A glimpse into royal Joseon pastimes
The 'King Jeongjo and His Artistic Hobbies' exhibit opens at the Yeongchunheon (영춘헌) and Jipbokheon (집복헌) houses at Changgyeonggung Palace. The exhibit will have on display various artifacts from King Jeongjo's royal living quarters.
An exhibition that spotlights the recreational activities of King Jeongjo (정조,...
King Sejong the Great commemorated on his birthday
The choheonguan, the court official who offers the first drink during a ritual (center), is on his way to offer incense during a ceremony to commemorate what would have been King Sejong the Great's 619th birthday on May 15 at Yeongneung, the monarch's royal...
Buddha’s Birthday celebrated in Seoul
A ceremony to mark Buddha’s birthday is carried out at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on May 14.
Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul played host to a celebration marking Buddha’s 2,560th birthday on May 14.
The celebration began with a cleaning ceremony for the temple and people...
Museum Week opens nationwide
Schoolchildren admire a Silla golden crown, or Geumgwangchong (신라 금관총), on display at the National Museum of Korea.
In celebration of International Museum Day, Museum Week launches on May 13, bringing a wide variety of events to exhibition halls across the country.
Running until May 25,...
Gold earrings of King Muryeong and his queen
A pair of gold earrings, 8.3 centimeters long and believed to have been worn by King Muryeong himself, was found in the tomb of the 25th Baekje monarch.
Five pairs of gold earrings were excavated from the tomb of King Muryeong (462-523), the 25th Baekje...
Realizing your dreams will bring a bright future: president
President Park Geun-hye enjoys a performance with children during a spring outing to mark Children’s Day on May 5.
The laughter of children filled the front garden of Cheong Wa Dae on May 5.
About 300 children from remote areas of the country or with multicultural...
Jeju rock statues donated to Netherlands, Paraguay
Traditional stone statues made from the volcanic rock of Jeju Island, dol hareubang in Korean, have been donated to the cities of Gorinchem in the Netherlands and to the Paraguayan capital of Asuncion.
A pair of dol hareubang statues was erected in the city of...
‘Let’s leap forward in the face of adversity’
President Park Geun-hye gives the opening address at the Iran-Korea Business Forum on May 3 at the Espinas Hotel in Tehran.
On May 3, President Park Geun-hye attended the Iran-Korea Business Forum where she emphasized the recent increase in trade and investment between Korea and...
‘My dream is to be a K-pop star’
German teen singer Jamie-Lee Kriewitz tells the Bild newspaper that her dream is to be a K-pop star.
Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is a rising teen star in her native Germany, born in 1998 in Bennigsen in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony.
This year, representing Germany at...
King’s study room becomes public library
A new library is unveiled at Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 27. The Jibokjae Hall, a former royal study room, has now been renovated as a public library.
A subtle spring breeze passes through the wide-open hall and windows, flowing into the room. The distant sound...
A seonbi graces a ‘Hello, Mr. K!’ concert
This year's second 'Hello, Mr. K!' concert is held on April 27 at the Korea Furniture Museum. The event features a Hanbok fashion show that tells the story of a Joseon era honorable seonbi scholar.
Ambassadors from the Portuguese and Lithuanian embassies, officials from other...
Masterpieces of Korean ceramics arrive in Paris
A turtle-dragon celadon pitcher from the 12th century is on display at the 'Earth, Fire, Soul -- Masterpieces of Korean Ceramics' exhibition. The pitcher shows the high artistry of Goryeo celadon ceramics. This work has a turtle with the head of a dragon sitting...
Korea shares infrastructure expertise with world
On April 19 a safety inspector assesses the condition of the Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge that connects Batam Island and Tonton Island in Indonesia. The Indonesian government and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have been working together to implement Korea's bridge safety management system...
Biggest-ever business delegation heads to Iran
Korea's largest-ever business delegation will accompany President Park Geun-hye on her upcoming state visit to Iran scheduled for May 1 to 3.
On April 27, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced a list of businesses that will make up the delegation that will...
Korean oyster snack enters US market
Koha Oriental Foods is now importing Oyster Snacks to the U.S. The tasty morsels will hit U.S. shelves in the second half of 2016.
More healthy Korean snacks are due to arrive in the U.S.
Koha Oriental Foods, a specialty food importer based in Hawaii, just...
President to make landmark visit to Iran
President Park Geun-hye will pay a state visit to Iran in early May. This is the first Korean head of state to visit Tehran since the two nations established diplomatic ties in 1962.
President Park will hold a summit meeting with Iranian leaders to discuss...
Korea, Central & South America collaborate on pharmaceuticals, medicine
Participants in the K-Pharma Academy, a pharmaceuticals and medical knowledge-sharing program between the Korean government and governments in Central and South America, inspect some medical devices at the Wonju Medical Industry Techno Valley in Gangwon-do Province on April 19.
The Korean government has shared the...
Korea enjoys special bond with Germany: president
President Park Geun-hye (second from right) holds talks with Stanislaw Tillich, head of the German Federal Council and minister president of the German state of Saxony, at Cheong Wa Dae on April 25.
“Germany is a nation with which our people feel an extremely special...
Korea Clickers calls out “I love Korea” as it hits 600,000 likes
KOCIS Director Kim Kabsoo (center) and members of the Korea Clickers Facebook group gather in Gwanghwamun Square on April 22 to celebrate surpassing 600,000 likes.
Korea Clickers, the Facebook group for Korea.net and the Korea Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), recently surpassed 600,000 likes, and...
Korea-US amity shines through ‘Hello, Mr. K!’ concert
A member of the U.S. armed forces joins a samulnori troupe on stage during a 'Hello, Mr. K!' concert on April 21.
Another "Hello, Mr. K!" concert was held for non-Korean residents of Seoul on April 21 on a special stage set up for the...
