By Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol delivered a keynote address to the United Nations General Assembly in the plenary hall on Sept. 20. During the General Debate on the theme of "Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity," President Yoon expressed his commitment to actively contribute to addressing global disparities and other challenges. President Yoon pointed out that the gap between countries is growing amid a complex crisis, including the division of values and ideologies caused by the war in Ukraine, the contraction of the global economy and the escalation of the food and energ
By Lee Kap-soo Under the theme “Connection That Matters,” Samsung Electronics highlighted its latest devices, innovations, platforms and sustainability efforts at this year’s IFA — Europe’s largest consumer trade show held in Berlin, Germany, the company said. From September 1 to 5, visitors to Samsung’s booth can discover brand-new connected experiences powered by SmartThings and explore how the company combines innovation with eco-conscious initiatives to build a brighter future for all. Samsung Newsroom invites those who can’t attend in person to take a virtual tour of the company’s booth t
By Lee Kap-soo The following article was provided by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul to Diplomacy Journal. —Ed. On September 19, 2023, Uzbekistan joined the UN as a new sovereign, independent state on March 2, 1992. Since joining this universal international organization, our country has been productively cooperating with it and its specialized institutions in various areas. The main priorities of multilateral cooperation are the fight against modern threats and security challenges, the stabilization and restoration of Afghanistan, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, solvi
By Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) hosted “140 Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on September 16, 2023, at Ttukseom Hangang Park (Riverside stage) in Seoul, South Korea. In celebration of the 140th anniversary of Korean and German diplomatic relations, nearly 300 colleagues and partners from KGCCI and its member companies served as guide walkers for individuals with visual impairments at the 9th Harmony Marathon with Visually Impaired, organized by Seoul Disabled Sports Association. The “KGCCI Joint CSR 140 Guide Walkers” event has been a collaborative effor
By Lee Kap-soo POSCO Thainox, under the stewardship of President Shin Hyung-gu, was bestowed with the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Award at the ‘2023 Environmental Impact Assessment Monitoring Awards,’ an event held at Bangkok’s Asawin Grand Convention Hotel. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has hosted this ceremony since 1995, on a 2-3 years cycle. It accredits environmentally conscious companies by recognizing excellence in environmental management across various key industries, including manufacturing, energy, and petrochemicals. The evaluation encapsulat
By Lee Kap-soo Following his official visit to the Czech Republic on Sept. 11-13, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo visited Poland on Sept. 13 and 14, where he held a bilateral meeting with the Polish Prime Minister. He attended the opening events of the Krynica Forum and the Korea-Poland Forum with Polish President Andrzej Duda, and met with President Duda and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, who are also attending the forum. On September 13, Prime Minister Han held a bilateral meeting and press briefing with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Prime Minister Han praised the record high
By Lee Kap-soo Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin held the 1st Korea-Uzbekistan foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is on an official visit to Korea from September 10 to 12, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 11, and discussed a range of issues, including ways to enhance bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Park expressed hope to further develop relations between Korea and Uzbekistan, the only country in Central Asia that has established the Special Strategic Partnership with Korea as well as a major friend
By Lee Kap-soo In celebration of Frieze Seoul, an art fair that takes place in the heart of the global art market in Seoul, New York, Los Angeles, and London, the Embassy of Italy in Seoul, together with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Trade Corporation in Korea, hosted an event on September 4 at High Street Italy in Sinsa-dong to promote the Italian galleries participating in Frieze. The event featured a selection of artworks from the galleries participating in Frieze Seoul. Attended by art market insiders and key figures from the domestic and international cultural community,
By Lee Kap-soo Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin met with Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan in Seoul on September 11. The two ministers shared their common understanding that President Yoon’s state visit to the UAE in January this year had served as an opportune momentum to enhance the Special Strategic Partnership between Korea and the UAE to a higher level, and agreed to explore ways to cooperate in the African region based on the close ties between the two countries. In particular, Foreign Minister Park stated that the Korean government w
By Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was in New Delhi, India, for the G20 Summit, and First Lady Kim Keon-hee hosted a dinner meeting on September 8. The meeting was attended by more than 80 Korean compatriots who are actively engaged in activities across India. In his encouraging remarks, the President said that India, as the world's fifth largest economy and largest population, is an important partner with which we must work together to build a free, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The President praised the bold entry of Korean companies into India in the early years of India's
By Lee Kap-soo Foreign Minister Park Jin held the first Korea-Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Sept. 11 with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is on an official visit from September 10 to 12, to discuss ways to further develop bilateral relations. Minister Park expressed his desire to further develop relations with Uzbekistan, Korea's only special strategic partner in Central Asia and a key ally of Korea, and hoped that the Strategic Dialogue, which comprehensively discusses key issues between the two countries, will
By Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) in cooperation with German Embassy Seoul and the Korean-German Energy Partnership, supported by RWE, Baywa r.e., and TÜV SÜD, held the 2nd Korean-German Business Forum on Offshore Wind Energy on September 8 at Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, South Korea. The forum, launched last year, aims to foster deeper business exchange and collaboration between Korea and Germany in offshore wind energy sector, recognized as a pivotal force in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Under the theme of “Role of Offshore Wind to Net Zero
By Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was in New Delhi, India, for the G20 Summit, held a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sept. 10. During the meeting, the President requested Italy's cooperation in the bidding process for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations. The two leaders agreed that there is great potential for expanding trade and investment given the complementary trade structure of the two countries, and agreed to build on the cooperation between the two countries in defense, semiconductor cooperation, and future
By Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the ASEAN Summit, held his first summit with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sept. 7. The two leaders exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in the region and international arena. The President said that Singapore, which has the first and largest record with Korea among ASEAN countries in trade, investment, and infrastructure, will further expand cooperation in key areas of the future such as digital and green technology. The President also expressed his
By Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seoul hosted a reception to mark the 32nd anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan and the 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea at Hotel Lotte in Seoul on Sept. 4. More than 700 distinguished guests from the Korean government and various other segments of Korean society, as well as the ambassadors and other senior officials from the Seoul Diplomatic Corps, attended the gala reception. Among the distinguished Korean guests were Lim Soo-suk, Deputy Minister for Political A