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ArtsㅡCulture DMG Patents “K-minhwa” and “K-graphy” to Identify and Protect Korea’s Intellectual Property

UNJournal Jon Lee | On January 23, 2026, Damhwa Media Group, parent company of Diplomacy Journal, filed patent applications with the Korean Intellectual Property Office for the brands "K-minhwa" and "K-graphy." Beyond simple trademark protection, the filing represents the first official branding of uniquely Korean art and brush cultures. "K-minhwa" and "K-graphy" are already the mastheads of Damhwa publications and organizations as well as terms that have entered cultural discourse. The patent registration, however, is not merely about protecting media titles. The core message is clear: "This
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- 2026-01-26 16:42
NGOs Diplomacy through Education Professionals Blossoming in Uzbekistan

UNJournal Jon Lee | The Teachers' International Education Cooperation Society (TIES) visited Uzbekistan's Fergana region from January 12 to 16 to conduct practical exchanges with local educational institutions. The aim is a new model of international education cooperation led directly by teachers, going beyond simple overseas training. TIES is an international education cooperation network centered on pre-service, in-service, and retired teachers that has continued global citizenship education and education development cooperation activities in Nepal, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and elsewhere i
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- 2026-01-26 11:05
UN members Finance Minister Koo Visits Power Semiconductor Site for EV and AI Industries

UNJournal Jon Lee | Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-chul visited a hub for the implementation of a hyper-innovative economy as the first step toward a "performance-oriented economic operation" in 2026. Review of National Growth Fund support, support for technology development and demand creation to accelerate "power efficiency innovation." On the 23rd, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yoon-chul visited DB HiTek, a next-generation power semiconductor company located in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, to inspect the foundry site and hold a meeting with employees
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-26 09:53
UN members India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience

UNJournal Jon Lee | hat is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct transactions digitally. The India Stack components like Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), DigiLocker (documents), e-Sign (digital signature), e-KYC (know your customer), DBT (direct benefit transfer), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (healthcare), etc, enable citizens, businesses a
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- 2026-01-23 09:42
NGOs Damhwapungwol (曇華風月): ‘A Heart That Knows Shame Protects the World’

UNJournal Jon Lee | Before ever speaking of enlightenment, Buddha taught the power to reflect on one's own mind. Today in Korea, we call that power su-o-ji-sim (羞惡之心), having a conscience and sense of shame. Su-o-ji-sim means the ability to be ashamed of one's own mistakes and to face the mistakes of others—not with a sense of anger but a desire to rectify. Mencius said: "A person lacking su-o-ji-sim is not truly human." He was not calling for a strict moral code but merely warning that a society whose conscience is fading will hasten its own collapse. Looking at society today, one can see the
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- 2026-01-23 09:31
NGOs Couple Chooses Well for Village in Myanmar over Big Wedding Celebration

UNJournal Jon Lee | The story of a couple who donated a well instead of holding a wedding ceremony is touching hearts. International relief and development NGO WorldShare announced that the couple Seo Hanna and Ryu Hyun (both 33) donated 5 million won of their wedding funds instead of holding a wedding ceremony. The donation was used to install a well in a stilt house slum community in Hmaubi Township, Myanmar. The two met while majoring in social welfare at university. As they prepared for marriage, they contemplated a "meaningful beginning" and chose sponsorship instead of a wedding ceremony
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- 2026-01-23 09:29
South Korea President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting, saying, "Policy announcements shouldn't be enough...True results must be felt by the people"

UNJournal Jon Lee | President Lee Jae-myung emphasized at a Cabinet meeting on the 20th, "Policies shouldn't end with announcing them. Thoroughly inspecting the field and quickly supplement any areas of improvement is the key to achieving a state that the people can truly feel." In his opening remarks at the Cabinet meeting that day, President Lee stated, "Whether it's government policy or anything else, true achievement can only be achieved when the people's quality of life is tangibly improved on the ground and when the people can feel it." Regarding this year's performance evaluation, he st
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-22 10:56
South Korea President Lee Announces Growth Strategy Overhaul in New Year Press Conference

