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ArtsㅡCulture Artist Oh Ji-yoon, a Korean master of the Venice Biennale
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Venice Biennale is the most prestigious and influential biennale in the world of art since its inception in 1895, and it is called the mother of biennales. The Venice Biennale, which consists of the main exhibition, national pavilions, and collaborative events, is called the Art Olympics because only a small number of artists selected by each country's ministry of culture are allowed to participate. As such, the artists who participate in the International Exhibition of Contemporary Art_ Venice Biennale are recognized as among the best in the world. This year, the 60th
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-05 12:46
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South Korea President Yoon lunches with Prof. Emeritus Kim Hyung-seok o…
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a luncheon with Yonsei University Professor Emeritus Kim Hyung-seok at the Yongsan Presidential Office on April 3. The President visited and talked with Professor Kim since his retirement as Prosecutor General in March 2021, and has always expressed his admiration for him by reading his books such as "One Hundred Years of Life.” "I visited you at this time three years ago and heard great comments from you," the president said at the beginning of the luncheon, "and I wanted to have you here as soon as possible after taking office, but I f
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-04 17:05
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UN members Peruvian Amb. Duclos Parodi meets with Incheon City Mayor Yo…
UNJournal Jon Lee | Incheon City Mayor Yoo Jung-bok met with Peruvian ambassador to Korea Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi to discuss cooperation at the reception room of Incheon City Hall on April 1. The meeting was held at the request of the ambassador, who discussed the appointment of Peru as the country’s honorary consul in Incheon and ways to cooperate in economic and cultural fields. "Peru is hosting the APEC Leaders' Meeting for the third time this year, after 2008 and 2016," said Ambassador Duclos Parodi. "We are looking forward to hosting the APEC Leaders' Meeting in Korea next year, and w
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-04 11:30
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ArtsㅡCulture Exhibition of AI-drawn artworks inspired by folk paintings
UNJournal Jon Lee | To enjoy and be inspired by folk paintings, a few thoughts and attitudes can help you. Open mind: When viewing folk paintings, it's important for you to approach them with an open mind and no preconceived notions. You should be ready to accept the message or emotion of the artwork. Free imagination: Folk paintings are often associated with the imagination. You can use your imagination as you look at the artwork and develop the story or emotion of the artwork in your own imagination. Emotional connection: Folk paintings often have an emotional component. To connect with the
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-03 19:01
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UN headquarters UN calls for restraint following Iran consulate attack in Syria
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young A senior UN official on April 2 urged the Security Council to work to avert further escalation in the Middle East following the deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria’s capital, Damascus. Briefing ambassadors a day after the attack, Assistant-Secretary-General Khaled Khiari stressed the need for restraint, the UN News reported. “We appeal to the Council today, as we do every month, to continue to actively engage all concerned parties to prevent further escalation and the worsening of tensions that undermine regional peace and security,” he said. UN Secre
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-03 14:43
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UN members Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul hosts 18th Iftar dinner
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul hosted the 18th Iftar dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan on March 29. The dinner brought together Koreans and foreigners from relevant fields, including the diplomatic corps from the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In his welcoming remarks, Foreign Minister Cho said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been holding the Iftar dinner for 20 years. He noted that what started as a gathering of some 20 participants from the diplomatic corps has now become an annual tradition de
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-02 11:08
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UN members Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev meets with Ban Ki-moon
UNJournal Jon Lee | President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan met with Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, and President of the Assembly of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on March 28 in Boao, China. Tokayev expressed gratitude to Ban Ki-moon for the invitation to take part in the BFA and noted his considerable contribution to the world community as one of the best Secretaries-General in UN history. Ban Ki-moon emphasized the substantial contribution of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the development of international coo
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-01 11:46
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UN members Mayor of Buena Park City, U.S., visits UN Memorial Park in Busan
