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Local Meokdoraji (wild balloon flowers) collected by Simmani with 30-year experience
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee As the respiratory health of modern humans is under threat, hand-harvested wild balloon flowers (Meokdoraji) collected by a Simmani (wild ginseng digger) with 30-year experience is gaining attention. The essence of the long-lived balloon flower, which has been growing for decades in the deep mountains, has gained great popularity among consumers for its excellent effects on immunity and lung health. Unlike conventionally cultivated balloon flowers, Meokdoraji are those that have grown in nature for 20 years to over 100 years without being affected by pesticides o
- Lee 기자
- 2025-02-17 15:36
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Local Diplomacy Journal, founded in 1996, celebrates its 28th anniversary
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Diplomacy Journal, founded in 1996, is celebrating its 28th anniversary. Over the past 28 years, Diplomacy Journal has been at the forefront of documenting the flow of international diplomacy and promoting cooperation and cultural exchanges between countries, and now aims to further develop as a global diplomatic journal. Over the years, Diplomacy Journal has provided readers with insightful information through in-depth coverage of a variety of topics, including interviews with foreign ambassadors, international foreign policy analysis, economic trends, and cultu
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-17 14:35
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Local [Damwha Column 曇華風月] Constitutional Court of Korea's decision and judicial trust
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In order to maintain a just society, the law must be operated based on fairness and trust. Dasan Jeong Yak-yong (丁若鏞, 1762-1836), a Silhak scholar of the late Joseon Dynasty who studied practical matters, wrote "Heumheumsinseo欽欽新書" and sought ways to rationally enforce criminal law and prevent unjust prison cases. This was part of efforts to improve the judicial system at the time and is considered an important guideline for fair trials. In modern society, securing fairness and trust in the judicial system is an important task, and legal measures such as the
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-02-12 10:38
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Local "Martial law" and "Enlightenment Order"
By Damwha with Special Feature Editor Hensyc Rhee The Martial Law is 'force' while the Enlightment Order is a 'consciousness reform' measure. When we hear the news these days, we often come across an word 'Mrtial Law,' but an 'Enlightenment Order' may sound a sort of unfamiliar. However, when we look at the Chinese characters, '戒嚴令' and '啓蒙令,' we find them to have similar forms, which makes one feel confused. However, the meaning is completely different from each other. The Martial Law refers to an emergency measure taken by the military to directly control the country when it is in a state of
- Lee 기자
- 2025-02-11 09:59
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Local President Yoon expresses himself to the Korean people in his New Year message
By Special Feature Editor Samson Rhee President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea (now in internment) published a lengthy statement on Jan. 15, 2025 expressing himself on the development which ultimately led to his temperary internment. The statement appears fully expresses his position and himself on the recent developments in Korea and on and about himself. This letter was made private and then released on the afternoon of Jan. 15th through President Yoon’s Facebook. Presented hereunder are the full details of an unoffical English translation of the Statement of President Yoon Suk-yeol-
- Samson Rhee 기자
- 2025-02-10 14:40
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Local (Damwha Column) Wise words of Damwha
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Who can help the affairs of the sinking state? Who will set back right the miserable affairs of the sinking state? A world of power struggles and chaos, where the people wither. In the midst of the struggle for power, the people wither away. Wind and rain break the last of their loyalty. In the fierce wind and rain, even their loyalty may go broken. When will the day come when the darkness will lift and the mountains and rivers will be illuminated? The wind blows cold and the snow drifts thousand miles. The cold wind blows and the road becomes blurred in the flut
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-10 10:21
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Local (Damwha Column) 曇華風月,"From a Buddhist hermitage"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young 湖月撈影 湖月撈影 "Trying to catch the moon in the lake." 湖水無塵映月明 "The lake is clear without dust, shining brightly in the moonlight" 輕波一掬碎光生 ""When the calm waves rise, a shattered light is seen." 虛浮難取縈手裏 "A floating shadow is hard to catch, and it drifts in my hand." 空勞夢影滿江聲 "Empty labor is all that remains, and the river is filled with the shadows of dreams." This poem expresses a sense of vain desire and futility through the contents, "I try to catch the moon reflected in the lake, but I can't." The lake is clear, and the moonlight is clear. But the object of des
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-02-05 11:20
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Local Foreign Ministry, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju City sign trilateral MOU for APEC
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul (Co-head of the Preparatory Office for APEC 2025), Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Governor Lee Cheol-woo, and Gyeongju City Mayor Joo Nak-young signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Gyeongju City for cooperation on preparation for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (2025 AELM) on January 22, 2025, at the Government Complex Seoul Annex. By signing the MOU, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the provincial and municipal governments hosting the 2025 AEL
