• Three countries including Poland announce ban on Ukraine's grain imports

      Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have announced the introduction of a ban on Ukrainian grain imports.    The EU Commission has announced that it will not extend temporary import restrictions on Ukrainian grain from five countries: Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.    The measure was agreed by the EU Commission and five Middle Eastern European countries, including Poland, earlier this year.It was introduced to temporarily ban imports to prevent the inflow of cheap grain from Ukraine, resulting in market disruptions and damaging farms.    Poland has expressed opposition to the decision which refusesthe extension, announcing a ban on imports of Ukrainian wheat and corn to protect the interests of Polish farmers.   In particular, wind power, which has been called a success story in Europe, faces various challenges.EU plans to propose a "European Wind Power Package" bill that will support rapid permits, improvement of power auction systems, manpower, financing, and stable supply chains.    Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government plans to file a complaint with the WTO against three countries, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.Ukrainealready imposed retaliatory measures on some Polish agricultural products.    TarasKachka, head of Ukraine's trade representative, pointed out that the public backlash against the EU from Poland, Hungary and Slovakia could cause the biggest structural concerns regarding the EU's international trust as a partner representing all member states.    In particular, since Poland's import restrictions have the greatest impact on Ukrainian farmers, the government plans to ban the import of Polish agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables unless Poland withdraws the measures.    Regarding the claims that they protect farmers from falling prices due to the influx of low-cost Ukrainian grains, Ukraine criticized that grain prices are determined at a global level.    

• PresidentYoon Suk Yeol had a meeting with U.N. Secretary General António Guterres

    President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is visiting New York to attend the 78th high-level session of the U.N. General Assembly, met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterresat the U.N.on September 19.They exchanged views on Korea-U.N. cooperation, Korean Peninsula issues and the war in Ukraine.    President Yoon emphasized the importance of global solidarity centered on the United Nations in today's era of complex crises and expressed his willingness to play a responsible role considering our international status. In particular, Korea expressed its eagerness to actively contribute to the promotion of peace in the international community as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the term 2024-25. Moreover, President Yoonrevealed our contribution to establishing peace in Ukraine, the biggest global issue.    Meanwhile, President Yoon said he expects to continue working with the United Nations to prevent North Korea's provocations and to substantially improve the human rights situation in North Korea.    Secretary-General Guterres expressed his gratitude for the Korean government's activities and contributions to the United Nations.He expects to communicate more closely to resolve major international issues during the period of Korea's non-permanentmember for the Security Council. In addition, Secretary-Generalreaffirmed his commitment to cooperation in denuclearizingand improving human rights in North Korea.    This was the third meeting between President Yoon and the Secretary-General.The meeting is believed to have served as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two sides on North Korea and global issues as well as the cooperative relationship between South Korea and the United Nations.

• The President of EUCommission had an annual State-of-the-Union speech

    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her last annual State-of-the-Union speech during the five-year tenure at the European Parliament on the 13th.    [Main contents of the speech]   ● Supporting the company's green transformation   As the Green Deal entersthe next stage, the EU plans to continue supporting European industries in the entire process of eco-friendly transformation. As part of this, the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) have already been proposed.   In the process of eco-friendly transformation, a series of ‘green transformation conversations’ with the industry will be held to identify the risks and support needs of the ecosystem by industry and to develop an industry-specific approach.   Wind power, which has been called a successful case in Europe, faces various challenges.EU plans to propose a ‘European Wind Power Package’ bill to support rapid licensing, power auction system improvement, manpower and financing, and stable supply chains.    ● Chinese electric vehicles   The executive committeementioned the global electric vehicle market is overflowing with low-cost Chinese vehicles. Huge government subsidies intentionally lowered the price. To address Chinese market distortion, the EU plans to launch an investigation into Chinese electric vehicles.   According to the principle that the EU is open to competition but avoids competition to the bottom, the EU plans to protect its boundary from Chinese unfair competition but continue to maintain dialogue.    ● EU economic challenges   [Inflation] It isexpected to be difficult to meet interest rate targets in the medium term.The energy prices have entered a stabilizing stage, with gas prices falling from 300 euros per MWh last year to around 35 euros now. It is considering whether the policy model for gas price stabilization can be applied to other fields such as critical raw materials or eco-friendly hydrogen. Unlike the previous oil crisis, this energy crisis served as an opportunity to accelerate huge investments in renewable energy and eco-friendly transformation in Europe.    

• South Korea's efforts to prevent desertification in Northeast Asia will be announced to the world

  The National Institute of Forest Science of the Korea Forest Service (Director Bae Jae-soo) announced the results of Korea's afforestation project to prevent desertification and reduce yellow dust in Northeast Asia, including China and Mongolia, at the 9th Kubuqi Desert held on August 26 and 27.   The Kubuqi International Desert Forum in China has been held every two years since 2007. The forum invites international organizations related to desertification prevention, such as the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), high-ranking Chinese officials, and experts from each country.    Dr. Park Ki-hyung of the Forest Ecology Research Department of the National Forest Research Institute presented the results of the Korea-China and Korea-Mongolia Desertification Prevention Project since 2000 and the effects of forestation through field research.   After the announcement, Chinese experts and local media, including China's National Forestry Plantation Bureau, expressed a lot of interest and gratitude for Korea's achievements in forestation projects to prevent desertification and long-term monitoring research.    "Korea has been carrying out afforestation projects since the early 2000s to prevent desertification in Northeast Asia. It is necessary to propose more accurate afforestation technology and tree species to new projects by analyzing the current situation, good points and improvements." said Yang Hee-moon. He also noted, "We will continue to establish a long-term monitoring and evaluation system through international joint research with China and Mongolia.”    

• President Yoon Suk Yeol attends 24th Korea-ASEAN Summit

    President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is visiting Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the 24th Korea-ASEAN Summit on September 6 (Wed), had in-depth discussions on the achievements of Korea-ASEAN cooperation and the direction of future cooperation. The participating countries adopted the 'Korea-ASEAN Summit Joint Statement on AOIP Cooperation'.    The president welcomed the "Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI)" announced by the Korean government last year, which has expanded the scope and depth of cooperation. President Yoon stressed that the KASI is based on firm support for ‘ASEAN Centrality’ and ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific(AOIP) regarding the Indo-Pacific region.    The president also noted that efforts to strengthen cooperation between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan opened a new era of trilateral cooperation at the Camp David summit in August. The three countries stressed that they would coordinate their Indo-Pacific strategies and discover new areas of cooperation based on their full support for the ASEAN-led regional architecture.    President Yoonemphasized the urgent need for strong solidarity and close cooperation between countries to overcome the global complex crisis facing the international community today. Based on the KASI, the Korean government presented specific and practical contribution measures.    First, the president said he would strengthen security cooperation with ASEAN countries to protect a rule-based order for universal values. To this end,cooperation in the fields of defense, cyber security, drugs, and terrorism will be strengthened.    Second, the president expressed his willingness to contribute to ASEAN's creation of new growth engines, bridging the development gap, and common prosperity. Announcing that the ‘Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship Project’ will be launched next year, the president promised that the Korean government will continue to provide the necessary support to boost private investment in future industries such as digital, electric vehicles, batteries and smart cities.    Third, the president said he would actively promote cooperation with ASEAN in the field of climate change response and health. The‘Partnership for Korea-ASEAN Methane Action,’ which was launched in July, will systematically support ASEAN's methane reduction efforts and contribute to strengthening its ability to respond to infectious diseases by continuing cooperation with ASEAN in vaccine production and treatment development.    Meanwhile, President Yoon noted that South Korea has risen from the ruins of war and made a leap to become an advanced country.Korea aims to provide a platform to share these development experiences and seek solutions to the challenges facing humanity through theWorld Expo2030 Busan.    