UNJournal Jon Lee | President Lee Jae-myung announced a comprehensive restructuring of South Korea's growth strategy during his January 21 New Year press conference, presenting a new vision for national development amid a major realignment of the global order. In the morning at Cheong Wa Dae's Yeongbingwan guest house, President Lee emphasized that "as the world order undergoes a massive transformation … If South Korea becomes mired in the ‘formula for past success,’ it too could fall back into a similar vicious cycle." This was the third press conference of his tenure, following his one-month
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- 2026-01-21 16:10
UN members Forum in Seoul Aims to Strengthen Indonesia–Korea Investment Partnership

UNJournal Jon Lee | On the morning of January 19, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy Ali Andika Wardhana gave opening remarks for the “2026 Indonesian Day Business Forum.” The event was held in the Conrad Seoul Hotel in the Yeouido financial district and was sponsored by Korea’s KB Bank; PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a major Indonesian development company; PT Bank KB Indonesia Tbk; and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. The forum brought together Indonesian government representatives, businesses, and investors to explore trade, investment opportunities, and cross-border collabor
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- 2026-01-21 14:17
South Korea President Lee, Qatari Emir Discuss Defense, Energy Cooperation during Phone Call

UNJournal Jon Lee | President Lee Jae-myung held a telephone conversation on January 20 with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss expanding strategic cooperation between the two nations. According to Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Kim Nam-jun, this marked the second call between the two leaders since President Lee's inauguration. The leaders agreed to broaden collaboration across key sectors including defense and related industry, energy, and infrastructure. During the call, President Lee commended Qatar's role as an international mediator amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Mid
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-21 11:10
ArtsㅡCulture K-Graphy Brand Manifesto

UNJournal Jon Lee | The first letter, "K," is the national flag, "K" is not a letter of the alphabet. "K" is the accumulation of time that is Korea, a symbol condensed with the breath of history, spirit, and craftsmanship. "K" is no longer an adjective. "K" is the center, the starting point, the face of Korea facing the world. We put "K" first because it is not a matter of pride, but of responsibility. Graphy is language. Graphy is not the act of writing. Graphy is the way thought is expressed through lines. Lines before letters, shapes before words, the oldest language in which human thought
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- 2026-01-19 15:16
UN members Korea-UAE: A Future of Trust Blooming in the Desert

UNJournal Jon Lee | On January 15, two men— President Lee Jae-myung and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority—shook hands in the reception room of Cheong Wa Dae. Held before a wall covered with traditional symbols for longevity emblazoned in gold, their meeting reaffirmed a “century-long companionship,” one that began around 16 years earlier when a delegation led by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) won a contract to build a nuclear power plant complex in Barakah, UAE, in 2009. Chairman Khaldoon’s smile in the photograph is genuine; he consider
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-19 15:11
NGOs Establishing a School for Diplomatic Talent. "Diplomatic Journal Promotes Educational Hub for Nurturing K-Diplomatic Cultural Envoys"

UNJournal Jon Lee | The 29 years of Diplomatic Journal are not simply a testament to its experience. They represent an asset built on the accumulated records and trust of the diplomatic field. Throughout this time, Diplomatic Journal has documented diplomacy not in the "language of power," but in the language of people and culture. Its records have captured the expressions of the field, rather than the words of agreements, and the weight of attitude, rather than the rhetoric of declarations. Now, the purpose of the 2026 K-Diplomatic Cultural Center is to pass this asset on to the next generati
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- 2026-01-18 16:18
South Korea The President's New Year's press conference on January 21st... his first since returning to the Blue House.

UNJournal Jon Lee | President Lee Jae-myung will hold a New Year's press conference for 2026 at the Blue House Guest House on the morning of the 21st, with 160 domestic and foreign reporters in attendance, according to the Blue House's Senior Secretary for Public Relations and Communications. This will be his first official press conference since moving from the Presidential Office in Yongsan to the Blue House, and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. The slogan for the New Year's press conference is "A Great Transformation Achieved Together, A Great Leap Forward for All." President L
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- 2026-01-18 10:04
UN members Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Fully Cultivate 500 Export Stars

UNJournal Jon Lee | The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will begin recruiting companies for the K-Export Star 500 project on the 16th of this month, aiming to foster 500 star companies with exports exceeding $10 million, the backbone of Korea's exports. ▲ "Photo - Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy" Recently, South Korea's exports have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, demonstrating quantitative growth. However, 84% of exports are concentrated in the top 1% of companies, highlighting the urgent need to improve the export structure through systematic foster
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- 2026-01-17 12:38

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UPDATE: 2026년 02월 12일 17시 17분