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ArtsㅡCulture "Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Today, we live in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) replaces human jobs and technology changes day by day. While the world is becoming increasingly fast-paced, people's minds are swayed even more easily. An increasing number of people are becoming discouraged even by the slightest failure, comparing themselves to others, and losing their way. At times like these, there is a saying we must recall once again: '有志者事竟成' (Yujijasa Gyeongseong). It means that those who have a will will eventually achieve it. The essence of this six-character idiom lies not in success
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-12 20:31
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South Korea Samsung Electronics Stock Slides 6% Despite Record Q2 Earnings, Analysts Cite Classic "Sell-on-News" Pattern
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Samsung Electronics posted record-breaking second-quarter earnings on Monday that far exceeded market expectations, yet the announcement triggered an immediate sell-off that sent the company's stock down more than 6 percent — a divergence analysts are attributing to profit-taking rather than any deterioration in the company's underlying business. The South Korean technology giant disclosed preliminary consolidated results for the April–June 2026 quarter showing revenue of 171 trillion won and an operating profit of 89.4 trillion won. While revenue came in marginally be
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-08 14:19
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ArtsㅡCulture Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Artist Kim Jae-Seon won the much-coveted Grand Award offered by the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism on July 29 this year. There were over 1,200 entries from 30 countries abroad; masterpieces born amidst unprecedented competition. Award Winner Kim's "Eight-Panel Folding Screen of the Banquet at the Waterfall" was selected for the Grand Prize which also offers an awarded 3 million won in prize money. There also were Artists Bae Jeong-hee, Yang Bo-kyung and Oh Yoon-kyung who were selected for the Seoul Mayor's Award (Grand Prize by Category) which awards 1 milli
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-08 11:48
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UN headquarters Uzbekistan and Belarus Strengthen Tourism Partnership Amid Record Visitor Growth
UNJournal Jon Lee | Uzbekistan and Belarus are deepening their tourism partnership at a time when Uzbekistan is recording some of the fastest international visitor growth in the world, with both countries moving beyond simple tourist exchanges toward a more structured, institutionally grounded relationship. According to the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, Uzbekistan ranked among the top five countries globally for international tourism growth in the first quarter of 2026, with inbound visitor numbers rising 37 percent year-on-year against a global average of just 2 percent. The country wel
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:10
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UN headquarters Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev Visits Georgia as Bilateral Ties Reach New Milestone
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Georgia are underpinned by profound, centuries-old historical ties, and are undergoing a systematic, dynamic evolution across the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spectrums in the contemporary era. Two nations are bound not only by ancient trade routes but also by a comprehensive cooperation firmly anchored in mutual respect, trust, and a profound alignment of strategic interests. In recent years, high-level exchanges, substantial expansion of trade and economic ties and intensification of cultural exchange have
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-03 10:06
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UN headquarters Korea-UNDP International Anti-Corruption Forum opens today
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Ten years of anti-corruption cooperation achievements are expected to be shown along with presentation of the future of integrity governance in the AI era. The "Korea-UNDP International Anti-Corruption Forum," co-hosted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Seoul Policy Centre, is slated to open at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul beginning today (July 2) through tomorrow. This forum is organized to review the achievements of the Anti-Corruption Technical Assistance (SDG Partnership) project, which has been pursued
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-02 16:10
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ArtsㅡCulture "Pine Tree and Crane under the Moonlight," reborn as K-Folk Painting
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Although the moon always hangs in the same spot, the hearts of those gazing upon it are always different. Ancient painters depicted the moon not merely as a natural element, but as a mirror in the sky reflecting eternity, hope, and human aspirations. Among these, "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight" is one of the representative auspicious folk paintings that most beautifully captures the Korean spirit and worldview. This work is a K-Folk Painting entitled "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight," which reinterprets the spirit of traditional folk painting with con
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-01 11:23
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UN headquarters Uzbekistan as an Operational Hub for Technology Companies: Key Figures, Conditions, and Advantages
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Relocating an operational office to a new jurisdiction is invariably a complex undertaking, involving unfamiliar regulatory environments and concerns regarding continuity of team management and internal processes. Uzbekistan addresses the majority of these challenges — and this article examines the factors underpinning that proposition and the reasons why more than 1,000 technology companies have chosen the country as their base of operations. Why Companies Choose Uzbekistan For businesses originating from CIS countries, Uzbekistan offers a familiar business culture, a
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-29 16:43
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UN headquarters Тourism as a bridge to economic development: A new stage in Uzbekistan-Georgia relations