• EU pushes for 'European Defense Production Act' within this year

    The EU Commission plans to push for the ‘European Defense Production Act’ to strengthen the EU's capacity in the defense industry, which will stipulate R&D and joint procurement.    Due to the war in Ukraine, the EU will push for the introduction of the ‘European Defense Production Act’ by reducing the lack of regional defense production capacity and the need to quickly supply defense materials if necessary.    The bill was recently discussed at the EU Defense Ministers' Council.Detailed information is expected to be announced at the annual corrective speech by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the 13th (Wed).    The bill will be used as a permanent legal framework for the production and supply of defense supplies in case of emergency, based on the ‘European DefenceIndustry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA),’which is a short-term framework for strengthening joint procurement and ammunition production capabilities.    The Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) stipulates that in the event of an emergency, the executive officer orders the company to supply specific orders first, and the obligation to report corporate inventory. EU Council postponed bill negotiations and agreements, citing excessive corporate interference and lack of consultation time.    The Commission proposed an interim review of the EU budget in June, but the European Defense Production Act was excluded due to the use of additional budgets through the review.   Accordingly, it is pointed out that the "European Defense Fund" to support the development of technology in the defense industry and the "Peace facility" to finance exports of lethal and non-lethal weapons to third countries can be used as financial resources for the bill.    However, it is unclear how the ‘European DefenseProduction Act’ will be related to the European Defense Investment Program (EDIP) already proposed by the executive committee to exempt the defense industry from VAT.  

• Foreign Minister Park Jin attends the 'Bled Strategy Forum'

    Foreign Minister Park Jin attended the opening ceremony of the ’Bled Strategic Forum’ hosted by Slovenia's Foreign Ministry and the ‘Center for European Perspective’ on August 28 through the invitation of Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon.  Park was the first South Korean foreign minister to attend the Bled Strategy Forum to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East at the forefront of the war, given that the war in Ukraine is not only sensitive to security and national interests in the region.  A total of seven figures, including five foreign ministers (Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Canada) and two vice minister-level officials, attended the Bled Strategy Forum ‘Multilateralism’ session as panels.  During the session, Park explained the results of the August 19 Camp David Korea-Japan summit, Korea-China relations, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula.He proclaimed that South Korea will work closely with the U.S., Japan, and Slovenia next year to strengthen multilateralism at the U.N. level.  Minister Park stressed that cooperation between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan has been firmly institutionalized through the Camp David Korea-U.S. and Japan summit, which has important implications for forming a global order, including Europe, as well as Northeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.  In particular, Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation and Korea-China friendship are not at odds with each other.The Korean government's basic position is to develop healthy and mature relations with China based on mutual respect, mutual benefit, and common interests.  As a non-permanent member of the Security Council next year, Park vowed that Korea will contribute to the peace and security of the international community.He proposed to actively cooperate with Slovenia, which is scheduled to be appointed as a non-permanent member of the Security Council next year.      

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  2023-09-04

• 트뤼도 캐나다 총리, “한국의 도움에 모든 캐나다인이 감동”

  캐나다 산불 진화 대한민국 긴급구호대 [리더스타임즈] 캐나다 산불 진화 지원을 위해 지난 7월 2일 파견됐던 대한민국 해외긴급구호대(KDRT)가 한 달간의 임무를 무사히 마치고 현지 시각 8월 1일 캐나다를 출국하여 8월 2일 한국에 도착할 예정이다. Justin Trudeau 캐나다 총리는 긴급구호대가 탑승한 우리 수송기를 깜짝 방문하여, 캐나다가 사상 최악의 산불로 어려운 시기를 보내고 있을 때, 한국이 긴급구호대를 파견하여 모든 캐나다인이 감동을 받았다고 감사의 뜻을 표하고, 기내를 돌면서 우리 대원들과 작별 인사를 나누었다. 캐나다 총리실은 트뤼도 총리가 금일 오전 지방 출장에서 오타와로 복귀하는 점을 활용하여 금일 “깜짝” 행사를 사전에 기획했다. 또한, 우리 긴급구호대는 8월 1일 공항으로 이동하기 전 오타와 소재 전쟁기념비를 방문하여 헌화와 묵념의 시간을 갖고 한국전 파병을 통한 캐나다의 고귀한 희생과 헌신을 마음에 새기는 자리를 가졌다. 이 자리에 참석한 Joya Donnelly 캐나다 외교부 동북아 국장은 “캐나다는 한국이 어려움에 처해있을 때 한국전 파병을 통해 도움을 주었고, 이번에 캐나다가 어려울 때 한국이 긴급구호대를 파견하여 도움을 주었다”면서 감사를 전했다. 우리 긴급구호대는 7월 4일부터 7월30일까지 퀘벡주(Lebel-sur-Quevillon(르벨-슈흐-께비용)) 산불 현장에서 미국 긴급구호대와 함께 진화 임무를 수행했다. 긴급구호대원들은 더운 여름에 열기를 내뿜는 땅 위에서 하루 12시간 진화활동을 했다. 한국은 캐나다에 구호대를 파견한 아시아 최초 국가로 캐나다 정부, 현지 언론 및 주민들도 우리 긴급구호대 활동을 높이 평가하고 감사를 표했다. 이렇듯 금번 긴급구호대 파견은 그간 교류가 드물었던 캐나다 지방까지 한국에 대한 우호적인 인식을 확산시키는 계기가 됐다. 한국과 캐나다는 올해 수교 60주년을 맞이한 오랜 우방이자 자유 민주주의, 시장경제 등 핵심가치를 공유하는 ‘포괄적 전략 동반자’ 관계이다. 우리 정부는 사상 최악의 산불로 평가되는 금번 캐나다 산불 진화를 위해 긴급구호대를 파견하여 한국전 참전으로 맺어진 양국 우호 관계를 공고히 하고, 양국 관계가 한 단계 도약하는 계기를 마련했다. 아울러, 양국 간 산불 진화는 물론, 기후변화 전반에 있어 협력을 위한 기반을 확대했다. 또한, 우리 긴급구호대는 산불 진화 현장에서 미국 긴급구호대와 함께 진화 작전을 수행하면서 한미동맹 70주년과 한-캐나다 수교 60주년을 맞아 한국-미국-캐나다 3국 재난 대응의 모범사례를 수립했다. Bea Day 미국 긴급구호대장은 “한국 구호대의 헌신과 지원에 감사하며 함께 일한 것은 영광이었다”라고 감사장을 전달했다. 금번 긴급구호대 파견은 2월 튀르키예 지진 피해 지원에 이어 이후 올해 두 번째 이루어진 것으로, 2007년 '해외긴급구호에 관한 법률'이 제정된 이래 10번째 파견인 동시에 산불 진압을 위한 최초의 파견 사례이다. 우리 정부는 글로벌 중추국가를 실현하고 G7과 어깨를 나란히 하는 세계 8강의 위상에 걸맞게 해외재난구호에 적극 기여해나갈 예정이다. 아울러, 우크라이나 전쟁, 기후변화로 인한 산불, 사막화, 폭염, 폭우 피해 증가 등 국제협력 수요가 확대되고 있는 상황에서 이러한 수요에 부응하고 인도주의적 가치 실현에 기여하기 위한 노력을 지속 확대해 나갈 예정이다.

