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UN members Design as a Dance: Italy Brings Its 10th Design Day to Seoul
UN Journal Kayla Lee | On March 10, the Embassy of Italy in Seoul hosted the "10th Italian Design Day RE-DESIGN: The Regeneration of Space, Objects, Thought, and Relationships" at High Street Italia (HSI), the Italian Trade Agency (ITA)’s flagship showplace built on Gangnam’s famed Garosu-gil to promote products made in Italy. Architect, designer and artist Michele De Lucchi was chosen to serve as the designated “Italian Design Day Ambassador.” The recipient of numerous awards and honors in both Europe and Asia, Mr. De Lucchi is a founding member of Milan-based AMDL CIRCLE, a creative multidis
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- 2026-03-12 19:01
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UN members A New Constitutional Model for Kazakhstan’s Future
UN Journal Kayla Lee | In the life of every nation, there comes a moment when incremental reforms are no longer sufficient and a comprehensive renewal becomes necessary. Today, Kazakhstan stands at such a historic juncture. The draft of the new Constitution represents not merely a set of amendments, but a systemic modernization of our state institutions. It reflects Kazakhstan’s transition from the formative period of independence to a stage of institutional maturity, stability, and balanced development. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on February 11, 2026, calling for a nation
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- 2026-03-12 18:46
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UN members 13th International e-Mobility Expo in Jeju to Award Global Leaders
UN Journal Kayla Lee | The Global EV Association Network (GEAN) announced on March 9 that it has selected domestic and international companies, organizations, and institutions that have contributed to the development of the global e-mobility industry, the realization of sustainable carbon neutrality, and the advancement of future strategic industries as recipients of 2026 GEAN awards. The award ceremony will be held on March 25 at Jeju Shinhwa World, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 13th International e-Mobility Expo (KOR, ENG). GEAN selected the final recipients through a comprehen
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-03-11 11:34
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UN members Diplomatic Journal 3 March 2026 Vol.203, TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXPAND COOPERATION
UNJournal Jon Lee | TURKMENISTAN BILEN KOREYA RESPUBLIKASYNYN ARASYNDAKY HYZMATDA LYK OSDURILYAR 대만민국과 투르크메니스탄 간의 협력은 발전아고 있다 TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA EXPAND COOPERATION
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-03-05 17:33
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UN members Presidents Lee and Marcos Mark 77 Years of Korea-Philippines Friendship at State Banquet
UN Journal Kayla Lee | President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung attended a state banquet hosted by Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace in Manila on the evening of March 3, as part of President Lee's ongoing state visit to the Philippines. In his dinner remarks, President Marcos noted that the two leaders had agreed to fully realize the potential of the Korea-Philippines Free Trade Agreement for the benefit of both peoples. He also highlighted areas of cooperation including investment in the Philippines' military modernization, coast guard capaci
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- 2026-03-04 14:38
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UN members President Lee and PM Wong Chart New Course for Korea-Singapore Strategic Partnership
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit on the morning of March 2 with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his state visit to Singapore. The two engaged in wide-ranging discussions on ways to deepen the strategic bilateral partnership, as well as major international issues, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula and developments in the Middle East. Prime Minister Wong welcomed President Lee, noting his pleasure at receiving him in Singapore just over four months after their previous summit in Seoul last November. He described the visit as "an important cata
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- 2026-03-04 10:46
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UN members Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
UN Journal Kayla Lee | On March 2, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted a state dinner in honor of President Lee Jae Myung’s official visit to Singapore. President Tharman expressed warm camaraderie, noting the many similarities between Korea and Singapore such as men in both countries fulfill mandatory military service. He added that he was delighted BTS would be performing in Singapore in December after completing their service obligations. President Tharman also noted that the people of the two nations are growing closer in everyday areas such as arts, culture, and sports, em
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- 2026-03-04 10:42
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UN members Business Climate Analysis of Uzbekistan – CERR Survey
UNJournal Kayla Lee | In January, growth in the business climate was mainly driven by an outpacing increase in the expectations component. The agricultural sector and services became the key drivers of business confidence. The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) presented the results of its business climate analysis based on monthly surveys of entrepreneurs across the republic. Based on the collected data, a composite Business Climate Indicator was formed, reflecting both current assessments of business conditions and expectations for the next 3 months. Dynamics of Uzbekistan’s Com
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- 2026-03-03 13:26
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UN members AI Partners and Cultural Allies: Korea and Singapore Deepen Ties
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
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-03-03 11:12
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UN members February 18-19 USFK Drills over Korea's West Sea Lead to Conflicting Accounts
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
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-02-28 10:19
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UN members Shared Pain, Shared Promise: Azerbaijan and Korea Reflect on Khojaly at Third Annual Symposium
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On February 26, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea (ERA) and the DGIEA Korea–Azerbaijan Association held the Third Symposium dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide. "On the night of 25–26 February 1992, Armenia's armed forces attacked the town of Khojaly and perpetrated mass atrocities against the Azerbaijani civilian population," the Embassy explained in a post-symposium statement. "During the bloodshed, 613 people — including 63 children, 106 women, and 70 elderly persons — were killed with particular cruelty" — with an
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-28 10:14
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UN members Tokayev’s U.S. Visit Advances Kazakhstan’s Economic Agenda
UNJournal Kayla Lee | The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the United States provided an opportunity for targeted negotiations with major international corporations and financial institutions, centered on long-term investment, production localization, and Kazakhstan’s integration into global value chains. One of the key outcomes was the signing of an investment agreement worth approximately $180 million between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Mars, Incorporated. The company plans to build a pet food production plant in the city of Alatau. The project will focus on th
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- 2026-02-25 10:25
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UN members Korea and Brazil Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership After 67 Years
UNJournal Kayla Lee | President Lee Jae-myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on February 23 and agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” for the first time in 67 years since establishing diplomatic ties in 1959. Immediately following the talks, the two leaders announced in a joint press statement the adoption of the “Korea-Brazil Four-Year Action Plan,” encompassing political and economic ties, practical cooperation, and civilian exchanges, and stated it would serve as the mid-to-long-term roadmap for bilateral coopera
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- 2026-02-25 07:10
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UN members Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Brazil's Lula
UNJournal Kayla Lee | President Lee Jae-myung extended the highest level of diplomatic honors to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his state visit to Korea on February 23, with Cheong Wa Dae describing the reception as a reflection of "President Lula and First Lady Janja Lula da Silva's personal tastes and Korea’s deep respect for the Brazilian people and their culture." President Lula arrived the previous day and held a summit with President Lee at Cheong Wa Dae that morning. Upon arrival, President Lula and his wife were escorted by a 70-member marching band and traditiona
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-24 11:07
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UN members Korea and India Chart New Course for Economic Partnership
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) attended the Korea–India Economic Cooperation Conference on February 20, 2026, at the Lotte Hotel Seoul. Held under the theme “The Future of Korea–India Economic Cooperation for Shared Prosperity,” the conference examined practical directions for future economic cooperation with India, a country drawing growing attention as a next-generation manufacturing base and key supply chain hub, backed by its vast domestic market and an annual growth rate of 6 to 7 percent. The event brought togethe
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- 2026-02-23 13:23
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