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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
- 이존영 기자
- 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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Local Korea’s 1st driverless autonomous shuttle to run in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced to roll out Korea’s first driverless autonomous shuttle, equipped with next-generation automotive design and advanced self-driving technology, along the Cheonggyecheon Stream as early as late September. The new shuttle was developed and built using domestic technology by Korea’s leading autonomous driving company Autonomous A2Z. Designed specifically for autonomous operation, the vehicle has no driver’s seat or steering wheel. The vehicle is a small bus (i.e., 11-seater with 9 seats) designed from the ground up
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-01 16:51
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Local [Publisher Damwha Column] The path toward a fair Republic of Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young This year marks the 80th anniversary of liberation, a deeply meaningful occasion. Over the past eight decades, the Republic of Korea overcame poverty through industrialization and transcended authoritarianism through democratization. These two pillars have been recorded as the ‘century of the nation’ and the ‘century of the people’. Yet today, we stand before a new question: “What should the Republic of Korea strive for in the future?” The national vision set forth by the Lee Jae-myung administration is clear: “A nation where the people are the masters, the R
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-09-01 11:04
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Local Prime Minister Kim gives a speech on Korea’s new policy at AMCHAM
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted an AMCHAM Insightsevent on July 22, featuring South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok at the Conrad Seoul. Examining the theme “Navigating the New Administration: Business Roles in a Changing Policy Landscape,” the event brought together approximately 140 participants, including key figures from government, industry, and academia. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on the policy direction of the Lee Jae-myung administration and the potential impact of U.S.-Korea economic cooperation on the business enviro
- Lee 기자
- 2025-08-01 16:44
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Local “KSPO will expand welfare service that protects health through physical strength”
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Everyone now knows that we should exercise for our health. In fact, research results have been published that scientifically prove that exercise prevents diseases and even reduces medical expenses. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO) National Fitness Award is the main character. It has once again proven that it is not a simple physical strength measurement service but a core public policy for national health and reduction of medical expenses. Regarding this, KSPO Chairman Ha Hyung-joo emphasized, “National Fitness Award is a health service in everyday li
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-07-28 16:25
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Local Jogye Order Ven. Jinwoo meets with Chairman Kim Kyo-heung of assembly culture, sports committee
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Most Ven. Jinwoo, president of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, received a courtesy call from Rep. Kim Kyo-heung of the Democratic Party (Incheon Seo-gu Gap), chairman of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee, at the Jogyesa Temple Stay Promotion Center in Seoul on July 25, and requested interest and support for the designation of traditional temples as preservation sites and its popularization project. Jogye Order Planning Director Ven. Beopoh, Library Director Ven. Ilgam, National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Senior
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-07-28 11:11
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Local Nowon-gu invites 12 foreign ambassadors to its natural recreation forest
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee Nowon-gu, Seoul held an event for foreign ambassadors at Surakhyu Natural Recreation Forest on July 15, the district office announced. The event was attended by 12 foreign ambassadors from countries that participated in Nowon-gu's craft beer festival and coffee festival, as well as Nowon-gu Mayor Oh Seung-rok and National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik. A Nowon-gu official explained, “The event was organized to provide external dignitaries with an opportunity to experience the facilities ahead of the official opening and to widely publicize the values and signific
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-07-17 14:32
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Local Roundtable held in preparation for 2025 "World Emerging Security Forum"
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a roundtable with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) on July 14 to promote and deepen discussions between the government and domestic experts in preparation for the 2025 World Emerging Security Forum (WESF), scheduled to be held on September 8, 2025. The World Emerging Security Forum has been organized annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2021 to actively contribute to the international community’s efforts to address emerging security threats, bringing together experts from governm
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-07-16 10:29
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Local Rep. Kim Kyo-heung elected as chair of the National Assembly Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young A new direction for South Korea's cultural policy has been set. Rep. Kim Kyo-heung, a three-term senior politician from the Democratic Party (Incheon Seo-gu Gap), was elected as the chair of the 22nd National Assembly's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee at the National Assembly plenary session on June 27. Kim's election as chair is seen as more than just a personnel change, but as the establishment of new leadership for South Korea's cultural, tourism, and sports policies. Kim, who served as chairman of the Incheon University Student Council, led the May
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-07-14 11:56
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Local [Publisher Column] “Invited artists” and “recommended artists”: Titles show status and trust in the art world
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young In the art world, the title of ‘artist’ is not simply a job title or a nameplate. It is the result of public verification and a symbol of the trust that creators receive from the art world. In particular, the titles ‘recommended artist’ and ‘invited artist,’ which are commonly seen in exhibition halls, have functioned as symbolic language that goes beyond simple distinctions to encapsulate the creative journey and artistic position of the artist. However, in recent years, there has been an increasing number of cases where the mandatory step of being a recomme
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-07-10 12:04
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Local “Korea-U.S. trade negotiations to be made on a mutually beneficial basis”
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference held on July 3, marking 30 days since his inauguration, “We are doing our best to achieve mutually beneficial and win-win results based on the principle of practical diplomacy centered on national interests in the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations, which is one of the most pressing issues.” He also said, “Based on the solid U.S.-Korea alliance, close U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation, and the prompt improvement of relations with China and Russia, we will protect peace and the lives of our people through practical dipl
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-07-03 14:31
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Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2025 opens in Korea
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KGCCI hosts “Guide Walkers” joint CSR event in Seoul
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LG CEO William Cho pursues the Global South growth strategy
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A D-365 commemorative event before 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo held
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'UN 80th Anniversary Commemorative Concert' to be held in Busan
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Kia Corp. celebrates its one millionth car sale in Australia
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South Korea's arms exports to NATO states ranked 2nd from 2020-24
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Tourism emerging as national brand of the New Uzbekistan
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A strong impetus for business development
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Foreign Minister Cho asks U.S. senators for support in improving visa system
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Science Minister Bae meets with Kazakhstan's counterpart Sayasat Nurbek
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