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영문 Yoon Sock-joong named secretary general of the ICCK
By Lee Kap-soo Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) appointed Yoon Sock-joong as its new Secretary General. The newly appointed Secretary General Yoon served as the Minister for Public Affairs, Korean Embassy in the United States, Secretary to the President for Overseas Communications, and the Public Relations Consul at the Consulate in Los Angeles. He also formally served as Secretary General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) from 2016 to 2018, which means he is now reappointed in 2023. The Secretary General Yoon stated, "It is an honor to re-take an important position a
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-13 16:18
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영문 The Philippines marks 75 years of forward-looking relations with Korea in 2024
By Lee Kap-soo Dear readers of Diplomacy Journal, Philippines and Korea relations ended 2023 on a high note with a number of milestones, increased exchanges, and a re-affirmation of our commitment to common goals based on shared values. One of the highlights was the signing of the Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement on September 7, 2023 at the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta by Philippine Trade and Industry Minister Alfredo Pascual and Korea Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun and witnessed by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. The past y
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-13 15:35
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영문 Azerbaijan Embassy in Seoul holds an event in honor of its national leader Heydar Aliyev
By Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Seoul held an event dedicated to the Memorial Day of Azerbaijan’s national leader Heydar Aliyev at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Dec. 11. Delivering welcoming remarks at the event in honor of its national leader Heydar Aliyev, Amb. Ramin M. Hasanov of Azerbaijan to Korea said, “We celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of Azerbaijani people, the founder and architect of the modern, mighty, independent state of Azerbaijan. “Heydar Aliyev, with his charismatic personality, successfully saved Azerbaijani peop
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-13 13:52
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영문 UN agencies continue to provide desperately needed food, water
By Lee Kap-soo | Amid ongoing bombardment in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies and humanitarian partners continue to provide desperately needed food, water, healthcare and other services to the more than two million people living there. This Thursday (Dec. 7) marks two months since conflict erupted after Hamas militants stormed southern Israel, killing some 1,200 people and seizing more than 200 hostages, prompting Israel to launch a massive military operation in Gaza. Martin Griffiths, UN Humanitarian Coordinator and head of its emergency relief office, OCHA, on Thursday upheld the commitment of ai
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-12-13 09:58
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영문 “We must protect those on the frontlines of the climate crisis”
By Lee Jon Young | UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Dec. 11 urged a deal at COP28 on the phaseout of fossil fuels, telling negotiators that “now is the time for maximum ambition and maximum flexibility,” as UN climate talks in Dubai head into the home stretch. As COP28 entered its final 48 hours, the UN chief delivered a clear message to government negotiators: “We must conclude the conference with an ambitious outcome that demonstrates decisive action and a credible plan to keep 1.5-degree goal alive, protecting those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.” Negotiators are engaged i
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-12-13 09:51
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영문 "If the military demarcation line opens, I hope to invite Blackpink to a party"
By Lee Jon-young A world-renowned investor Jim Rogers, chairman of Rogers Holdings, said on Nov. 11, "If the Military Demarcation Line (DML) is opened, I would like to invite people like the K-pop girl group Blackpink and have a big party." After meeting with Unification Minister Kim Young-ho at the Government Complex in Sejong-ro, Seoul, later in the day, he also said, "I would also invite bands from North Korea." "If Martians came, they would have a hard time believing (the reality of the North-South division)," he said, adding, "They would say, 'We speak the same language, we're in the same
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-12-12 11:26
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영문 Korea, Mexico hold their foreign ministers’ meeting
By Kayla Lee On December 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin had a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, who was on a visit to Korea from December 7 to 10. In the meeting, the two sides discussed Korea-Mexico relations, substantive cooperation and cooperation on the international stage. The Korea-Mexico Foreign Ministers’ meeting came merely about one month after the one held on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco on November 15. Foreign Minister Bárcena was visiting Korea for consultations with the Korea
- 이정하 기자
- 2023-12-12 10:32
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영문 KGCCI German chair, executive director named Honorary Citizens of Seoul
By Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on Dec. 11 that its German chairperson, Holgar Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea, and Susanne Woehrle, Senior Executive Director of KGCCI, have been appointed as an Honorary Foreign Citizen of Seoul. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to the city and leadership in both business and community spheres. The honorary citizenship ceremony took place at the Seoul City Hall on December 8, 2023, as part of the city's initiative to acknowledge individuals who have significantly contributed to the development of
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-11 17:07
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영문 Peru to chair the APEC forum for the third time in 2024
By Lee Kap-soo Dear readers of Diplomacy Journal, I am very pleased to convey best wishes for the year 2024 to Diplomacy Journal magazine and its distinguished readers. This will constitute a very special year for Peru for two main reasons. Firstly, we will chair the APEC forum which constitutes a unique space for coordination and economic and technical cooperation in which twenty-one developed and developing economies converge to promote the continuous advancement on trade and investment in the Asia Pacific and to configure the most important mechanism for economic cooperation in our region.
