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...
Korea.net honorary reporters to kick off activities
Director Kim Kabsoo of the Korean Culture and Information Service (fourth from right, front row) and the sixth group of Korea.net honorary reporters at the induction ceremony held at the National Hangeul Museum on Dec. 16.
The induction ceremony for the sixth group of Korea.net...
Korea, China cooperate on local administration
The Ministry of the Interior launched the 7th Korea-China Civil Affairs Local Administration Seminar in Hangzhou, China on Dec. 14.
The seminar was attended by officials from the Ministry of the Interior specializing in local administration, and officials from the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs,...
‘Green dream’ realized in Mongolia
The Mongolian Greenbelt Forestation Project has seen approximately 3,046 hectares of Mongolia covered with green trees over the past 10 years.
Once deserted areas of Mongolia have sprung back to life with the growth of dense forest.
The Korea Forest Service has carried out the “Mongolian...
Seoul, Tehran open door to cultural exchange and cooperation
Korean and Iranian business people in the culture and content sectors discuss cooperation at the Korea-Iran Culture and Technology Forum in Tehran on Dec. 12.
Korea and Iran have begun to work together in earnest with regards to cooperation in the culture and content sectors.
The...
Acting President orders tighter security
Acting President and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn requested government authorities to tighten security on ministries and national infrastructure such as banks, transportation, broadcasting and energy services during the Cabinet meeting held at the Government Complex-Seoul on Dec. 13.
“The cyber war is already on and...
Korea, Japan join forces to protect copyright
The governments of Korea and Japan recently held in-depth discussions on how to better protect copyright and increase cooperation in this area.
On Dec. 12, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs co-hosted the 2016 Korea-Japan Copyright Forum...
Koreans’ lives, thoughts shown through colors
“The sky, land, humans, all creatures, and nature each have their own colors. So do clothes, objects and paintings. But for what reason do people favor different colors at different times?"
This was written by Yun Gi (尹祁, 1535~1606), a court official in the mid-Joseon...
Tourist industry remains stable: culture minister
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cho Yoonsun (second from left) visits the Myeong-dong shopping district in central Seoul on Dec. 11. The minister talks with the tourist police who are on standby to provide assistance for tourists visiting the area.
Minister of Culture, Sports...
‘Arctic Partnership Week’ kicks off in Busan
An international conference dealing with the present and future of the Arctic was launched in the port city of Busan.
Running from Dec. 6 to 9, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries launched the Arctic Partnership Week 2016 under the theme of "Partnership for a...
Korea and Japan cooperate closely on disaster response
Korean Minister of Public Safety and Security Park Inyong (right) and Japanese Minister of State for Disaster Management Jun Matsumoto sign an MOU to strengthen the cooperation for disaster management on Dec. 12, in Tokyo.
Korea and Japan signed an MOU to intensify the cooperation...
