Cannes Film Festival to screen 7 Korean films
The Palaces of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes in France is the venue of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. (Maxence Parey/FDC)
By Jung Joo-riThe 76th Cannes Film Festival will kick off on the evening of May 16 in...
Customized stay e-guide Visa Navigator released in English
This is the cover of the English-language online guide Visa Navigator. (Ministry of Justice)
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By Margareth Theresia
The Ministry of Justice on May 16 said it...
Halal-certified premium domestic beef set for 1st export
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Chung Hwang-keun on May 12 speaks at a launching event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to mark the start of exports of hanwoo (premium Korean beef) to the Southeast Asian country.
By Yoon Sojung
Seoul city gov’t resumes awards event for those helping expats
Korea.net Honorary Reporters on May 20, 2019, take a group photo after their induction ceremony at Yeongbingwan, the state guesthouse of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. (Korea.net DB)
By Wu JinhuaThe Seoul Metropolitan Government on May 15...
President Yoon to attend G7 summit from May 19-21
President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the summit of the Group of 7 economies from May 19-21 in Hiroshima, Japan. Shown is the president (second from left) posing for a group photo on Nov. 13, 2022, with U.S. President...
President attends concert marking 1st year of Cheong Wa Dae’s opening
President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 10 waves to the crowd at a music concert marking the first anniversary of Cheong Wa Dae's opening to the public. (Kim Sunjoo)
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Roadshow showcases KRW 12T worth of Saudi megaprojects
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong (right) and Saudi Minister of Transport Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser on May 9 pose for photos after signing a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in future mobility, innovation and road...
New BTS stamps to mark 10th anniversary of group’s debut
Korea Post under the Ministry of Science and ICT on May 7 said it will issue on June 13 stamps inspired by 10 images of the albums of K-pop sensation BTS including "Dynamite," "Butter" and "Proof" to mark the 10th anniversary...
President Yoon pledges solidarity with ADB for global co-prosperity
President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 3 speaks at the opening ceremony of the 56th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank at Songdo Convensia of Songdo International Business District in Incheon's Yeonsu-gu District. (Office of the President)
President tells BIE at banquet ‘Busan is ready’ to host World Expo
President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 3 holds a welcoming dinner at Sangchunjae, the reception hall of Cheong Wa Dae, for a visiting delegation from the International Bureau of Expositions, aka the BIE, on a mission to inspect Busan's bid to host the...
President Yoon stresses ‘innovation, solidarity to revive democracy’
President Yoon Suk Yeol on March 29 speaks online at the first plenary session of the second Summit for Democracy at Yeongbingwan, the guesthouse of Cheong Wa Dae. (Office of the President)
By Kim Hyelin
President hails nation’s 7th straight win at int’l tourney for disabled
The national team on March 25 waves the national Korean flag Taegeukgi at the closing ceremony of the 10th International Abilympics at Metz Arena in Metz, France, after winning the most medals at the tournament. (Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities)
Seoul ranked 10th among global cities in financial competitiveness
Seoul is ranked 10th among 130 cities worldwide in this year's Global Financial Centres Index. The photo is an aerial view of the capital. (Korea.net DB)
By Park Hye Ri
The Seoul...
KRW 10T currency swap with Indonesia extended 3 years
The Bank of Korea on March 6 said it agreed with Bank Indonesia to extend their bilateral currency swap through March 5, 2026. (Korea.net DB)
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Korea to export 18 FA-50 light attack aircraft to Malaysia
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) CEO Kang Goo-young (right) takes a commemorative photo with secretary general of Malaysia's defense ministry Datuk Muez bin Abd Aziz on Feb. 24 after concluding a deal to export 18 FA-50 light attack aircraft...
Korea has best user satisfaction for live-stream video in the Asia-Pacific region
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Korea has best user satisfaction for live-stream video in the Asia-Pacific region
By Min Yea-Ji
Korea ranked first...
Ministry buys independence group’s former HQ building in Los Angeles
The old headquarters of Young Korean Academy, aka Heungsadan, is located on North Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
By Yoon Sojung
Photos = Ministry of Patriots and Veterans' AffairsThe former headquarters building of Heungsadan, aka Young Korean...
Chuncheon wins bid to host 2024 World Taekwondo Junior Championships
World Taekwondo (WT) President Choue Chungwon (third from left in front row) at an extraordinary WT Council meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on Feb. 1 takes a commemorative photo with council members after naming Chuncheon, Gangwon-do Province, the host city of next...
Gov’t announces launch of Korea-UAE investment cooperation platform
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Jan. 31 speaks at a meeting on follow-up measures for the United Arab Emirates' pledge to invest in the country at the Korea International Trade Association building in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District. (Office of the...
Culture Ministry launches this year’s 100 K-Culture-Tourism Event
Freize-KIAF (Korea International Art Fair) is part of this year's 100 K-Culture-Tourism Event hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
By Theresia MargarethPhotos = Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismThe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism...
