#CulturalDiplomacy
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Arts-Culture Slovak Illustrator Peter Uchnár Brings Award-Winning Vision to Seoul's Bukchon
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | On April 15, an international exhibition opened at the CN Gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon neighborhood. The Embassy of the Slovak Republic and the Chungnam Cultural Tourism Foundation (CNCTF) jointly invited Slovak illustrator Peter Uchnár to visit Korea and display several pieces from his storied career. In his opening statement, Jiwon (John) Lee, Director of the CNCTF Cultural & Arts Promotion Headquarters, praised Peter Uchnár for his work on beloved children's books like Peter Pan and his reimagined version of Gulliver's Travels, for which he wo
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-17 13:26
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Diplomacy 140 Years On: Korea and France Chart a New Strategic Future
President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron at Cheong Wa Dae (CWD) on April 3, marking the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations and the elevation of bilateral ties to the level of "Global Strategic Partnership." The meeting was Macron's first visit to Korea since taking office, and the first state visit by a European leader since Korea's new government was inaugurated. The two leaders discussed the ongoing Middle East conflict and its global economic repercussions, agreeing that regional stability must be restored as quickly as possible. They e
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-04-06 14:23
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Arts-Culture K-Culture Expands Beyond K-Pop and K-Food into Characters, Performances, and Fusion Content
Korea's cultural wave continues to grow in global reach and commercial impact, according to the latest annual survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) on March 30. Conducted across 30 countries and regions with 27,400 respondents aged 15 to 59, the 2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey — based on data collected in November–December 2025 — is the most expansive edition since the survey began in 2012, with Singapore, Chile, and Poland added to the sample for the first time. Seven in Ten Favor Korean Culture Overall favorability toward Korean cultural content stood at 69.7%, wi
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-30 17:19
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Diplomacy Korea and Central Asia Draw Closer with Nowruz Book Launch
Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju 기자 | On March 18, 2026, the Korea–Central Asia Cooperation Forum hosted the "Korea–Central Asia Cultural Heritage Cooperation: Nowruz Book Publication Ceremony" to great success. The event went beyond a simple celebration of the publication of a book documenting the traditions of Nowruz — the greatest holiday of Central Asia and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — to serve as a grand stage for cultural diplomacy: one that expressed hope for the successful convening of the historic "1st Korea–Central Asia Summit" scheduled for this September, and tha
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-19 11:16
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Arts-Culture From Palaces to Pilgrimages: India Pitches Luxury and Serenity to Korean Tourists
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall 기자 | The Embassy of India in Seoul hosted an "Incredible India Tourism Roadshow" from 3:30 pm to 6 pm on Monday, March 16. Presenter Abhishek Gupta — the broadcaster better known as "Lucky" in Korea — confided that the afternoon time slot was chosen to thwart late arrivals caused by traffic congestion. In actuality, it was likely to have presentations end and dinner begin precisely as the sun was setting. The event was held on one of the Sevit floating islands on the Hangang. The importance of the Han to Korea and the Ganges River to India was a recurring theme,
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-03-17 17:40
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Diplomacy Shared Pain, Shared Promise: Azerbaijan and Korea Reflect on Khojaly at Third Annual Symposium
Diplomacy Journal David Kendall | On February 26, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea (ERA) and the DGIEA Korea–Azerbaijan Association held the Third Symposium dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide. "On the night of 25–26 February 1992, Armenia's armed forces attacked the town of Khojaly and perpetrated mass atrocities against the Azerbaijani civilian population," the Embassy explained in a post-symposium statement. "During the bloodshed, 613 people — including 63 children, 106 women, and 70 elderly persons — were killed with particular cruelt
- David Kendall 기자
- 2026-02-27 18:27
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2026-04-18 16:37
Korean Cultural Federation Showcases Traditional Craft at Gallery Mirae
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2026-04-17 13:26
Slovak Illustrator Peter Uchnár Brings Award-Winning Vision to Seoul's Bukchon
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2026-04-14 12:51
Korea and Poland Elevate Ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'
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2026-04-13 15:19
K-Defense Delegation Advances Arms Export Push Across Latin America
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2026-04-10 18:56
Korea-Turkmenistan relations upgraded to a Strategic Partnership
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