South Korea Archives

The first Korea-Central Asia Summit brought together South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and the leaders of the five Central Asian states in Seoul on 16 September 2026. Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Korea.

South Korea’s Central Asia strategy is regional in form, bilateral in practice

South Korea has elevated ties with Central Asia to summit level. But experts tell Novastan that the real test lies in investment, local value creation and cross-border cooperation - not… [...]

Bolor Lkhaajav: “Mongolia does not need to choose between Russia and China”

Support Novastan, the European Central Asia magazine By supporting Novastan, you are supporting the only English, French and German-language media specialising in Central Asia. We’re independent and we need your… [...]

Hana Sexton at an event organized by the Federation of Korean Associations in the United States. Photo courtesy of Hana Sexton.

From Central Asia to America: The Koryo-Saram Diaspora Finds a New Voice

Support Novastan, the European Central Asia magazine By supporting Novastan, you are supporting the only English, French and German-language media specialising in Central Asia. We’re independent and we need your… [...]

Flags of Uzbekistan and South Korea. In the background, the Earth is seen from space

Uzbekistan and South Korea to cooperate on space exploration

February saw a meeting between South Korea and Uzbekistan focusing on space exploration and exploitation for peaceful purposes. This meeting was one in a series of diplomatic gatherings showing… [...]