Korea, China pursue mutual recognition of certification for electronic goods
Korea and China will see more electric and electronic products from Chinese and Korean brands entering their respective market next year.
Korean manufacturers have so far been required to obtain the China Compulsory Certification (CCC), before they are able to export and sell their goods...
Korea cooperates for resource development in Africa
The National Geographic Information Institute (NGII) staff delegated to Zambia take measurements of ground control points for geological and mining information.
Plans have been announced for Korea’s spatial information technology to be used in the development of the land and resources in Africa.
For systematic management...
Korean history through iron pots uncovered on seabed
Cheoljeong (철정, 鐵鼎), found in the waters of Mado Island, Taean-gun County, Chungcheongnam-do Province, is an iron pot with legs used in Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392).
The exhibition "Iron Pots, the Chef Onboard (솥, 선상(船上)의 셰프)” which presents an array of iron pots used by sailors...
Seoul, Washington hold high-level talks, reaffirm alliance pledge
South Korea and the U.S. reaffirmed Washington’s pledge to defend the Korean Peninsula against Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile threats.
The South Korean and U.S. governments held the inaugural meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) in Washington D.C. on Dec. 20. In...
Eurasia railroad facilitates faster Korea-Kazakhstan industrial transport
A conference to discuss ways to increase and speed up transportation between Korea and Kazakhstan via the Eurasia Transcontinental Railroad has recently taken place.
On Dec. 7, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Kazakhstani Ministry for Investment and Development co-hosted the Logistics...
Lichen specimens donated to the Korea National Herbarium
Some of the major lichen samples such as Caloplaca bogilana were donated to the Korean National Herbarium.
A collection of 17,892 lichen samples was donated to the Korean National Herbarium under the Korea National Arboretum (KNA).
A lichen is a composite organism that consist of fungus...
Korea, Angola hold first talks between national defense ministries
Minister of National Defense Han Minkoo (second from left) and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco take a tour of the government complex before their talks on Dec. 19.
Korea and Angola held their first talks between their national defense ministries since establishing diplomatic relations in...
Hanji used to restore Italian Chartula
Hanji was chosen as the material to help restore the Chartula, one of the most beloved items of Italian cultural heritage.
The Chartula is a handwritten prayer on parchment by St. Francis of Assisi (1182~1226), a Roman Catholic saint and one of the patron saints...
Wetland reserves are paradise for wildlife
Korea’s wetland reserves have recently been discovered to be home to wildlife, including endangered species.
Since 2011, the National Institute of Environmental Research, part of the Ministry of Environment, has conducted a series of research projects into 17 wetland reserves, such as Upo Wetland in...
K-Ribbon Selection lands in Hong Kong
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launches the K-Ribbon Selection exhibit on Dec. 14 at the PMQ in Hong Kong, a hub for the creative industries. The exhibit runs until Dec. 28.
"The products displayed at the exhibit showed off the uniqueness of Korean...
Diplomats show high interest in e-government cooperation
Vice Minister of the Interior Kim Sung-lyul expresses the Korean government’s will to extend e-government cooperation at the Korean e-Government Session for Diplomatic Missions at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul on Dec. 20.
The Korean e-Government Session for Diplomatic Missions was held in Seoul on...
KRW 2,000 notes to commemorate PyeongChang Olympic Games
The front of the commemorative KRW 2,000 bill for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games will feature images of athletes from seven key winter sports events, such as speed skating and ice hockey.
New notes, worth KRW 2,000, are to hit the market to commemorate...
Lady Macbeth sings pansori
"Lady Macbeth", a special musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy "Macbeth", sang in pansori, a form of traditional storytelling with music (판소리) and jeongga, a genre of traditional Korean song (정가, 正歌) will be performed from Dec. 21 to 30 at the National Gugak Center.
The...
Korea’s intellectual property data service covers patent cases from 25 countries
The KIPRIS, an intellectual property rights information service, has expanded the scope of its database on international patent.
Launched in 1996 by the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the KIPRIS service, an acronym for “Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service,” allows anyone to access information on...
Egyptian treasures explore journey to afterlife
The Coffin of Thothirdes, from around 700-400 B.C., is displayed at the National Museum of Korea as part of an exhibit showcasing Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum.
The ancient Egyptians believed that death marked the beginning of a journey to eternal life. The "Book...
Seoul, Paris discuss future cooperation in space
Experts and government officials in the space sector from Korea and France discuss cooperation measures at the Korea-France Space Forum on Dec. 12 at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. The forum was the last event to close the 2015-2016 Year of Korea-France Bilateral Exchanges.
The...
Short Track World Cup shines with golden success in Gangneung
Choi Min-jeong (left) puts on a final spurt at the final match in the women’s 400-meter race in the ISU Short Track World Cup 2016-2017 in Gangneung on Dec. 18.
Another test event ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the KB...
Spots in Korea visited by Korea.net in 2016
Busan's charms match its title as South Korea’s second city. Visitors are always amused by something new as there are countless things to see and places to eat. On Oct. 27, Korea.net honorary reporters visited Nurimaru APEC House, Jagalchi Market and Gamcheon Culture Village--...
Korea, Africa join forces for industrial projects worth USD 7.8B
Governments and businesses from 12 African countries had the opportunity to introduce to their Korean companies potential projects which cover infrastructure, energy and agriculture.
A total of 28 organizations from Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, and other African countries talked about 21 projects that...
Press conference held for PyeongChang Olympics
With a full schedule of test events for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games underway, a press conference for foreign journalists was launched in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province.
The press conference was held after the final match for the ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating...
