the first such event held since the inauguration of the new administration. The ambassadors presenting credentials this tim
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-09-03 15:56
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Arts-Culture Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a landmark of Seoul, marks 11th anniversary
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced on Sept. 1 that more than 10 million people have visited Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), which marks its 11th year as a landmark of Seoul. A surge is expected during autumn and winter, with many events and exhibitions planned for the year-end. Total visitors this year are expected to exceed 20 million. During last year’s 10th anniversary, the number of visitors reached around 17.29 million. Over the past 10 years, the cumulative total was about 100 million. Facility operation rate at 80% and year-round operation
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 14:59
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President Lee holds first phone call with Tajikistan President Rahmon
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Korever Company signs strategic partnership with Türkiye’s Medicana Health Group
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“Chhattisgarh is the growth engine of central India”
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HS Hyosung awards scholarships to students in Alabama, the US
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President Lee holds first summit call with Kyrgyzstan's President Zhaparov
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4th Korea-Bangladesh policy consultation meeting held in Seoul
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2025-09-03 17:03
(Chairman Damwha Column) “The Cultural Arts Promotion Act without Folk Painting: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Irresponsible Act”
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2025-09-03 16:24
LG OLED TV brings artist Park Seo-Bo’s colors to life
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2025-09-03 15:56
President Lee accepts letters of credence from 7 new ambassadors to Korea
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2025-09-03 15:30
Korea dispatches green industry mission to Accra, the capital of Ghana
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2025-09-03 14:59
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a landmark of Seoul, marks 11th anniversary
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