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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
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
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
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
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
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
South Korea President Lee Jae-myung: “We Must Foster Robotics, Aerospace, K-Bio, and K-Defense Beyond Semiconductors”

UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | On June 23rd, President Lee Jae-myung stated, “We must foster a new growth engine for K-industry comparable to semiconductors,” presenting the nurturing of future strategic industries such as robotics, aerospace, K-Bio, and K-Defense as a core national task. Presiding over the 27th Cabinet Meeting and the 12th Emergency Economic Review Meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae on this day, President Lee stated, “Through the recent Middle East war, we were able to confirm the vulnerabilities of our economy,” adding, “We must strategically diversify energy and raw material supply ch
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-24 11:57
UN members ROK-US nuclear cooperation, AI supply chain, and the North Korean POW Issue… The three major tests for South Korean diplomacy

UNJournal Kayla Lee | South Korean diplomacy is simultaneously facing two critical challenges: securing security sovereignty and restructuring economic security. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' regular briefing on the 23rd, key pending issues that will determine the future direction of the South Korean diplomacy were discussed intensively, including: ROK-US nuclear cooperation negotiations to secure nuclear-powered submarines (SSN), the restructuring of US-led AI and high-tech supply chains, and the issue of North Korean POWs arising from the war in Ukraine. In particular, attention is foc
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-06-24 09:27
South Korea Embassy of India Marks 12th International Day of Yoga at Gwanghwamun Square, Drawing 1,000 Participants

UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Embassy of India in Seoul, in collaboration with Viveka Yoga, hosted the 12th International Day of Yoga at Gwanghwamun Square on June 21, 2026, under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Approximately 1,000 participants gathered at the iconic public square, set against the historic Gyeongbok Palace, including Korean yoga practitioners, members of the Indian community, and representatives of the diplomatic corps. The event featured a two-and-a-half-hour programme comprising the Common Yoga Protocol alongside a series of yoga demonstrations by Korean practitioners an
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-22 17:31
ArtsㅡCulture The 29th World Peace Art Exhibition begins accepting art works

UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The "29th World Peace Art Exhibition (World Peace Art Exhibition 2026)," a representative international art competition for domestic and international artists, will begin accepting artworks from June 25 to June 30. Hosted by the Grand Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, this competition is being held under the theme "Beyond the Era of Violence, Painting Peace Again" and is establishing itself as an international cultural and artistic festival where artists from around the world express the values of peace, coexistence, and humanity through art. In particular, this yea
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-22 11:00
UN headquarters A test for national interest-centered pragmatic diplomacy

UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Lee Jae-myung Government, launched in June 2025, is concluding its first year in office. At the time of its inauguration, the diplomatic environment surrounding the Republic of Korea (south) was more complex than ever before. Strategic competition between the United States and China intensified, centering on semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains, while President Donald Trump's re-election heralded a new diplomatic reality where even alliances are viewed as bargaining chips. Added to this were instability in the Middle East, the rapprochement
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-22 10:57
UN members President Lee Jae-myung requests Pope to visit DMZ and North Korea Pope responds, “I will posotively consider it.”

UNJournal Kayla Lee | Explaining the results of his tour of Europe and the Group of Seven (G7), President Lee Jae-myung emphasized his commitment to expanding national interests through pragmatic diplomacy and international cooperation for the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula. During a briefing on the results of the Europe and G7 tour held at the Chunchugwan on the 19th, President Lee stated, “I requested Pope Leo XIV to visit Korea in conjunction with next year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, and asked him to pursue the possibility of a visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) an
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-06-20 17:05
UN headquarters Briefing by United Nations Spokesperson: From the War in Sudan and Palestine to the Spread of Ebola: “UN Urges Global Emergency Response”

UNJournal Kayla Lee | As the international community simultaneously faces a complex crisis of war, climate change, and the spread of infectious diseases, the United Nations (UN) has called on governments, international organizations, and private sector partners to respond more swiftly and decisively. In a recent briefing, UN leaders expressed deep concern over the worsening armed conflicts in Sudan, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories. At the same time, they emphasized the urgent need for a joint international response to the Ebola virus, which is showing signs of resurgence in Africa, an
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-06-20 16:50
UN headquarters 'First Korean-American woman,' Michelle Park Steel, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to South Korea

UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The United States Senate confirmed Michelle Park Steel, President Donald Trump's nominee for US Ambassador to South Korea, in a floor vote on June 17, ending a vacancy that had persisted for roughly 15 months since the departure of former Ambassador Sung Kim. The Senate approved Steel's confirmation by a vote of 55 to 39, completing the process approximately 65 days after Trump formally nominated her on April 13. With her confirmation, Steel becomes only the second Korean American to serve as US Ambassador to South Korea, following Sung Kim, who held the post from 2011
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-19 16:54
UN headquarters Embassy of Peru in Seoul to Host Reception Marking 205th Anniversary of Peruvian Independence

UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Embassy of Peru in Seoul will host a reception commemorating the 205th anniversary of Peruvian independence on July 28, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu. The event is organised by Ambassador Paul Duclos and his wife, Jeanette Somocurcio, and is intended to celebrate Peru's independence milestone while reinforcing the friendship and cooperative ties between Korea and Peru. The Embassy plans to welcome diplomatic representatives from across the international community, government officials, figures from the busines
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-06-19 16:51

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UPDATE: 2026년 10월 07일 10시 34분