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UN members Korea-Netherlands Launch Inaugural Foreign Affairs-Industry Dialogue
UNJournal Kayla Lee | The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Kingdom of Netherlands held the first Korea–Netherlands 2+2 Foreign and Industry High-Level Dialogue on February 11 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Seoul. On the ROK side were Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Minister of Foreign Affairs David van Weel and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Aukje de Vries represented the Netherlands. As both countries are bound by a Strategic Partnership, the dialogue addresses political,
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-12 17:17
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UN members Iran's Revolution at 47: An Evening of History and Diplomacy in Seoul
UN Journal Kayla Lee | On February 10, H.E. Saeed Koozechi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted a reception to mark the 47th Anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution (celebrated on February 11). The event was held in the Shilla Hotel’s Hanok-inspired YeongBinGwan Hall. Before the official ceremony, a video introduced Iran’s long legacy. It began with a reference to the legend of the archer Arash, who gave his all to secure a vast land for his people, and included scenes from Iran’s diverse and beautiful landscapes, including the green hills of Torkaman Sahra and the stunning ter
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-12 09:24
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UN members Royal Thai Armed Forces Day Reception in Seoul Highlights Enduring Partnership
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Observed annually on January 18, Royal Thai Armed Forces Day honors the courage, service, and dedication of the military in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and security. The date commemorates the historic victory of King Naresuan the Great in 1593, a defining moment in Thai history that symbolizes bravery, strategic leadership, and national pride. To celebrate this legacy, the Royal Thai Embassy and the Office of the Defense Attaché hosted a reception on the evening of February 6, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense Convention Hall in Seoul. The event drew a d
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-10 09:34
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UN members Critical Minerals Ministerial Launches FORGE to Counter China's Dominance
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On February 4, the U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural "Critical Minerals Ministerial." Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were among the American delegation. “Critical minerals and rare earths are essential for our most advanced technologies and will only become more important as AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices transform our economies,” a post-meeting statement issued by the U.S. State Department read. It explained
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-09 08:46
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UN members ROK Foreign Minister-U.S. Secretary of State Maintain High-Level Diplomatic Momentum
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held an ROK-U.S. Foreign Ministers' Meeting with U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on February 3 (local time). Minister Cho is visiting Washington, D.C., to attend the U.S.-led Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting. Both ministers exchanged views on implementing the ROK-U.S. Summit Joint Fact Sheet (JFS), North Korea issues, and regional and global situations. Minister Cho recalled Secretary Rubio's contribution to reaching agreement on the JFS text and proposed moving forward with swift and substantive imp
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-04 17:55
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UN members Uzbekistan’s Inclusive Turn: Solutions at the Level of Each Mahalla
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On 23 January, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a videoconference meeting was held on the key tasks of poverty reduction and employment provision for 2026. In terms of both substance and the framing of issues, the meeting marked a turning point in the evolution of the country’s social policy. The relevance of transitioning to a new model The results of the reforms demonstrate a transition to the next stage of social policy. For the first time, poverty reduction has been placed in direct dependence on outcomes at the level of individua
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-30 11:44
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UN members Bridges of Friendship: Toward New Horizons of Uzbek–Pakistani Partnership
UNJournal Jon Lee | Nigora Sultanova | In recent years, the deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has emerged as a significant new strategic direction across Eurasia. Two countries standing at the historic crossroads of ancient trade routes are now consistently building a modern “architecture of connectivity” that permeates all key areas, including the economy, culture, education, and technology. Their shared centuries-old historical roots, dating back to the era of the Great Silk Road, are being transformed into concrete projects and initiatives capable of strengthening econom
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- 2026-01-30 11:19
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UN members Oman Offers New Tourism Opportunities to Korean Travel Agencies