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-03 14:16
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Local (Damwha Column) "Meditation in the mountain"
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The lunar new year has dawned, but the world is still in upheaval. Looking at the recent signs of economic, political, and natural disasters, we can intuit that 2025 is not going to be an ordinary year. This year, Damhwa would like to predict the flow of global changes at Mount Inwang on the occasion of the Ipchun (the onset of spring) and consider the direction we should take together. First, the U.S. will be the only relatively robust growth engine in the world economy with the election of President Trump. Technological innovation, energy independence, and
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-02-03 11:30
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Local Jongno-gu Saemaul Association holds its 2025 general assembly successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Jongno-gu Saemaul Association (Chairman Park Nae-chun) successfully held its 2025 General Assembly on the afternoon of Jan. 23 at the 4th floor of the Ewha-dong Community Center. The general meeting was attended by about 70 delegates, including Chairman Park Nae-chun, Jongno-gu Mayor Chung Moon-heon, Jongno-gu Council Chairman Ra Do-gyun, and Jongno-gu Council members, as well as about 100 local residents and officials of the Saemaul movement. The general assembly received reports on the main business performance and revenue and expenditure settlement for 202
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-01-24 11:37
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Local (Damwha Column) “Recall the value of society together!”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In the ancient Chinese history book "Jwajeon 左傳," there is an old saying, “Sunmangchihan脣亡齒寒”. It translates to “Your teeth will freeze if you do not have lips,” and the lesson is that when one part of a tightly knit community breaks down, the others are jeopardized. It's not just a parable, but a reminder of the importance of community and the value of coexistence, which resonates deeply in modern society. Modern society is changing rapidly in the logic of technological advancement and competition. Individualism and independence are emphasized, and the phras
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-01-22 10:51
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Local (Damwha Column) Why the occupation of history is scarier than that of territory
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young History is the root of an individual's roots and the core of a nation's and people's identity. So when history is lost or distorted, it's not just about losing the past, it's about losing the present and the future. While the occupation of territory cannot transcend physical boundaries, the occupation of history shakes a people's memory, culture, and spirit to the core. It results in mental colonization and leaves lasting damage that transcends generations. When history is occupied, it destroys a nation's sense of identity and pride. For example, during Japan
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-01-20 11:33
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Local (Damwha Column 曇華風月) “Acting president, temporary, but with the same responsibilities as the president”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young As stated in Article 71 of the Constitution and Article 16 of the Government Organization Act, the prime minister assumes the presidency in situations where the president is removed from office or unable to perform his or her duties. This is an essential system to ensure the continuity of state operations. The acting president temporarily assumes the powers and duties of the president, but is not technically the president. The word “acting” makes this clear. However, beyond the temporary nature of the position, the acting president is the de facto president,
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-12-27 11:09
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Local 2024 Jongno-gu Saemaul Leadership Convention concluded successfully
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 2024 Jongno-gu Saemaul Leadership Convention was held at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 23 at the Civil Defense Training Center at the Wellis Center in Jongno-gu, with more than 300 participants. The convention was a meaningful occasion to recall the core values of the Saemaul movement and share a new vision for community development. Major events and awards The event was organized in a colorful sequence, including the entry of Saemaul and the opening declaration, introduction of guests, award presentation, congratulatory remarks, and congratulatory speeches. In particula
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-12-24 11:23
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Local “Emergency martial law is a judgment to protect the country”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In his fourth public address on Dec. 12, President Yoon Suk-yeol asserted that the “December 3 emergency martial law” was not a civil war, but a highly political judgment to protect the constitutional order of a liberal democracy. “Whether it's an investigation or impeachment, I will face it with dignity,” said President Yoon, making it clear that he has no intention of resigning or leaving office early. Yoon denounced the opposition parties' abuse of power as unconstitutional, while claiming his use of executive power was within the constitutional framework.
- 이존영 기자
- 2024-12-12 12:05
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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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(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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