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UN members N Seoul Tower Lights Up for Uzbek President’s State Visit
UN Journal Kayla Lee | SEOUL-N Seoul Tower, one of the most iconic landmarks in the South Korean capital, was illuminated in the national colors of Uzbekistan on Sunday, creating a striking symbol of friendship between the Republic of Korea and Uzbekistan. The special lighting display coincided with the state visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan, who arrived in Korea on September 13. Blue, white and green -the principal colors of the Uzbek national flag -illuminated the tower, accompanied by symbolic elements reminiscent of the crescent and stars featured on the
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-13 19:52
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UN members Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea in the Emerging Framework for Cooperation with Central Asia
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Three decades of dialogue between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea have built a strong foundation of trust, supported by cooperation ranging from major industrial facilities and modern healthcare to education programs and digital government. Today, this partnership is moving to the next level. The Central Asia–Republic of Korea format offers an opportunity to combine bilateral achievements with the scale of the five countries’ collective market, moving from individual projects toward integrated technology value chains, joint raw material processing, and workforce dev
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-13 13:55
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UN members Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea: From Investment Partnership to Technological Cooperation
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Uzbek-Korean relations are entering a new stage of development. While trade, investment and equipment supplies previously formed the foundation of bilateral ties, the emphasis is now shifting towards deeper industrial and technological cooperation. The development of joint production and technology chains, the localisation of high-tech manufacturing, the advanced processing of critical mineral resources, and human capital development are emerging as key areas of bilateral cooperation. This trajectory is aligned with the long-term priorities of both countries. The Republic
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-12 11:17
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UN members Uzbekistan's President to Arrive First Among Central Asian Leaders for Historic Korea Visit, Ahead of Inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan will arrive in South Korea on September 13 on a state visit, becoming the first among the leaders of the five Central Asian nations to travel to Seoul ahead of the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit scheduled for September 16. The visit marks the opening of what officials are describing as a historic week of summit diplomacy aimed at elevating Korea's engagement with Central Asia to a new strategic level. President Lee Jae-myung will hold a bilateral summit with President Mirziyoyev on the afternoon of September 14. The meeti
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-11 17:05
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UN members Uzbekistan Businesses Shift from Basic Digitalization to Technological Modernization, Survey Finds
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Uzbekistan's private sector is navigating a pivotal transition from the adoption of basic digital tools toward deeper technological modernisation, according to a large-scale survey of more than 5,000 entrepreneurs conducted jointly by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The study, which covered enterprises of varying sizes and experience levels across all regions of the country, assessed the current business environment, evaluated the effectiveness of entrepreneurship support measures, and developed propos
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-11 10:15
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UN members President Lee Concludes State Visit to France, Marking 140 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Eight Agreements
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to France, marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, resulted in the signing of eight agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning defense, aviation, AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, nuclear energy, space and cultural cooperation, as the two nations moved to elevate their relationship to what officials described as future-oriented strategic cooperation. The visit, which began in Paris on 8 September local time, marked the completion of reciprocal state visits between Lee and Frenc
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-10 16:41
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UN members President Lee Marks 30th Anniversary of Korea's OECD Accession with Secretary-General Cormann
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on 9 September, local time, marking the 30th anniversary of South Korea's accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The two leaders reviewed three decades of cooperation and discussed future collaboration on inclusive growth, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. During the meeting, both sides agreed that as the global economy confronts complex challenges—including demographic shifts, low growth, technological innovation and supply chain restructuring—Ko
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-10 15:39
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UN members UN General Assembly Resolution Marks Shift from "Stability to Connectivity" in Central Asia, Uzbek Analyst Says
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in May 2026 titled "Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace, stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region," marking what a leading Uzbek foreign policy researcher describes as a significant milestone in the region's evolving international standing. According to Bekzod Normatov, a research fellow at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan, the resolution was originally proposed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-10 12:33
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UN members Iran Warns South Korea Against Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei addressed the possibility of South Korean military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz during a press conference on 7 September, according to a media brief released by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Seoul on 8 September. Responding to a question on the matter, Baghaei said Iran's position was clear, noting that Tehran has maintained good relations with Seoul and values that relationship. At the same time, he said, both South Korea and other countries understand that participation in what he described a
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-08 13:50
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UN members When Sanctions Change the Rules: The World They Create
UN Journal Lee Sung Jun | No policy exists in a vacuum. A measure designed to pressure one country can, over time, alter the calculations of many others. Companies look for new ways to trade. Banks develop new approaches to managing risk. Governments seek to reduce their dependence on financial networks and supply chains that can become instruments of political pressure. This raises a broader question: when sanctions remain in place for years, do they continue to function simply as a tool of pressure, or do they begin to reshape the economic environment itself? Iran offers one of the clearest
- Lee Sung Jun | 기자
- 2026-09-07 14:14
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UN members Uzbekistan and South Korea Expand Tourism Cooperation as Korean Visitor Numbers Grow
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Uzbekistan is emerging as an increasingly popular destination for international travelers, with the country welcoming approximately 7.75 million foreign tourists between January and July 2026, a 22.6 percent increase year-on-year. Tourism service exports over the same period reached roughly $3.9 billion, according to figures cited by Uzbek tourism officials. Within this broader growth, South Korea has established itself as one of Uzbekistan's leading long-haul source markets. From January to July 2026, South Korea ranked third among long-haul markets by visitor numbers
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-03 17:57
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UN members Uzbekistan and South Korea Deepen Cooperation Ahead of Presidential Visit in September
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea has continued to deepen in recent years, expanding into priority areas including the economy, investment, advanced technologies, digitalization and public financial management, according to officials involved in preparations for an upcoming high-level visit. The Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum has served as a platform for identifying new areas of regional and bilateral cooperation, joint projects in innovative and high-tech sectors, and human capital development. Officials say this work is gaining added si
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-03 17:54
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UN members Ambassadress Michelle Steel of the United States in Seoul meets with Director General Chung Yeon-doo of the Diplomatic, Strategic, and Information Bureau
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Chung Yeon-doo, Director General of the Diplomatic, Strategic, and Information Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Michelle Steel, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, on the afternoon of the 2nd to reaffirm the joint commitment of both South Korea and the United States for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director General Chung welcomed Ambassador Steel’s appointment during the meeting and emphasized the importance of diplomatic and security cooperation between the two countries ba
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-03 12:55
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UN members China and Kyrgyzstan Sign Permanent Friendship Treaty at Bishkek Summit, Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
UNJournal 이성준 | Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zaparov held a bilateral summit in Bishkek on August 31, marking the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries with the signing of a landmark treaty and the exchange of approximately 20 cooperation documents spanning a broad range of sectors. The centrepiece of the summit was the signing of the "Permanent Treaty of Good Neighborly Relations and Friendship between China and Kyrgyzstan" — a document both leaders described as establishing a durable legal foundation for the long-term development of bil
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-09-02 14:10
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UN members Tashkent International Media Forum Brings Together 300 Journalists from 50 Countries to Explore Islamic Civilization
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Uzbekistan hosted the Tashkent International Media Forum from 24 to 25 August, bringing together approximately 300 journalists, media experts, researchers, producers, publishers and representatives from the culture and creative industries from around 50 countries. Held under the theme "Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries," the forum aimed to introduce the historical, scientific and cultural heritage of Islamic civilization to the world through modern media and digital technology. Representatives from major international media outlets, including CN
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-01 10:43
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Special Edition Commemorating the State Visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea
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UN General Assembly Resolution Marks Shift from "Stability to Connectivity" in Central Asia, Uzbek Analyst Says
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Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea: From Investment Partnership to Technological Cooperation
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