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young Busan Nam-gu announced on March 26 that Mayor Susan Sonne of Buena Park City, USA, visited the United Nations Memorial Park on March 23 and laid a wreath at the gravesite of UN soldiers who sacrificed their lives for world peace. Mayor Susan Sonne said that the UN Memorial Park was one of the places she always wanted to visit when she visited Korea, and she was impressed by how Busan's Nam-gu is also making great efforts to protect world peace, centered on the UN Memorial Park. "I hope today's meeting will be an opportunity for the city of Buena Park and Nam-gu to i
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-29 14:48
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UN members Embassy of Myanmar holds an event to celebrate Myanmar A…
UNJournal Jon Lee | “The Armed Forces of Myanmar is constantly engaged in protecting and preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country. They have made enormous sacrifices to make our country safe so that our future generation is secure,” said H.E. U Thant Sin, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Delivering welcoming remarks at an event to mark the 79th Anniversary of Myanmar Armed Forces Day held at the Riverside Hotel in Seoul on March 27, Amb. U Thant Sin said, “The Armed Forces Day serves as an opportunity for the government and military leadership to r
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-28 17:40
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UN members "Yoon, a courageous politician who risked political disadva…
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received Caroline Kennedy, President Emeritus of the John F. Kennedy Foundation (JFK Foundation) and current U.S. Ambassador to Australia on March 27. The meeting was held at the special request of Mrs. Kennedy, who wanted to personally deliver the trophy (lantern) of the Profile in Courage Award to the President. The JFK Foundation honored President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida last year with the 2023 Profile in Courage Award, recognizing their contributions to improving relations between South Korea and Japan. "Both leaders have done the
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-28 11:21
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ArtsㅡCulture Artist Kim Yong-mo’s first solo exhibition to be held at Heesu…
UNJournal Jon Lee | The first exhibition in the "The Story of Living Hwayangyeonhwa" K-Art Representative Artist Series, Kim Yong-mo’s invitational solo exhibition will be held from April 3 to April 8, 2024 at Heesu Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The works in the "Story of Living" series convey a variety of positive messages such as happiness, love, hope, and respect, and the artist's desire to share the joy of living is evident in the pristine beauty of the works. The bold outlines of the images provide clarity, and the works, which clarify their inherent properties and characteristi
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-26 16:00
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UN members President Yoon stresses on continuing the great Journey…
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young The third meeting of the U.S.-led 'Democracy Summit' concluded in Seoul on March 20. The meeting was held for three days from March 18 under the theme of "Democracy for Future Generations. It was the first time the summit, which was launched by U.S. President Joe Biden in 2021, was held exclusively outside the United States. "The Republic of Korea, together with all democracies in the world, will continue its efforts to advance global democracy to the next level by consolidating the outcomes of this summit," said President Yoon Suk-yeol in his closing remarks, which
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-22 11:57
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UN members President Yoon meets with British Deputy Prime Minister
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, who is in Korea for the 3rd Democracy Summit on March 20. The President welcomed the UK's active participation in the Democracy Summit as the originator of parliamentary democracy and looked forward to lively discussions on the theme of the Summit, 'Promoting Democracy for Future Generations'. The President also noted that the Downing Street Agreement, which he signed with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his state visit to the UK last November, marked a new milestone in the development o
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-21 10:37
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UN members President Yoon meets with a group of African ministers and v…
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol received a group of ministers and vice ministers from five African countries who are visiting Korea to attend the Ministerial Meeting on the first day of the 3rd Democracy Summit at the Presidential Office on March 19. The five African countries are Gambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Mauritius and Botswana. The President assessed that the five countries share the universal value of democracy with Korea and have formed close and friendly relations, and expressed his hope that they will strengthen cooperation in various fields to develop democracy for
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-20 14:14
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UN members President Yoon receives U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young | President Yoon Suk-yeol received U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who is visiting South Korea for the Third Ministerial Meeting of the Democracy Summit, on March 18. The President welcomed Secretary Blinken, who is returning to South Korea after a four-month absence following his visit in November last year, and said that the recent high-level exchanges, including reciprocal visits between the foreign ministers of the two countries, demonstrate the strength of the U.S.-ROK alliance, which has evolved into a "globally comprehensive strategic alliance.” No
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-03-19 10:40
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