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Local Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding Celebration
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | The story of a couple who donated a well instead of holding a wedding ceremony is touching hearts. International relief and development NGO WorldShare announced that the couple Seo Hanna and Ryu Hyun (both 33) donated 5 million won of their wedding funds instead of holding a wedding ceremony. The donation was used to install a well in a stilt house slum community in Hmaubi Township, Myanmar. The two met while majoring in social welfare at university. As they prepared for marriage, they contemplated a "meaningful beginning" and chose sponsorship instead of a we
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- 2026-01-22 16:38
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Local Agricultural Institute Analysis Eyes Expanding ‘1,000 Won Breakfast’ Program
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Korea Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Information Agency (KAFARIA) has released its 26th FATI (Farm Trend & Issue) Report. The online analysis examines the need for and ways to expand the "1,000 Won Breakfast" program, a government initiative to provide quality rice-based breakfasts to universities and industrial complexes to provide students and workers a 1,000 won meal for approximately $0.70. The report confirms through data that skipping breakfast and avoiding rice are not merely matters of personal choice but structural issues involving tim
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-22 11:21
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Local President Lee Announces Growth Strategy Overhaul in New Year Press Conference
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | President Lee Jae-myung announced a comprehensive restructuring of South Korea's growth strategy during his January 21 New Year press conference, presenting a new vision for national development amid a major realignment of the global order. In the morning at Cheong Wa Dae's Yeongbingwan guest house, President Lee emphasized that "as the world order undergoes a massive transformation … If South Korea becomes mired in the ‘formula for past success,’ it too could fall back into a similar vicious cycle." This was the third press conference of his tenure, following
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-01-21 16:02
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Local Seoul City significantly strengthens emergency transportation measures amid city bus strike
Diplomacy Journal shJung 기자 As the city bus strike enters its second day, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it is further strengthening its emergency transportation measures to minimize inconvenience to citizens. The Seoul Metropolitan Government established an emergency transportation headquarters with relevant organizations even before the strike began, maintaining a rapid response system. Starting on the 14th, the second day of the strike, the city implemented measures such as increasing the number of subways, taxis, and other transportation modes, and temporarily disabling b
- shJung 기자
- 2026-01-14 17:47
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Local Yeungnam University hosts 2025 Global Saemaul Undong Forum
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Yeungnam University hosted the "2025 Global Saemaul Undong Forum" at the Cheonma Art Center on Nov. 28. This year's forum, themed "Challenges and Directions for Global Sharing of the Saemaul Movement and Saemaul Studies," brought together experts and practitioners from around the world to share the development experiences of the Saemaul Movement and Saemaul Studies with the international community and present the university's future vision of nurturing talented individuals who will contribute to the advancement of human society. The event was graced by the pres
- Lee 기자
- 2025-12-01 11:38
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Local Prime Minister Kim attends the International Development Cooperation Day ceremony
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The government held a ceremony to commemorate International Development Cooperation Day at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 25. International Development Cooperation Day, commemorating Korea's accession to the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) on November 25, 2009, was designated as a statutory holiday under the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation this year. Approximately 250 people, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, foreign ambassadors to Korea, heads of international organizations in Korea, the Chairman of the Korea Interna
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-27 11:45
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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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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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Local Yongmasan Skywalk Observatory opened, presenting scenic fall views
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has created the Yongmasan Skywalk Observatory on Seoul Trail Course 4 for clear views of both forest and city scenery. Seoul Trail is a citywide trekking route comprised of 21 connected paths that follow mountains, rivers, and village roads around the outer edge of Seoul. The full course extends for 156.5 km. The Yongmasan Skywalk Observatory is the first project built under Seoul Trail 2.0 to add a fresh spatial experience. Yongmasan Mountain is the highest mountain in Jungnang-gu with an elevation of 348 m. The trail is w
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-21 16:02
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Local Nodeul Island to go through its first major transformation in 55 years
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that Nodeul Island will go through its first major transformation in 55 years. Popular among Seoul citizens, this popular sunset spot will become a global art island that brings together exhibitions, performances, and rest beyond its role as a leisure space. Titled “Nodeul Global Art Island,” it is part of Seoul’s Hangang Renaissance 2.0: Great Hangang Project launched in 2023. The project aims to make the entire ground, waterfront and aerial spaces of Nodeul Island accessible to the public, expanding from the o
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-11 14:48
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Local President Lee visits Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR)
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung visited the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) in the Daedeok Research Complex in Daejeon ahead of the national briefing session titled "A Republic of Korea Dreaming of Scientists and Engineers Again" on Nov. 7. The visit was designed to hear about the progress of nuclear fusion R&D, a future energy source to address the rapidly increasing electricity demand and carbon neutrality in the AI era, and to commend the researchers' efforts. President Lee toured the KSTAR (Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research) facility, the
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-10 10:31
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Local “2025 ESG-ECO EXPO KOREA” is being held at COEX in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Environment and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute announced that the “2025 ESG-ECO EXPO KOREA” will be held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul from September 24 to 26. Launched in 2005 and now in its 21st year, the Eco Expo has been organized as a festival where consumers, businesses, and the government come together. Its aim is to strengthen the connection between the supply and demand of environmental technologies and industries while encouraging the public to practice green living. This year’s Eco Expo features a total of 23
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-25 15:13
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Local Eco-friendly Hangang Bus launches its regular service in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Seoul’s new eco-friendly Hangang Bus officially launched its regular service with its inaugural voyage at 11 AM on Sept. 18, covering a 28.9-km route with seven piers: Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced The ferry service will kick off with a total of eight vessels. As Korea’s first waterborne public transportation system, the city has carefully designed the initial phase with safety and service quality in mind. From launch, services will run daily from 11 AM to 9:37 PM (based on arri
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 16:40
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Local President Lee Jae-myung visits frontline troops to encourage soldiers
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young Following a meeting in Gangwon Province on September 12, President Lee Jae-myung visited frontline troops to inspect the military's readiness posture and encourage the soldiers. President Lee visited the Chilsung Observation Post of the Army's 7th Infantry Division in Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province. There, he surveyed the area near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and guard posts (GP) while receiving a briefing on the military's readiness posture. He also toured the construction site for state-of-the-art barracks. Expressing hope that soldiers would be able to
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-09-15 15:28
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Local A D-365 commemorative event before 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo held
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo With just one year remaining until the opening of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, the D-365 commemorative event was held at the Ocean Plaza of the Yeosu World Expo Site on September 5. Organized by the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee, this event aimed to raise awareness of the Island Expo and build pre-event excitement. Over 2,000 participants attended, including Yeosu citizens, domestic and international visitors, and island residents. The event commenced with an opening video and subsequent videos featured congratulatory messages from over
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-11 16:42
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Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
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President Lee and Prime Minister Meloni Meet at Cheong Wa Dae to Spur Semiconductor and AI Cooperation
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Fully Cultivate 500 Export Stars
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India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
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Forum in Seoul Aims to Strengthen Indonesia–Korea Investment Partnership
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K-Graphy Brand Manifesto
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Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding Celebration
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Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’
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India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
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Agricultural Institute Analysis Eyes Expanding ‘1,000 Won Breakfast’ Program
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President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting, saying, "Policy announcements shouldn't be enough...True results must be felt by the people"
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