Ranking News
-
Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho meets with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations (DPO) at the United Nations, who is visiting South Korea, on September 15. They exchanged views on ways to strengthen South Korea-UN cooperation and the future development direction of UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Minister Cho emphasized Korea's commitment to continue contributing to enhancing the adaptability and effectiveness of UN peacekeeping operations as a major troop- and finance-contributing nation. He also called for further strengthening cooperation
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-16 10:24
-
Diplomacy Chungcheongbuk-do Gov. Kim meets with Costa Rican Ambassador to Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungcheongbuk-do Province met with Jorge Enrique Valerio Hernández, Costa Rican Ambassador to Korea, at the Yeongdong Expo on September 15. They exchanged views on expanding economic and cultural exchange and cooperation between Chungcheongbuk-do and Costa Rica. Through this meeting, Chungcheongbuk-do Province and the Embassy of Costa Rica in Korea agreed to pursue mutual development through continued exchanges. Governor Kim stated, “We will actively strive to expand exchanges and cooperation between Chungcheongbuk-do and Costa Rica
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-16 11:31
-
Arts-Culture 2025 Seoul Hunters Festival held at Seoul Plaza on Sept. 14
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) hosted the 2025 Seoul Hunters Festival at Seoul Plaza on Sept. 14 starting at 6 PM, highlighting the city as the backdrop of the globally acclaimed animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters for passionate fans from around the world. Hosted by the entertaining emcees DinDin and Cho Hyun-young, the event featured a total of 10 Korean and international teams presenting cover performances inspired by the original soundtrack and choreography of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Notably, the recently trending “Naebok Boy,” who reached over 9 million
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-17 14:49
-
Business Hyundai Motor champions hydrogen innovation at Osaka Energy Ministerial Meetings
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group asserted its hydrogen leadership at the 1st Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels and the 7th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting on September 15 in Osaka, Japan, through lead intervention on the clean energy transition. The ministerial meetings, co-hosted by the governments of Japan and Brazil and with the participation of over 25 countries and the International Energy Agency (IEA), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), were held with the aim of accelerating global collaboration. Hyundai Motor Group
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-17 14:03
-
Diplomacy State of the Nation Address of the Kazakhstan’s President discussed in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo A lecture by Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov, dedicated to the State of the Nation address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation”, was held in the capital of the Republic of Korea on Sept. 14, 2025. The event was organized with the support of the Secretariat of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum. Participants included representatives of academic and business circles, staff of international organizat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-16 14:17
-
Diplomacy DPM Koo meets with Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol met with Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima at the Government Complex-Seoul on September 16. The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and strengthen policy coordination. DPM Koo expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Mizushima’s congratulatory remarks on his inauguration and conveyed his hope that the two neighboring countries would engage in more frequent communication. He also noted that the Korea-Japan summit held on August 23 served as a succe
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 11:35
-
Business AION 2 of NCSOFT launches in Korea and Taiwan on November 19
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo NCSOFT announced that its new MMORPG, AION 2, will officially launch in Korea and Taiwan on November 19. Pre-registration opened on September 11 through the official website and major app marketplaces. Players can reserve server and character names starting October 16, and pre-create customized characters beginning November 16, ahead of launch. All pre-registered players will receive a Pet Selection Box (Zaif/Papis) and a 100,000 Kinah Box. Those who register by September 14 will also be entered into a drawing for tickets to G-STAR 2025. During the AION2NIGHT l
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-09-17 16:10
-
Business Lotte Shopping unveils Southeast Asia strategy in Singapore
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lotte Shopping Co. hosted its 2025 CEO IR Day at The Westin Singapore on September 17 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia expansion, AI transformation, and shareholder value. The event followed the company's annual CEO IR Day held in Seoul on September 15 and investor meetings in Hong Kong on September 16. This year's Singapore session brought together a large gathering of institutional investors, asset managers, and analysts. At the event, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Lotte Retail, Samuel Sanghyun Kim addres
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 14:01
-
Diplomacy Korea-South Africa Insight Forum held at the Diplomacy Center in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The economic cooperation with the Republic of South Africa (RSA) is expected to be invigorated. RSA is the largest economy in Africa and one of the emerging markets among the Global South countries. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the Korea-South Africa Insight Forum in collaboration with the South African Embassy in Seoul to expand cooperation with RSA, this year's host to G20 Summit on 17 September at the Diplomacy Center located in Yangjae-dong. The upcoming G20 trade and investment ministerial meeting to be held on 10 October and the
