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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
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- 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
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- 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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Local President Lee Jae-myung marks 100 days in office
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung said on September 11, “In keeping with my promise to become a ‘President for All’ who embraces and serves every citizen, I will move forward with politics and administration of unity.” During a press conference marking his 100th day in office held at the Blue House State Guest House, President Lee pledged, “From today until the final day of my term, I will devote myself entirely to building a ‘nation where the people are the masters, a Republic of Korea where we are all happy together.’” President Lee reflected, “It has already been 10
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- 2025-09-11 15:06
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Local Defense Minister Ahn visits Marine Corps Special Reconnaissance Battalion
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visited the Marine Corps Special Reconnaissance Battalion on Aug. 27, emphasizing that training should be rigorous and practical to develop conditioned reflexes through realistic exercises. Defense Minister Ahn visited the Marine Corps Special Reconnaissance Battalion and a small unit under the 2nd Marine Division, where he inspected their readiness posture and encouraged soldiers engaged in security operations. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back became the first defense minister to visit Maldo Island, a front-line island on the West Se
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-05 15:24
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Local Foreign ministry holds a meeting for bolstering role of KOICA
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) held the first meeting of the "Task Force for Reforming System and Bolstering Role of KOICA" on September 2 with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and discussed the operational plan and direction for institutional reform. In her opening remarks, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina said that the new government is planning qualitative improvements to the grant aid system to promote international development cooperation that is tangibly felt by the people of both developing countries and our own country.
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-04 11:04
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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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KB Bank Indonesia hosts 'KB Bank Economic Outlook 2026'
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Yeungnam University hosts 2025 Global Saemaul Undong Forum
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Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
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WHO warns, “Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines”
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8th Korea-Iran Director-General-Level Policy Consultation held in Tehran
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Peace blooming from the brush tips of K-Folk painting, "The power of Korean traditional beauty reaffirmed in Belarus"
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