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UN members KGCCI Unveils Full Programme for APK 2026, Around 800 Leaders to Meet in Seoul on 29–31 October
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI/AHK Korea, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg), local co-host of the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026), has released the full programme for the conference, which takes place in Seoul from 29 to 31 October at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. Around 800 senior decision-makers from business and politics in Germany and the Asia-Pacific region are expected to attend. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to deliver the keynote address. Korea's Minister of Trade, In
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-06 11:36
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UN members Digital Cooperation Among Turkic States Takes Shape Ahead of Ankara Summit
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | TASHKENT — Digital cooperation among the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is steadily moving from individual bilateral projects toward a more integrated regional technology ecosystem, according to figures and initiatives tied to Uzbekistan's expanding digital ties with fellow member states ahead of the organization's upcoming summit in Ankara. The OTS currently counts Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan as full members, with Turkmenistan participating as an observer. At an informal OTS summit held in Turkistan on May 15, 2026, President Shavk
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-10-01 16:02
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UN members Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan Build Cross-Border Tech Ecosystem as Startup and Investment Ties Deepen
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The push has been reinforced by an August 2026 summit between the two countries, at which a Treaty on Eternal Friendship was signed, adding institutional weight to a relationship that has developed steadily since 2022. From Interagency Dialogue to Practical Cooperation Formal cooperation in technology and innovation traces back to June 2022, when Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and Uzbekistan's Ministry for Innovative Development signed a memorandum of understanding during President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Uzbekistan. Implementation fol
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- 2026-09-30 11:59
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UN members Remembering the Fallen: Azerbaijan Commemorates Remembrance Day
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Six years have passed since the Patriotic War began on 27 September 2020. In Azerbaijan, the date is observed as Remembrance Day, commemorating with deep respect and gratitude the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The day holds profound significance in Azerbaijan’s modern history. It commemorates those who lost their lives during the 44-day Patriotic War, which became a defining turning point for the country. The war resulted in the restoration of its territorial integrity and sovereignty. T
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-28 15:10
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UN members Uzbekistan's key trading partners participate in CICA
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Expanding Uzbekistan’s exports and developing industrial cooperation require reliable logistics, access to capital, and stable and predictable conditions in foreign markets. These objectives occupy an important place on the economic agenda of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which brings together 28 member states. The Seventh CICA Summit is scheduled to take place in Baku on 15 October 2026. It will be held during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship, whose priorities include connectivity, digitalization, and sustainable growth. CICA me
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-28 14:10
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UN members Chess as a National Priority: How Uzbekistan Is Building a New Generation of Thinkers
UN Journal Kayla Lee I SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan - This September, the world’s chess community has turned its attention to Samarkand, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities and a historic crossroads of cultures and civilizations. The ancient Uzbek city is hosting the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, bringing together national teams from around the world for one of the largest and most prestigious events in international chess. For Uzbekistan, however, the Olympiad represents more than a major sporting event. It is the culmination of a long-term national effort to transform chess from a specialised competiti
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-23 20:43
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UN members The then President Park Chung-hee hosting Official Banquet for the then President Lyndon B Johnson
UN Journal Kayla Lee | The original menu for the official banquet hosted by the then President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yuk Young-soo for the then U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and the First Lady-who were visiting South Korea as state guests on October 31, 1966-vividly conveys a moment of high-level diplomacy between South Korea and the United States six decades ago. According to U.S. Presidential records, President Johnson arrived in Seoul on October 31, 1966, at the invitation of President Park to begin his state visit, and held a summit with President Park at the Blue House the foll
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-22 07:43
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UN members Uzbekistan Claims Top Spot at International Combat Readiness Competition in South Korea, Setting Three Tournament Records
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — A team of 33 servicemen from the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan took first place among 14 competing nations at the 4th K-International Scientific Combat Competition (K-ICTC), held in South Korea, in a performance that included three new tournament records, organizers announced on September 18. The competition, organized by the Korean military command with the participation of leading special forces units from across the region, is widely regarded as one of the most demanding assessments of combat readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. Its program consisted of twelve
