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Photo Special Edition Commemorating the State Visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea
UN Journal Kayla Lee | It is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea. To commemorate this significant occasion, Diplomacy Journal is honored to publish this “Special Edition Commemorating the State Visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea.” Since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than three decades ago, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Uzbekistan have developed a special relationship of friendship and cooperation founded on mutual respect and trust. Beyond politi
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-08 09:47
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ArtsㅡCulture The World Peace Art Exhibition donates 58 K-Folk Paintings and K-Graphics to Wonju Prison
UNJournal Kayla Lee | The World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee continued its cultural and artistic sharing initiatives for correctional facilities (prison) by donating 58 works of K-Folk Painting and K-Graphics to Wonju Prison. The Wonju Prison authorities announced that they held a donation ceremony attended by Warden Kim Seong-yeol, Lee Jon-young, Chairman of the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, Secretary General Kim Tae-yeon, and Kang Seok-won, Representative of KS Gallery. This event is the 9th art donation project for correctional facilities, led by the World Pe
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-03 10:59
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UN members Ambassadress Michelle Steel of the United States in Seoul meets with Director General Chung Yeon-doo of the Diplomatic, Strategic, and Information Bureau
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Chung Yeon-doo, Director General of the Diplomatic, Strategic, and Information Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Michelle Steel, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, on the afternoon of the 2nd to reaffirm the joint commitment of both South Korea and the United States for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director General Chung welcomed Ambassador Steel’s appointment during the meeting and emphasized the importance of diplomatic and security cooperation between the two countries ba
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-03 12:55
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UN members Uzbekistan and South Korea Expand Tourism Cooperation as Korean Visitor Numbers Grow
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Uzbekistan is emerging as an increasingly popular destination for international travelers, with the country welcoming approximately 7.75 million foreign tourists between January and July 2026, a 22.6 percent increase year-on-year. Tourism service exports over the same period reached roughly $3.9 billion, according to figures cited by Uzbek tourism officials. Within this broader growth, South Korea has established itself as one of Uzbekistan's leading long-haul source markets. From January to July 2026, South Korea ranked third among long-haul markets by visitor numbers
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-03 17:57
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South Korea Venerable Jinwoo elected as 38th president of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, “Second-term president after 13 years”
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Ven. Jinwoo, the incumbent President of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, has been elected as the 38th president, successfully securing a consecutive term. The Central Election Commission of the Jogye Order announced on the 3rd that Ven. Jinwoo, Candidate Number 3, was elected with 183 votes in the election for the 38th President held at the Traditional Culture and Arts Performance Hall of the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall in the Jongno-gu Ward in Seoul. All 321 members of the electoral college participated in this election, including 81 members of t
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 13:28
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UN members Uzbekistan and South Korea Deepen Cooperation Ahead of Presidential Visit in September
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea has continued to deepen in recent years, expanding into priority areas including the economy, investment, advanced technologies, digitalization and public financial management, according to officials involved in preparations for an upcoming high-level visit. The Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum has served as a platform for identifying new areas of regional and bilateral cooperation, joint projects in innovative and high-tech sectors, and human capital development. Officials say this work is gaining added si
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-03 17:54
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South Korea Today Art Chairman Park Jang-sun Pledges Additional 1 Billion Won to Korea Aerospace University
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Park Jang-sun, chairman of Today Art Co., Ltd., has pledged an additional 1 billion won to Korea Aerospace University's development fund, bringing his cumulative donations to the university to 2 billion won following an initial gift of 1 billion won in September 2024. Korea Aerospace University held an opening ceremony on the morning of September 3 for the "Park Jang-sun Lounge," a newly renovated student space on the first floor of the university's Academic Information Center, named in recognition of the chairman's contributions. A Multi-Purpose Space for Students Fun
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 15:57
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South Korea Tanzanian Ambassador Visits Korea Aerospace University to Discuss Aviation and AI Talent Cooperation
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Tanzanian Ambassador to South Korea Noel Emmanuel Kaganda led a delegation to Korea Aerospace University (KAUT) on September 2 to discuss expanding cooperation in education, research and talent development across aerospace, artificial intelligence, and science and technology. The meeting was attended by KAUT President Hur Hee-young, the university's Director of External Affairs, and Distinguished Professor Lee Jin-sang. The two sides agreed to pursue substantive cooperation projects in education, research and personnel exchange, building on years of established ties be
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:16
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South Korea Korea Aerospace University Unveils Six Key Initiatives for Second Half of 2026, Appoints Six New Faculty
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Korea Aerospace University held a general faculty meeting on the first day of its second semester, presenting six key initiatives for the remainder of the year aimed at strengthening the university's competitiveness and building a foundation for future growth. The "2nd General Faculty Meeting for the 2026 Academic Year" took place on the afternoon of September 1 in the university's main auditorium. The session opened with the presentation of appointment letters to six new faculty members, followed by remarks from President Hur Hee-young and work reports from administra
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:01
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ArtsㅡCulture Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa) recommends, Before coveting other positions, do your best for the one you currently have
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | There is a famous Korean saying, Nae Koga Seok Ja, which literally translates, “My own nose is three feet long.” It is used to mean that one is so preoccupied with one's own urgent situation that one has no time to look after the circumstances of the others." However, looking at today’s politics and public service, we need to reflect on this saying a little differently. It is not uncommon to see a single person holding multiple titles and having their name listed in various institutions and organizations. Of course, holding multiple posts cannot be considered wrong in
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:12
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South Korea World Peace Art Exhibition Donates 25 Folk Paintings to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The World Peace Art Exhibition donated 25 folk paintings to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution on September 3, one day after delivering 58 works to Wonju Prison, marking its 10th donation to a correctional facility nationwide. Seoul Southern Correctional Institution, led by Warden Jeong Jin-woo, announced that it received the artworks and held a donation ceremony at the facility. The ceremony was attended by Warden Jeong, former Daegu Regional Correctional Office Commissioner Kim Dong-hyun, World Peace Art Exhibition Chairman Lee Jon-young, Secretary General Kim T
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:06
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UN members When Sanctions Change the Rules: The World They Create
UN Journal Lee Sung Jun | No policy exists in a vacuum. A measure designed to pressure one country can, over time, alter the calculations of many others. Companies look for new ways to trade. Banks develop new approaches to managing risk. Governments seek to reduce their dependence on financial networks and supply chains that can become instruments of political pressure. This raises a broader question: when sanctions remain in place for years, do they continue to function simply as a tool of pressure, or do they begin to reshape the economic environment itself? Iran offers one of the clearest
- Lee Sung Jun | 기자
- 2026-09-07 14:14
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UN members Iran Warns South Korea Against Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei addressed the possibility of South Korean military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz during a press conference on 7 September, according to a media brief released by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Seoul on 8 September. Responding to a question on the matter, Baghaei said Iran's position was clear, noting that Tehran has maintained good relations with Seoul and values that relationship. At the same time, he said, both South Korea and other countries understand that participation in what he described a
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-08 13:50
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Special Edition Commemorating the State Visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea
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The World Peace Art Exhibition donates 58 K-Folk Paintings and K-Graphics to Wonju Prison
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China and Kyrgyzstan Sign Permanent Friendship Treaty at Bishkek Summit, Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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