By Lee Jon-young The 'King's Road', which was buried in a railroad track during the Japanese occupation, has been restored after more than 100 years. The Cultural Heritage Administration held a ceremony to commemorate the 'Restoration of Gwanghwamun weoldae (stylobate) and plaque' in front of Gwanghwamun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on Oct. 15. With the restoration of Gwanghwamun's plaque and stylobate, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun, which were demolished and damaged during the Japanese occupation, have regained their historicity, place, and symbolism after more than 100 years.
By Lee Jon Young Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Dongguk University Museum held a ceremony on October 10 at Dongguk University Museum, followed by a special exhibition titled 'Buddha in Dongguk' from the following day until December 26 at the museum's second floor special exhibition room. The Dongguk University Museum was founded on September 1, 1963, and collects, stores, and exhibits Buddhist-related archaeological and art materials in accordance with the university's founding philosophy. Since its opening, the museum has been investigating, discovering, and studying Buddhist art, informin
By Lee Jon Young First Lady Kim Keon-hee visited Cheongju Zoo in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, to inspect various facilities and activities to promote animal welfare and to encourage officials on Oct. 5.. In April, Kim visited the Chungnam Wildlife Rescue Center to learn about the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of wild animals, and heard the heartbreaking story of a male lion nicknamed the "rib lion" because he was unable to eat properly a few months ago. This inspired Madam Kim, wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, to take a deeper interest in not only pets, but also wildlife a
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee hosted a luncheon for more than 240 miners, nurses and nursing assistants who were dispatched to Germany in the 1960s and 1970s from Korea at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul on Oct. 4. This is the first time the President has hosted a luncheon exclusively for the dispatched workers, and the event reflects the President's belief that the Korean people should take care of their compatriots who have sacrificed themselves for their country. Prior to the luncheon, President and Mrs. Yoon viewed photos of the dispatched workers in Ge
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol attended the "71st anniversary of the founding of the Korean Veterans Association and the Total Security Resolution Conference of the Chairmen of Towns, Counties, and Villages" at the Olympic Hall in Jamsil Olympic Park on Oct. 4. The event was organized to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Korean Veterans Association and to share examples of spreading public security awareness and revitalizing the organization of the ROK Armed Forces, and to strengthen the resolve of its members to defend the liberal democratic system and support
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Secretariat and exchanged views on Korea-United Nations cooperation, the Korean Peninsula, and the war in Ukraine on the afternoon of September 19. President Yoon emphasized the importance of global solidarity, centered on the United Nations, in today's era of complex crises, and expressed his determination to play a responsible role befitting our international status. In particular, he expressed his country's w
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit meeting with Swiss President Alain Berset on the morning of September 20. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Switzerland's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations. President Yoon said he was pleased to hold bilateral talks with Switzerland this year, which marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 70th anniversary of Switzerland's participat
By Kim Ji-eun President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held a summit with President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic on the morning of September 20. During the meeting, President Yoon requested the Central African Republic's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations through the event. President Yoon welcomed the momentum of the bilateral relationship that was established during President Touadera's visit to Korea last year and the active high-level exc
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held a summit with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on the morning of September 20 for the first time since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1963. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Mauritania's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations. President Yoon suggested that Mauritania, which has abundant mineral resources such as iron ore, copper, and gold, explore ways to strengthen
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first meeting with President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan on the morning of September 20. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Kyrgyzstan's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on ways to develop bilateral relations through the event. President Yoon praised the recent high-level exchanges between the two countries, and expressed his hope that people-to-people exchanges will be further enhanced through direct flights between the two count
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on the morning of September 21. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Ecuador's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations. President Yoon expressed his pleasure to hold his first bilateral meeting since taking office with President Lasso, who has deep ties to Korea as he served as the Honorary Consul of Korea in Guayaquil, Ecuador (December 2000-J
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit with Prime Minister Terrance Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the morning of September 21. During the meeting, President Yoon requested St. Kitts and Nevis' support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations. President Yoon said he was especially pleased to meet with Prime Minister Drew during this special year, which marks the 40th anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis' independence and the 40th anniversar
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit with President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone on the afternoon of September 21. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Sierra Leone's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations. President Yoon congratulated President Bio on his re-election as President in June, and encouraged the two countries to work closely together to promote common values as they expand bilateral cooperation in areas
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held a meeting with President Stevo Pendarovski of North Macedonia on the afternoon of September 21, the first such meeting since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2019. President Yoon congratulated North Macedonia on its membership in the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and requested North Macedonia's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo. Yoon said he looks forward to expanding cooperation with North Macedonia, which has a competitive auto
By Lee Jon Young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit with Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on the afternoon of September 21, the first since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1974. During the meeting, President Yoon requested Nepal's support for the 2030 Busan World Expo and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations. President Yoon noted that Korean companies are actively participating in the expansion of Nepal's infrastructure through power plants, sewage tre