Seminar marks 25th anniversary of Korea’s entry into OECD
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on Nov. 24 jointly hold a seminar marking the 25th anniversary of the country's entry into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) at Lotte Hotel in Seoul's Jung-gu District. (Ministry of...
Korean-led consortium starts construction of airport in Peru
A Korean-led consortium to build Chinchero International Airport in Peru kicked off on Nov. 19. Shown here is an aerial view of the forthcoming airport. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
By Yoon Hee Young
A Korean-led consortium on Nov. 19 began construction of Chinchero International Airport in Peru that aims...
Gov’t, Spanish travel agencies discuss tourism development in Korea
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization on Nov. 18 invited 18 Spaniards including the CEO of a wholesale travel agency to the 2021 Korea-Spain Travel Mart at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Korea Tourism Organization)
Korea.net · Gov't, Spanish travel...
New section opened at UNESCO-designated Hantangang River area
By Kim Yeojin and Yoon Sojung
Video = Official YouTube account of Korea.net
A new section on a tourist path in the Hantangang River valley of Gangwon-do Province, a region designated a UNESCO Global Geopark, has been opened to the public.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety on Nov....
‘Our national goal is developing global vaccines with Korean tech’
President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 16 poses for a photo with Richard Hatchett, chief of the Norway-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, in their meeting at Cheong Wa Dae. (Cheong Wa Dae's official Facebook)
Korea.net · Our national goal is developing global vaccines with Korean tech
By Xu Aiying and Kim HayeonPresident Moon...
KCC summit in Paris discusses boosting Hallyu content in Europe
Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Hwang Hee on Nov. 15 attends a meeting of directors and senior public officers of Korean Cultural Centers (KCC) in Europe at the KCC in Paris.
By Kim Hayeon
Photos = Minister of Culture, Sport and TourismThe government will strengthen efforts...
Event for trying in-flight Korean cuisine gets big response in Tokyo
An Asiana Airlines flight attendant on Nov. 14 offers an in-flight meal to a Japanese passenger participating in an event for in-flight Korean cuisine in Tokyo. (Korea Tourism Organization)
By Kim Eun-young and Yoon Hee Young
Japanese who love Korea on Nov. 14 gathered in Tokyo's Shinagawa district to participate in an...
33rd KCC opened in South Africa, that in Russia renovated
The newest Korean Cultural Centre was opened on Nov. 11 in Pretoria, South Africa.
By Kim Eun-young and Yoon Sojung
Photos = KOCIS, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) on Nov. 11 said it opened a Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in South Africa,...
Permanent exhibition of 2 leading Buddhist statues opens
The National Museum of Korea in Seoul on Nov. 11 held a media event the day before opening "The Room of Quiet Contemplation," an exhibition of two Pensive Bodhisattva statues.
By Jeon Han and Lee Jihae
Photos = Jeon Han
"A time to lose yourself deep in contemplation."
This is how Min Byoungchan, director-general...
Shipbuilders last month claim top world ranking with 52% of global orders
Korean shipbuilders last month received the most orders of any country in the sector. The photo shows a large container ship in February docked at Gwangyang Port in Gwangyang, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. (Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority)
By Kim Yeojin and Yoon Sojung
Korean shipbuilders last month took the top spot...
Photo essay of President Moon’s visits to Italy, UK, Hungary
President Moon Jae-in from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 made official visits to three European nations. From Oct. 28-31, he went to the Roman Curia and attended the summit of the Group of 20 (G20) economies in Rome. From Nov. 1-2, he attended the 26th United Nations Climate...
Rice cake making designated intangible cultural heritage
The Cultural Heritage Administration on Nov. 1 said it designated as a national intangible cultural heritage the making of tteok (rice cake), including the traditional customs of producing and sharing the treats. (Korea.net DB)
By Kim Hyelin and Lee Jihae
The making of tteok (rice cake) has received official designation from the government, with...
Korea holds roundtable with US, 7 Central American states
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Oct. 28 hosted the Korea-Central America Special Roundtable, in which vice ministers of seven Central American countries and delegates from the U.S. Office of the Vice President and Department of State participated. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
By Kim Hyelin and Lee Jihae
The government...
President leaves for Europe after taking part in regional summits
President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook on the morning of Oct. 28 wave before departing for a three-nation European trip at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do Province. (Jeon Han)
By Kim Eun-young and Kim Hayeon
President Moon Jae-in on Oct. 28 left for a three-nation European trip.
The president...
Water sports center to be opened along Hangang River in Seoul
An integrated water sports center with water leisure facilities for canoes, kayaks and boats will open by the first half of 2023 at Nanji Hangang Park in the Sangam-dong neighborhood of Seoul's Mapo-gu District. Shown is an image of the center, which will be the biggest facility of...
Evening tour of iconic Gyeongbukgung Palace in Seoul launched
Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul's Jongno-gu District, the main entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, looks spectacular when illuminated. (Cultural Heritage Administration's official Facebook page)
By Kim Yeojin and Joung Haseung
Visitors can walk along brightly lit architecture at night with the opening of an evening tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.
The Royal Palaces and Tombs...
Cheong Wa Dae calls rocket Nuri ‘nation’s pride’ day before launch
Korea's first homegrown space rocket Nuri on Oct. 20 is moved to the launchpad at the Naro Space Center in Goheung-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province. (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
By Yoon Sojung
Korea's first homegrown space rocket Nuri on Oct. 20 was moved to its launchpad after being...
PR video with soccer star Son features ‘7 charms of Korean tourism’
By Park Hye Ri and Yoon Hee Young
Video = Korea Tourism Organization's official YouTube channel "Imagine your Korea"
A video promoting tourism in Korea was released on Oct. 18 featuring soccer star Son Heung-min of the English Premier League's Tottenham Hotspur.
Shown on the official YouTube channel and Facebook page of the...
FDI from Jan. to Sept. sees 2nd-highest result, jumps 41.3%
Jung Jong-young, director general for investment policy at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, on Oct. 7 at Government Complex-Sejong gives a briefing on foreign direct investment in the country in this year's third quarter. (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
By Park Hye Ri and Lee Jihae
Foreign direct...
Netflix co-CEO: ‘Squid Game’ could be biggest show in site’s history
This scene from the original Netflix series "Squid Game" shows the protagonist Seong Gi-hun played by actor Lee Jung-jae. (Netflix)
By Lee Kyong Mi and Kim Hayeon
The co-CEO of Netflix has praised the sensational global popularity of "Squid Game," saying the original Korean series could become the streaming giant's most successful work.
Ted Sarandos, who is...
