World’s first late-night self-driving bus debuts in Seoul
The world's first late-night self-driving bus starts service in the wee hours of Dec. 4 in Seoul. (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
By Margareth TheresiaThe world's first late-night self-driving bus has debuted on the streets of Seoul.The Seoul Metropolitan...
Nation’s digital tech competitiveness hits record-high 6th
Korea this year ranks sixth in digital technology competitiveness among 64 countries surveyed, the nation's highest rank in the category in its history. Shown is a visitor trying virtual reality content on Nov. 23 at the Korean Government Expo held at...
[K-brand-promoting ethnic Koreans ⑤] Spreading taekwondo ‘spirit’ in Singapore
The intense global fervor for Hallyu (Korean Wave) has shone the spotlight on Korea not just for K-pop but other sectors such as food, fashion and business. Major contributors to this phenomenon are ethnic Koreans worldwide, who despite being born and raised...
Immediate tax refund limit for foreign visitors to be doubled in 2024
From next year, the tax refund limit for foreign tourists will be doubled to KRW 1 million for an individual purchase eligible for an immediate tax refund and KRW 5 million in combined buys. (Incheon International Airport Corp.)
Night tour of former presidential compound slated for Dec. 6-11
Visitors on Sep. 13 explore the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae as part of the tour "Night Walk at Cheong Wa Dae" in Seoul's Jongno-gu District.
By Wu JinhuaPhotos = Ministry of Culture, Sports and...
Immediate tax refund limit for foreign visitors to be doubled in 2024
From next year, the tax refund limit for foreign tourists will be doubled to KRW 1 million for an individual purchase eligible for an immediate tax refund and KRW 5 million in combined purchases. (Incheon International Airport Corp.)
FMs of Korea, Japan, China to expedite prep for trilateral talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin (center) on the afternoon of Nov. 26 speaks at the 10th Korea-Japan-China Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Nurimaru APEC House in Busan's Haeundae-gu District.
By Israa MohamedPhotos = Ministry of Foreign Affairs
PM Han flies to Paris, pledges ‘best efforts until end’ for World Expo
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Nov. 14 gives the opening speech at a breakfast seminar for delegates from member countries of the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) at Maison de Busan in Paris hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and...
FMs of Korea, Japan, China to expedite prep for trilateral talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin (center) on the afternoon of Nov. 26 speaks at the 10th Korea-Japan-China Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Nurimaru APEC House in Busan's Haeundae-gu District.
By Israa MohamedPhotos = Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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...
Busan city gov’t opens PR zone in Paris for World Expo bid
Busan Metropolitan City through Nov. 28 will run a promotional zone for the port city's bid to host the 2030 World Expo at the cafe Comptoir d'Issy on the access road to the International Bureau of Expositions' general meeting hall. Shown is a simulated image...
PM Han to visit Paris 2 weeks before World Expo city’s selection
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Oct. 9 gives the opening speech at the 2030 Busan World Expo Symposium in Paris. (Prime Minister's Office)
By Choi Jin-woo
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will visit Paris from...
President Yoon plans diplomatic offensive in 4-country tour
President Yoon Suk Yeol through year's end plans a diplomatic offensive through visits to the four countries of the U.S., U.K., France and Netherlands. Shown are President Yoon and first lady Kim Keon Hee on Sep. 18 disembarking from the presidential...
Diplomatic missions to be added in 12 countries by next year
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Nov. 7 said it will open additional diplomatic missions in 12 countries to show international leadership and bolster the country's diplomatic power as a global pivotal country. Shown is Minister Park Jin (third...
Self-driving buses in Seoul to have distance raised to 4.8 km
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Nov. 10 will extend the distance traveled by self-driving buses around Cheonggyecheon Stream from 3.2 km to 4.8 km. The photo shows such a bus waiting at Cheonggyecheon Plaza in the city's Jongno-gu District. (Official Facebook page...
FM Park makes final case for Busan’s World Expo bid in Paris
Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin (left) on Nov. 3 talks with BIE Secretary General Dimitri S. Kerkentzes at the official residence of the Korean ambassador in France. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
By Choi Jin-woo
1,000 drones to fill Seoul’s night sky in year’s final show
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Nov. 9 will host this year's final Hangang Drone Light Show at Ttukseom Hangang Park in the city's Gwangjin-gu District. Shown is a scene from the show in September at the park's waterfront stage under the theme "Seoul...
Sign installed at old Korean Empire legation building in UK
This is the sign installed on Oct. 30 on the old legation building of the Korean Empire (1897-1910) in London; the Hangeul term means "Korean Legation in the U.K."
By Aisylu AkhmetzianovaPhotos = Cultural Heritage...
KCC in UK’s Visit Korean Heritage Campaign to honor bilateral ties
As part of this year's Visit Korean Heritage Campaign running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 25 in London, the concert "Soritgonggam in London" featuring traditional singing with no speakers, will be held from Nov. 2-3 on the first floor of the...
PM Han to visit 5 African, European states for World Expo bid
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (left) on Oct. 30 receives a warm greeting after arriving at Kamuzu International Airport in the Malawian capital of Lilongwe. (Prime Minister's Office)
By Kim Seon Ah
Prime Minister...
