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South Korea North Korea fires dozens of ballistic missiles into the East Sea

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo North Korea fired a large number of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea on May 30, it was confirmed. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “At around 6:14 a.m. on May 30, we captured about 10 suspected short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) fired into the East Sea from the Sunan area of Pyongyang, North Korea.” North Korea has a history of ballistic missile provocations, including test launches, but this is unusual. The missiles traveled more than 350 kilometers before landing in the East Sea. Based on the distance, it is believed to be an intermediate-
- 이갑수 기자
- 2024-05-30 16:43
UN members Foreign Minister Cho hosts luncheon to welcome ASEAN Secretary General

UNJournal Jon Lee | Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul hosted a luncheon to welcome visiting ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn on May 28 and exchanged views on: the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-ROK dialogue relations this year; the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP); the implementation of the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI); and ways to advance ASEAN-ROK practical cooperation. Cho noted that ASEAN and South Korea have been inseparable partners since the establishment of dialogue relations in 1989, and stressed that South Korea will continue to deepen
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-30 11:22
South Korea Kia hosts 11th Skill World Cup to discover best global mobility technicians

Bu UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The 11th Kia Skill World Cup has taken place at Kia Osan Training Center and JW Marriott Hotel Seoul in Korea. Held between May 21-23, the competition marked the first offline event after the pandemic since 2018, gathering 42 national winners from 40 countries to compete in the finals. The Kia Skill World Cup is a celebrated global mobility engineering competition for Kia technicians. First hosted in 2002, the competition highlights outstanding technical experts from around the world and enhances the brand’s customer service capabilities. The 42 national winners compe
- 이갑수 기자
- 2024-05-29 15:16
UN members Foreign Minister Cho meets with ICG President Comfort Ero

UNJournal Kayla Lee | Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with visiting International Crisis Group on May 28 and exchanged views on the importance of the Global South, which encompasses developing countries in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as cooperation measures, the international situation, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. As the strategic position of the Global South is strengthening under the geopolitical transformation, including the intensifying U.S.-China strategic competition, the war in Ukraine, and the crisis in the Mid
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-29 15:01
UN members Korea, UAE sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UNJournal Jon Lee | President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 29, reaffirming the UAE's pledge to invest USD 30 billion (approx. KRW 40 trillion) in Korea. Korea and the UAE signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on the occasion of the summit. The UAE is the first Arab country to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Korea. The presidential office said that the summit confirmed the achievements of the UAE's sovereign wealth fund's $30 billion investment pledge. “Currently
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-29 14:58
UN headquarters UN officials condemn Israeli airstrikes on camp for displaced in Rafah

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo Senior UN officials have condemned Israeli air strikes on May 26 that hit a camp for displaced people in Rafah, southern Gaza, reportedly claiming over 35 Palestinian lives, including women and children, the UN News reported. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, voiced his horror at further loss of civilian lives in the war-ravaged enclave. “The images from the camp are horrific and point to no apparent change in the methods and means of warfare used by Israel that have already led to so many civilian deaths,” he said in a news release on May 26. On 26
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2024-05-28 15:38
UN members President Yoon hosts a welcome dinner for leaders of Korea, Japan, and China

By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol hosted a dinner in Seoul on May 26 to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, Chinese Premier Li Chang, and other delegations from the three countries to the 9th Trilateral Summit. The dinner's performances and exhibits focused on the theme of “exchanges and harmony among the three countries” and featured cultural artists from Korea, Japan, and China. The welcome dinner harmoniously showcased the cultural commonalities of the three countries, which have a long history of interaction, and the individuality of each country that has blossomed f
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-27 16:46
UN members The Embassy of Nepal in Seoul holds a seminar on Buddhism in Nepal

UNJournal Jon Lee | The Embassy of Nepal and Nepal Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Dongguk University, co-hosted a seminar on Buddhism in Nepal titled "Historicity and Practice of Buddhism in Nepal" at Dongguk University in Seoul on May 24, 2024. The seminar, which was organized on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Nepal-Korea diplomatic relations and the 2568 Buddha Jayanti and supported by the International Cultural Properties Strategy Center (ICPSC), aimed at sharing Nepal's role in promoting and nurturing Buddhism, and developing Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the e
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-27 15:45
UN members Belarus and Korea to strengthen cooperation in education

