UNJournal Jon Lee | President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who are on a state visit to the Netherlands, attended a state dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on December 12. The dinner was attended by more than 210 guests, including members of official entourage, businessmen, and key figures from both countries. During the dinner, King Willem-Alexander said that the Republic of Korea is no longer a distant stranger to the Dutch and that a "Korean fever" is sweeping the Netherlands, and that the Netherlands is very pleased that the Republic of Ko
UNJournal Jon Lee | President Yoon Suk-yeol and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Kingdom of the Netherlands held talks on December 12-13, 2023, on the occasion of President Yoon's state visit to the Netherlands. Recalling the Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership adopted on the occasion of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's visit in November 2022, the two leaders agreed as follows. On the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice, the two leaders recognized the sacrifices made by Dutch soldiers in the Korean War, which broke out before the two countries est
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Embassy of Cambodia in Seoul and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) jointly held the 2nd Korea-Cambodia Business Forum at the Trade Tower in Seoul on Dec. 21. The forum was attended by Ambassador of Cambodia to Korea Chring Botumrangsay, Executive Vice Chairman Jeong Marn-ki of KITA, Oknha Sok Piseth, vice president of the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce and more than 150 Cambodian government officials and Korean businessmen. "The new Cambodian government's aggressive investment promotion policy has created a favorable environment for Korean businessmen to e
UNJournal By Jon Lee | Pope Francis called for the end of military operations in Gaza and the release of Israelis being held hostage in the area in his annual Christmas message. In his annual Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis called for an end “to war, to every war, to the very mindset of war, an aimless voyage, a defeat without victors, an inexcusable folly.” May peace “come in Israel and Palestine, where war is devastating the lives of those peoples,” he said. “My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack of October 7 last, and I reiterate my urgent
UNJournal Jon Lee (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, I would like to extend warmest congratulations to all the readers of Diplomacy Journal on the New Year 2024 and express my sincere gratitude for your crucial support and assistance in strengthening multifaceted relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. The past year has been very eventful and fruitful for the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries. In 2023, regular meetings took place between the leaderships of the two countries, including between Presidents Kassym-Jomart
UNJournal Jon Lee (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, It is indeed a privilege to serve as the Turkish Ambassador in this beautiful country, with whom we describe our relations as “blood brothers”. Me and my family have been filled with joy for the warm reception and enduring friendships that have blossomed throughout the past year. In spirit of unity, friendship, fraternity and collaboration, I look forward to the coming year as an opportunity to further strengthen the bonds between Türkiye and the Republic of Korea. Our two great nations have a rich historical and cultu
UNJournal Jon Lee | Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurgali Arystanov held a meeting on Dec. 13 with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, during which they discussed the current state and prospects of inter-parliamentary cooperation. During the meeting, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov conveyed warm greetings from Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Koshanov, who made a successful visit to Korea last September. The importance of conducting parliamentary diplomacy, including within the framework of the Kazakhstan–Korea Friend
UNJournal Jon Lee (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promising year of 2024, I would like to extend my warmest New Year greetings to you and your esteemed readers. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the people and government of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the New Year. May this year bring an abundance of joy, prosperity, and fulfillment to every individual and their families. Let us envision a future filled with peace, security, and the realization of dreams and aspiration. As we embark on this new cha
UNJournal Jon Lee (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, At the dawn of the year 2024, I would like to extend my best wishes to the Korean authorities, the Korean people, the local press, and especially to the Journal of Diplomacy and its distinguished readers. I take this opportunity to rejoice in the excellent and amicable relations between the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Republic of Korea. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in July 1961, my country has proudly been the first African state to establish diplomatic ties with the Republic of Korea. For this
UNJournal Jon Lee | (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, The year 2023, which is coming to an end, wrote the next page of success story of fruitful cooperation between the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Seoul and Diplomacy Journal. In 2023, Azerbaijan and Korea continued to work closely to strengthen our promising bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation as well to enhance people-to-people contacts. I am very glad that we have a very reliable partner such as Diplomacy Journal which was actively accompanying us around the whole year by publishing ne
UNJournal Jon Lee (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On the behalf of the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, I would like to extend my congratulations to the people and Government of the Republic of Korea on this New Year. I also wish everyone and their families joy, success, a life that is safe and peaceful, and the ability to realize their aspirations. I hope that this year will bring happiness to our two nations and that all of dreams will come true in the upcoming year. It became a nice custom to reflect on the last year's events on New Year,
UNJournal Jon Lee | The tourism potential of the Aktobe region in Kazakhstan was presented at the Road Show - “Visit Aktobe 2023”- on Dec. 11. The event was attended by representatives of leading tour operators, airlines, tourism experts as well as the media of the two countries. As part of the event, guests were familiarized with popular tourist routes of the Aktobe region, and the best works of Aktobe designers, artisans and jewelers were demonstrated. The guests were particularly interested in stands with traditional Kazakh sweets and treats. Opening the event, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov
UNJournal Jon Lee | (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, At these blissful moments, I sincerely wish you and your family a wonderful year ahead with hopes anew, sound health and happiness! The outgoing year has stood out as the one with bright events, Uzbekistan has furthered significant goals. New steps were taken towards boosting the potential and competitiveness of our country. Leading spheres and branches of the national economy are advancing dynamically. Modern enterprises built on high technologies as well as new transport and communications networks are being commis
UNJournal Jon Lee (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On behalf of the Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Korea, I am delighted to extend our warmest season’s greetings to the friendly people and esteemed Government of the Republic of Korea for the New Year 2024! We heartily convey our best wishes for abundant success and prosperity to all our Korean friends and partners, the representatives of the Diplomatic Corps and to the readers of the Diplomacy Journal in the upcoming year! Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on December 14, 1992, Georgia and Korea ha
UNJournal Jon Lee | (New Year Message) Dear readers of the Diplomacy Journal, On the occasion of Christmas and New year, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is happy to extend our biggest congratulations, blessing and best regards to your esteemed Journal. We wish you good health, prosperity and success, along with the achievements in your work, prosperity and progress of our friendly country. May the new year be a year full of energy, vitality and achievements that you aspire to accomplish. We are keen on to follow up with your great interest as we believe it deals with many international, di