Korean-French 130-year friendship represented through stamps
Commemorative stamps are issued as a form of bilateral cooperation in celebration of 130 years of diplomatic ties between France and Korea. They represent the amity and friendship that exists between the two countries.
Seven hundred thousand commemorative stamps will be jointly issued by Korea...
Mangjong (망종, 芒種)
The day of Mangjong (망종, 芒種) -- literally, "The Day the Grain Begins to be Harvested" -- falls on Sunday, June 5, this year. Mangjong marks the beginning of the ninth of 24 solar terms that divvy up the year, and is a key...
Korea, France to cooperate on new industries, cross-border startups
President Park Geun-hye speaks at the Korea-France Business Forum in Paris on June 2. The president, currently on a state visit to France, suggested that the two countries cooperate on new industries of the future and on cross-border startups.
President Park Geun-hye has suggested that...
Royal palace graced by Hanbok
People walk around Gyeongbokgung Palace in traditional Hanbok attire, bringing color to all corners of the ancient royal residence.
The colors of Hanbok shine ever brighter when they're seen on the grounds of an ancient royal palace covered with summer greenery.
Groups and couples dressed in...
Soman (소만, 小滿): Day of Steady Growth
Soman, the Day of Steady Growth, falls on May 21 this year.
The traditional agricultural day of Soman (소만, 小滿), the Day of Steady Growth, falls on May 21 this year. It is the eighth of 24 solar intervals throughout the year, and falls between...
President Park stresses Korea-Kenya economic expansion
President Park Geun-hye delivers her speech at the Kenya-Korea Business Forum in Nairobi on May 31.
"I have no doubt that our two nations will pioneer new markets and discover new engines of economic growth."
President Park Geun-hye stressed the importance of expanding economic ties between...
‘Arts can bind us together across borders’
President Park Geun-hye speaks to the audience after the K-culture in Nairobi concert on May 31 in the Kenyan capital.
Korea and Kenya have exchanged their heartfelt emotions through music, sports and dance.
A cross-culture performance, the K-culture in Nairobi concert, was held in the Kenyan...
Summertime at Haneul Park
Haneul Park, situated atop the highest plateau of the World Cup Park, boasts large fields of silver grass that rustle in different colors every season.
The heat of summer has arrived at Haneul "Sky" Park, the grasslands that sit atop the highest plateau of the...
Korea, Uganda agree to boost economic cooperation
During her state visit to Uganda, President Park Geun-hye discusses bilateral ties, particularly cooperation on economic development, during summit talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on May 29.
Korea and Uganda have agreed to form a stronger economic partnership.
President Park Geun-hye and Ugandan President Yoweri...
Korea, Uganda communicate through dance, music, sports
President Park Geun-hye speaks after the K-culture in Uganda concert in Kampala on May 29. The president said that she hopes the two countries would become closer through similar cross-cultural exchanges and performances.
A performance featuring musicians, dancers and athletes from both Korea and Uganda...
President stresses Korea, Uganda business expansion
President Park Geun-hye delivers a speech about future business prospects for the two nations at the Uganda-Korea Business Forum in Kampala on May 29.
"Let's swiftly identify new business prospects and achieve great success."
So said President Park Geun-hye at the Uganda-Korea Business Forum in Kampala...
President stresses closer Korea-Ethiopia business partnerships
President Park Geun-hye speaks during the Ethiopia-Korea Business Forum in Addis Ababa on May 27. The president stressed the importance of forming collaborative partnerships between companies from the two countries.
President Park Geun-hye stressed the importance of collaborative partnerships between Korean and Ethiopian companies at...
President boosts Korea-Ethiopia ties through culture
President Park Geun-hye and Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome address the audience after the ‘K-culture in Ethiopia’ show at Addis Ababa University on May 28. President Park said that Korea and Ethiopia can strengthen their bilateral relationship through cross-cultural exchanges.
President Park Geun-hye has stated that...
Korea, Kenya become one under same roof
Students from the King Sejong Institute in Nairobi play traditional Korean musical instruments and give a samulnori percussion performance to mark the ‘Day With Korean Culture Abroad’ on May 26 in the Kenya capital.
More than 200 people gathered in a banquet hall at the...
Kenyans take closer look at Korean films
Movie-goers peruse their options at the Korean Film Festival that opens on May 29 at the Imax Theatre in Nairobi.
President Park Geun-hye’s upcoming visit to Kenya will offer an opportunity to local movie-goers there to witness first-hand the charms of Korean cinema. To mark...
Festival spotlights ‘Arirang,’ Miryang’s food, stories
The Miryang Arirang Festival, set to kick off on May 19, allows visitors to enjoy some of the most popular versions of the song ‘Arirang,’ including ‘Miryang Arirang,’ ‘Jindo Arirang’ and ‘Jeongseon Arirang,’ all while basking in the beauty of the Yeongnamru Pavilion.
Many versions...
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,...
