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UN members President Lee Jae-myung to Visit Japan on the 13th and 14th for a South Korea-Japan Summit
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Blue House announced that President Lee Jae-myung will visit Nara Prefecture, Japan, for a two-day, one-night trip on January 13th and 14th to hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi. This visit was made at the invitation of the Japanese government, following the suggestion during the summit with Prime Minister Takaichi at last year's Gyeongju APEC summit that "the next shuttle diplomacy should be held in Nara, the Prime Minister's hometown."This marks the third meeting between President Lee and Prime Minister Takaichi, less than three months after his inaug
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- 2026-01-12 13:38
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South Korea Speaker Woo Won-Shik meets with Ambassador Khalid bin Ebrahim Al Hamar of Qatar in Seoul
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Speaker Woo Won-Shik of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea met with Ambassador Khalid bin Ebrahim Al Hamar of the State of Qatar at the Speaker’s Office in Seoul on the morning of January 8 this year. They discussed ways to expand economic cooperation between the two countries and resolve local challenges faced by Korean companies. The most notable outcome of this meeting was the progress made in the long-pending Doha Metro dispute. Last November, Speaker Woo became the first Republic of Korea National Assembly Speaker to make an official visit to Qatar, wh
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- 2026-01-09 14:06
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ArtsㅡCulture [Damhwa Chongsa Column] Jagang Bulsik (Self-strengthening without Suspension)
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | "Endless self-strengthening" is the power to constantly illuminate oneself. This saying resonates particularly painfully with us today. We feel tired too often, give up too easily, and live our lives confused about when to rest and when to stop. Modern society constantly demands speed. We are pressured to achieve immediate results, see visible results, and quantify our efforts. Consequently, many people push themselves to become stronger. However, self-strengthening and non-stop in the Buddha's teachings is not about such compulsion. It is not about the power to outdo
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- 2026-01-13 17:12
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UN members President Tokayev Meets with Mayors of Local Governments
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | On November 28, 2025, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed a dialogue platform for rural akims (mayors), outlining his vision for the long-term development of remote areas. Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms: Evolution Instead of Shock Change President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is implementing a large-scale transformation of Kazakhstan’s political system by pursuing an evolutionary path of development based on institutional reform and a carefully calibrated sequence of actions. Since 2019, Kazakhstan has adopted around twenty laws aimed at modernizing its political system
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-01-12 13:52
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UN members Leaders of South Korea and Japan discuss history, economy and security at Nara Summit
UNJournal Jon Lee | President Lee Jae-myung will visit Nara, Japan, on January 13 for a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This summit, where South Korea and Japan will discuss complex issues—past history, the economy, trade and regional security—is seen as both a catalyst for improved relations and a source of new tensions. Nara Prefecture, chosen as the venue for the summit, is the birthplace of ancient Japanese culture and a historically symbolic venue for East Asian exchange. The Korean media has called this "a crossroads between forward-looking messages and historical awareness."
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-13 14:25
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UN members President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Role of Religious Leaders in Fostering National Unity and Harmony
UNJournal Jon Lee | President Lee Jae-myung hosted a luncheon meeting with leaders of South Korea’s major religious denominations at Cheong Wa Dae (The Blue House) today at noon to mark the New Year of 2026. Under the theme "Toward National Unity with Religion," the meeting brought together leaders from seven major religious groups—Buddhism, Protestantism, Catholicism, Won Buddhism, Confucianism, Cheondogyo, and Korean Native Religions—to seek wisdom on overcoming social divisions. In his opening remarks, President Lee stated, "National unity is the President's most paramount duty, yet there a
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-13 12:59
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UN members Large-Scale Transformations for the Well-Being of Future Generations: The President of Kazakhstan on Ongoing Reforms
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | In his recent interview published on January 5, 2026, in the newspaper Turkistan, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev offered a comprehensive and candid assessment of the country’s development trajectory, laying out his vision for Kazakhstan’s path towards modernization. His remarks reflect not only impressive economic achievements, but also deep structural changes shaping the future of our nation. He stated that “This year will be pivotal for our country, as a number of critically important events will take place that will define Kazakhstan’s
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- 2026-01-12 14:15
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UN members Italian PM Meloni to Visit Seoul, Hold Summit with President Lee on Jan. 19
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to South Korea from January 17 to 19, Cheong Wa Dae announced, marking the first visit by a European leader since the inauguration of Lee Jae-myung. The visit will also be the first time South Korea welcomes a foreign leader at Cheong Wa Dae since the presidential office returned there, and the first bilateral summit visit by an Italian prime minister in 19 years. President Lee and Prime Minister Meloni are scheduled to hold summit talks and an official luncheon on January 19. Expanding Cooperation in Tra
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- 2026-01-12 15:25
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UN members President Lee, PM Takaichi Open ‘New 60 Years’ of Korea–Japan Partnership in Nara
UNJournal David Kendall Editor | NARA, Japan (Jan. 13) — Lee Jae-myung on Monday became the first South Korean president to visit Nara Prefecture, holding a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and calling for a “new era” of strategic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The visit was marked by unusually warm hospitality from the Japanese side. From Lee’s arrival in Osaka to his transfer to Nara, Japan provided top-level security and protocol. In a surprise gesture, Prime Minister Takaichi personally greeted President Lee at his lodging—an appearance not included in
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- 2026-01-14 17:13
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