UNJournal Kayla Lee | In a new step to strengthen its presence in global tourism markets, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and in cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul, hosted representatives from leading Korean travel agencies as part of an exceptional familiarization tour held from 15 to 22 January 2026. The tour provided representatives of Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Very Good Tour, MyRealTrip, and Yanatrip with a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of Oman’s tourism product, which combines cultural authenticity, stunning
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-01-29 11:00
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UN members Indian Tricolor Lights Up the Han River to Commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day
By UNJournal Kayla Lee | On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, Ambassador Gourangalal DAS hosted a reception on January 26, 2026, at Sebitseom, the cluster of small man-made islands beside Seoul’s Banpo-daegyo Bridge. The event was graced by the guest of honor, H.E. Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy, Mr. Lim Sang-woo, from Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The celebration drew approximately 500 distinguished guests, including members of the National Assembly, various diplomatic missions, business leaders, and academia. Cultural figures and representatives from the Indian com
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 15:19
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UN members BAVIK Hosts 2026 New Year Event, Beginning New Chapter in Korea-Vietnam Economic Cooperation
By UNJournal Kayla Lee | The Korean-Vietnamese Business Association (BAVIK) held its New Year event on January 25, bringing together major business leaders from both Korea and Vietnam. The event was organized by Jeon Yong-heon, Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Forum, and was particularly notable for the large attendance of young Vietnamese entrepreneurs, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Vietnamese attendees included Vietnam’s Ambassador to Korea Vu Ho, BAVIK Chairman Dao Tuan Hong, Vice Chairman Nguyen Viet Phong, and Vice President Won Jeong-min. Tran Khanh Van, Vietnam News Agency Seoul
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 13:17
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UN members Gaza-focused ‘Board of Peace" Membership Slowly Ticks Upward
UNJournal Jon Lee | On January 19, Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement: “The government of the Republic of Korea welcomes the United States’ recent announcement of the launch of Phase Two of the Gaza Peace Plan as well as the formation of the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The ROK government appreciates President Trump’s initiative in advancing peace in Gaza, along with the efforts of mediators including Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye. “The government hopes that the parties thoroughly and swiftly implement the Peace
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 11:14
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UN members Kazakh Ambassador and Chungbuk Governor Strengthen Ties
UNJournal Jon Lee | Nurgali Arystanov, Kazakhstan's ambassador to South Korea, met with Chungcheongbuk-do Governor Kim Young-hwan in Cheongju on January 20 to discuss ways to advance regional cooperation between their respective states. During the meeting, both sides broadly reviewed cooperation plans across trade, economics, culture, and humanitarian fields. In particular, they agreed that exchanges and tourism cooperation between the two countries are seeing positive developments. Chungcheongbuk-do is considered one of Korea's most dynamically developing regions, with high potential in indus
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-26 17:52
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UN members Uzbekistan – Turkey: The Practical Phase of Cooperation in the Forestry Sector
UNJournal Jon Lee | Today, one of the priority areas of state policy in Uzbekistan is focused on expanding forested areas, increasing green coverage, mitigating the negative impacts of climate change, and ensuring environmental sustainability. To achieve effective results in these areas, studying advanced foreign experience and adapting it to the country’s climatic conditions is of particular importance. In this context, the participation of a delegation of representatives of the Forestry Agency under the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan in a training and practica
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-26 17:17
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UN members Finance Minister Koo Visits Power Semiconductor Site for EV and AI Industries
UNJournal Jon Lee | Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-chul visited a hub for the implementation of a hyper-innovative economy as the first step toward a "performance-oriented economic operation" in 2026. Review of National Growth Fund support, support for technology development and demand creation to accelerate "power efficiency innovation." On the 23rd, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yoon-chul visited DB HiTek, a next-generation power semiconductor company located in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, to inspect the foundry site and hold a meeting with employees
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-26 09:53
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UN members India Stack – The Indian Approach and Experience
UNJournal Jon Lee | hat is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct transactions digitally. The India Stack components like Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), DigiLocker (documents), e-Sign (digital signature), e-KYC (know your customer), DBT (direct benefit transfer), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (healthcare), etc, enable citizens, businesses a
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- 2026-01-23 09:42
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