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Hanji hits Frankfurt fair

Hanji, Korea's traditional hand-made mulberry paper, was on exhibit for European audiences in Germany this year for the third consecutive year. The Korea Crafts &...

Korean cosmetics capture consumers worldwide

Visitors to Missha’s newly-opened shop in Barcelona, Spain, last October look around and to try the cosmetics on offer there. Reflecting the strong interest...

Korean kitchenware goes local to win success

Poong Nyun’s diamond-coated frying pans are 26 centimeters in diameter, the ideal size to make naan. This product has won favorable responses from Indian...

Myeoncheon Dugyeonju brings taste, fragrance of azaleas

Dugyeonju, a liquor made from azaleas, is a local delicacy that represents the town of Myeoncheon-myeon in Dangjin-gun County, Chungcheongnam-do Province. In the spring, pink...

Materials, parts trade surplus tops USD 100 bil., 2nd year in row

Korea recorded a trade surplus of over USD 100 billion in the materials and parts sector for the second year in a row. The...

Korea to build world’s largest geothermal power plant in Indonesia

The Sarulla Geothermal Power Plant, currently being built by Hyundai Engineering & Construction, is expected to help Indonesia solve its problems with its power...

Environmentally friendly cookware attracts customers worldwide

Neoflam is popular in both Korea and overseas thanks to its ceramic coating on its pots and frying pans and to its antimicrobial cutting...

CES gives glimpse of connected future with IoT

The power of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is set to control the future, transcending its current limitations and spreading out to automobiles and...

Moody’s upgrades Korea to Aa2

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Choi Kyunghwan talks about Moody’s recent upgrade of Korea’s sovereign ratings to Aa2 during a...

Wines of Korea reach new heights

Korean wines are improving their taste and quality through the development of new grape varieties and by conducting research into farming techniques. At a Korean...

Social enterprise seeks better world through natural products

Social enterprises are generally small companies that make a profit by engaging in business activities ranging from production to sales, while at the same...

Home appliances to become newer, more convenient

Home appliances to become newer, more convenient :: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea// // //...

Volvik colored golf balls stand tall in green fields

Volvik President Moon Kyung-ahn emphasizes the virtuous circle in the sports industry where companies invest in athletes with profits made from sales of good...

Korea exports petrochemical technology to US

A Korean firm will soon begin exporting its petrochemical technology to the U.S. The first-ever Korean firm to do so is Daelim Industrial. The company...

SK digs underwater tunnel to connect Europe, Asia

Engineers and workers at SK E&C celebrate the completion of the Eurasia Undersea Tunnel in Istanbul on Aug. 22. An underwater tunnel that connects Europe...

Skincare packs enable good looks from head to toe

These days, many people use beauty packs to care for their skin. Some people may believe that packs are solely for facial skin care,...

Korean kitchenware attracts customers worldwide

Anyone who enjoys cooking is always interested in high-quality kitchen appliances. Well-functioning appliances can minimize nutritional loses and can add more flavor to make...