Gov’t pushes innovation through child protection, disaster response
In order to become a more innovative nation, the government has announced its plans to concentrate on protecting children, on general safety, on fighting corruption and on providing personalized welfare services.
Eight government ministries presented their new policies and measures to the president during an...
Korean kitchenware goes local to win success
Poong Nyun’s diamond-coated frying pans are 26 centimeters in diameter, the ideal size to make naan. This product has won favorable responses from Indian customers.
Korean kitchenware has recently been winning popularity in markets around the world. This is thanks to companies' efforts to customize...
Korea preps for PyeongChang 2018
International Ski Federation (FIS) technical expert Guenter Hujara (left) visits the Jeongseon Alpine Centre on Jan. 22 to inspect facilities that will be used during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.
Preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics are well underway and are proceeding smoothly.
The Jeongseon...
Exhibition traces history of Balhae, Goryeo
Journey back through time at a special exhibition currently underway in Seoul and retrace the ancient history of two long-ago Korean kingdoms: Balhae (A.D. 698-926) and Goryeo (A.D. 918-1392).
The National Museum of Korea recently released a treasure trove dating back to the two kingdoms,...
Korea, ASEAN discuss measures to boost tourism
Korea and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have discussed ways to expand cooperation in the tourism sector.
Ministers and vice ministers from ten ASEAN member countries, and from Korea, China and Japan, gathered for the 15th meeting of ASEAN+3 tourism ministers in Manila...
Report on royal Joseon tombs now completely published
A comprehensive academic report on Joseon royal tombs, designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, has now been fully published.
The report, published serially in nine volumes between 2009 to 2015, is the culmination of 10 years of extensive research into the history, architecture and art...
Korea shares water management know-how with world
Indonesia, Peru, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Pakistan and Algeria. All these countries are cooperation partners with Korea on water resource management projects, sharing in Korea’s expertise and experience. As more and more countries suffer from desertification or drought due to climate change, the importance of effective...
Myeoncheon Dugyeonju brings taste, fragrance of azaleas
Dugyeonju, a liquor made from azaleas, is a local delicacy that represents the town of Myeoncheon-myeon in Dangjin-gun County, Chungcheongnam-do Province.
In the spring, pink azaleas bloom forth all across the country. Azaleas hold a special place in the heart of the Korean people. Also...
Korean recipes: spicy stir-fried small octopus, nakji bokkeum
What would you feed a weak, sick bull to make it immediately stand up?
The answer is small octopuses, or nakji (낙지).
Jeong Yak-jeon (정약전, 丁若銓) (1758-1816), a scholar and court servant from mid-Joseon times, wrote in his book “Jasaneobo” (자산어보, 玆山魚譜) in 1814 that, “When...
Freeze cannot stop flowers from blooming
An Adonis amurensis blooms in January despite the cold weather.
A freeze has arrived once again this January. In the middle of the freeze, though, a flower has bloomed. A fewAdonis amurensis flowers have bloomed, showing their yellow petals at the Hongneung Forest on Jan....
Make yourself some handmade chocolate
Both sides of the Cheonggyecheon Stream are home to many of Seoul’s markets and shopping areas.
Make yourself some handmade chocolate.
A few years ago, I remember visiting a Mongolian friend’s family’s home in Seoul. It was filled with chocolate, butter and a large amount of...
Korean seafood dishes on display in Madrid
Visitors line up to sample some of the fermented vegetables on offer at the Korean booth at last year's Madrid Fusion, a Spanish food fair. Starting on Jan. 25 at this year's international gastronomic event, Korea will share one specific slice of its cuisine:...
Bloomberg ranks Korea world’s most innovative economy
"In the world of ideas, South Korea is king."
Korea ranked first in the 2016 Bloomberg Innovation Index, with a top score of 91.31 points.
This is the third year in a row that Korea topped the innovation index, having scored first place in 2014 and...
New underwater mining technology pulls up more ore
Korea has discovered an effective way by which a high volume of manganese, often called the “deep sea bonanza,” can be loaded safely onto ships. This breakthrough tech is the first of its kind worldwide.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has succeeded in pilot...
Korea’s greenhouse measurements found to be accurate, reliable
One of Korea's Global Atmosphere Watch observatories on Anmyeondo Island in Chungcheongnam-do Province samples and measures the causes of climate change.
Recent air quality tests and samples taken by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) have been found to be of "high quality," according to the...
Dream Program aids young athletes from around the world
The town of Pyeongchang in Gangwon-do Province is now bustling with young athletes from around the world. They are there to participate in the Dream Program which will run from Jan. 18 to 29, under the theme this year of "We are Champs, We...
Creative industries, cultural enrichment to bring economy back on track
Six government bodies will join forces to reinvigorate the economy, focusing on the “creative industries” and on “cultural enrichment.”
The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Health & Welfare and the Ministry of Trade,...
Materials, parts trade surplus tops USD 100 bil., 2nd year in row
Korea recorded a trade surplus of over USD 100 billion in the materials and parts sector for the second year in a row. The country began to record trade surpluses in the sector in 1997.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s report...
Travel to Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongju
Being a university student in Korea can be really stressful: final exams, presentations and group project deadlines all pile up before Christmas. That's why some friends and I decided to reward ourselves with a short Korea-travel trip to Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongju after finishing...
Korea to build world’s largest geothermal power plant in Indonesia
The Sarulla Geothermal Power Plant, currently being built by Hyundai Engineering & Construction, is expected to help Indonesia solve its problems with its power supply.
In Indonesia's northern Sumatra, the world’s single largest geothermal power plant is being built with Korean technology.
Located on the circum-Pacific...
