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영문 South Korea transfers Iranian frozen funds to a third country
By Kim Ji-eun The Iranian funds that were frozen in Korea due to the financial sanctions on Iran have recently been successfully transferred to a third country through close cooperation among the relevant nations. Despite the sanctions on Iran, the Korean government has paid Iran’s UN contributions at Iran’s request and has been supplying humanitarian goods needed by Iranians, such as medicine, through humanitarian trade with Iran. Furthermore, the Korean government has continued diplomatic communication and discussions with relevant countries to ultimately resolve the frozen funds issue, with
- 김지은 기자
- 2023-09-19 21:09
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영문 Samsung Electronic highlights its latest devices at IFA in Berlin
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
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-09-19 20:56
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영문 Young Tak participates in the theme song of KBS 2TV drama 'Hyoshim Family'
By Kim Ji-eun Singer Young Tak will be producing the main theme song for a drama. The singer participated in the OST of KBS 2TV's new weekend drama "Hyoshim Family" and will release "Gakjadosaeng" on Sept. 24. "Hyoshim Family” (directed by Kim Hyung-il, written by Choi Joong-sun, produced by Ark Media) is a family liberation drama about a daughter, Hyoshim (played by Yoo Yi), who has devoted her life to her family with her innate good nature and warm empathy, broke away from the family that made her life difficult and living an independent life, while the family members who were parasitized by
- 김지은 기자
- 2023-09-19 17:08
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외교관 동정 경찰청 조직재편 추진, 일선현장 치안역량 강화
외교저널 (Diplomacy Journal) 이준석 기자 | 경찰청은 범죄예방과 대응 등 일선현장의 치안역량을 높여 국민 안전을 보다 확고히 지켜나가기 위한 조직재편을 추진할 예정이다. 이번 조직재편은 ▵전 경찰관서에 범죄예방대응과 신설 ▵경찰관서 관리기능 인력 감축, 치안 현장으로 재배치 ▵형사기동대·기동순찰대 운영 등 현장의 치안역량 강화를 주 내용으로 하고 있으며, 세부 내용은 다음과 같다. ① 전(全) 경찰관서에 범죄예방대응 부서 신설, 국민안전 최우선으로 경찰 운영 먼저, 본청에 ‘범죄예방 – 지역경찰 – 112상황’ 기능을 통합하여 범죄예방과 대응을 총괄하는 범죄예방대응국을 신설하고 18개 시도청과 259개 경찰서에도 범죄예방대응과(서울청: 범죄예방대응부)가 신설된다. 본청 범죄예방대응국은 기존 생활안전국 소속의 범죄예방정책과와 차장 직속이었던 치안상황관리관이 통합된 형태로 범죄예방과 112신고 대응, 지구대·파출소를 총괄하는 경찰의 핵심조직이 된다. 범죄예방대응국 산하에는 5만 명에 이르는 지역경찰의 역량강화와 지원을 전담하는 2개 과도 신설될 예정이다. 아울러, 시도청은
- 이준석 기자
- 2023-09-19 15:36
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영문 "Father Kim Tae-gon becomes a saint of the world, not just Korea"
By Kayla Lee A blessing ceremony was held in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to unveil a statue of the first Korean priest, Father Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846) on April 16 at 4:30 p.m. local time. The day marks the 177th anniversary of Father Kim's martyrdom. Installed on the exterior wall near the exit of the catacombs of St. Peter's Cathedral, the statue of Father Kim Tae-gon is a full-length statue measuring 3.7 meters in height and 1.83 meters in width, depicting Father Kim with his arms outstretched, dressed in a hanbok, including a lampshade and dopo. The statue was created b
- 이정하 기자
- 2023-09-19 15:24
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영문 Uzbekistan-UN: Cooperation for universal sustainable development
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
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-09-19 11:29
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영문 President Yoon holds a summit with Saint Lucia's Prime Minister
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is visiting New York to attend the 78th high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit with Prime Minister Philip Joseph Pierre of Saint Lucia since taking office on Sept. 18. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Saint Lucia's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations. President Yoon noted that the two countries, which share the values of freedom, democracy, and human rights, are longtime friends who have worked closely together in various fields, in
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-09-19 11:16
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영문 Foreign Minister Park attends the int’l forum “Reflecting COI’s 10 Years”
By Kim Ji-eun Foreign Minister Park attended an international forum hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the UN Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights in the DPRK on Sept. 15. He emphasized that even after the COI report was released, human rights abuses in North Korea, such as public executions and forced abortions, are still ongoing, and that "peace without human rights (in North Korea) is a hypocritical spurious peace," calling for attention to the nexus between the North Korea’s nuclear issue and the human rights issue.
