The most long-lasting thing in tourists’ hearts is hospitality: president
President Park Geun-hye speaks during a conference about how to strengthen national competitiveness in both the cultural and tourism industries, at Cheong Wa Dae on June 17.
On June 17, President Park Geun-hye denounced those who complain about how few tourists come to Korea, those...
International book fair opens in Seoul
Italian Ambassador Marco Della Seta (center) and other visitors browse the books on display at the Italy Booth at the Seoul International Book Fair on June 15.
The 22nd Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) opened on June 15 at the COEX exhibition center in southern...
Korea, Mauritius to cooperate on road construction
Korea and Mauritius have agreed to work on road decongestion and development in Mauritius. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on June 13 that the two governments have signed a memorandum of agreement concerning their bilateral partnership on road decongestion in Mauritius.
The...
Korean, African poultry experts co-write manual
The Rural Development Administration holds a workshop from June 14 to 23 for members of the Korea-Africa Food & Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI). Its goal is to write a customized manual that outlines technical specifications for poultry husbandry.
Poultry husbandry experts from 14 African nations...
King Sejong Institute to open in 9 new cities
Students take Korean language classes at the Korean Cultural Center in Jakarta.
The King Sejong Institute will soon open new branches in nine more locations in eight countries around the world.
The newly designated Korean language centers will be up and running at the Whitireia New...
Koreaphilia spans Africa, Europe
Their passion for K-pop spans equally across Africa and Europe. Fans on both continents reveal their love and passion for their favorite K-pop stars, holding up their own handmade messages and placards. The top photo shows fans attending the K-culture in Kenya concert, and...
Zika test kit hits market
Zika IgG/IgM is a diagnosis tool that will help to quickly and easily test for Zika virus infections.
A new diagnosis tool for the Zika virus has been developed that can diagnose and analyze a virus infection just as quickly and conveniently as using a...
Mascots unveiled for PyeongChang 2018 Olympics, Paralympics
Soohorang (left) and Bandabi have been unveiled as the mascots for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics and Paralympics.
The official mascots for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have been unveiled.
Soohorang is a white tiger and Bandabi is an Asian black bear, or moon...
Korea, France enhance cooperation on sports, tourism
French Minister of the Urbanity, Youth Affairs and Sports Patrick Kanner (left) and Second Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Chong shake hands following the signing of an agreement to strengthen bilateral Korea-France cooperation on sports, in Paris on June 3.
Korea and...
President Park to expand cooperation with Africa, Europe
President Park Geun-hye came back to Korea on June 5 after completing her 12-day state visit to Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and France.
The latest presidential trip has brought many fruitful outcomes across a wide range of sectors, ranging from security, business and developmental cooperation, through...
Korea, Colombia share traffic management expertise
Traffic management experts from Korea and Colombia attend a meeting in Seoul on May 31 to discuss current capabilities of the Korean Intelligent Transport System (ITS), as well as strategies implemented for optimum traffic control.
Korea is sharing its traffic management skills and expertise with...
Korea, Cuba hold first foreign minister talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se (left) and his Cuban counterpart Minister Bruno Rodriguez hold talks on June 5 at the Palacio de Convenciones in Havana.
The foreign ministers of Korea and Cuba met for the first time on June 5 in Havana.
The talks came...
Korea-France summit presents directions for future cooperation
President Park Geun-hye and French President Francois Hollande pose for a photo at the Elysee Palace in Paris prior to their summit on June 3. President Park is paying a state visit to France to mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral...
President visits Air Liquide research center in Grenoble
President Park Geun-hye test-drives a hydrogen-powered taxi at an Air Liquide research center in the southeastern French city of Grenoble on June 4.
President Park Geun-hye visited a research center for Air Liquide in Grenoble, France, during her state trip to the European nation on...
President lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Paris
President Park Geun-hye pays tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on June 3.
President Park Geun-hye paid tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on June 3.
President Park...
President receives honorary doctorate in Paris
President Park Geun-hye delivers her acceptance speech after being awarded an honorary doctorate in the natural sciences from University of Paris VI. In her speech, she stressed the importance of active cooperation between the two nations on incubating the creative industries.
"Korea and France, as...
KCON France unites European K-pop fans
French fans of K-pop wave hello to Koreans everywhere during KCON France 2016.
An exhibit that showcases both traditional and modern Korea was held as part of KCON France 2016 on June 2 in Paris.
KCON France 2016 is being held in honor of the 130th...
K-pop fever hits Europe
Pop groups Shinee, the Bangtan Boys, Block B and F. T. Island sing along to the traditional Korean folk song 'Arirang' during KCON France 2016, at the Accor Hotels Arena in Paris on June 2.
K-pop fever filled the air at the Accor Hotels Arena...
Korean dorm facility to open in Paris
President Park Geun-hye gives her congratulatory remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony on June 2 for the 'Maison de la Coree,' a new dorm that will be built by the Korean government at the International University Campus in Paris.
A new dorm facility for international Korean...
