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UN headquarters UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza following two deadly Israeli air strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the southern Strip on Aug. 25, the UN News reported. At least 20 people were killed, including four health workers and five journalists, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus said in a tweet. Fifty other people were injured, including critically ill patients who were already receiving care. “While people in Gaza are being starved, their already limited access to healthcare is being further crippled by repe
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-28 16:57
UN members “Uruguay continues to build with Korea a future-oriented partnership”

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo On the occasion of the bicentenary of the declaration of independence of Uruguay, the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Korea held a reception at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on August 25. Delivering a speech at the gala reception, Ambassador Pablo Scheiner of Uruguay to Korea said, “In 2025, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay commemorates the 200th anniversary of its independence—a moment of profound national pride and reflection. It is an occasion to honor the women and men who shaped our nation, and to reaffirm the values that have defined our country over two centur
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-27 16:10
South Korea [Publisher Damwha Column] “Visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and tax-funded tourism subsidies are gambling”

By UN Journal Lee Jon-young The central government and some local governments are expanding visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and even offering subsidies funded by taxes to attract more Chinese tourists. While citing the recovery of the tourism industry post-COVID-19 as justification, this amounts to nothing more than reckless gambling using local finances as collateral. China has long been central to Korea's tourism market, and visa-free expansion could temporarily inject vitality into aviation, lodging, and food services. However, increased tourist numbers do not automatically translate i
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-27 15:41
NGOs [Shin Hyang-sik Column] A glass of water before making love, a promise to protect life

UNJournal Jon Lee | “Honey, I'm thirsty.” Once upon a time, this might have sounded like sweet words. But at certain moments, these words can be a warning signal from the heart. While making love, our bodies move similarly to when we engage in intense physical activity. The heart beats faster than usual, body temperature rises, and fluids are rapidly lost through breathing and sweating. Medically speaking, metabolic rate during sexual activity is reported to be 2–3 times higher than usual. The American Heart Association (AHA) and Mayo Clinic have repeatedly warned that dehydration increases th
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-27 14:49
NGOs [Park Dong-chang's Barefoot Walking Column 1] Barefoot walking, the elixir of good health and longevity, the dream of saving humanity

UNJournal Jon Lee | Regardless of time and place, it has been the desire of all people to live a long and healthy life without illness. However, while health issues are a concern for everyone, no one knows the perfect way to manage them, making it a black box of sorts. Over the 100,000 years of human evolution, efforts to maintain and preserve physical health have repeatedly been thwarted by various diseases and aging. In the West, through thousands of years of medical development centered on anatomy and physiology, recent efforts have been made to analyze the human body's “black box” using sc
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-27 14:47
UN members Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Turkmenistan

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo From August 5 to 8, 2025, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) took place at the Awaza National Tourist Zone along the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan. The Conference transformed this picturesque coastal destination into a vibrant hub of global diplomacy, as leaders from around the world gathered to chart a development path for the 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). The opening ceremony, held on August 5, was a compelling display of international solidarity. His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-27 11:48
UN members South Korea-US summit ends... Tense start, smiling finish

By UN Journal Lee Jon-young The first summit between South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump, held at the Oval Office of the White House on August 25 (local time), lasted about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The summit began amid tension due to Trump's sudden remarks, but soon shifted to a scene of mutual trust and humor, effectively solidifying the alliance. Prior to the summit, Trump expressed concern on his social media, comparing the political situation in South Korea to a “purge,” and even mentioned the raid on a church and allegations of information gathering at a U.S
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-26 10:42
UN members Gyeonggi Governor Kim meets with Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on August 21 and expressed his hope for President Xi Jinping's participation in APEC, saying, “I hope that this will serve as an opportunity to restore relations between South Korea and China.” On the afternoon of the same day, ahead of the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China (August 24), Governor Kim met with Ambassador Dai Bing at the Gyeonggi Provincial Central Cooperation Headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen practica
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-25 16:29
UN members Shuttle diplomacy resumes with South Korea-Japan summit meeting

