UNJournal Jon Lee | Local residents, professional vocalists and an orchestra will come together on stage to fill a deepening autumn night with music, as the 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October" returns to audiences on 19 October after a hiatus since its 11th edition in 2022. The concert, themed "Melodies that Move the Heart," will take place at 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of Seoul Art Center Doam. It is hosted by the Pyeongchang-dong ARTE CORO Choir and organized by the NEW MUSIC COMPANY Opera Troupe, featuring a programme in which a choir composed of local residents performs alongside profe
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Korea held an appreciation meeting to recognize partner companies supporting the donation of 35 interactive smartboards to schools and vocational education institutions across Uzbekistan. The initiative was organized in commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which will be celebrated on September 1. It reflects a shared commitment by Uzbekistan and its Korean partners to supporting the younger generation and advancing the digital transformation of education. H
UNJournal Jon Lee | Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea has been developing consistently in recent years, acquiring new substance in such priority areas as the economy, investment, advanced technologies, digitalization, and public financial management. Relations aimed at further expanding practical cooperation between the two countries, studying advanced experience, and introducing modern technologies are becoming particularly important. Within the framework of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum, particular attention is being paid to ident
UNJournal Jon Lee | Investing in Health as a Foundation for Sustainable Development The Republic of Uzbekistan is undergoing one of the most comprehensive periods of national transformation in its modern history. Guided by the principle that human well-being is the highest priority of state policy, the Government has placed healthcare at the center of its reform agenda. A modern healthcare system is no longer viewed solely as a provider of medical services; it is recognized as a strategic pillar of sustainable economic growth, social stability, and national competitiveness. Under the leadershi
UNJournal Jon Lee | This text is not taken from ancient scriptures or old literature. It is a Dharma discourse left by Damhwa, who transcribed the thoughts that arose in his heart, character by character, one day while continuing his 100-day prayer at Palgongsan Mountain amidst quiet ascetic practice. During the time he spent in deep mountain reflection and prayer, what arose in his mind was not personal success or advancement. It was a world where people cherish one another, where the wealthy bestow virtue, and where all people of different backgrounds harmonize to find peace together. The ph
UNJournal Jon Lee | A person's heart is reflected in their face, and their character is revealed in their words. We meet countless number of people every day. We converse with family, meet colleagues at work, and exchange thoughts through phone calls, text messages, the internet, and social media. However, as the world becomes faster and harsher, smiles on our faces are diminishing, and our words are becoming increasingly sharp. We criticize at the slightest difference in opinion and pour out aggressive words if things do not go our way. In online spaces where we do not face-to-face, we hurt o
UNJournal Jon Lee | There is a saying that as the autumn night deepens, it is good to be close to a book under a lamp. This is the concept of 'Deunghwa Gachin' (燈火可親), which meansm "Fraternity grows near candle light. To the people of age, a lamp was not merely a light to dispel darkness. It was a light of hope that illuminated the path of learning, allowed for self-reflection, and enabled preparation for the future. What is a lamp to us today? For a student preparing for an exam, it could be a single book spread out late into the night; for parents, it could be the heart that patiently waits
UNJournal Jon Lee | Ambassador Shafiq Rachai of the Kingdom of Morocco in Seoul said, "The Royal Throne is the cornerstone that has sustained the Moroccan nation for a long time and is the most important national symbol that unites the royal family and the people.” Speaking at a gala reception hosted by the Embassy of Morocco in Seoul at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel on July 30, 2026, Ambassador Rachai then added, "Today, we are celebrating not only the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s accession but also the national development and reforms achieved under the King’s lead
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On April 22, the next Summit of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) – one of the region's prominent organizations – will take place in Astana. The upcoming meeting of the Heads of the Founding States acquires special significance, as it marks the transition of the Fund's chairmanship to Uzbekistan for 2027–2029 period. This will be our country’s third mandate, following leadership terms in 1997–1999 and 2013–2016. It is worth noting that Tashkent was at the forefront of the creation of IFAS. Yet, resuming this leadership role after a decade takes place i
UNJournal Jon Lee | In an exclusive interview conducted online between April 9 and April 15, 2026, and supplemented by an in-person meeting at the Embassy of Belarus on April 22, H.E. Mr. Andrew Chernetsky, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Korea, speaks candidly about bilateral trade, Korean economic strategy, peninsula security, the Eurasian Charter, and the state of Belarus–South Korea government dialogue. BILATERAL RELATIONS Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a summit in Pyongyang with DPRK Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un on March 25–26 this year. What does th
UNJournal Jon Lee | On February 25 at 2:30 p.m., the 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition officially kicked off in Insadong with an awards ceremony and Hanbok fashion show. "A place where tradition and modernity, recorded history and personal memories meet," is how Chairman of the Organizing Committee Lee Jon-young described the exhibition. Lee is also publisher of Diplomacy Journal.
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UNJournal Jon Lee | Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong released the following statement on March 2 about President Lee Jae-Myeong's meetings in Singapore: At tonight's state dinner, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam expressed warm feelings of kinship, noting the many things Korea and Singapore have in common. He began by pointing out that men in both countries are required to fulfill mandatory military service, adding that he was delighted BTS had completed their service and would be performing in Singapore in December. He also noted that the people of both nations are growing c
UNJournal Jon Lee | Multiple Korean news outlets are covering contradictory statements released by the offices of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson and the Republic of Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND). According to a February 25 Korea Times article, the controversy arose "from a large-scale U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) drill conducted Feb. 18 and 19 from Osan Air Base, during which U.S. fighter jets carried out more than 100 sorties over waters west of the Korean Peninsula. Chinese warplanes also scrambled in response, leading to a short aerial standoff between th
UNJournal Jon Lee | Samsung Electronics announced the world's first mass production shipment of HBM4, a key component in the artificial intelligence industry. Samsung, which has lagged behind in the HBM market, has seized the opportunity to once again dominate the market with this HBM4 shipment. Samsung Electronics Vice President of Memory Development Hwang Sang-joon stated, "Samsung Electronics' HBM4 breaks the mold of previous, proven processes by applying cutting-edge processes like 1c DRAM and Foundry 4nm." "By securing sufficient room for performance expansion through process competitiven