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-11 16:20
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영문 “Korean economy likely to face problems in next 2 or 3 years”
By Lee Jon-young Upon arriving in Seoul on Dec. 10, Rogers Holdings Chairman Jim Rogers, one of the world's most famous three investors, said, “South Korea trades with the U.S., China and Japan. And most of those countries are going to be having problems in the next two or three years and Korea cannot escape. South Korea will follow the problems of the rest of the world.” Chairman Jim Rogers came to Korea at the invitation of the Central Committee of the Bukkwan Victory Monument National Movement, a juridical foundation, to consult on the production of a drama about General Jeong Mun-bu, who d
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-12-10 22:02
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영문 주한 벨라루스 안드레이 체르네츠키 대사와 단독 인터뷰
외교저널 (Diplomacy Journal) 이정하 기자 | "벨라루스와 대한민국은 인류에 대한 글로벌 위협을 막는 데 공동 노력의 상호 공통점을 찾을 수 있습니다. 예를 들어 한국과의 협력은 기후 변화와 지구 온난화 예방, 산림화 및 산소 생산, 식품 안보 유지, 인간이 초래한 재해의 환경 영향 분석 분야에서 가능합니다"라고 주한 벨라루스 안드레이 체르네츠키 대사가 말했다. 주한 벨라루스 안드레이 체르네츠키 대사는 외교저널과의 단독 인터뷰에서 "한국의 경제 성장 방향을 합리적으로 본다면, 평화로운 핵에너지 개발의 필요성은 대부분 벨라루스에서 구현되고 있는 경제 분야의 우선 과제와 크게 부합합니다. 따라서 두나라가 글로벌 위협에 대항하기 위해 힘을 합쳐야 합니다”라고 강조했다. 한국과 벨라루스 간의 무역 촉진 방법에 대한 질문에서 체르네츠키 대사는 "국가 간 무역 교류의 증가는 양측에 모두가 이로운 방향으로 나가야합니다. 이와 관련하여 벨라루스의 잘 발전된 식품 생산 분야를 고려하면 벨라루스는 고급 육류 및 유제품을 대한민국 시장에 저렴하게 공급할 수 있습니다"라고 언급했다. 또한 그는 "한국의 중소기업들은 벨라루스 기업들과 동반관계를 통해 노동비용, 에너지
- 이정하 기자
- 2023-12-09 20:29
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영문 LG NOVA awards top startups developing technology
By Lee Kap-soo Highlighting breakthrough startups, LG NOVA, LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Center, announced the winners of the Startup Pitch Competition at its annual Innovation Festival in October 2023. The LG NOVA Innovation Festival is a unique event that brings together innovators to discuss, explore and build next-generation technological solutions for the advancement of people and the planet. The Innovation Festival provides an ideal setting for the recognition of new growing startups with the potential to make a positive impact for a better future. This year, twelve companie
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-08 15:48
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영문 Korea, Vietnam hold the 13th Industrial Joint Committee meeting in Seoul
By Lee Kap-soo Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Bang Moon-kyu met with Vietnam’s Industry and Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien on December 7 at the Shilla Seoul to hold the 13th Korea-Vietnam Industrial Joint Committee and 7th Korea-Vietnam FTA Joint Committee meetings, where they discussed measures for stronger economic cooperation. During the Industrial Joint Committee meeting, the two leaders agreed to push forward the establishment of a critical minerals supply chain center and cooperation in materials and parts technology development as a swift follow-up to the memorandum of understandi
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-12-08 15:22
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영문 Chairman Jim Rogers to visit South Korea on Dec. 10
By Lee Jon-young Rogers Holdings Chairman Jim Rogers, one of the world's most famous three investors, will visit South Korea on Dec. 10 and will depart on Dec. 12. Chairman Jim Rogers is coming to Korea at the invitation of the Central Committee of the Bukkwan Victory Monument National Movement, a juridical foundation, to consult on the production of a drama about General Jeong Mun-bu, who defeated the invading Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592. Jim Rogers was also invited to the photo exhibition of General Jeong Mun-bu last year and said at the time, “I want to make General Jeong Mun
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-12-08 11:45
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영문 “5th Int’l Conference on Action with Women and Peace” takes place in Seoul
By Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs successfully hosted the “fifth International Conference on Action with Women and Peace” on November 30. The conference marked the fifth of its kind held as part of the “Action with Women and Peace Initiative” launched by the Foreign Ministry in 2018 to contribute to international discussions on women, peace and security (WPS). The event brought together about 40 guest speakers and some 300 participants, including relevant government officials of major countries as well as members of international organizations and civil societies, who engaged in in-
- 이정하 기자
- 2023-12-08 10:52
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