By UN Journal Lee Gil-ju Lured investors with false advertising of a NASDAQ listing... Withdrawals currently suspended - Damages estimated at hundreds of billions of won, with serious impact on ordinary citizens, including the elderly and housewives. Recently, Aifeex LTD, which lured investors with promises of high returns under the guise of an "AI-based automated fund system," has been revealed to be facing a massive redemption suspension, marking the end of a typical Ponzi scam. Aifeex operates in Korea, the United States, China, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia, raising concerns that
By UN Journal Lee Gil-ju First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Yoon-joo, currently visiting the United States, held a with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the US Department of State on December 1 (local time), and exchanged views on follow-up measures to the ROK-US summit. This Vice-Ministerial Meeting marked the first high-level meeting between the two countries since the two leaders' mutual visits in August and October. The two Vice Ministers commended the adoption of the Joint Fact Sheet (November 14), which outlines the agreements reached between the two leaders, and
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Measles deaths have dropped by 88 per cent since 2000 – yet an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children, still died from the virus last year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Nov. 28. Officials said global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain under-immunized following years of COVID-19 pandemic-related disruption, according to the UN News. “Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses,” said Dr. Kate O’Brien, WHO’s Director of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals. “One person can infect up to 18 others. Many peopl
By UN Journal Lee Gil-ju Jeong Kwang-yong, Director-General for African and Middle Eastern Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held the 8th Korea-Iran Director-General-Level Policy Consultation with Ali Asghar Mohammadi, Director-General for Asia and the Pacific Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran on November 30, local time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Both sides recognized the holding of the 8th Consultation, held just six months after the 7th, as a testament to the efforts of both foreign ministries to sustain friendly relations. They exchanged vie
By UN Journal Lee Gil-ju Park Il, the Seoul government representative for the protection of overseas Koreans in Cambodia, visited Sihanoukville, a major hotspot for online scams in Cambodia, on November 27. He met with Police Chief Sar Ratha and Governor Mang Sineth to discuss responses to online scams and cooperation measures against Korean nationals. He was also accompanied by Korean police officers from the "Korea-Cambodia Joint Task Force for Korean Nationals" (abbreviated as the "Korea Task Force"). Park stated that the Korean government is paying particular attention to the ongoing incid
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on his visit to Türkiye, held a social engagement and conversation with Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, the First Lady of Türkiye, on Nov. 24. Following their visit to the Museum of Civilizations, the focus was on touring the National Library and attending cultural and artistic events. First, the two ladies visited the Korea Corner within the National Library of Türkiye. In the space stocked with various Korean books, including Korean language and Korean novels, Mrs. Erdoğan introduced, “The popularity of the Korean
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye on Nov. 24. A nuclear power cooperation between Korea and Turkiye was included at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the South Korea-Turkey summit, the Office of the President announced. The scope of cooperation included reactor technology, site assessment, regulations and licensing, financing and business models, and nuclear power plant project implementation. To this end, the two sides agreed to establish a joint working group, share information, experience, know-how,
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young At the G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on Nov. 22 (local time), President Lee Jae-myung proposed, "To enhance growth potential, we must create a predictable trade and investment environment. President Lee emphasized the importance of multilateral trade, saying, "Restoring the functions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in our common interest." He also emphasized the importance of multilateral trade. Notably, Korea has agreed to host the G20 again in 2028, its first in 18 years since 2010. In the first session of the G20 Summit, President Lee sta
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung, currently on an official visit to Egypt, stated, “Korea and Egypt have agreed to jointly contribute to international peace, including on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East, as ‘peace promoters.’” President Lee announced the results of the summit during a joint press conference with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Egyptian Presidential Palace on Nov. 20 local time. President Lee explained, “During the talks, we held in-depth discussions on the recent situations on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East,” adding, “President
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo A concert of the State Classical Music Orchestra “Camerata Kazakhstan” was held in Seoul on Nov. 14 as part of cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The concert program featured outstanding works such as Nurgisa Tlendiev’s “Sarzhailau”(Yellow Steppe), Shamshi Kaldayakov’s “Bärinende sen sulu” (You Are the Most Beautiful), among others. In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov highlighted the significance of cultural exchange as a “language without translation” that strengthens interpersonal ties and creates a pl
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung stated during his summit with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, “I hope this visit will serve as an opportunity for the cooperative relationship between Korea and the UAE to become truly broader, deeper, and more special.” President Lee made these remarks during the expanded summit meeting between South Korea and the UAE held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Nov. 18 (local time). President Lee is on a state visit to the UAE from the 17th to the 19th, a two-night, three-day itinerary. President Lee remarked, “I am the
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The investment opportunities of Kazakhstan were presented at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Nov. 11 within the framework of the forum “K-Global Synergistic Leap Forum – Central Asia Edition.” The event was organized by Shinhan Bank with the support from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event aimed to strengthen business partnerships between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian countries, expand trade opportunities, and promote innovative solutions. The forum served as an i
By UN Journal Lee Gil-ju South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente on November 11 on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, addressing Mexico’s proposed tariff increases, the resumption of Korea–Mexico FTA negotiations, and challenges faced by Korean companies operating in Mexico. Minister Cho welcomed the Mexican government’s recent decision to suspend its planned tariff hikes and expressed hope that Korea would be excluded should Mexico decide to move forward with the increases in the future. He emphasized that more t
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo At a press conference held at the Embassy of Guatemala in Seoul on Nov. 13, Guatemalan Ambassador to Korea Sara Solis highlighted the excellence of Guatemalan coffee and expressed hopes of attracting more Korean tourists to experience the country’s rich culture and natural beauty. The ambassador emphasized that Guatemalan coffee, grown in volcanic soil at high altitudes above 1,500 meters, offers a rich aroma and balanced acidity that perfectly suit Korean tastes. “Koreans have a deep appreciation for quality coffee, and we believe Guatemala’s beans can bring them an
By UN Journal Lee Gil-ju Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, visiting Canada to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held his first bilateral meeting with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on November 11 (local time). Minister Cho congratulated Minister Cooper on her appointment (September 2025) and expressed hope to deepen practical cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including economy and trade, defense and security, and science and technology. He also expressed hope that the ongoing Korea-UK FTA improvement negotiations would be expedited, thereby further strength