By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Belarus invites businesspeople and entrepreneurs to take part in the Fifth International Golf Tournament among Amateurs Minsk Golf Invitational 2025 to be held on May 23-24, 2025 in Minsk (Belarus), the Embassy of Belarus in Seoul said on March 18. The idea of the tournament is to renew the enthusiasm of both Business and Golf, and bring together businesspeople who share a passion for this beautiful game for the competition. The tournament take place on the private territory of the Minsk Golf Club, which is located in a forestland near the capital of Belarus an
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Parviz Muhammadzoda, doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the Department of Diplomacy and Foreign Policy of Tajikistan, International Relations Faculty Tajik National University, to Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Tajikistan in Seoul. –Ed. The state visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is considered a historic visit in the relations between the two states, opening a new page of comprehensive and mutually beneficia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Under the auspices of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Astana International Forum 2025 will take place from May 29 to 30, as it continues its mission of fostering cross-border dialogues on international diplomacy and cooperation, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul announced on March 3. Against a backdrop of global disruption and polarization, the Forum will bring together government leaders, business executives, and academics to explore practical solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With its strategic location and growing in
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan. The document was initiated by Kazakhstan on behalf of the Central Asian states. 152 UN member states, including the Republic of Korea, supported the resolution as co-sponsors, which underlines the high significance of the initiative and broad international consensus. The establishment of the UN SDG Centre is an important step in implementing the initiative of the President of Kazakhsta
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Iran in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. Nowruz is the most important Iranian tradition and the largest annual celebration of the people living in the cultural and civilizational sphere of the great Iran which is celebrated every year at the beginning of spring—at the moment when the earth enters the vernal equinox. Nowruz is celebrated on the occasion of the end of the cold season and the beginning of the period of reproduction when nature is renewed and the working season begins, especial
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young To mark the successful journey as a global leap forward, the Al-Asa Forum focuses on investing in the present and predicting the future in line with the national direction. The forum sought to enrich and empower events to promote promising investment opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and alliances, and launch sustainable development projects. These initiatives highlight Al-Asa's resources, competitive advantages, and investment potential, and these efforts will undoubtedly promote regional prosperity and support the development journey in line with
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. Kuwait formally recognized the independence of Uzbekistan on December 30, 1991, and in July 1994, two nations established diplomatic relations, affirming a shared commitment to fostering mutually beneficial and constructive partnership grounded in equality and respect for each other’s interests. The high-level reciprocal visits to Kuwait in 2004 and Uzbekistan in 2008, respectively, laid a solid foundation for the advancement of collaboration.
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Kazakhstsan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. Kazakhstan has launched three new visa categories designed to attract skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and remote workers, reinforcing the country’s position as a hub for global talent and innovation. Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1), the Digital Nomad Visa (B9-1), Visa for Permanent Residence (B9) offer flexible pathways for those seeking long-term opportunities in Kazakhstan, whether for career growth, business expansion, or remote work. Neo Nom
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, to Diplomacy Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. -- Ed. Uzbekistan and Malaysia may be located in different parts of the world, in Central Asia and Southeast Asia, but we actively cooperate to develop in mutually beneficial ways. Tourism is a key area of our partnership. Despite the significant geographical distance between us, there is enormous potential for expanding ties in the tourism sector, which, in turn, will bring economic benefits
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. Uzbekistan’s foreign economic activity, focused on a proactive and practical approach emphasizing mutual respect and consideration of interests, comprehensively contributes to strengthening multifaceted and mutually beneficial ties with various countries worldwide. The diversification of investment and trade cooperation, the desire to open new markets and establish mutually beneficial cooperation beyond the nearest regions, is bearing fruit, a
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation held its regular board meeting at the Oxford Palace Hotel on Dec. 17, 2024, electing director Kim Jun-bae as the new chairman of the board and beginning discussions to normalize the foundation. The board meeting was presided over by Vice Chairman Choi Il-soon, and was attended by directors Kim Jun-bae and Park Yun-sook, fulfilling the quorum requirement. Despite the absence of Chairman Bae Mu-han and his non-cooperation with the request to convene the board, the board meeting was convened in accordance with the articles
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Belarus in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. In 2025, the Republic of Belarus assumes the Chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for the third time since the establishment of one of the key integration associations of Eurasia. The priorities of the Belarusian chairmanship were outlined in the Address of the President of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, to the leaders of the EAEU member states, published in January 2025. 1. It is necessary to focus joint efforts on
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Donald Trump has been sworn in for a second term as president of the United States at noon local time (17:00 GMT) in Washington, DC. Donald Trump took office as the United States' 47th president on Jan. 20, renewing his vow to "put America first" and tariff foreign countries to enrich Americans, while signaling an intent to refrain from military involvement in conflicts overseas. During his swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Trump, 78, underscored his America First credo as his second four-year term is expected to see a major shift in th
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Diplomacy Journal for publication. -- Ed. On 20 January 2025, it will be 35 years since the military assault against the people of Azerbaijan and an unprecedented massacre targeting civilians by the former Soviet regime in breach of international law. Towards the end of the 1980s, the former Soviet Union’s disregard for Armenia's illegal territorial claims against our country, deportation of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis from their ancestral lands in present-day Armenia, and inciting
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal for publication. --Ed. At the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the UAE. On January 15, at the Qasr Al Watan residence in Abu Dhabi, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in a contracted format and with the participation o