시민행정신문 By Jon Lee | Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang In-sun held a campaign for safe overseas travel at Incheon International Airport's Terminal 1 on March 27. Daniel Lindemann and Lucky, media personalities in Korea, also participated in the campaign. Last year, about 22 million Koreans traveled abroad, -- 79% of the 28 million in 2019 before the outbreak of COVID-19 -- with the number expected to recover to the pre-pandemic level this year. ▲ Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang In-sun (7th from the left) holds a campaign for safe overseas travel at Incheon International Airport's Term
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan met with Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, and President of the Assembly of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on March 28 in Boao, China. Tokayev expressed gratitude to Ban Ki-moon for the invitation to take part in the BFA and noted his considerable contribution to the world community as one of the best Secretaries-General in UN history. Ban Ki-moon emphasized the substantial contribution of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the development of inte
By Diplomacy Journal | Lee Jon Young “The Armed Forces of Myanmar is constantly engaged in protecting and preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country. They have made enormous sacrifices to make our country safe so that our future generation is secure,” said H.E. U Thant Sin, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Delivering welcoming remarks at an event to mark the 79th Anniversary of Myanmar Armed Forces Day held at the Riverside Hotel in Seoul on March 27, Amb. U Thant Sin said, “The Armed Forces Day serves as an opportunity for the government and militar
시민행정신문 이존영 기자 | A special event dedicated to the 105th Anniversary of the founding of the modern Belarusian Diplomatic Service was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Korea on March 25. The meeting was attended by invited guests from among the representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps, cultural and media circles of the Republic of Korea. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Korea Andrew Chernetsky addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. At the suggestion of the head of Belarusian foreign mission,
시민행정신문 이존영 기자 | The first exhibition in the "The Story of Living Hwayangyeonhwa" K-Art Representative Artist Series, Kim Yong-mo’s invitational solo exhibition will be held from April 3 to April 8, 2024 at Heesu Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The works in the "Story of Living" series convey a variety of positive messages such as happiness, love, hope, and respect, and the artist's desire to share the joy of living is evident in the pristine beauty of the works. The bold outlines of the images provide clarity, and the works, which clarify their inherent properties and characteristics,
By Lee Jon-young | In April last year, five construction companies, including GS E&C, Daebo E&C, and Dongbu E&C, were suspended from business due to the Incheon Geomdan apartment incident, and credit rating agencies downgraded their ratings and outlooks. This, coupled with the uncertain external environment and market downturn, has raised concerns about the level of financial burden on construction companies. GS E&C, which has been suffering from bad reputation due to poor construction, announced on February 15 that it will sell 'Songdo Xi Scenery Granoble', which will be built
By Lee Jon Young | The World Ceramic and Cultural Exchange Association, led by Chairman Park Hee-soo, will hold the Korea-India University Song Festival from June 14 to 16 at the Noida City Expo in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. Uttar Pradesh has a population of about 215 million people, making it one of the most populous states in India. The Korea-India University Song Festival is a singing competition for local college students in India, and Korean Taekwondo dance team and K-pop cover dance team will take the stage to promote cultural exchange between the two countries. Thirty teams will be
By Lee Jon-young | South Korea established diplomatic relations with Cuba on Feb. 14 in a surprise announcement that could pose a setback to North Korea that has long boasted brotherly ties with the Latin American country. In New York, the two countries' representatives to the United Nations exchanged diplomatic notes, marking the establishment of formal ties. Cuba is the 193rd country which South Korea has built diplomatic relations with. ▲ National flag of Cuba The announcement marked a culmination of Seoul's steadfast efforts to build a formal relationship with Cuba and expand its diplomati
By Lee Jon Young | Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with Chey Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and chairman of SK Group, at the KCCI building in Jung-gu, Seoul, on Jan. 24 to discuss current issues in the business community and cooperation in the fields of foreign affairs and security. Cho, who took office on Jan. 12, has been visiting economic organizations and exchanging views with their leaders on ways to strengthen public-private partnerships. On Jan. 22, he met with Ryu Jin, chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI). Among those on the mee
By Lee Jon-young | President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Uijeongbu First Market, Gyeonggi Province's representative traditional market, on Jan. 25 to encourage merchants who are facing difficulties due to the recent recession and winter cold snap, and to listen to their stories. Upon his arrival, a large number of citizens and merchants welcomed President Yoon with chants of "Yoon Suk-yeol cheers," to which the President responded with a handshake and New Year's greetings. Along with the president and Minister of SMEs and Startups Oh Young-joo, the president walked around various stores, including r