By UN Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Minsk, Belarus-- On October 29, 2025, an official meeting was held in the conference room of the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus. Five officials, including Deputy Minister Oleg Andreychik, and a delegation from the Republic of Korea were present. This meeting was a meaningful opportunity to discuss expanding tourism exchanges and cultural cooperation between Korea and Belarus. In his welcoming remarks, Deputy Minister Andreychik introduced Belarus as "a treasure trove of culture and nature located in the heart of Europe."
By UN Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Visit Korea Committee on Oct. 23 launched Korea Welcome Week through Nov. 9 at key hubs of tourism and transportation nationwide like Incheon International Airport, Gyeongju Station in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Gimhae International Airport in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and Busan Port, the Korea.net reported. This event seeks to welcome foreign tourists to Korea and promote domestic tourism ahead of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and a peak tourism season in the country.
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo President Lee Jae-myung, currently in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on October 27 (local time) to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries and responding to online scams. President Lee held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur that day. He expressed his gratitude for the hospitality shown to the Korean delegation during their recent visit to Cambodia regarding online scams. He said, "In South Korea, the entire nation is very
By UN Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah A crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Located in the heart of Belarus, Mir Castle exudes a beauty reminiscent of a medieval legend. With its red bricks, white decorations, and five majestic towers, its majestic and elegant appearance resembles a historical painting. This is not just a building; it is a symbol of Belarus and a treasure trove of human culture, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling back in time, Mir Castle lives on today as a symbol of "peace" and "harmony." A fortre
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young The traditions of Korea, the easternmost tip, are blossoming in Minsk, Belarus, the heart of Eastern Europe. The "World's First K-Folk Painting Exhibition," held from October 30 to November 16, is the first overseas special exhibition of Korean folk painting, officially invited by the National Museum of Folk Art of Belarus. This exhibition, co-hosted by the World Culture Promotion Foundation and the Diplomacy Journal, features 52 Korean folk painting artists, opening a forum for cultural diplomacy where tradition and modernity, East and West, converge. Under the the
By UN Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Nesvizh, the ancient capital of Belarus, is called the heart of Eastern European culture. At its heart stands the Nesvizh Palace, embodying the glory and spirit of the Radziwill family. This place is considered a culmination of human culture, a place where knowledge, art, and faith have intertwined for centuries. This palace, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, is now a museum and cradle of art, symbolizing the intersection of Belarusian identity and European civilization. The history of Nesvizh is synonymous with the history of the R
By UN Journal Belarus Correspondent Kim Sun-ah Minsk, Belarus -- A masterclass on traditional (K-Minwha) Korean folk painting was held ahead of the opening of the exhibition "K-Folk Painting: The Art of Korea" at the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, located in the heart of Minsk, Belarus. This program, a special opportunity to experience traditional Korean painting, Minhwa, firsthand, was well-received by approximately 30 local art enthusiasts and citizens. Participants experienced the colors and meaning of K-folk painting through hands-on practice painting traditional Korean fa
By UN Journal Kayla Lee President Lee Jae-myung held a dinner-and-meeting with Koreans in Malaysia on October 26, titled "A New History We Write Together, the Real Republic of Korea," in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia, and offered words of encouragement to Koreans living there. The meeting, part of President Lee's visit to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, was attended by approximately 200 people from various walks of life, including representatives of Korean community organizations, businesspeople, Korean language school officials, artists, and international organizations. In his congratulatory remarks
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on October 27. President Lee expressed his deep gratitude for his visit to Malaysia, the ASEAN chair this year and a long-standing friendly nation, as his first ASEAN country since taking office. Prime Minister Anwar expressed his gratitude for President Lee's visit, despite his busy schedule preparing for the APEC summit. Prime Minister Anwar further expressed his appreciation for President Lee's visit to Malaysia, saying it will provide a significant impetus for advancing Kor