Korea: skincare face mask heaven
Reme+G face masks contain a special cotton stick that exfoliates the dead skin cells off the face. Made by Ancors, this product 'tightens' the pores and moisturizes the skin.
“Natural fermentation components supply nutrition to the skin. After using the mask, my skin has visibly...
President Moon Jae-in honored by Fortune, Time
President Moon Jae-in has been selected as one of the most influential leaders around the world by both Fortune and Time magazines. The photo above shows U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and President Moon attending a joint press conference after their summit in November...
President attends concert marking 1st year of Cheong Wa Dae’s opening
President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 10 waves to the crowd at a music concert marking the first anniversary of Cheong Wa Dae's opening to the public. (Kim Sunjoo)
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California designates Sept. 4 ‘Taekwondo Day’
The U.S. state of California has designated Sept. 4 "Taekwondo Day." (Korea.net DB)
By Lee Hana
The U.S. state of California has officially designated Sept. 4 "Taekwondo Day."
The California State Senate on July 15 read and adopted the bill ACR 1 that "designates September 4, 2021, and the...
Preparation going smoothly for FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju
The 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships will start from July 12 in the southern city of Gwangju.
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Kim Young Shin
Photos = The Organizing Committee of the 18th FINA World Championships Gwangju 2019
Preparation in Gwangju is going well to host the 18th FINA World...
G20 takes heed of Korea’s structural reforms
Korea's successful structural reforms and its efforts to promote the creative industries are praised by G20 leaders at the recent G20 Antalya Summit in Turkey.
During an economic performance evaluation at the recent 2015 G20 Antalya Summit in Turkey, Korea came in...
VR event previews PyeongChang Winter Games
Visitors to the themed zone '88 Olympic Bridge' at the Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul pose for a picture with the Olympic torch and the two mascots of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Soohorang and Bandabi, on Sept. 23.
By Kim Eun-young and Kim Young...
Korea, US agree denuclearization should advance in virtuous circle
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo exchange views on ways to achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula over the phone on Oct. 29. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
By Xu Aiying and Lee Hana
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary...
Enjoy Chuseok holidays at national museums
Ahead of the Chuseok holidays, people head to the National Folk Museum of Korea to enjoy a nongak performance of traditional farmers’ music. National museums across Korea, including the National Folk Museum, will host a variety of events to mark the upcoming Chuseok holidays.
The...
Special delegation to visit China, Japan, Russia for Korean peace talks
President Moon Jae-in (third from left) is briefed about the results of the recent special delegation that was led by Chung Eui-yong of the National Security Office and Suh Hoon of the National Intelligence Service, at Cheong Wa Dae on March 11. (Cheong Wa...
Midnight cultural events to expand in 2017
A group of dancers performs a traditional fan dance in front of an illuminated stone pagoda during one of the midnight concerts this past summer in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do Province.
The Midnight Cultural Heritage Program (문화재 야행), after a promising first-year run, will pick up again...
Candlelight began with pro-democracy in 1960s: president
President Moon Jae-in delivers his speech at a ceremony to mark the 58th anniversary of the 1960 pro-democracy movement, at the Daegu Concert House on Feb. 28.
By Sohn JiAe
Photos = Cheong Wa Dae
President Moon Jae-in stressed that the long-past beginning of the candlelight revolution, which...
Incheon Int’l Airport to soon open duty-free shops at arrival halls
Duty-free shops at the arrival halls of Incheon International Airport will open on May 31. Pictured is an artist's conception of the Entas Duty-Free shop at the airport's Arrival Hall 2. (Incheon International Airport Corp.)
By Oh Hyun Woo and Lee Jihae
Incoming passengers at Incheon International Airport from...
Traditional drinks keep you healthy in winter
In winter, people can easily catch a cold or other illness because cold weather makes our immune systems a bit weaker. To stay healthy and to protect the immune system, people traditionally prepared two special drinks: yuja hwachae, a fruit punch made from citron,...
22nd annual Korean speech contest attracts wider variety of foreign competitors
By Oh Hyun Woo and Kim Hwaya
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Video = Choi Tae-soon
Seoul | May 14, 2019
A middle school student from Japan, a worker from Nepal, a production assistant for Korean entertainment shows from China.
People who seemingly have nothing in common on May 14 gathered at Crown Concert Hall...
Photo essay of horse calvary unit at Korea Military Academy
The sound of horses' hooves resonates at regular intervals. There are no commands but also no flaws in their movements. The rider and the horse move in perfect unison to complete alignment. The cavalry unit demonstrates more than just maneuverability or speed....
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...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ hits top US chart after going No. 1 in UK
The hit "Golden" from the soundtrack to the Netflix animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" on Aug. 11 topped Billboard's main singles chart Hot 100. (Netflix)
By Kang Gahui
The hit "Golden" from the soundtrack to...
Singaporean tourists enjoy Haeparang Trail
A group of Singaporean tourists appreciate the scenic views off into the East Sea on Nov. 29 as they walk along the Haeparang Trail, the country's longest series of walking trails. They're participating in a group tour that follows in the footsteps of Singaporean...
First lady attends exhibit on ‘new women’ with female entrepreneurs
First lady Kim Jung-sook visits the 'Arrival of New Women' exhibit along with a group of female entrepreneurs at the Deoksugung branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, in Seoul on Jan. 9. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Yoon Sojung
Photos: Cheong Wa Dae
First lady...