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  2023-08-02

• 엘리뇨와 라니냐가 만드는 기상 이변

  1. 탐구동기   2023년 여름 수퍼 엘리뇨가 발생해 우리나라와 주변국에도 역대급 더위와 많은 비와 피해가 속출하고 있습니다. 엘리뇨는 무엇이고, 엘리뇨가 발생하면 우리나라는 어떤 영향을 받게 되는지 알아보고자 합니다.     2. 탐구내용   1) ‘엘리뇨’란 무엇인가?    엘리뇨는 열대 태평양지역의 수온이 높아지면서 발생하는 현상이며, 2~5년마다 상대적으로 낮았던 열대 동태평양과 중태평양의 해수면 온도가 평상시보다 높은 상태로 수개월 이상 지속되는 현상을 말합니다. 적도해류가 약해지고 남쪽으로 흐르는 적도반류가 강해지면서 기후변화를 초래하게 됩니다. 적도 부근에 위치한 따뜻한 페루 앞바다에 차가운 물이 올라오면, 따뜻했던 바닷물이 식고 찬물과 함께 올라온 영양분이 바다 생물의 풍부한 먹이가 됩니다. 하지만 찬물이 바다 표면으로 올라오지 않으면 적도 부근의 더워진 물이 식지 않기 때문에 육지의 온도가 올라가게 됩니다. 물의 증발이 많아지면서 구름이 생기고, 태평양 동쪽에 많은 비를 일으킵니다. 우리나라가 있는 서쪽은 기온이 비교적 낮은 여름이 됩니다.    무역풍이 약해지면서 대기의 변화와 해류의 방향이 바뀌고, 바다 표면온도를 변화시키게 됩니다. 이로 인해 남아메리카 서해안에는 많은 비가 내려 홍수를 일으키고, 반대로 인도네시아는 날씨가 건조해져 큰 산불이 발생하기도 합니다.    세계기상기구(WMO) 보고서에 따르면 엘리뇨가 전 세계 날씨와 기후의 패턴을 바꿀 것이라고 전했습니다. 남중국해, 동중국해, 한반도 주변 해역에서 해수면 온도가 상승하는 것으로 나타났고, 높아진 해수면 온도로 상승운동이 활발해져 태풍의 발생 빈도가 높아집니다. 또한, 엘니뇨 해의 장마기간의 강수량이 증가하는 경향을 보이고 있습니다.       2) ‘라니냐’란 무엇인가?    라니냐는 엘리뇨와 반대되는 현상으로, 태평양 지역의 수온이 낮아지면서 발생합니다. 적도반류가 약해지고, 북쪽으로 흐르는 적도해류가 강해집니다. 무역풍이 강화되어 서태평양의 해수면 온도가 더욱 상승하고 동태평양의 해수면 온도가 더욱 낮아지게 됩니다. 페루 근처의 따뜻한 바닷물이 빠르게 서태평양으로 이동하면서, 그 빈자리를 차가운 바닷물이 채우게 됩니다. 페루 바다는 영양분이 풍부해져 해양 생물들에게 좋은 환경이 제공되지만, 기온이 낮아지고 가뭄이 발생하게 됩니다. 반대로 서태평양에는 따뜻한 바닷물이 유입되어 기온이 올라가고 많은 비가 내려 홍수를 일으키게 됩니다.  차가운 물이 많이 올라오면 바닷물 온도가 낮아지면서 바람이 만들어집니다. 라니냐가 발생하면 우리나라는 무더운 여름이 됩니다. 겨울철에 라니냐가 발생하면 여름철보다 기후에 미치는 영향이 더 큰데, 동남아시아와 브라질 북부지역은 평년보다 강수량이 늘고, 미국 남부지역은 이상고온 현상이 나타나게 됩니다.     3) 엘리뇨와 라니냐는 우리나라 기후에 어떤 영향을 주는가?    우리나라에 엘리뇨가 7월 중순에서 8월 중순까지 발생하게 되면 강수량이 증가합니다. 9월에 발생하는 엘리뇨는 강수량이 감소하고 기온이 하강하지만, 11월에서 12월에 발생하는 엘리뇨는 강수량이 증가하고 기온이 상승합니다.    라니냐는 엘리뇨와 반대되는 현상입니다. 7월 중순에서 8월 중순까지는 강수량이 감소하지만, 9월에 발생하는 라니냐는 강수량이 증가하고 기온이 상승합니다. 11월에서 12월에 발생하는 라니냐는 강수량이 감소하고 기온이 하강하게 됩니다.    서태평양 쪽에 있는 우리나라는 평소엔 고온다습하지만, 엘리뇨가 발생하게 되면 평소보다 시원하고 비가 많이 오는 여름을, 라니냐 때는 찌는 듯한 더위를 경험하게 됩니다.        4) 엘리뇨와 라니냐는 세계 경제에 어떤 영향을 미치는가?    엘리뇨 현상이 발생하면 동태평양 수온이 높아지고 이 지역에 과도한 열과 습기가 대기로 방출되고 풍향, 기온, 강우 패턴이 바뀝니다. 그 결과 호주와 동남아시아 지역은 예년보다 더 습한 날씨가 계속되고 아메리카지역은 더 건조한 날씨가 지속됩니다. 작물이 건강하게 성장하기 위해서는 기온의 변화 폭이 작아야 하는데, 엘리뇨 현상은 기온 상승을 동반하기 때문에 식물의 생리주기를 변화시켜 개화와 수확에 부정적인 효과를 미칩니다.    가뭄과 홍수, 혹서 등의 기상이변은 관련국 경제활동을 위축시키고 재산손실, 식량난, 질병 등의 문제를 야기하며, 농업 생산이 큰 차질을 빚을 경우 취약 신흥국을 중심으로 기근이 심화되는 등 식량 위기가 발생할 가능성이 있습니다. 강한 엘리뇨는 세계 농산물의 절반을 생산하는 남미에 가뭄과 산불을 발생시켜 곡물 생산량이 줄어들고, 농산물 가격의 급등으로 물가를 올리는 에그플레이션을 발생시킵니다.        3. 탐구 결과 및 시사점     엘리뇨와 라니냐는 정상적인 대기순환을 방해함으로써 세계 곳곳에 이상기후를 초래하고 관련국 경제 전반에 부정적으로 작용합니다. 국제 원자재 수급에도 영향을 미치는데, 특히 곡물 등 농산물 시장의 안정을 훼손할 우려가 있습니다. 기후리스크가 세계 경제, 특히 에그플레이션을 자극할 가능성이 있어 선제적으로 농산물 등 원자재 전반의 수급 관리에 나설 필요도 보입니다.  지구온난화에 따른 기후변화는 경제적으로 1차 산업뿐 아니라 거의 모든 산업에 영향을 끼치고, 정치, 사회, 문화 측면에서 인류의 삶의 방식을 바꿔놓을 것이므로 깊은 관심이 필요합니다.     4. 배우고 느낀점    최근 들어 우리나라 날씨가 극단적으로 변했다는 것을 모두가 느끼고 있습니다. 자료를 정리하면서 이런 기상 변화의 한 요인으로 엘리뇨와 라니냐가 있음을 알 수 있었습니다. 극단적인 기상이변이 농업 생산에 부정적인 영향을 끼치고, 이로 인해 식량 위기까지 발생할 수 있다는 사실이 걱정스럽기도 하면서, 앞으로 환경 문제에 더 관심을 기울여야겠다고 생각했습니다.    태평양에서 부는 바람이 전 세계의 날씨와 경제에 영향을 주듯, 우리가 버리는 쓰레기와 환경오염 물질들이 지구의 수명을 결정하는 데 큰 영향을 미치게 된다는 사실을 배웠습니다. 그래서 지구온난화에 대한 궁금증이 생겼고, 앞으로의 기후 위기를 해결하기 위해서는 우리 모두가 노력해야 할 것입니다.        5. 참고문헌   엘리뇨 현상 (네이버 지식백과 대단한 지구여행) 라니냐 현상 (네이버 지식백과 기상백과) 엘리뇨/라니냐가 우리나라 기후에 미치는 영향 (기후정보포털) 엘리뇨와 세계경제 (경남매일, 2022.06.09.) 하반기 엘니뇨로 애그플레이션(Agflation) 올수도 (CNews, 2023.03.15.) 엘리뇨와 라니냐 (네이버 지식백과 재미있는 바다 이야기) 엘리뇨와 라니냐로 인해 나타나는 현상들 (네이버 블로그, 기상청)