- 김지은 기자
- 2023-09-18 17:25
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영문 LG Chem joins forces with Eni Sustainable Mobility of Italy
By Kayla Lee LG Chem and Italian energy group Eni Sustainable Mobility jointly announced on Sept. 14 that they are exploring the possibility to develop and operate a new biorefinery at LG Chem’s Daesan chemical complex, 80 kilometers southwest of Seoul, South Korea. Together, the companies are examining the technical and economic feasibilities for the proposed project. Final decision for the investment is scheduled by 2024 and the plant will be completed by 2026 at the existing integrated petrochemical complex in Daesan, Korea. The new biorefinery will leverage LG Chem’s integrated value chain
- 이정하 기자
- 2023-09-18 16:57
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영문 KGCCI hosts “140 Guide Walkers” Joint CSR Event
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
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-09-18 16:13
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영문 POSCO Thainox wins the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Award
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
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-09-18 15:05
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영문 President Yoon hosts the 73rd anniversary of the Incheon landing operation
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol presided over the 73rd anniversary of the D-Day landing operation on Sept. 15 aboard the Navy's landing ship Nojeongbong, sailing through the channels of Incheon Harbor. This is the first time that a sitting president has presided over the event, and the first time that both the ceremony and the landing demonstration were held on a moving ship. During the ceremony, the President paid tribute to the veterans of the Korean War who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of the Republic of Korea in the past, and thanked the members of the ROK Armed F
- 이존영 기자
- 2023-09-18 11:10
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영문 박진 외교부장관, 한일중 3국 협력 사무국(TCS) 제7대 사무총장단 접견
외교저널 (Diplomacy Journal) 이준석 기자 | 박진 외교부 장관은 9월15일 11:00-11:20 간 3국 협력 사무국(TCS)의 이희섭(LEE Hee-sup) 사무총장과 즈시 슈지(ZUSHI Shuji) 사무차장, 옌 량(YAN Liang) 사무차장을 접견하여, 올해 9월1일부로 임기를 개시한 TCS 제7대 사무총장단의 취임을 축하하고, 이희섭 사무총장의 리더십 하에 TCS가 한일중 3국간 협력 증진을 위해 적극적인 역할을 해줄 것을 당부했다. 박 장관은 한일중 3국간 교류와 협력은 동북아 지역을 넘어 세계 평화·안정 및 번영을 위해 중요하다고 강조하고, 한국이 제9차 한일중 정상회의 의장국으로서 연내 정상회의 개최를 목표로 3국 정부간 협의체의 재활성화를 위해 일본, 중국, 그리고 TCS측과 긴밀히 협력해 나갈 것이라고 했다. 또한, 박 장관은 TCS가 그동안 코로나 팬데믹 등 어려움 속에서도 다양한 교류 행사를 통해 3국간 민간 교류 증진에 기여해 온 것을 평가했다. 아울러, 3국은 세계 인구의 20%, 세계 총생산(GDP)의 25%를 차지하는 등 국제사회에서의 영향력이 크다고 강조하고, 앞으로도 차세대 교류를 포함하여 TCS가 3국간 인
- 이준석 기자
- 2023-09-15 17:21
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영문 Prime Minister Han Duck-soo meets with Presidents of Poland and Lithuania
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
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2023-09-15 17:02
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영문 Lim Hyun-ju, a mid-career artist representing Korea, expresses poetic realism
By Kayla Lee The artist's works are both figurative and non-figurative. It is both landscape and non-landscape. In Oriental paintings, the “Bugam” method, such as looking down from a high place at an angle, often appears, which is a distinctly different way of composing than the Western perspective based on the 'perspective drawing method that assumes the point of view and the point of vanishing at the same time'. As it reveals the degree of perspective based on psychological perception rather than scientific perspective, the artist's landscapes produce curved, crooked compositions and free fo
- 이정하 기자
- 2023-09-15 16:04
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