King Sejong Institute to add 23 branches in 19 countries this year
King Sejong Institute, which provides education on the Korean language and culture worldwide, will open 23 additional branches in 19 countries this year. Shown are institute...
CRAVITY to promote Hallyu abroad for KOCIS this year
Park Myeongsun (fifth from left), director of the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,...
Acclaimed director hails Chinese actor’s role as ‘Korean-language envoy’
Actor Tang Wei (left), director Park Chan-wook (center) and actor Park Hae-ill on June 2 pose for photos at a news conference for the...
Culture minister hails full-scale return of Seoul book fair in 3 years
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo Gyoon delivers a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of this year's Seoul International Book Fair...
Preliminaries of Korean speaking-writing contest to end by late July
The King Sejong Institute Foundation through late July will hold the preliminaries of this year's Korean Speaking and Writing Contest. Shown is a scene from the competition on Oct....
KOCIS hosts induction ceremony for newest Hallyu ambassadors
Illusionist Choi Hyo-won (fourth from left) on May 20 presents certificates to attendees of the induction ceremony for this year's incoming class of Honorary...
One-day class teaches foreign participants to cook Korean food
Foreign participants on May 16 try their hand at making Korean food at the "Hansik One-day Tour for Foreigners" at the Hansik space E:eum in Seoul's Jongno-gu...
Record-high 4,834 from 122 nations join Honorary Reporters this year
A record-high 4,834 people from 122 countries have joined this year's class of Honorary Reporters to promote Korean culture worldwide. Shown here are the class of 2019 in...
6 Korean items added to global trademark list
Six Korean items including Hanbok will be added to the official trademark list of the World Intellectual Property Organization. (Korea.net DB)
Korea.net · 6 Korean items added...
Exhibition of late Samsung chairman’s donated art marks 1st year
The National Museum of Korea in Seoul's Yongsan-gu District on April 27 held a news conference for its exhibition "A Collector's Invitation" at the...
Bogota Int’l Book Fair opened with Korea as guest country of honor
The Bogota International Book Fair began on April 19 at the Corferias International Business and Exhibition Center in the Colombian capital. Korea is participating as guest...
Namsangol Hanok Village to extend night hours this weekend
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 13 said Namsangol Hanok Village in the city's Jung-gu District will be fully reopened from April 16.
By Yoon Hee...
Palace’s ‘Moonlight Tour’ to resume next week with new feature
The "Moonlight Tour" of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul will run from April 21 to June 12.
By Anais Faure
Photos = Cultural Heritage Administration's Facebook page
This year's "Moonlight Tour" at...
3 sets of historical documents to vie for UNESCO designation
Three Korean historical records including "Samguk Yusa" (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) will be submitted for inclusion in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register....
Southern watchtower named 2022 Heritage Lighthouse of the Year
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities has named Homigot Lighthouse in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, the 2022 Heritage Lighthouse of the Year.
By Yoo...
Trot singer appointed this year’s PR ambassador for Hanbok
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee (left) and trot singer Song Ga-in on March 21 take a commemorative photo at the ceremony for...
Volunteer group for correcting misinformation on Korea appoints 70 members
Korean Culture and Information Service Director Park Myeongsun on March 17 delivers a speech at the 14th induction ceremony for the volunteer group Friends...
Korean Cultural Center in Germany releases ‘K-pop dictionary’
The Korean Cultural Center in Germany has published a "K-pop dictionary."
Korea.net · Korean Cultural Center in Germany releases 'K-pop dictionary'
By Park Hye Ri and Lee Jihae
Photos = Ministry of...
5 items designated to promote Korean cultural heritage this year
Hanbok, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Palman Daejanggyeong (Tripitaka Koreana), Baekje Historic Areas and royal cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty plus tteok (rice cake) are this year's five...
3 foreign staff members of Korea.net discuss Lunar New Year
Korea.net staff writers Elias Molina from Costa Rica (right), Aisylu Akhmetzianova from Russia (center) and Anais Faure on Jan. 25 discuss Seollal (Lunar New Year)...
