Downing Street Accord makes Korea, UK ‘global strategic partners’
President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Nov. 22 shake hands at their bilateral summit held at the latter's official residence on 10 Downing Street in London.
By Xu AiyingPhotos = Kang Min...
Briefing held for ASEAN roundtable, exhibition slated for November
Minister of the Interior and Safety Chin Young (right) on Sept. 24 speaks to ambassadors of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Millennium Hilton Seoul on the importance of the ASEAN-Korea Ministerial Roundtable and Exhibition on Public Service...
Both Koreas finish disarming JSA
South Korean soldiers load defense equipment onto a truck in order to empty the guard post inside the joint security area (JSA) of Panmunjeom truce village on Oct. 25. Ministry of National Defense.
By Kim Hyelin and Yoon Sojung
As the two Koreas remove weapons and guard posts, the...
New embassy in Cuba to boost bilateral exchange, cooperation
Korean and Cuban officials on Jan. 17 pose for photos at the opening ceremony of the Korean Embassy in Cuba's capital of Havana. From left are Lee Hoyul, minister at the Korean Embassy in Mexico; Lee Jooil, director-general...
Sura thing: program to train int’l experts in Korean cuisine
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Turkiye on June 14, 2025, hosts its 14th Korean cooking contest. (KCC)
By Yoo Yeon Gyeong
A culinary training program dubbed Sura (Royal Meal) School will train...
President Yoon holds repatriation ceremony for fallen war veterans
President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) pays his respects on July 26 with a moment of silence for soldiers killed during the Korean War at a ceremony for the repatriation of their remains held at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do Province.
Athletes to watch for 2018 Winter Olympics
Korean skeleton athlete Yun Sung-bin (Korea.net DB)
By Yoon Sojung
In all Olympic Games, many star athletes are born and then are sometimes gone. An unknown athlete can have a meteoric rise on the sports scene while at the same time well-known stars can vanish.
At the PyeongChang...
Multicultural families in 2024 see higher college attendance, incomes
Over 60% of youth from multicultural families attend college, a survey says. Shown are two students from such families at Korea Polytechnic Dasom High School in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, posing for a photo while showing their national technical certifications....
Japanese lawyer prioritizes human rights to improve Korea-Japan ties
Etsuro Totsuka, a Japanese lawyer specializing in human rights, on Dec. 10 gives a speech on victims of forced labor by Japan and international law in the first session of an international symposium held at Hotel President in Seoul. (Kim Sunjoo)
By Kim Eun-young and Kim Minji
Seoul |...
Gov’t budget to create jobs, alleviate polarization, raise births
President Moon Jae-in (fourth from left) hosts a Cabinet meeting and proposes the government's new budget for 2019, at Cheong Wa Dae on Aug. 28. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Kim Young Shin
The government held a Cabinet meeting with President Moon Jae-in presiding at Cheong Wa Dae...
Korea Week events at 172 missions overseas to promote Hallyu
Visitors on May 6 try Korean food at a Hansik (traditional food) promotional event in Egypt. (Korean Embassy in Cairo)
By Uyen NguyenEvents spotlighting Korean culture are being held around the world.The Ministry of Foreign...
Korean studies expert refutes Harvard professor’s claim on comfort women
Mark Peterson, professor emeritus of Brigham Young University in the U.S., in a column posted on Feb. 17 on Korea.net refuted a paper by J. Mark Ramseyer, an American professor at Harvard Law School, claiming that women forced into sexual slavery by Japan in...
First lady meets Northern leader’s spouse, hopes for prosperity
First lady Kim Jung-sook (fourth from left) talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife before attending the official dinner at the Peace House in Panmunjeom on April 27. (2018 Inter-Korean Summit Press Corps)
By Yoon Sojung
“I felt so much honesty today. I’m...
Korea Grand Sale to offer extensive tourist discounts, offers
Korea Grand Sale 2019, to run from Jan. 17 to Feb. 28, will offer overseas tourists huge discounts and benefits in select sectors like lodging and dining.
By Min Yea-Ji and Yoon Sojung
Photos, Video = Visit Korea Committee
Korea Grand Sale 2019, one of the country's biggest shopping and...
Perioe toothpaste helps manage oral health
Since its launch in 1981, Perioe toothpaste has enjoyed strong sales. Its range of toothpastes feature products that have special functions that cover not only cleaning the teeth, but also maintaining overall oral health.
In the past, people considered healthy teeth to be one of...
#HANAGo Episode 1 : Hanok Photo Spots
Hi, it's Hana of #HANAGo. I'm here to answer your questions and to enjoy all that Korea has to offer along the way. Just ask and I'll go!
Episode One is my answer to a question sent in by Nistha Shrestha from Nepal, who asked,...
Tomato manual lifts African aid
Korea has now shared its agricultural know-how about harvesting tomatoes with 15 African governments.
The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on Jan. 18 that it has published “Postharvest Handling of Tomatoes in Africa,” a technical manual that outlines the skills and processes needed to handle...
Son shines again, scores hat-trick as sub in just 13 minutes
Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min on Sept. 17 puts up three fingers to celebrate his hat-trick in the eighth week of the English Premier League season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (Team's official website)
By Park Hye Ri
Star Son Heung-min of the English Premier League (EPL)'s Tottenham Hotspur...
Seoul exhibit unveils Baekje treasures
The historical tome History of the Three Kingdoms” (1145), or the "Samguksagi" (삼국사기, 三國史記), states that the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-A.D. 660) “cultivated simple, but not shabby, and flamboyant, but not extravagant, traditions and arts.”
A special exhibition currently underway in Seoul looks back on...
Trade minister launches free trade talks with Cambodia
Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee (right) and Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak on July 9 pose during a videoconference to officially announce the launch of bilateral talks on a free trade agreement. (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
By Xu Aiying and Lee Jihae
Korea and Cambodia have officially launched negotiations on a bilateral...
