Biologist in Asian first wins famed global honor in life sciences
Kim V. Narry, distinguished professor at Seoul National University and director of the Seoul-based Center for RNA Research at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is the first Asian to win the prestigious HFSP Nakasone Award. (IBS)
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‘Golden age’ of Mongolia ties to boost mineral cooperation, trade
President Lee Jae Myung (left) and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh on July 9 hold a joint news announcement after their bilateral summit at the Government Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
By Margareth TheresiaPhotos = Cheong Wa DaePresident...
700 youths in 36 countries this year to spread Korean culture
Students from Seoul Institute of the Arts pose for a group photo with Indonesians at the Bali Arts Festival as part of a bilateral youth program at Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Centre in Bali, Indonesia. (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
Exhibition examines origins of traditional culinary culture
The National Museum of Korea in Seoul through Oct. 25 hosts an exhibition of Korean culinary history and culture titled "The Korean Table: Food, Nature, and Life."
By Jeong EuiseokPhotos = Park Daejin
An...
Faster deployment of SMRs in Indo-Pacific planned with US, Japan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun (right), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (middle) and Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi on July 7 take a group photo after their trilateral meeting in Ankara, Turkiye, after signing...
IMF, ADB raise 2026 growth forecasts for Korea to 2.6%: ministry
The International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank have both raised their economic growth forecasts for Korea this year to 2.6%. Shown is the financial neighborhood of Yeouido in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-gu District. (Seoul Tourism Organization)
Korea Public AI Expo teases convenient future via advanced tech
Entrance to Korea Public AI Expo 2026 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Province (Jeong Euiseok)
By Jeong EuiseokA wave of change is hitting the public sector as artificial intelligence (AI) drives innovation throughout society.The Ministry of...
Seoul forum covers global spread of Korean anti-corruption model
The Anti-Corruption and Civic Rights Commission (ACRC) and the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Seoul Policy Centre from July 2-3 hosted the International Anti-Corruption Forum at Lotte Hotel in Seoul's Jung-gu District, sharing the results of the global...
Avg. 2026 growth forecasts of int’l investment banks hit 3% level
Container terminal at Gwangyang Port in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do Province (Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority)
By Kang Gahui
Forecasts of Korea's 2026 economic growth by major foreign investment banks has risen to the 3%...
Incheon hosts RoboCup, world’s top AI-robotics competition
Robots on July 3 play a soccer game at this year's RoboCup held at the convention center Songdo Convensia in Incheon's Yeonsu-gu District.
By Margareth Theresia
Photos = Park Daejin
RoboCup,...
OECD keeps Korea’s growth forecast at 2.6%, cites spending, chips
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has maintained its 2026 growth forecast for Korea at 2.6%. Shown is the the helium-powered balloon Moon of Seoul on Aug. 17, 2025, highlighting the nighttime skyline over the Yeouido neighborhood of Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-gu District. (Seoul...
Monster milestone: June sets monthly export mark of USD 102.25B
Exports in June surpassed USD 100 billion for the first time to set an all-time monthly record. Shown is Singamman Pier at Busan North Port in Busan's Nam-gu District. (Busan Port Authority)
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Korean-language education institute to add 29 branches worldwide
The Korean Embassy in Athens, Greece on May 15 invited Greek teachers and students of Korean who attended the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's international joint class to the ambassador's residence for a Korean cultural experience. (Embassy's official Facebook page)
Latin America’s top book fair eyes Korea as 2028 guest of honor
Ezequiel Martinez (second from left), director general of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, on June 26 shows a map of the event to a delegation from the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea at a seminar room in...
Construction of 2nd space center announced, work to start in 2028
Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) Administrator Oh Taeseog on June 24 discusses pending issues at a news conference held at his agency's headquarters in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. (KASA)
By Charles AudouinPhotos = Charles AudouinAs the fifth...
Culture minister proposes 2027-28 as ‘Korea-China Tourism Year’
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young (left) and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli on June 27 shake hands after the plenary session of the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Tourism Ministerial Meeting at Macao Complex in Macao....
Crude oil separation tech to slash energy use, carbon emissions
This schematic diagram shows the process in which pressurized crude oil at room temperature is passed through a porous separation membrane to filter out light components only such as gasoline, naphtha and kerosene. (KAIST professor Koh Dong-Yeun)
Not out yet: Korea still eyes WC advance via third-place bracket
Striker Hwang Hee-chan (middle) on June 25 takes on a defender in Korea's final Group A game against South Africa in the FIFA World Cup soccer finals at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico. (Korea Football Association)
No. of int’l visitors in 2026 surpasses 10 million as of June 21
The number of foreign visitors to Korea has surpassed 10 million in the first half of the year. Shown is a crowded Bukchon Hanok Village on March 16 in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Korea.net DB)
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President Lee hosts dinner for diplomats, int’l organization reps
President Lee Jae Myung on June 23 gives a welcoming speech to diplomats and representatives from international organizations at a banquet he hosted at the garden Nokjiwon of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. (Cheong Wa Dae)
