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Diplomacy Korea and Brazil Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership After 67 Years
President Lee Jae-myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on February 23 and agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” for the first time in 67 years since establishing diplomatic ties in 1959. Immediately following the talks, the two leaders announced in a joint press statement the adoption of the “Korea-Brazil Four-Year Action Plan,” encompassing political and economic ties, practical cooperation, and civilian exchanges, and stated it would serve as the mid-to-long-term roadmap for bilateral cooperation. One key outcome
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-24 11:10
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Diplomacy Korea Observes Board of Peace Event, Reviews Options
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in a press release dated February 13, announced the Republic of Korea's "grave concern over the recent decisions by the Israeli Security Cabinet." Part of the issue was "Israeli authorities' control over the areas under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank." MOFA added that the government "urges Israel to reverse its decisions immediately." "The government has consistently supported the two-state solution for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian issue, and will continue to actively participa
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-20 17:38
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Diplomacy Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Brazil's Lula
President Lee Jae-myung extended the highest level of diplomatic honors to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his state visit to Korea on February 23, with Cheong Wa Dae describing the reception as a reflection of "President Lula and First Lady Janja Lula da Silva's personal tastes and Korea’s deep respect for the Brazilian people and their culture." President Lula arrived the previous day and held a summit with President Lee at Cheong Wa Dae that morning. Upon arrival, President Lula and his wife were escorted by a 70-member marching band and traditional honor guard, and gre
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-24 10:35
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Business K-Food Goes Global: Korean Food Service Brands Ride the Hallyu Wave
Korean food service brands are expanding their global footprint on the back of the Korean Wave (Hallyu), according to the Survey on the Overseas Expansion of Korean Food Service Companies, released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) on February 6. MAFRA reported on January 12 that total K-Food+ exports reached USD 13.6 billion in 2025, a 5.1% year-over-year increase. That broke down to USD 10.4 billion from agri-food products and USD 3.22 billion from agro-industry products (smart farms, agricultural equipment, pet food, veterinary medical products, etc.). Both figu
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-23 15:21
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Diplomacy Korea and India Chart New Course for Economic Partnership
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) attended the Korea–India Economic Cooperation Conference on February 20, 2026, at the Lotte Hotel Seoul. Held under the theme “The Future of Korea–India Economic Cooperation for Shared Prosperity,” the conference examined practical directions for future economic cooperation with India, a country drawing growing attention as a next-generation manufacturing base and key supply chain hub, backed by its vast domestic market and an annual growth rate of 6 to 7 percent. The event brought together approximately 200 pa
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-23 13:10
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Diplomacy Tokayev’s U.S. Visit Advances Kazakhstan’s Economic Agenda
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon Young | The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the United States provided an opportunity for targeted negotiations with major international corporations and financial institutions, centered on long-term investment, production localization, and Kazakhstan’s integration into global value chains. One of the key outcomes was the signing of an investment agreement worth approximately $180 million between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Mars, Incorporated. The company plans to build a pet food production plant in the city of Alatau. The project will
- 이존영 기자
- 2026-02-25 10:21
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Local Korea Bets on Human Capital for Its Carbon Neutrality Agenda
South Korea is quietly building one of Asia's most deliberate pipelines of PhD-level talent for its waste-to-energy and circular economy industries. A newly concluded government-backed training program offers a window into how seriously Seoul is taking the human capital dimension of its carbon neutrality commitments. According to a statement from the organizer, the Korea Association of Waste-to-Energy Technology (KAWET), the program was sponsored by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) and hosted by the Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation. The three-week program tar
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-25 12:02
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Local February 18-19 USFK Drills over Korea's West Sea Lead to Conflicting Accounts
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | Multiple Korean news outlets are covering contradictory statements released by the offices of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson and the Republic of Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND). According to a February 25 Korea Times article, the controversy arose "from a large-scale U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) drill conducted Feb. 18 and 19 from Osan Air Base, during which U.S. fighter jets carried out more than 100 sorties over waters west of the Korean Peninsula. Chinese warplanes also scrambled in response, leading to a short aerial stand
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-26 11:23
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Korea and Brazil Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership After 67 Years
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Korea Observes Board of Peace Event, Reviews Options
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Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Brazil's Lula
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K-Food Goes Global: Korean Food Service Brands Ride the Hallyu Wave
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Korea and India Chart New Course for Economic Partnership
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Tokayev’s U.S. Visit Advances Kazakhstan’s Economic Agenda
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2026-02-26 11:23
February 18-19 USFK Drills over Korea's West Sea Lead to Conflicting Accounts
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2026-02-25 12:02
Korea Bets on Human Capital for Its Carbon Neutrality Agenda
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2026-02-25 10:21
Tokayev’s U.S. Visit Advances Kazakhstan’s Economic Agenda
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2026-02-24 11:10
Korea and Brazil Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership After 67 Years
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2026-02-24 10:35
Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Brazil's Lula
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