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  2023-07-31

• President of Yoon Suk Yeol presides over the 29th Cabinet meeting

    President Yoon Suk Yeol stressed the importance of speeding up the recovery and supporting the areas affected by heavy rains in his closing remarks at the Cabinet meeting on July 18.    In his remarks, the president said, "Taxpayers' money should be actively used to wipe people's tears caused by disasters." President also called for "reducing all political subsidies inflowed for corruption and putting them into 100% conservation ofdamaged farms andcollapsed villages." Furthermore, the president reiterated, "We have imposed fiscal austerity to spend money on things like this. Government can spend an abundance of money to wipe the tears of the people."  Regarding the recent trip to Eastern Europe, the president said, "It is impossible to have global economic cooperation without global security cooperation with NATO members and partners," adding, "Security cooperation is the basis for economic cooperation, high-tech science, and technology cooperation."  The president also mentioned, "We should show through actions, not just words, that we support Ukraine and share values." President emphasized that strengthening global security cooperation is the way for strengthening economic cooperation.  

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  2023-07-31

• Minister of Government Legislation Lee Wan-Kyu Visits U.S. Legislative Institutions

    [Leaders Times] Lee Wan-Kyu, Minister of Government Legislation, visited various U.S. legal institutions,includingthe U.S. Legislative Office of the House of Representatives, the State Department, the Department of Justice, and the Small and Medium Business Administration, from June 28th to July 2nd, for a three-night and five-day schedule.    The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in the legal field between the two nations through exchanges with U.S. legal institutions, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the ROK-U.S. alliance. It also seeks to explore ways to improve the legal administration in Korea by sharing the experiences and cases of the U.S. legal administration as a global standard.    On the afternoon of the 28th, Lee met with E. Wade Ballou Jr., the Legislative Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives, and received an explanation about the overall legislative process of the U.S. Congress and the role of the House Judiciary Committee. They also discussed ways to effectively reflect the voice of the U.S. federal government, which does not have the right to submit bills, in the legislative process.    On June 29, the Minister also met Steven F. Fabry, the Deputy Legal Advisor of the U.S. Department of State. During this meeting, he listened to the role of the Department of State in diplomatic-related legislation and treaty-making processes. They also discussed institutional and non-institutional mechanisms to facilitate communication with Congress and resolve conflicts during the legislative process.    Afterward, Lee held meetings with Martin Lederman, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel, and others. The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has many things in common with the Ministry of Government Legislation, as it is responsible for providing legal advice to the President and federal government agencies, as well as conducting legal reviews of congressional bills and presidential executive orders.    This meeting provided an opportunity to learn about the legal advisory system of the Office of Legal Counsel and gain important insights for Korea’s Legal Affairs Bureau, including recent cases related to the separation of powers between the U.S. Congress and the executive branch.    On June 30, the Minister met with Patrick Delehanty, the Director of the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration, to share the experiencesof both countries in identifying and rectifying unfair laws and regulations that burden small business owners and SMEs. During this meeting, Lee introduced a recent case in which the Legal Affairs Bureau suspended or reduced sanctions to support small business owners who faced difficulties due to COVID-19 and economic crises.   Meanwhile, during meetings with various U.S. institutions, the Minister requested support and interest from the U.S. regarding Busan's bid to host the World Expo in 2030.    In addition, he met with Cho Hyun-Dong, the Korean Ambassador to the U.S., Park Il-Young, an Executive Director at the World Bank, and Kim Sang-Yeop, the Director of KOTRA Washington, to exchange views on major legal trends in the U.S.    Chief Lee Wan-Kyu expressed his thoughts on the visit, stating, "The United States is the country that gave birth to modern democracy with the presidential system," and further mentioned, "Through this visit, I will expand exchanges with advanced legal countries, including the U.S., and share and seek ways to improve the legal system of the Republic of Korea through diverse and substantive legal exchanges with countries around the world."

