외교저널 (Diplomacy Journal) 이정하 기자 | 샬렌베르크(Alexander Schallenberg) 외교장관의 초청으로 7월27일과 28일 양일간 오스트리아(잘츠부르크)를 공식 방문 중인 박진 외교부 장관은 7월27일 한-오 외교장관 회담을 개최하고, 양국간 전략적 동반자관계 강화, 미래산업, 경제안보 등 실질협력 증진, 지역정세 등에 대해 폭넓게 의견을 교환했다. 양 장관은 △2021년 우리 정상의 국빈방문 계기 전략적 동반자관계 격상 △2022년 교류개시 130주년 계기 외교장관회담 △2023년 우리 국무총리의 오스트리아 방문 등 고위급 교류가 활발히 이어져 온 것을 평가하고, 이를 동력으로 양국간 전략적 동반자관계를 제반 분야에서 더욱 발전시켜 나가기로 했다. 양 장관은 금번 회담을 통해 대외무역의존도가 높은 한국과 오스트리아 양국이 민주주의, 인권, 법치주의, 자유무역과 같은 보편적 가치를 기반으로 △경제안보 △미래산업 △문화교류 등 실질협력 분야에서 호혜적인 관계를 발전시켜 나가기 위해 함께 노력해 나가기로 했다. 양측은 특히 세계적인 경기침체에도 불구하고 배터리ㆍ전기차ㆍ반도체 등 분야
By Reporter Kayla lee Jeju Special Self-Governing Province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mongolian Uvurkhangai State on July 26 to solve the manpower shortage during the agricultural season in the province. The signing ceremony took place at the Uvurkhangai State City Hall, with Moon Kyung-sam, the head of Jeju's Agriculture and Livestock Department, and Adiyadeljing Ishdorj, the governor of Mongolia Uvurkhangai, signing the MOU and exchanging mutual agreements. Following the signing of the MOU, both sides discussed expanding the introduction of seasonal agricultural workers
By Reporter Lee jon young Mayor Lee Jae-young of Jeungpyeong County held an official meeting with Ambassador Chring Botum Rangsay of Cambodia on July 26 at a restaurant in Jongno-gu, Seoul. During this meeting, they discussed ways to solidify cultural, tourism, and economic exchanges that have been under discussion with Cambodia since October of last year. The focus was on exploring opportunities for local companies in Jeungpyeong to enter the Cambodian market. Mayor Lee explained to Ambassador Chring the necessity of establishing a channel to connect local companies, Cambodian government agen
By Reporter Kayla lee In celebration of the 31st anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and China have expressed their intentions to promote mutual development in the tourism industry through the resumption of group tours and to enhance exchange and cooperation in various fields such as future, economy, and culture. On the morning of July 26, Governor Oh Young-hoon met with Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming at Jeju Dream Tower, requesting active cooperation from the Chinese government to ensure that Chinese group tourists visiting Jeju can recover to
By Reporter Kayla lee In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Korea-Peru diplomatic relations, a gathering to share Korean and Peruvian food and culture was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and co-hosted by the Korea Food Promotion Institute and the Embassy of Peru in Korea. The Korea Food Promotion Institute held the opening ceremony of the "Korea-Peru Food Culture Exchange Fair" at the Korean Food Culture Space "Eeum" in Seoul's Jongno-gu on July 19. Lim Kyung-sook, the director of the Korea Food Promotion Institute, welcomed the attendees and said, "Kore
By Reporter Lee jon young President Yoon Suk-yeol presided over the first ceremony for the repatriation of fallen soldiers from the Korean War since the inauguration of his administration on the night of July 26 at Seoul Airport. This repatriation ceremony was planned with the President's determination to create a country that respects and remembers those who sacrificed for the nation and its people. In March, the President stated, "A country that fails to properly remember those who dedicated themselves to the nation has no future," and he expressed his commitment to creating a Republic of Ko
By Reporter Lee jon young Korea's Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry’s Deputy Trade Minister Jeong Dae-jin led the Korean delegation in meeting with his counterpart Edi Prio Pambudi, the Deputy Minister for Coordination of International Economic Cooperation of Indonesia, on July 24 at the Lotte Hotel Seoul to hold the 2nd Korea-Indonesia Economic Cooperation Committee Meeting and discussed measures to bolster bilateral economic cooperation. In their opening messages, both delegation heads noted the importance of the two countries’ half-century long economic partnership in the Indo-Pacific reg
By Reporter Kayla lee Diplomacy Journal met with CEO Choi Seung-yeop of Techtree Innovation Co., Ltd., a company that leads the spatial information industry visualization by possessing the best high-precision and high-resolution 3D data construction technology, and heard about his future vision. Techtree Innovation is a specialized company that pioneers 100% visualized spatial information construction through its proprietary graphic creation technology, which includes satellite mapping, GIS data, and 3D scanning using Photogrammetry Software Mapping. CEO Choi said, “We achieve customer satisfa
