By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in Vientiane, Laos, for the ASEAN-related summit, held his first summit with Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Oct. 10. The President congratulated Prime Minister Paetongtarn on her inauguration in September and expressed his hope that during her tenure as Prime Minister, the two countries will significantly strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including trade, investment, electric vehicles, defense, defense, and people-to-people exchanges. The President also requested the Prime Minister's interest an
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo In Tashkent the 12th Congress of the Social Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Adolat” was held. It was attended by delegates elected from the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions, and the city of Tashkent, representatives of the Political Council, members of the Central Audit Commission, and the party faction in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, party activists, and media workers. The participants summed up the party’s activities for 2020-2024 and identified priority tasks for the future. As noted, the number of SDPU “Adolat” members of Uzbekistan during the re
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The 14th Congress of the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan was held. Important issues regarding the party’s participation in the election and the new election program were discussed. Ulugbek Inoyatov, Chairman of the Central Council of the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, gave a presentation on the urgent task of ensuring the party’s proper and active participation in the elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and the local Councils of People’s Deputies. “The party set 82 goals, and more than 70 have been implemented, marking significant
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Seoul hosted a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on Sept. 26. The event commemorated the deep friendship and cooperation between China and the Republic of Korea, and was attended by more than 700 guests from all walks of life. “On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was established, marking a new beginning for the Chinese people, ushering in a new era of independence, sovereignty, and progress, and following a path
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo “Despite the geographical distance, and having cultures and societies so strikingly different from each other, Brazil and Korea have forged in these six and a half decades a solid path of mutual achievements that include vibrant partnership in trade, investment, political dialogue and cooperation,” said Ambassador Marcia Donner Abreu of Brazil to Korea at a reception on Sept. 25. Delivering address at the reception to celebrate 202 years of Brazil’s independence and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the Republic of Korea, Amb. Donner Abre
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UNJournal Jon Lee | “Culinary diplomacy is my tool as food plays a significant role in connecting people. I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food,” said the spouse of the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea and author of the book "A Taste of East Africa: Uncovering Culture Through Cuisine.” In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Chaba Rhuwanya Mavura said, “I think this cookbook has been published at the right time when the Korea-Africa Summit was held in June, which was the very first summit of its kind between our nations, it is quite clear that the rela
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo “I invite Korean and other foreign investors to explore opportunities in Nepal’s promising sectors, like energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, infrastructure, and manufacturing,” said Pushpa Raj Bhattarai, Chargé' d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Nepal in Seoul on Sept. 24. Delivering remarks at the reception to mark the 10th National Day of Nepal, which is celebrated as the Constitution Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal on September 20, 2015, Pushpa Raj Bhattarai said, “The Government of Nepal is dedicated to accel
UNJournal Jon Lee | Jujak-do is a symbolic painting that is considered one of the four immortal birds that guard the south in East Asian cultures, including ancient China and Korea. Jujak is depicted in the form of a red bird, reminiscent of a red phoenix, peacock, or phoenix, and is usually depicted as a male-female pair. The painting is not just a beautiful representation of a bird, but also symbolizes the order of the universe and carries a deeper meaning that is linked to the principles of nature. Symbols and roles Jujak symbolizes fire in the Five Elements of Principles, and represents su
UNJournal Jon Lee | South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Czech President Petr Pavel held a summit in Prague on Sept. 19 (local time) and said that the dispute with US-based Westinghouse over the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant will be resolved amicably. “Regarding the issue of intellectual property rights, our two governments share a firm understanding of nuclear power cooperation, and the Seoul government is supporting the amicable resolution of the issue between the Korean and US companies,” Yoon said at a press conference after the summit, adding, ”I believe and am confident that it will b
UNJournal Jon Lee | “Baeksubaekbokdo百壽百福圖” is a traditional Korean folk painting that wishes for longevity and good fortune. Baeksubaekbokdo means “a hundred years of life,” which implies a wish for longevity. In addition, 'Baekbok百福' means a hundred kinds of 'blessings' and expresses the wish for various blessings in life. In this sense, Baeksubaekbokdo has a strong symbolic meaning as a wish for health and happiness. Composition and symbolism The Baeksubaekbokdo is mainly composed of various symbols and elements that symbolize longevity and good fortune. Some of the most common symbols that
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Last October’s terror attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on Israeli communities marked a devastating day for children, and the suffering has continued unabated, the UN News quoted a senior UNICEF official as saying on Sept. 19. Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action, stressed the urgent need for an immediate end to the hostilities and a negotiated political settlement that prioritises the rights and well-being of both Israeli and Palestinian children, now and in the future. He was briefing and taking questions from journal
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo “Culinary diplomacy is my tool as food plays a significant role in connecting people. I tried to introduce Africa's rich traditions and diversity through food,” said the spouse of the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea and author of the book "The Tastes of East Africa: Uncovering Culture Through Cuisine.” In an exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Chaba Rhuwanya Mavura said, “I think this cookbook has been published at the right time when the Korea-Africa Summit was held in June, which was the very first summit of its kind between our nations, it is quite clear that
By UN Journal Kayla Lee The REAIM Summit 2024, co-organized by the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of National Defense (MND), ended in a success after a two-day run from September 9 to 10, 2024. The ministerial roundtable on September 10, which Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul chaired and Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun delivered a keynote speech at Lotte Hotel in Seoul. It brought together government representatives from over 90 states. The representatives discussed and shared their national views on (1) general approaches and priorities, (2
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Umida Tukhtasheva, Doctor of Law, Professor, Deputy Director, the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to the UN Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. –Ed. In the process of development and formation, in a period when all countries constantly intensifying political, economic, social and other relations both within the country and beyond, the national security becomes the foremost. The key tracks in ensuring national security are transformations in the main areas (social, economic,