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  2023-07-28

• 종이비행기 실험을 통한 항공기의 무게 중심과 공력중심에 대한 탐구

    Ⅰ. 서론 종이비행기에 적용되는 다른 항공역학적 요소에 대해 공부해 보다 과학하는 청소년활동가 최누리 씨의 ‘활공하는 종이비행기의 구조 안전성과 비행거리에 대한 실험’ 발표영상을 접했다. 이 실험에서는 a4 용지 크기의 종이로 종이비행기를 접은 다음, 무게중심과 공력중심의 길이를 다르게 하여 가장 멀리 가는 길이를 알아내었다. 그런데, 이 영상을 보던 중 “비행기 전체 길이에 대한 공력중심과 무게중심 사이의 길이의 비가 몇 대 몇인 비행기가 가장 멀리 비행할 수 있을까”에 대한 궁금증이 생겼다. 그래서 종이비행기에서 가장 멀리 비행할 수 있는 공력중심과 무게중심 사이의 길이의 비를 구하는 실험을 진행하게 되었다.   Ⅱ. 이론적배경 무게중심과 공력중심 1) 항공기의 무게중심과 공력중심 물리학에서 말하는 무게중심은 중력에 의한 알짜 torque가 0인 점이다. 즉 물체의 각 부분에 작용하는 중력의 합력이 작용하는 지점을 말한다. 항공역학에서 무게중심이란 항공기의 총중량이 집중되는 지점/항공기의 모멘트의 합이 0이 되는 지점으로 종적, 횡적으로 평형이 되는 지점에 위치해야 한다. 각 부분에 걸리는 모멘트의 총 합계를 총 중량으로 나누어서 구할 수 있다. MAC(평균공력시위)를 이용해 무게중심의 위치를 나타낸다. 평균공력시위(MAC)이란 날개의 공기역학적 특성을 대표하는 시위, 항공기의 날개 앞전부터 뒷전까지의 평균 길이를 의미한다. 2) 종이비행기에서의 공력중심 공력중심은 에어포일의 피칭 모멘트의 받음각이 변하여도 피칭 모멘트가 일정한 기준점으로 일반적으로 날개 시위의 25%MAC 지점에 위치한다. 압력중심의 경우 방향이 바뀔 때마다 위치가 변해 힘과 모멘트를 계산하기 힘들기 때문에 공력중심을 임의로 정하여 계산한다. 공력중심은 무게중심과 압력중심을 계산함으로써 정의할 수 있으나 문헌상에서 종이비행기의 공력중심 계산법이 소개되어 있다.                                        그림 . 종이비행기에서의 공력중심 계산(출처: 최누리, 제 17회 NYSC 우주과학 포럼)     Ⅲ. 연구방법 종이의 비율이 일정하다 하고, 일정한 비율의 종이로 만들어진 종이 비행기가 있을 때, 공력중심과 무게 중심 차이의 비율에 따라서 움직인 거리가 최적화된 비율이 있다. 라는 가설에 따라서 a4용지와 b4용지, a3용지로 세가지 실험을 했다. 실험 1. A4 용지로 접은 종이비행기에서 비행거리가 가장 길게 나타나는 무게중심과 공력중심의 차이 지점 찾기 1) 종이비행기 제작 및 무게중심 찾기 (1) A4종이 비행기를 5개 만든다. (2) 접을 때에는 a4용지를 세로로 절반을 접었다 핀다. (3) 아래 양쪽을 45도로 접고 아래부분을 위로 접어 올린다. (이때 접는 높이에 따라 비행기의 무게중심이 바뀌는데 3cm로 높이를 정했다.) (4) 아래 양쪽을 다시 접고 가운데를 접는다. (5) 전체를 반으로 접고 대각선 방향으로 반으로 접는다. (6) 날개 중간에 테이프를 붙인다. (7) 무게중심은 실에 테이프를 붙여서 비행기 위쪽에 붙여보면서 날개쪽 과 뿌리 쪽을 이은 선이 수평이 될 때까지 실험적으로 측정한다. 이 때 A4용지로 만든 종이비행기는 뿌리 쪽으로부터 9cm 지점에 무게중심이 있다. 여기에서 종이비행기 5개 모두 날개 크기, 모양 등을 똑같이 했지만 첫 번째 종이비행기를 기준으로 해서 공력중심은 계속 똑같은 위치에 두고 무게중심을 1cm씩 늘리고 줄인다. 그래서 a4용지로 했을 때는 공력중심과 무게중심 차이가 각각 1cm, 2cm, 3cm, 4cm, 5cm 로 되었다. 이 차이에 따라서 무게가 또 바뀌어서 클립을 이용해서 비행기의 앞 뒤 무게를 맞춘다. 1, 2 cm일때는 클립을 2개 앞에다 달았고 4, 5cm일때는 뒤쪽에 클립 4개를 달아서 무게를 맞췄다.   실험 2. B4 용지로 접은 종이비행기에서 비행거리가 가장 길게 나타나는 무게중심과 공력중심의 차이 지점 찾기 (1) 실험 1과 같이 B4종이비행기도 5개 만든다. (2) 실험 1과 같은 방식으로 공력중심과 무게중심을 구한다. 무게중심과 공력중심의 차이는 각각 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 4.5cm, 5.5cm, 6.5cm로 나온다. 이도 똑같이 클립을 2.5cm와 3.5cm 일 때는 2개를 앞에다가 달고 5.5cm와 6.5cm에는 4개를 달아줘서 무게를 맞췄다.   실험 3. A3 용지로 접은 종이비행기에서 비행거리가 가장 길게 나타나는 무게중심과 공력중심의 차이 지점 찾기 (1) 실험 1,2와 같이 A3종이비행기도 5개 만든다. (2) 실험 1, 2와 같은 방식으로 공력중심과 무게중심을 구한다. 무게중심과 공력중심의 차이는 각각 3cm, 4cm, 5cm, 6cm, 7cm로 나온다. 이도 똑같이 클립을 3cm와 4cm 일 때는 2개를 앞에다가 달고 5.5cm와 6.5cm에는 6개를 달아줘서 무게를 맞췄다.   실험 4. 두 종이비행기에서의 비행거리 측정 A4용지 비행기 5개와 B4용지 비행기 5개와 A3 용지 비행기 5개를 각각 5번씩 날려서 동일한 사람이 동일한 각도로 던져서 비행거리를 측정했다.     Ⅳ. 연구결과                                              그림 . A4용지로 접은 종이비행기에서 무게중심과 공력중심 사이 길이에 따른 비행거리 결과   A4용지로 접은 종이비행기 5개 중, 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이가 3cm인 종이비행기가 평균적으로 가장 멀리 비행하였다.그러나 네 번째 비행기와 마지막 비행기는 비행 도중 공중에서 한 바퀴를 돌거나, 비행 궤적이 아래 그림에 나온 것 같은 경우가 많았다.    그림 . 무게중심과 공력중심의 차이가 길 때 나타나는 불안정한 비행궤도의 사례    결론적으로 A4용지로 만든 종이비행기에서는 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이가 3cm인 비행기가 평균적으로 가장 멀리 비행하였다. 그리고 A4용지로 만든 종이비행기의 전체 길이의 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이에 대한 비율은 (비행기 길이):(두 중심사이의 길이)= 5.6 : 1 이 나왔다.   그림 . B4용지로 접은 종이비행기에서 무게중심과 공력중심 사이 길이에 따른 비행거리 결과    B4 용지로 접은 종이비행기 5가지 사이에서 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이가 4.5cm인 비행기가 가장 멀리 비행하였다. 그러나 두 중심 사이의 길이가 5.5cm, 6.5cm인 비행기들은 비행할 때 A4용지로 만든 비행기 중 4번째, 마지막 비행기처럼 비행 궤도를 보이거나 비행 도중 공중제비를 도는 경우가 많았다.                               그림14. A3용지로 접은 종이비행기에서 무게중심과 공력중심 사이 길이에 따른 비행거리 결과   A3 용지로 만든 종이비행기에서는 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이가 5cm인 비행기가 평균적으로 가장 멀리 날았다. 그리고 A3 용지로 만든 종이비행기의 길이의 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이에 대한 비율은 대략 (비행기 길이):(두 중심사이의 길이)= 5.4 : 1이 나왔다. 이는 A4, B4용지로 제작한 비행기에서도 비슷한 비율을 구할 수 있었기 때문에 비행거리가 가장 길은 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 길이 비가 존재한다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.   Ⅴ. 결론 및 제언 두 실험에서 모두 공력중심과 무게중심 사이의 거리가 멀어짐에 따라 비행거리가 증가하였다. 반면 비행거리가 최대가 되는 특정한 비율을 넘은 이후에는 궤적이 불안정해지고, 비행거리가 급격히 감소하는 모습을 관찰하였다. 실험을 통해 비행기의 공력중심과 무게중심이 더 멀리 떨어져 있을수록 더 멀리 비행해, 비행기의 길이와 공력중심, 무게중심 사이의 거리의 비율이 약 5.5:1 정도가 되는 지점에서 비행거리가 가장 멀어지며, 이보다 무게중심과 공력중심의 거리가 더 커지면 비행기의 비행이 불안정해진다는 사실을 알게 되었다. 비행기의 공력중심을 기준으로 무게중심이 더 앞쪽에 있어야 한다는 사실과 그 이유, 그렇지 않을 경우 일어날 수 있는 일들에 대해 알게 된 후, 무게중심이 얼만큼 더 앞쪽에 위치해야 하는지 의문을 제기하고 이를 해결하기 위해 직접 행동하였다는 점에서 탐구활동의 의미를 찾을 수 있다고 생각한다. 무게중심과 공력중심 사이의 거리가 일정한 비율을 넘을 경우 비행기가 안정적으로 날 수 없는 원인에 대한 탐구로도 이어질 수 있을 것이다. 공력중심에 대해 아직 구체적으로 이해하지 못했기 때문에 추가적인 자료 조사와 탐구를 통해 날개의 단면과 형태에 따라 공력중심의 계산방법은 어떻게 달라지는지 등 수업중 들었던 다른 의문에 대해서도 해결하고 싶다.   Ⅵ. 참고문헌 ●Holger Babinsky, ‘How do wings work?’, in Physics Education · November 2003 ●‘Aerodynamic Center’, google, https://www.flitetest.com/articles/ where-should-an-rc-airplane-center-of-gravity-be, 2023.02.27. ●‘Center of Pressure, Center of Aerodynamic’, NASA Glenn Research Center, https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/ 2023.02.28. ●’Lift’, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lift_(force), 2023.03.01 ●항공우주학개론 2장 비행원리, 서울대학교 기계항공공학부 김종암 교수 교육자료, https://ocw.snu.ac.kr/sites/default/files/NOTE/9534.pdf, 2023.03.01 ●최누리, 종이비행기의 항공역학: 활공하는 종이비행기의 구조 안정성과 비행거리, 제 17회 NYSC 우주과학 포럼(2021.03.21.), 2023.02.25   지도 선생님 - 임미선

