{
  "id": 19071420,
  "title": "Second vice minister of foreign affairs discusses role of diplomacy at HUFS lecture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/second-vice-minister-of-foreign-affairs-discusses-role-of-diplomacy-19071420",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261109/second-vice-minister-of-foreign-affairs-discusses-role-of-diplomacy-at-hufs-lecture"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kim Jin-a, serving as the second vice minister of foreign affairs, recently addressed a lecture at the Seoul campus of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS). The lecture, part of the university's 2026 Special Lecture program, aimed to offer students, alumni, and young individuals in the local community insights into humanities and career development.\n\nTitled \"Changes in the International Order and Korea's Diplomatic Choices,\" Kim Jin-a's presentation delved into the evolving international environment and the significance of diplomacy in it. She meticulously outlined the various roles and responsibilities of diplomacy in shaping global affairs. Furthermore, Kim introduced a series of programs and initiatives initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to stimulate students' interest in international affairs and potential career pathways in diplomacy.\n\nAdmittedly, Kim Jin-a's academic journey before assuming her current role is impressive. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to promoting international understanding and fostering diplomatic ties. As a speaker at HUFS, she underscores the importance of nurturing the next generation of diplomats and global leaders equipped with the requisite skills to navigate the complexities of the contemporary world.",
  "summary": "Kim Jin-a, second vice minister of foreign affairs, delivered a lecture on the changing international order and the challenges facing Korean diplomacy at the Seoul campus of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) on Nov. 4. The university said the lecture was part of the 2026 HUFS Special Lecture program, which provides students, alums and young people in the local community with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}