[World Heritage session in Busan] ② Four coastal tidal flats added
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee on July 25 designated four more gaetbol (tidal flats) in approving "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats...
UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopts Busan Declaration
Lee Byong-hyun, chair of this year's UNESCO World Heritage Committee, on July 20 adopts the Busan Declaration on World...
UNESCO World Heritage session opens in Busan in first for Korea
President Lee Jae Myung on July 19 gives a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony for the annual...
No. of visitors at 6 major landmarks in Seoul grows in first half
Two tourists on April 20 explore Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Korea.net DB)
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700 youths in 36 countries this year to spread Korean culture
Students from Seoul Institute of the Arts pose for a group photo with Indonesians at the Bali Arts Festival as part...
Exhibition examines origins of traditional culinary culture
The National Museum of Korea in Seoul through Oct. 25 hosts an exhibition of Korean culinary history and culture titled...
Korean-language education institute to add 29 branches worldwide
The Korean Embassy in Athens, Greece on May 15 invited Greek teachers and students of Korean who attended the...
Culture minister proposes 2027-28 as ‘Korea-China Tourism Year’
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young (left) and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli...
KRW 5.5B going to UNESCO’s Transnational Heritage Trust Fund
The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) on June 22 announced its renewal three days earlier of a memorandum of understanding with UNESCO...
RM of BTS named PR ambassador for National Museum of Korea
BTS member RM (right) on June 19 accepts his appointment as global ambassador for the National Museum of Korea...
Korea Week events at 172 missions overseas to promote Hallyu
Visitors on May 6 try Korean food at a Hansik (traditional food) promotional event in Egypt. (Korean Embassy...
Seoul Int’l Book Fair to explore humanity’s evolving role amid AI
Visitors on June 18, 2025, browse through books displayed at the Seoul International Book Fair at the convention center Coex...
‘Teach You a Lesson’ tops Netflix non-English chart for 2nd week
The social justice thriller "Teach You a Lesson" has topped the Netflix chart for series not in English for...
Cultural program Korea Season to open in Thailand, Vietnam
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 20 announced its hosting of the 2026 Korea Season...
Foundation holds prelims for Korean-language, culture contests
This is a scene from the finals last year of the annual King Sejong Institute Korean Language Speaking...
Incoming 2026 Honorary Reporter class to help ‘Shape Your Korea!’
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kong Hyungsik (left) on May 12 poses with Honorary Reporter Manuel...
1,152 people from 98 countries make up 2026 K-influencer class
Deputy Minister for Public Communication Kong Hyungsik from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 7...
BTS meets Mexican president, attracts 50,000 fans in Mexico City
An estimated 50,000 people on May 6 welcome K-pop superstar BTS at Zocalo, the main square of downtown...
Sura thing: program to train int’l experts in Korean cuisine
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Turkiye on June 14, 2025, hosts its 14th Korean cooking contest. (KCC)
Visitors from Indonesia, China, SE Asia to get entry benefits
President Lee Jae Myung (center), Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (second from the left) and the heads of related...