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  2023-07-20

• Foreign Minister Park Jin had meeting with IAEA Secretary-General

    Foreign Minister Park Jin met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, secretary general of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), who is visiting Korea, at the Foreign Ministry building on July 8.  Grossi explained to Minister Park the contents of the IAEA's comprehensive report on the safety of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant sewage discharge plan.  Minister Park explained that the Korean government has consistently maintained that contaminated water should be treated in an objective and scientific way, in accordance with international law and international standards under the principle of putting people's health and safety as priority.  On the other hand, Minister Parkrecalled Korea's continuous cooperation with the IAEA in nonproliferation and peaceful use of nuclear power as a founding member of the IAEA, especially the country's successful role as chair of the IAEA board for one year in the past.  Furthermore, Minister Park highly evaluated the IAEA's effort to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue, which has the highest authority and expertise in the field of nuclear nonproliferation.Both sides made an agreement for continuing cooperation more closely in response to the North Korean nuclear provocation. Ministeralso emphasizes the effort made by the IAEA and Secretary-General Grossito ensure the safety of nuclear power plants in Ukraine.

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  2023-07-17

• PresidentYoon Suk Yeol presided over the '2023 National Fiscal Strategy Meeting'

    President Yoon Suk Yeol presided over the 2023 National Finance Strategy Meeting at the Blue House on June 28.The conference addressed the agenda of mid-term financial management for 23-27 and the direction of budgeting for 2014.  Since the inauguration of the Yoon’s government last year, this meeting has been a place to examine the financial management performance over the past year and discuss the role and tasks of finance to create national performance.  In the first session, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs announced the direction of budgeting and mid-term fiscal management for ‘24’, followed by discussions on fiscal innovation tasks such as private subsidies, low birth rates, balanced regional development spending restructuring and financial support methods. In the second session, participants discussed fiscal investment directions such as three major investment areas (defense, R&D, and welfare) and ODA to realize a global central country.  Despite the difficult financial conditions, the Yoon’s government will strengthen the nation's essential functions such as defense and law, expand future preparations and growth engines, and invest in welfare for the weak next year to firmly support national tasks, people's livelihoods, and economic vitality.  To improve budget efficiency, thegovernment will maintain a responsible and sustainable fiscal management stance, pursuing "let's spend it right where it's necessary" for future generations, not simply reducing spending.  The agendas discussed will be actively reflected in the '24 budget plan and the 23-27 national financial management plan.The plan will be submitted to the National Assembly in early September after consultation with related ministries.

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  2023-07-03

• Foreign Minister Park Jin delivered a keynote speech at the50th Anniversary Forum.

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  2023-07-03

• 아람코 코딩 월드컵 상금, 필리핀 이웃에 기부

        글로벌 종합 에너지기업 아람코는 지난 4월 1일 (토) 서울 동대문디자인플라자(DDP) 아트홀2관에서 ‘2023 아람코 코딩 월드컵’을 개최하였다. 아람코와 서울특별시, 미담장학회가 함께한 이번 월드컵에는 전국 초등학교 4~6학년 및 중학교 1~3학년 학생들이 참가하였다.    본 대회는 전 세계적으로 인공지능 및 빅데이터 기술이 빠르게 발전함에 따라, 초.중학교 학생들에게도 코딩 역량을 함양하기 위한 목적으로 다국적 기업 아람코에서 주최하였다. 글로벌리더스클럽 소속으로 참가한 38명의 학생들 가운데는 전체 은상 수상자 및 장려상 수상 등, 참가자의 절반이 넘는 20명이 입상하는 쾌거를 이루었다.   일부 학생들은 상금 획득 시 글로벌리더스클럽에서 현재 격주 단위로 100회 이상 후원 중인 필리핀 코피노 지역 학생들에게 장학금 기부를 약속하였고, 그에 따라 20명의 수상자 중 무려 16명의 학생이 자발적으로 후원에 참여하며 입상하지 못한 친구들 이름으로 기꺼이 후원을 함으로써 글로벌 리더로서의 나눔 역량을 다지는 기회를 가졌다.   참가자 김효경 양 (상인중 3) 과 한은하 양 (새본리중 1) 은 “훌륭한 코딩 대회를 개최해 주신 아람코 코리아와 서울시 미담장학회에 감사드린다. 아주 뜻깊은 경험이었으며 내가 직접 이룬 성과를 통해 어려운 친구들을 도울 수 있어서 보람을 느끼며 앞으로도 이러한 기회가 있다면 더 열심히 참여할 계획이다.” 라는 소감을 남겼다.   이번에 참여한 회원은 김효경(상인중3), 박도윤(상원중3), 한은하(새본리중1), 김유경(월서중1), 정시윤(천내중1), 이승제(경동초4), 김민재(조암중1), 박범수(영남중1), 김범찬(대곡초5), 조수현(교대부초5), 손형래(용천초4), 강지민(월배중1), 김수진(유천초6), 김은채(대남초6), 김서연(월배초6), 김연우(월배초6),박채빈(월배초5), 박신욱(월배초5), 이다.    