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-17 15:29
-
Business AMCHAM hosts the Healthcare Innovation Seminar 2025 in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted the Healthcare Innovation Seminar 2025 at the Seoul Shilla Hotel on September 18 under the theme “Proposal for the New Government - Driving Healthcare Innovation through Sustainable Regulatory Pathways.” The seminar brought together over 150 participants, including senior government officials from both Korea and the United States, global healthcare leaders, and industry experts, to discuss how Korea can accelerate healthcare innovation while ensuring sustainability in an aging society. Amid the inaugurat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-19 15:11
-
Diplomacy Acting US Amb. Yun says, “ROK-U.S. leaders to meet at Gyeongju APEC”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Joseph Yun, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to the Republic of Korea, stated on September 17 that the leaders of South Korea and the United States will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju. Ambassador Yun, speaking at the ‘Korea-U.S. Alliance Conference’ held at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, said in his keynote address, “The leaders of Korea and the U.S. held a successful summit last month,” adding, “And they will also meet at APEC in Gyeongju.” He emphasized, “The Korea-U.S. alliance is stronger than ever, from the top le
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 14:39
-
Diplomacy Foreign Minister Cho holds talks with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Prévot
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Development Cooperation Maxime Prévot, who is visiting South Korea from September 17-18, 2025, on September 18. They exchanged views on high-level exchanges, practical cooperation, and regional and international affairs. Minister Cho noted that this meeting was his first bilateral meeting with a European country since taking office and that it was particularly timely given that it marked the first bilateral visit by a Belgian Foreign Mini
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-19 11:23
-
Business LG Electronics announces partnership with the National Gallery in London
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics announced a new multi-year deal with the National Gallery in London to become the institution’s Modern and Contemporary Art Partner on Sept. 17. As part of this role, LG will support the National Gallery’s current and upcoming projects with leading artists, continuing its rich artistic tradition. The National Gallery is committed to presenting contemporary art in dynamic conversation with the historic collection through its artist residencies, artist conversations and artist commissions. The new partnership with the National Gallery builds on LG’
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 16:54
-
Business HS Hyosung presents next-generation carbon fiber solutions at 'CCE 2025'
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee HS Hyosung Advanced Materials, the first Korean company to possess proprietary carbon fiber technology, is participating in Asia’s largest composites exhibition, the China Composites Expo (CCE) 2025, held in Shanghai from September 16 to 18. The CCE exhibition, held annually in Shanghai, is Asia’s largest composites trade show, featuring 700 companies presenting materials for a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, sports, and energy. Since 2013, HS Hyosung has participated in CCE every year, strengthening its presence in the Asian market. At
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-17 17:03
-
Business Samsung, TELUS collaborate on Canada’s AI-powered RAN intelligent controller
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics and TELUS announced on Sept. 18 that they will deploy Canada’s first commercial Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller (RIC), marking a significant milestone toward fully software-based, AI-powered networks. Samsung will provide its RIC solution, including open multi-vendor support and a rich suite of applications as part of Samsung CognitiV Network Operations Suite (NOS), to further enable intelligent automation, enhanced energy efficiency and optimized performance across TELUS’ wireless network. The RIC is a software-based component i
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-19 16:30
-
1
Tajikistan Embassy holds an event to celebrate the Independence Day in Seoul
-
2
Defense Minister Ahn meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Paparo
-
3
Byeoksachobuljeongsa Temple opens a new chapter with the ‘Diplomatic Art Center’
-
4
Korea-Arab Society Seminar held to seek Korea-Middle East cooperation
-
5
AMCHAM hosts roundtable with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau
-
6
Eco-friendly Hangang Bus launches its regular service in Seoul
-
2025-09-19 16:48
Defense Minister Ahn meets with Chair of the NATO Military Committee
-
2025-09-19 16:30
Samsung, TELUS collaborate on Canada’s AI-powered RAN intelligent controller
-
2025-09-19 15:52
President Lee Jae-myung to attend UN General Assembly in New York
-
2025-09-19 15:11
AMCHAM hosts the Healthcare Innovation Seminar 2025 in Seoul
-
2025-09-19 14:36
Gyeongju celebrates APEC Summit with Seorabeol Pungnyu performance
Address: Doosan We've Pavilion 1203, Sambong-ro 81, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Date of first registration: Founded in 1996 as UN News, changed its name to The Diplomatic Journal in 2009
Registration No.: Jongno Ra00125/ Registration Date: 2009-04-14/ Registration Number: Seoul 아54606 / Registration Date: Dec. 13, 2022
Publisher: Damwha Media Group Chairman Lee Jon-young
Editor in Chief: Lee Jon-young/ Vice Chairman: Chung Bo-won/ Standing Advisor Lee Keon-chan / Senior Editorial Writer Ko Jae-hwe / Editorial Writer Lee Se-hoon / Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo/ Cultural Editor Lee Joon-seok/ Political Editor Lim Han-choong/ U.S. Branch Head Kim Joon-bae/ Business Editor Kayla Lee
Phone number: 02-3417-1010 | 02-396-5757
E-Mail: djournal3417@gmail.com
UPDATE: 2025년 09월 19일 16시 48분