Uzbekistan–Korea Cultural Diplomacy: Uzbekistan’s cultural ties with South Korea got a fresh push as Seoul and regional partners move toward deeper people-to-people cooperation, with leaders meeting in the inaugural Korea–Central Asia Summit and pledging expanded cultural links. Silk Road Spirit, 30-Year Vision: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung urged a renewed “Silk Road” mindset to guide the next three decades of cooperation with Central Asia, framing it as a bridge of cultures and trust. Heritage Preservation Deal: Korea and Kazakhstan signed an MOU to systematically preserve historical sites tied to Korea’s independence movement, including academic exchanges—an effort that underscores how Central Asian heritage is being reconnected to shared histories. Bukhara Craft Revival: Uzbek master artist Davlat Toshev is carrying Bukhara’s artistic legacy forward in Qatar Museums, focusing on reviving the near-forgotten Abru-Bahor paper-marbling tradition. Samarkand Chess Culture: The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad opened with a major cultural ceremony in Samarkand, blending music, dance, and Uzbek heritage—while India’s teams complained about a five-hour hotel-room delay on arrival. Tashkent Business & Women Leaders: An international business forum in Tashkent brought together entrepreneurs across Central Asia and beyond, with women leaders emphasizing long-term networks and collaboration.