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  2023-06-22

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• Three countries including Poland announce ban on Ukraine's grain imports

      Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have announced the introduction of a ban on Ukrainian grain imports.    The EU Commission has announced that it will not extend temporary import restrictions on Ukrainian grain from five countries: Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.    The measure was agreed by the EU Commission and five Middle Eastern European countries, including Poland, earlier this year.It was introduced to temporarily ban imports to prevent the inflow of cheap grain from Ukraine, resulting in market disruptions and damaging farms.    Poland has expressed opposition to the decision which refusesthe extension, announcing a ban on imports of Ukrainian wheat and corn to protect the interests of Polish farmers.   In particular, wind power, which has been called a success story in Europe, faces various challenges.EU plans to propose a "European Wind Power Package" bill that will support rapid permits, improvement of power auction systems, manpower, financing, and stable supply chains.    Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government plans to file a complaint with the WTO against three countries, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.Ukrainealready imposed retaliatory measures on some Polish agricultural products.    TarasKachka, head of Ukraine's trade representative, pointed out that the public backlash against the EU from Poland, Hungary and Slovakia could cause the biggest structural concerns regarding the EU's international trust as a partner representing all member states.    In particular, since Poland's import restrictions have the greatest impact on Ukrainian farmers, the government plans to ban the import of Polish agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables unless Poland withdraws the measures.    Regarding the claims that they protect farmers from falling prices due to the influx of low-cost Ukrainian grains, Ukraine criticized that grain prices are determined at a global level.    

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  2023-09-25

• PresidentYoon Suk Yeol had a meeting with U.N. Secretary General António Guterres

    President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is visiting New York to attend the 78th high-level session of the U.N. General Assembly, met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterresat the U.N.on September 19.They exchanged views on Korea-U.N. cooperation, Korean Peninsula issues and the war in Ukraine.    President Yoon emphasized the importance of global solidarity centered on the United Nations in today's era of complex crises and expressed his willingness to play a responsible role considering our international status. In particular, Korea expressed its eagerness to actively contribute to the promotion of peace in the international community as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the term 2024-25. Moreover, President Yoonrevealed our contribution to establishing peace in Ukraine, the biggest global issue.    Meanwhile, President Yoon said he expects to continue working with the United Nations to prevent North Korea's provocations and to substantially improve the human rights situation in North Korea.    Secretary-General Guterres expressed his gratitude for the Korean government's activities and contributions to the United Nations.He expects to communicate more closely to resolve major international issues during the period of Korea's non-permanentmember for the Security Council. In addition, Secretary-Generalreaffirmed his commitment to cooperation in denuclearizingand improving human rights in North Korea.    This was the third meeting between President Yoon and the Secretary-General.The meeting is believed to have served as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two sides on North Korea and global issues as well as the cooperative relationship between South Korea and the United Nations.

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  2023-09-25

• The President of EUCommission had an annual State-of-the-Union speech

    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her last annual State-of-the-Union speech during the five-year tenure at the European Parliament on the 13th.    [Main contents of the speech]   ● Supporting the company's green transformation   As the Green Deal entersthe next stage, the EU plans to continue supporting European industries in the entire process of eco-friendly transformation. As part of this, the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) have already been proposed.   In the process of eco-friendly transformation, a series of ‘green transformation conversations’ with the industry will be held to identify the risks and support needs of the ecosystem by industry and to develop an industry-specific approach.   Wind power, which has been called a successful case in Europe, faces various challenges.EU plans to propose a ‘European Wind Power Package’ bill to support rapid licensing, power auction system improvement, manpower and financing, and stable supply chains.    ● Chinese electric vehicles   The executive committeementioned the global electric vehicle market is overflowing with low-cost Chinese vehicles. Huge government subsidies intentionally lowered the price. To address Chinese market distortion, the EU plans to launch an investigation into Chinese electric vehicles.   According to the principle that the EU is open to competition but avoids competition to the bottom, the EU plans to protect its boundary from Chinese unfair competition but continue to maintain dialogue.    ● EU economic challenges   [Inflation] It isexpected to be difficult to meet interest rate targets in the medium term.The energy prices have entered a stabilizing stage, with gas prices falling from 300 euros per MWh last year to around 35 euros now. It is considering whether the policy model for gas price stabilization can be applied to other fields such as critical raw materials or eco-friendly hydrogen. Unlike the previous oil crisis, this energy crisis served as an opportunity to accelerate huge investments in renewable energy and eco-friendly transformation in Europe.    

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  2023-09-18

• South Korea's efforts to prevent desertification in Northeast Asia will be announced to the world

  The National Institute of Forest Science of the Korea Forest Service (Director Bae Jae-soo) announced the results of Korea's afforestation project to prevent desertification and reduce yellow dust in Northeast Asia, including China and Mongolia, at the 9th Kubuqi Desert held on August 26 and 27.   The Kubuqi International Desert Forum in China has been held every two years since 2007. The forum invites international organizations related to desertification prevention, such as the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), high-ranking Chinese officials, and experts from each country.    Dr. Park Ki-hyung of the Forest Ecology Research Department of the National Forest Research Institute presented the results of the Korea-China and Korea-Mongolia Desertification Prevention Project since 2000 and the effects of forestation through field research.   After the announcement, Chinese experts and local media, including China's National Forestry Plantation Bureau, expressed a lot of interest and gratitude for Korea's achievements in forestation projects to prevent desertification and long-term monitoring research.    "Korea has been carrying out afforestation projects since the early 2000s to prevent desertification in Northeast Asia. It is necessary to propose more accurate afforestation technology and tree species to new projects by analyzing the current situation, good points and improvements." said Yang Hee-moon. He also noted, "We will continue to establish a long-term monitoring and evaluation system through international joint research with China and Mongolia.”    

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  2023-09-18

• President Yoon Suk Yeol attends 24th Korea-ASEAN Summit

    President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is visiting Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the 24th Korea-ASEAN Summit on September 6 (Wed), had in-depth discussions on the achievements of Korea-ASEAN cooperation and the direction of future cooperation. The participating countries adopted the 'Korea-ASEAN Summit Joint Statement on AOIP Cooperation'.    The president welcomed the "Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI)" announced by the Korean government last year, which has expanded the scope and depth of cooperation. President Yoon stressed that the KASI is based on firm support for ‘ASEAN Centrality’ and ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific(AOIP) regarding the Indo-Pacific region.    The president also noted that efforts to strengthen cooperation between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan opened a new era of trilateral cooperation at the Camp David summit in August. The three countries stressed that they would coordinate their Indo-Pacific strategies and discover new areas of cooperation based on their full support for the ASEAN-led regional architecture.    President Yoonemphasized the urgent need for strong solidarity and close cooperation between countries to overcome the global complex crisis facing the international community today. Based on the KASI, the Korean government presented specific and practical contribution measures.    First, the president said he would strengthen security cooperation with ASEAN countries to protect a rule-based order for universal values. To this end,cooperation in the fields of defense, cyber security, drugs, and terrorism will be strengthened.    Second, the president expressed his willingness to contribute to ASEAN's creation of new growth engines, bridging the development gap, and common prosperity. Announcing that the ‘Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship Project’ will be launched next year, the president promised that the Korean government will continue to provide the necessary support to boost private investment in future industries such as digital, electric vehicles, batteries and smart cities.    Third, the president said he would actively promote cooperation with ASEAN in the field of climate change response and health. The‘Partnership for Korea-ASEAN Methane Action,’ which was launched in July, will systematically support ASEAN's methane reduction efforts and contribute to strengthening its ability to respond to infectious diseases by continuing cooperation with ASEAN in vaccine production and treatment development.    Meanwhile, President Yoon noted that South Korea has risen from the ruins of war and made a leap to become an advanced country.Korea aims to provide a platform to share these development experiences and seek solutions to the challenges facing humanity through theWorld Expo2030 Busan.    