By Reporter Lee jon young The Egyptian Embassy in South Korea hosted an event at the Army Club in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate the Egyptian National Day. On this occasion, a number of foreign ambassadors and journalists from different countries, including Park Yong-min, the Deputy Minister for Multilateral Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the event to extend their congratulations. Egyptian Ambassador to South Korea, Khaled Abdel Rahman, expressed his honor to celebrate the Egyptian National Day with distinguished guests. The following is the congratulatory message fro
By Reporter Kayla lee Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Oh Young-ju met with UNESCO Deputy Director-General Qu Xing, who is on a visit to Korea to attend the Global Meeting for the 20th Anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, on July 25, and discussed overall cooperation between Korea and UNESCO. Vice Minister Oh stated that UNESCO is an important and special partner that has contributed to Korea’s post-war recovery and development, and hoped for further development of cooperative relations between Korea, a major donor to UNESCO, and UNESCO. Vice
By Reporter Kayla lee President Yoon Suk-yeol had a meeting with Xavier Bettel, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, exchanging views on the development of bilateral relations, enhancing substantial cooperation, and discussing the international situation on July 25. The President welcomed Prime Minister Bettel's visit to Korea during the meaningful year of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. He expressed gratitude for Luxembourg's historical contribution as the only foreign combat unit dispatched to the Korean War, safeguarding South Korea's freedom and democracy. Both leaders agree
By Reporter Kayla lee President Yoon Suk-yeol met with New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro on July 25 and engaged in extensive discussions regarding ways to enhance friendship and cooperation between the two countries. In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement this year, President Yoon thanked Governor-General Kiro for his visit to Korea and also thanked New Zealand veterans for their sacrifice and dedication. Both President Yoon and Governor-General Kiro evaluated the strong cooperative relationship between traditionally friendly nations, Korea and New Zealand, b
By Reporter Lee Joon-seok A delegation consisting of six members, including Vice Minister Phongthai Intharath of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Laos and Deputy Chief of Mission Aruncon Boulomma Bong of the Laotian Embassy in South Korea, visited Andong City to discuss cooperation regarding the invitation of foreign seasonal workers on July 24. The visit of the Laotian delegation to Andong City was in response to Mayor Kwon Ki-chang's visit to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Laos in December last year to sign an MOU for the introduction of foreign seasonal workers in th
By Reporter Lee jon young held a summit with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda on July 12, on the occasion of his attendance at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit. President Yoon emphasized the need to enhance cooperation in advanced industries, including laser technology and biotechnology, between the two countries. President Nausėda expressed his agreement and showed a desire to expand cooperation with globally renowned Korean companies in the semiconductor and display industries, particularly showing great interest in Korean-made autonomous weapons systems, which have r
By Reporter Kayla lee held informal talks with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on July 12, on the occasion of his attendance at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit. They exchanged views on bilateral relations, enhancing practical cooperation, international affairs, and other topics. Both leaders highly appreciated the close collaboration between Korea and Estonia in the fields of digital and cyber security, including joint participation in digital nations and the NATO Cyber Defense Center. They also noted the recent expansion of cooperation in the defense industry and expr