By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung, who is visiting Japan, emphasized on August 23 that “South Korea and Japan are the best partners for cooperation in various fields, such as society, culture, and the environment, in ways that are mutually beneficial and helpful.” Following his summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo on the same day, President Lee stated during a joint press conference, “Since taking office, I have consistently emphasized that South Korea and Japan are neighbors sharing the same backyard a
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-25 10:29
UN members Foreign Vice Minister Kim meets with Deputy Secretary Morton of New Zealand

By UN Journal Kayla Lee Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Jina met with Grahame Morton, Deputy Secretary for Americas and Asia Group of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand on August 19. They exchanged views on the new Korean government's foreign policy, measures to further strengthen Korea-New Zealand relations, and regional dynamics including the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Vice Minister Kim welcomed the visit of Deputy Secretary Morton and highlighted that New Zealand is Korea's longstanding friend that participated in the Korean War as well as its key like-min
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-22 17:08
UN members South Korea-Indonesia foreign ministers' meeting held in Seoul

By UN Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held his first South Korea-Indonesia foreign ministers' meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, who is visiting South Korea, and exchanged views on high-level exchanges, practical cooperation, and regional and international situations, including the Korean Peninsula, on August 21. Minister Cho welcomed Minister Sugiono's visit and expressed hope that Indonesia, as our special strategic partner, would further deepen and expand mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in all areas, taking the launch of the new governmen
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-22 11:03
UN members North Chungcheong Gov. Kim meets with U.S. Deputy Amb. Joseph Yun

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo North Chungcheong Province Governor Kim Young-hwan met with Joseph Yun, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Korea, on August 11 to discuss cooperation measures, including expanding exchanges in the biotechnology, semiconductor, and economic sectors. This visit was a follow-up to the North Chungcheong Province delegation's visit to the U.S. in April. The North Chungcheong Province delegation, led by Governor Kim, visited Boston and Atlanta for four nights and seven days, beginning April 14, to promote global cooperation in the advanced biotechnology industry and e
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-13 16:39
UN members Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meets with US House of Representatives

By UN Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Richard McCormick (R-Ga.), who were visiting South Korea, on August 12. They exchanged views on topics including Korea-Texas and Georgia cooperation, the ROK-US alliance, the North Korean nuclear and North Korea issues, and regional and global affairs. Minister Cho noted that Texas and Georgia serve as hubs for Korean investment in the US and play a key role in economic cooperation between the two countries. He emphasized the significant potential of both regions in developing the ROK-US all
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-08-13 11:28
UN members President Lee to hold a summit with U.S. President Trump on Aug. 25

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The South Korea-U.S. summit will be held on August 25. The Presidential Office announced on Aug. 12, "President Lee Jae-myung will visit the U.S. from Aug. 24 to 26 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump for the summit." If the summit is held on Aug. 25, President Lee will meet President Trump for the first time in 82 days since taking office. President Lee plans to hold a summit with President Trump and a working lunch. When asked whether President Lee's visit to the U.S. constitutes a state visit, the Presidential Office spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung stated,
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-12 11:46
UN members Leaders of South Korea and Vietnam adopt joint statement

By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, the top official in the Vietnamese government, at the Presidential Office in Yongsan on Aug. 11, 2025. The two leaders adopted the "Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between South Korea and Vietnam," which aims to foster future-oriented cooperation between the two countries. This marks the first visit by a Vietnamese leader to South Korea in 11 years, since 2014, and the first foreign guest and state guest since the new administr
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-11 14:41

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Registration Date: Reissued on Sept. 18, 2023
Publisher: Damwha Media Group Chairman Lee Jon-young
Editor in Chief: Lee Jon-young/ Vice Chairman: Chung Bo-won/Standing Advisor Lee Keon-chan | Senior Editorial Writer Ko Jae-hwe/ Managing Editor Lee Kap-soo/ Cultural Editor Lee Joon-seok/ Political Editor: Kayla Lee
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