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  2023-09-11

• EU pushes for 'European Defense Production Act' within this year

    The EU Commission plans to push for the ‘European Defense Production Act’ to strengthen the EU's capacity in the defense industry, which will stipulate R&D and joint procurement.    Due to the war in Ukraine, the EU will push for the introduction of the ‘European Defense Production Act’ by reducing the lack of regional defense production capacity and the need to quickly supply defense materials if necessary.    The bill was recently discussed at the EU Defense Ministers' Council.Detailed information is expected to be announced at the annual corrective speech by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the 13th (Wed).    The bill will be used as a permanent legal framework for the production and supply of defense supplies in case of emergency, based on the ‘European DefenceIndustry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA),’which is a short-term framework for strengthening joint procurement and ammunition production capabilities.    The Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) stipulates that in the event of an emergency, the executive officer orders the company to supply specific orders first, and the obligation to report corporate inventory. EU Council postponed bill negotiations and agreements, citing excessive corporate interference and lack of consultation time.    The Commission proposed an interim review of the EU budget in June, but the European Defense Production Act was excluded due to the use of additional budgets through the review.   Accordingly, it is pointed out that the "European Defense Fund" to support the development of technology in the defense industry and the "Peace facility" to finance exports of lethal and non-lethal weapons to third countries can be used as financial resources for the bill.    However, it is unclear how the ‘European DefenseProduction Act’ will be related to the European Defense Investment Program (EDIP) already proposed by the executive committee to exempt the defense industry from VAT.  

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  2023-09-11

• President Yoon Suk Yeolpresides over the State Council for Deliberation and Resolution of the '2024 Budget'

  “Sound finance is the reason why major international credit rating agencies positively evaluate Korea's external credibility." the president said in a Cabinet meeting to deliberate and resolve the 2024 budget bill at the presidential office in Yongsan.  The president cited a 2.8 percent increase in total spending next year to 656.9 trillion won, the slowest increase after 2005. "By reviewing all financial projects, we drastically cut the budget for political subsidies and interest cartels to carry out a total 23 trillion won of expenditure restructuring."  First of all, the Korean government will focus on three key areas: realizing welfare for the weak, strengthening the nation's essential roles such as defense and rule of law, and securing growth engines to create high-quality jobs.  The president also emphasized youth independence, tuition support, and job-related budgets in detail.  Regarding youth independence and tuition support, the president mentioned "We will raise the allowance for youth who prepare for self-reliance from 400,000 won to 500,000 won. We plan to support 2,750 youth who are closely managed before and after the end of the protection period.”  Regarding the budget for responding to climate change,"We will invest 6.3 trillion won to overhaul the national flood response system," adding, "We will push for river dredging and maintenance in earnest for the safety and measurement of the people."  The president said"More than 200 billssubmitted to take care of the people's livelihood and the economy are not crossing the threshold of the National Assembly.Please make all-out efforts to focus on major bills dealing with our people's livelihoods and future food."      

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  2023-09-04

• Foreign Minister Park Jin attends the 'Bled Strategy Forum'

    Foreign Minister Park Jin attended the opening ceremony of the ’Bled Strategic Forum’ hosted by Slovenia's Foreign Ministry and the ‘Center for European Perspective’ on August 28 through the invitation of Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon.  Park was the first South Korean foreign minister to attend the Bled Strategy Forum to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East at the forefront of the war, given that the war in Ukraine is not only sensitive to security and national interests in the region.  A total of seven figures, including five foreign ministers (Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Canada) and two vice minister-level officials, attended the Bled Strategy Forum ‘Multilateralism’ session as panels.  During the session, Park explained the results of the August 19 Camp David Korea-Japan summit, Korea-China relations, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula.He proclaimed that South Korea will work closely with the U.S., Japan, and Slovenia next year to strengthen multilateralism at the U.N. level.  Minister Park stressed that cooperation between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan has been firmly institutionalized through the Camp David Korea-U.S. and Japan summit, which has important implications for forming a global order, including Europe, as well as Northeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.  In particular, Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation and Korea-China friendship are not at odds with each other.The Korean government's basic position is to develop healthy and mature relations with China based on mutual respect, mutual benefit, and common interests.  As a non-permanent member of the Security Council next year, Park vowed that Korea will contribute to the peace and security of the international community.He proposed to actively cooperate with Slovenia, which is scheduled to be appointed as a non-permanent member of the Security Council next year.      

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  2023-09-04

• Pakistan Textile Industry Crisis

  Pakistan's textile industry is facing fierce competition with Asian countries, with its declining position.   The majortextile-exporting countries are China, Germany, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan.  Pakistan is the world's fifth-largest cotton exporter, with its textile industry accounting for 60% of the country's total exports.They are facing a crisis due to rising energy costs and national political conditions caused by the war in Ukraine.  Textile exports fell about 15% from $19.3 billion in Fiscal Year 21/22 to $16.5 billion in Fiscal Year22/23.  Pakistan Textile supplies cotton, knitwear, and linen to global brands such as ZARA, H&M, and Adidas.  Production fell to an all-time low, particularly as the worst downpour in 2022 flooded 45% cotton crops. As a result, exports were difficult due to a shortage of raw materials and an increase in production costs.  The clothing and textile sector accounts for about 40% of Pakistan's manufacturing workers.Unfortunately, it is estimated that 25-30% of textile factories are currently out of operation and about 700,000 jobs have been lost.  The Pakistani government announced plans to increase textile exports to $25.3 billion in 2025 and raise cotton production to 20 million bales by 2027.  However, Pakistani textile producers said that due to political instability and economic turmoil, it would not be possible to meet the textile export target.    

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  2023-08-28

• Germany falls short of EU greenhouse gas reduction targets

    Germany is expected to pay up to 30 billion euros in fines for over-emission of more than 150 million tons of carbon, compared to the EU's carbon emission target.  The EU tries to accelerate the ‘Fit for 55’ package to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%, compared to 1990 by 2030. In March, the EU adopted an amendment to Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) to reduce carbon emissions by 40% compared to 2005.  ESR differentiates carbon emission targets for each member country according to the size of its economy. The five richest countries, including Germany, have been obliged to reduce carbon emissions by 50%.  In the case of Germany, it is analyzed that carbon emissions in the construction and transportation sectors have increased significantly. Accordingly, Germany was expected to purchase Certified Emission Reduction(CER)from other countries.  Germany chose an integrated reduction target, not a sector-specific one, stillconcernedabout the possibility that more than 200 million tons of excessive carbon emissionscould be produced by 2030.  Germany has already purchased 11 million carbon credits from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Hungary at low prices in the past.Analysts predict the implementation of the Fit for 55 package will reduce residual emissions and set high prices.  The gap between Germany's target and actual emissions is expected to grow 15 times from 2021 to 2027. As a result, at least 7.5 billion to30 billion euros of fines are expected in the future.  

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  2023-08-28