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UN members Foreign Minister Cho holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks and a dinner with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, in Beijing, China, on September 17. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including South Korea-China relations and issues on the Korean Peninsula. Minister Cho emphasized, “Today's meeting, as the first South Korea-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting since the inauguration of our new government, holds significance for the development of bilateral relations.” He expressed hope that, taking the Gy
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 10:31
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UN members Turkiye Fountain from Korea’s brother nation flows again in Olympic Park
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The Seoul Olympic Memorial Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO), led by Chairman Ha Hyung-joo, held a reoperation ceremony on September 16, 2025 for the fountain donated by Korea’s brother nation, Turkiye, during the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Held near the Turkiye Fountain in Olympic Park, the event was attended by Chairman Ha Hyung-joo; Ambassador Salih Murat Tamer of the Republic of Turkiye to the Republic of Korea; Songpa-gu Mayor Seo Kang-seok; Songpa Forum Chairman Hong Jae-sung; Kim Yong-jong, Superintendent General of the Songpa Police Station; Kim Na-mi, Secret
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-09-17 11:24
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UN members Foreign Minister Cho meets with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations (DPO) at the United Nations, who is visiting South Korea, on September 15. They exchanged views on ways to strengthen South Korea-UN cooperation and the future development direction of UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Minister Cho emphasized Korea's commitment to continue contributing to enhancing the adaptability and effectiveness of UN peacekeeping operations as a major troop- and finance-contributing nation. He also called for further strengthening cooperation betwee
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-16 10:27
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UN members Foreign ministry to host 14th Workshop for Overseas Honorary Consuls of Korea
By UN Journal Kayla Lee The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will hold the 14th Workshop for Overseas Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Korea from September 15 to September 20. Launched in 2010, this Workshop aims so that they can provide more effective support in protecting overseas Koreans and in promoting Korea’s diplomatic activities. This year’s Workshop, the 14th of its kind, will bring together honorary consuls from 12 countries. This six-day event will kick off with a welcome reception, followed by a seminar to share best practices, special lectures on Korea’s economy and security,
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 11:35
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UN members Science Minister Bae meets with Kazakhstan's counterpart Sayasat Nurbek
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Minister Bae Kyung-hoon of the Ministry of Science and ICT met with Kazakhstan's Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek, in Seoul on September 11 to discuss measures to expand bilateral cooperation in science and technology, including artificial intelligence. Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992, Kazakhstan has actively engaged with Korea across diverse fields including politics, economy, society, culture, and education, building on multiple rounds of summit diplomacy. In particular, it actively cultivates talent through inter-state exchange
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-12 10:39
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UN members Foreign Minister Cho meets with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, currently visiting the United States, met with U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on September 10 (local time). They exchanged views on the swift resolution of the situation involving Korean nationals detained in Georgia by U.S. authorities, follow-up measures to the Korea-U.S. summit (August 25), high-level Korea-U.S. diplomatic schedules, and North Korea issues. Minister Cho conveyed President Lee Jae-myung's special regards to President Donald Trump and expressed the expectation that the strong ROK-U.S. allian
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-11 10:45
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UN members [Special Feature] Korean and Chinese youth connect the future beyond friendship
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Early morning on September 5, at the Chinese Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Though still early, the air outside the embassy is thick with a peculiar mix of tension and excitement. Twenty-six youth reporters, notebooks in one hand and passports in the other, board the bus bound for China. They were participants in the ‘6th Korea Youth Journalists’ Visit to China’ program, the protagonists of a bilateral youth friendship exchange initiative organized by the Korea China Economy & Culture Educational Association (KCCEA, Chairperson Shin Kyung-sook) and co-hosted by the Chin
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-08 10:46
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UN members President Lee holds first phone call with Mongolian President Khurelsukh
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone call with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on September 4, following his inauguration. President Lee expressed his gratitude for the Mongolian President's congratulatory message upon his inauguration and for once again extending congratulations during this call. The two leaders assessed that cooperation across all fields between the two countries has significantly developed over the past 35 years since establishing diplomatic relations in 1990. They agreed to further deepen and develop the ‘strategic partnership’ bet
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-09-05 10:20
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UN members President Lee accepts letters of credence from 7 new ambassadors to Korea
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young President Lee Jae-myung accepted letters of credence from seven new resident ambassadors to South Korea during a credential presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Office on Sept. 3. The credential presentation ceremony is the procedure whereby the head of state of the sending country presents the letter of credence, issued to the ambassador by their head of state, to the head of state of the receiving country. This ceremony marks the first such event held since the inauguration of the new administration. The ambassadors presenting credentials this time are a
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-09-03 15:58
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Science Minister Bae meets with Kazakhstan's counterpart Sayasat Nurbek
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Turkiye Fountain from Korea’s brother nation flows again in Olympic Park
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Foreign Minister Cho meets with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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President Lee Jae-myung marks 100 days in office
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Foreign ministry to host 14th Workshop for Overseas Honorary Consuls of Korea
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