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- 2026-09-18 14:49
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UN members Marking the 38th anniversary of the Seoul Olympics and Paralympics: "Reflecting on the Olympic Spirit of Peace and Harmony"
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | A meaningful event was held to reflect on the historical significance and the spirit of peace, harmony, and inclusion embodied by the 1988 Seoul Olympics and Paralympics, which introduced South Korea to the world. On the 17th, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO) held a ceremony at the Seoul Olympic Parktel to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Seoul Olympics and Paralympics. Approximately 400 people attended the ceremony--including KSPO Chairman Ha Hyung-ju, officials from the Olympic and Paralympic organizing committees, volunteer groups, and KSPO staff-
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-18 14:19
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UN members Korea, Uzbekistan Chart Path to Elevated "Special Strategic Partnership" Rooted in Decades of Trust
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan held a summit at the Presidential Office in Seoul on September 14, agreeing to elevate their countries' "Special Strategic Partnership" to a higher level through expanded cooperation in future industries and areas directly affecting citizens' daily lives. The meeting took place during President Mirziyoyev's state visit to Korea, held in conjunction with the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit. Reviewing the progress of bilateral relations since the establishment of d
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-17 21:00
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UN members South Korea, Kyrgyzstan Deepen "Comprehensive Partnership" as KOTRA Prepares Bishkek Trade Office
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — South Korea and Kyrgyzstan agreed to elevate their existing "Comprehensive Partnership" to a higher level following a summit between President Lee Jae-myung and President Sadyr Zhaparov of the Kyrgyz Republic at the Presidential Office in Seoul on September 16, with the two sides committing to expand cooperation across trade, critical minerals, urban development, and artificial intelligence. The meeting brought the two leaders together to broaden the scope of bilateral cooperation to include trade and investment, critical minerals, urban development and infrast
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-17 16:19
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UN members South Korea, Uzbekistan Move to Elevate "Special Strategic Partnership" with New Push into AI, Defense, Critical Minerals
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — South Korea and Uzbekistan agreed to broaden their "Special Strategic Partnership" into new sectors including defense, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence, following a summit between President Lee Jae-myung and visiting President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Presidential Office in Seoul on September 14. The meeting, held during President Mirziyoyev's state visit to Korea and alongside the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit, brought the two leaders together to discuss ways to elevate their relationship to a higher level. Reviewing the progress made sinc
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- 2026-09-17 16:11
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UN members South Korea, Tajikistan Elevate Ties to "Comprehensive Partnership" as Leaders Meet in Seoul
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — South Korea and Tajikistan agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a "comprehensive partnership" following a summit between President Lee Jae-myung and President Emomali Rahmon at the Presidential Office in Seoul on September 16, marking the first such elevation since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1992. The meeting, held 34 years after the two nations first established relations, resulted in an agreement to expand cooperation into new sectors including railway and transportation infrastructure, critical minerals, artificial intellig
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- 2026-09-17 16:04
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UN members Korea and Kazakhstan Upgrade Ties to "Future-Oriented Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" After 17 Years, Signing 13 Agreements at Seoul Summit
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL, September 15 — President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan held a bilateral summit at the Blue House in Seoul on September 15, upgrading their countries' bilateral relationship to the status of a "future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership" — the first such elevation in 17 years — and signing 13 cooperation agreements spanning energy, critical minerals, nuclear power, artificial intelligence, future aviation, urban development, and cultural exchange. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1992 and f
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- 2026-09-17 15:58
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UN members Korea-Turkmenistan Summit Expands Partnership Beyond Energy into Railways, Shipbuilding, AI, and Smart Infrastructure
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL, September 15 — President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan held a bilateral summit at the Blue House in Seoul on September 15, agreeing to substantially broaden the scope of their countries' cooperation beyond the traditional pillars of energy and industrial plant construction into railways, shipbuilding, new city development, water resources, forestry, artificial intelligence, and science and technology. President Berdimuhamedov was in Seoul on a state visit to attend the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit schedul
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- 2026-09-17 11:13
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