Kyungjin Song is The Asia Foundation’s first female and first Korean country representative in South Korea, bringing over 25 years of experience in public service, international affairs, and media. She previously served in key advisory roles in the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, and the Korea International Trade Association. A recognized expert in economic diplomacy, she holds a doctoral degree in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas and has been honored for her contributions to policy, trade, and global cooperation.
The German Embassy in Colombo has sought to clarify Germany’s political situation following news of a surge for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the regional state election in Saxony-Anhalt, stressing
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The following article is based on author’s presentation at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2025 organized by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Colombo January 2025. – Editors Korea’s economic transformation is a
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