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The development of tourism in Uzbekistan is one of the priority areas of state policy being implemented under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The country is consistently establishing new tourism centers, improving infrastructure, expanding transport accessibility, attracting investment, and supporting entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. As a result, Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its position in the global tourism market and demonstrates steady growth in its tourism industry. In 2025, the country welcomed 11.7 million internationa
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-29 12:56
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ArtsㅡCulture CEO Cho Nang-kyung officially launches K-Hanbok culture brand 'Goeun Jarak'
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Cho Nang-kyung Goeunjarak,' a K-Hanbok cultural brand that reinterprets the beauty of Korean royal culture and traditional Hanbok with a modern sensibility, announced a vigorous start by successfully holding its opening ceremony on June 24 at Goeunjarak, located on Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Approximately 70 persons attended the event to celebrate the birth of the new K-Hanbok brand, including Goeun Jarak Advisor Lee Chil-yong, Diplomacy Journal Chairman Lee Jon-young, as well as figures from the culture and arts sector, Hanbok designers, performing artists, busin
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-26 16:14
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ArtsㅡCulture Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, holder of the title of the Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | A special exhibition by Cheongmok Kim Hwang-gyeong, the holder of Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquerware (Lacquer Painting), will be held from June 24 to July 18 on the 1st floor of the Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Education Exhibition Center. This special exhibition showcases various lacquer paintings, including a large-scale 400-size work that recreates "Geumgang-san Manmul Choseunggyeong Do," a representative royal court painting from Changdeokgung Palace's Heojeongdang Hall, using traditional lacquer techniques. In particular, the re
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-26 13:01
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South Korea South Korean and Indian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Seoul, Review Implementation of Summit Agreements
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held bilateral talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Seoul on Tuesday, as Minister Jaishankar continued an official visit to South Korea following a trip to Mongolia. The two ministers reviewed the implementation of initiatives agreed upon during the South Korean President's state visit to India in April — the first such visit in eight years — and exchanged views on major bilateral issues as well as regional and international developments. Assessing the Summit's Follow-Through Minister Cho welcomed
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-25 13:27
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South Korea South Korea Emerges as a G8-Tier Pivotal State, Blending Soft Power and Hard Power on the World Stage
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The concept introduced by international relations scholar Joseph Nye has become one of the defining frameworks for understanding South Korea's rising global standing. Just as the end of the Cold War was shaped not by military force alone but by the spread of values, culture, and information, South Korea in the 21st century is building a new form of national influence — one grounded in culture, technology, and industrial competitiveness. "Soft power is the ability to get what you want through attraction rather than coercion or payment," In 2026, South Korea is no longer
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-25 11:27
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South Korea President Lee Jae-myung visits the Yeonpyeong Unit for the first time in 14 years, and says: “Thanks to your sacrifice, the people enjoy a comfortable daily life.”
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung visits Yeonpyeong Unit for President of the Republic of Korea for the first time in 14 years… Lee says, “Thanks to your sacrifices, the people enjoy a comfortable daily living.” On June 24, President Lee Jae-myung visited the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Yeonpyeong Unit to encourage the personnel defending the national security in a remote frontline area and to inspect their readiness. This was the first visit by the President of the Republic of Korea to the Yeonpyeong Unit in 14 years since 2012, making it a meaningful schedule in which he pe
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-25 10:53
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South Korea President Lee assures, “Korea will strengthen cooperation and solidarity as a responsible partner of the international community”
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | On the evening of June 23, President Lee Jae-myung hosted a dinner at Cheong Wa Dae’s Nokjiwon (Green Garden at the Office of the President), inviting diplomatic envoys from various countries of the world and representatives of international organizations stationed in Korea. This marks the first time in approximately one year, since the Liberation Day last year, that President Lee has invited the entire diplomatic corps to a dinner. It also marks the first time in seven years, since 2019, that an event for the diplomatic corps has been held at Cheong Wa Dae’s Nokjiwon.
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-24 12:43
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"Dreams belong not to those who merely wish for them, but to those who do not give up until the very end."
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2026-07-08 14:19
Samsung Electronics Stock Slides 6% Despite Record Q2 Earnings, Analysts Cite Classic "Sell-on-News" Pattern
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2026-07-08 11:48
Artist Kim Jae-Seon wins the Grand Award of the Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism
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Uzbekistan and Belarus Strengthen Tourism Partnership Amid Record Visitor Growth
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Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev Visits Georgia as Bilateral Ties Reach New Milestone
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