UNJournal Jon Lee | The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Korea paid a visit to Kyungpook National University (KNU), located in Daegu, on May 23, 2024. During the trip, the Head of Belarusian foreign mission Andrew Chernetsky met with the Vice President of KNU, Suh Chang-kyo. In the course of the meeting the two parties exchanged copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Minsk State Linguistic University and Kyungpook National University, had a conversation about the further development of bilateral cooperation in the field of science and education, emphasizing the imp
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-27 15:42
UN members Seoul Friendship Festival held with attendance of 70 countries

UNJournal Jon Lee | Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended the opening ceremony of the Seoul World City Culture Festival 2024 (Seoul Friendship Festival), held at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on May 24, 2024. The event began with an opening speech by Mayor Oh Se-hoon, followed by a congratulatory speech by Ambassador Abdulla Saif Alnuaimi of UAE to Korea. This year's festival was held from May 24 to 26 at Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Plaza, and Cheonggyero, under the theme of “Seoul and the World Together through Culture.” The stage was decorated as a global festival where people could experienc
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-27 15:41
UN members “Azerbaijan hopes to actively cooperate with Korea in green growth fields”

UNJournal Jon Lee | Noting that Azerbaijan consistently supports global climate action and has made green growth one of the key priorities of its development, Ambassador Ramin Hasanov of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Seoul said on May 22, “President Ilham Aliyev declared 2024 as a Year of Solidarity for a Green World to foster momentum on climate action at a national level and beyond.” “In this respect, we hope to actively cooperate with Korea which has great experience and excellent know-how in the said fields,” said Ambassador Hasanov at the reception for the Independence Day of the Republic
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-24 15:51
UN members KGCCI CEO inspires Korean students with insights on Korean-German business relations

UNJournal Jon Lee | Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), gave a special lecture to 100 students at Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) on May 22, 2024. Dr. Henkelmann’s presentation, titled “Working in German Companies - Benefitting from the Growing Korean-German Business Relations,” offered valuable insights into the dynamic and evolving business relations between South Korea and Germany. He highlighted the opportunities and advantages for Korean students aspiring to build careers in German companies and emphasized the
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-24 13:55
UN members President Yoon receives former U.S. House Speaker McCarthy

UNJournal Jon Lee | President Yoon Suk-yeol received former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy and exchanged views on the direction of the U.S.-ROK alliance on May 22. The President praised former Speaker McCarthy for his longstanding commitment to legislative activities as a key figure in the U.S. Congress, and for rallying the will of the U.S. Congress for the development of U.S.-ROK relations and peace and prosperity in the region. In particular, the President thanked former Speaker McCarthy for his unwavering support for the U.S.-ROK alliance through an official invitatio
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-05-24 13:52
UN members Africa Group Chair unveils stone for 2024 Korea-Africa Summit

By UN Journal Kayla Lee H.E. Zéphyrin Maniratanga, Chair of the Africa Group for the month of May, and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Burundi to the United Nations, unveiled a stone on May 20 that will be gifted by South African Arts International to the Republic of Korea at the 2024 Korea–Africa Summit, the GC Media for the Goree Challenge announced. The stone, plucked from outside the House of Slaves, a part of Gorée Island UNESCO World Heritage site by Don Víctor Mooney of South African Arts International, who made two failed attempts of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean from “T
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-05-23 11:16
UN members President Yoon co-hosts AI Seoul Summit with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol co-hosted a summit session of the AI Seoul Summit with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on May 21. The leaders and CEOs of global companies discussed ways to minimize the risks of AI, realize its full potential through free research and development, and equitably share the benefits generated by AI. In particular, the leaders agreed that safety, innovation, and inclusiveness are the goals that AI should pursue, and discussed how to materialize them. In addition, global AI companies voluntarily pledged to prevent AI risks. In his opening remark
- 이갑수 기자
- 2024-05-22 14:20

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