Dr. Phan Van Kien: Light and Cultural Diplomacy

Following the exhibition “Friendship Connected by Light – Stories of Two Nations Under the Big Dipper,” jointly organized by KOVECA and the Korea–Vietnam Parliamentary Forum at the National Assembly of Korea in early December, WAJ spoke with Dr. Phan Van Kien about cultural communication, symbolic representation, and the enduring role of art and memory in fostering understanding and sustainable cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea.

ASTRONAUT KELLY – THE MAN WITH 7% OF THE SPACE GENE

Thousands of gazes turned to the United Nationsaerospace champion, Scott Kelly, as he appeared at the Global Space Summit (UNISPACE+50). He is the NASA astronaut who holds the record for living in space the longest with four missions on the space station in 520 days. Kelly has a robust and stocky figure, carrying 7% of the space’s genes. He and his twin brother are participating in a NASA research project, with the mission of paving the way for humanity to a new planet.

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Dr. Phan Van Kien: Light and Cultural Diplomacy

Following the exhibition “Friendship Connected by Light – Stories of Two Nations Under the Big Dipper,” jointly organized by KOVECA and the Korea–Vietnam Parliamentary Forum at the National Assembly of Korea in early December, WAJ spoke with Dr. Phan Van Kien about cultural communication, symbolic representation, and the enduring role of art and memory in fostering understanding and sustainable cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea.

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ASTRONAUT KELLY – THE MAN WITH 7% OF THE SPACE GENE

Thousands of gazes turned to the United Nationsaerospace champion, Scott Kelly, as he appeared at the Global Space Summit (UNISPACE+50). He is the NASA astronaut who holds the record for living in space the longest with four missions on the space station in 520 days. Kelly has a robust and stocky figure, carrying 7% of the space’s genes. He and his twin brother are participating in a NASA research project, with the mission of paving the way for humanity to a new planet.

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The Mosaics of the King

The Mosaics

of The King

Deputy Minister Igor Sekreta: Belarus and Its Vision for Eurasian Security

Belarus is charting a new approach to Eurasian security, regional, and global cooperation. Following the first IAEA AI & Nuclear Energy Symposium at the UN in Vienna, WAJ conducted an exclusive interview with Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Sekreta, who shared his country’s views on the Minsk Eurasian Security Conference and the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity, following a private meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.

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The Growth of Vietnam's Economy Opens Up Opportunities for German-Vietnamese Economic Cooperation

With strong growth, Vietnam's economy is creating numerous opportunities for deeper economic cooperation with Germany. However, President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 46% import tariff on Vietnam and several other countries has raised concerns about the impact on global trade relations. The interview below shares the views of German journalist Klaus Kirchleitner.

Dr. Yen Platz

When earth and Happiness align

On Earth Day – Day of Happiness, the United Nations became a meaningful platform where voices for the environment and human well-being harmoniously converged. On this occasion, Mr. Peter Haider, President of Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Austria, shared profound insights into the strong connection between caring for the planet and the pursuit of happiness at the conference held at the United Nations Office in Vienna.

Dr. Yen Platz

VOICE FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

International Day of Peace on September 21, was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. It is a day dedicated to honoring world peace, consolidating ideas of peace, calling for an end to war and violence and is an opportunity to organize temporary ceasefires in war zones.

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Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Yen (Yen Platz) is indeed a journalist whose career encompasses not only creating journalistic works and products but also carrying out cross-disciplinary research on the topics of journalism and communication’s impact, trends, and significance on social life on a national, regional, and international scale. Thus, Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Yen is genuinely a true international columnist


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Reporting for Europe’s Public in the Age of High-Society Media

From advertising and public relations to founding an independent press agency, Mobin Ganatschnig reflects on his professional journey, the editorial philosophy behind MOBINS HIGHSOCIETY AD, and the responsibilities of reporting on high society and royalty in today’s European media landscape.

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The Mosaics of the King

Thousands of gazes turned to the United Nationsaerospace champion, Scott Kelly, as he appeared at the Global Space Summit (UNISPACE+50). He is the NASA astronaut who holds the record for living in space the longest with four missions on the space station in 520 days. Kelly has a robust and stocky figure, carrying 7% of the space’s genes. He and his twin brother are participating in a NASA research project, with the mission of paving the way for humanity to a new planet.

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The two Kings Philippe and Van der Bellen havedifferent backgrounds, one is of royal origin, and the other is a child of a refugee family (once of noble origin) but now, in the eyes of the European public, both of them are giving off a sense of courtesy, virtue and erudition.

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Dr. Phan Van Kien: Light and Cultural Diplomacy

Following the exhibition “Friendship Connected by Light – Stories of Two Nations Under the Big Dipper,” jointly organized by KOVECA and the Korea–Vietnam Parliamentary Forum at the National Assembly of Korea in early December, WAJ spoke with Dr. Phan Van Kien about cultural communication, symbolic representation, and the enduring role of art and memory in fostering understanding and sustainable cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea.

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Chairman Kwon Sung Taek: When Art and Memory Shape Vietnam–Korea Diplomacy

The exhibition “Friendship Connected by Light – Stories of Two Nations Under the Big Dipper” at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea headquarters explores Vietnam–Korea relations through art and historical memory. Chairman Kwon Sung Taek shared with WAJ the continuing significance of light, Ho Chi Minh’s legacy, and a people-centered approach to diplomacy.

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