Documents released on Japan’s forced mobilization of women, children
The National Library of Korea, the National Archives of Korea and the Northeast Asian History Foundation on Aug. 13 released to the public a compilation of 35 formerly scattered documents and sources on Japan's forced mobilization of Korean children and women during Japanese annexation of the...
Gorgeous night view, royal cuisine await at Gyeongbokgung Palace
The Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Tour and the program "Sisikgonggam at Sojubang the Royal Kitchen," slated to run from Aug. 19-31 at the palace in Seoul, offers a beautiful night view and royal food from the Joseon Dynasty.
By Kim Hyelin and Lee Jihae
Photos = Cultural Heritage Administration
The Cultural Heritage Administration through Aug. 19 is hosting the Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight...
Seoul district opens 10 smart, virus-free bus stops
By Kim Young Deok and Yoon Sojung
Video = Seongdong-gu District Office
High-tech bus stops that can protect commuters from viruses and fine dust and shelter them from snow and rain have been launched in Seoul for the first time.
Seongdong-gu District Office on Aug. 10 said the ten "smart...
Experiencing new normal at reopened Seoul art museum
As museums and art galleries were reopened on July 22, visitors on July 30 browse at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul's Jongno-gu District while practicing social distancing.
By Kim Minji
Photos = Kim Minji
Seoul ㅣ July 30, 2020
"Please keep your distance."
At the National Museum of Contemporary Art...
Masuno: Japan began organized activities to deny forcibly mobilizing Koreans in colonial era
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo (fifth from left) on July 29 poses with participants of an international forum held at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club of Korea Press Center under the theme "Humanity's Collective Memories, UNESCO World Heritage and Trust in International...
Plan to build AI-based immigration control system announced
Deputy ICT Minister Kim Jeong-won gives a speech on July 23 at the opening ceremony of an artificial intelligence-powered identification and tracking system verification at Nuriggum Square in Seoul's Mapo-gu District. (Ministry of Science and ICT)
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Lee Jihae
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of...
Korea earns 6th straight term on UNICEF executive board
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 22 announced that Korea earned a sixth consecutive term on the executive board of UNICEF. The photo above shows UNICEF headquarters in New York. (UNICEF Korea)
By Kim Young Deok and Lee Jihae
Korea on July 21 earned a sixth consecutive term on the executive...
New travel program promotes visits to 21 nat’l parks
The Korea National Park Service has launched a three-year tourism program dubbed "National Park Passport Vacation" to promote visits to 21 national parks. The photo above is of Hallyeohaesang National Park in Namhae-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
By Xu Aiying and Lee Jihae
Photos = Korea National Park Service
The Korea National...
Launch of Anasis-II marks new era in defense
Korea's first military communications satellite Anasis-II on July 20 is carried on the rocket Falcon-9 and launched at 5:30 p.m. in Florida at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. (Screen capture from Space X YouTube)
By Kim Young Deok and Lee Jihae
Korea's first military communications satellite Anasis-II on July 20 was launched at...
Korea rises to No. 6 on global auto sales list
The Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association announced on July 16 that its study of the world's top ten auto markets found that Korea jumped in the global sales rankings from 12th to sixth in this year's first half. (Korea.net DB)
By Xu Aiying and Lee Jihae
The nation's successful response to...
[K-quarantine ③] Test kit propels SolGent as globally known company
SolGent is Korea's only company that produces the main enzymes for COVID-19 test kits, with 20 years of gene detection R&D. The photo above shows a researcher at SolGent's laboratory in Daejeon manufacturing a reagent.
By Kim Minji and Lee Jihae
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Global pharmaceutical companies are engaged in heated competition in molecular diagnosis, striving...
[Monthly KOREA] Asia’s Collective Ability to Tackle Economic Crisis
The collective force of Asia’s dynamic economies is a manifestation of their successin the economic sphere, as they will account for more than two-thirds of global growth this year.With the region facing an economic crisis driven by global uncertainty and slowing growth, PresidentMoon Jae-in...
Tourism body picks 100 non-contact vacation spots for summer
The Korea Tourism Organization has selected 100 summer tourist spots to escape the summer heat while being safe from COVID-19. The venues were chosen based on criteria such as suitability for solo or family trips, outdoor travel or social distancing. Of these "100 non-contact tourist destinations," this...
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...
Unlimited mask purchases allowed as weekly quota ended
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on July 7 said the public from July 8 can purchase as many masks as desired in announcing an end to the government's mask rationing program. (Kim Sunjoo)
By Kim Young Deok and Lee Jihae
Koreans from July 8 can purchase as many masks as desired at venues...
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In line with global acclaim for Korea's effective quarantine response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), domestic companies are also receiving rising attention from the world. This Korea.net series features every week a "K-quarantine" company that is expanding internationally through an opportunity presented by...
Special travel week to promote safe domestic tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host "2020 Special Travel Week" until July 19 to enable safe tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic. The photo above shows the observatory and sky walk of Treasure Island in Namhae-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, a tourism spot the ministry has...
Japan using history-distorting exhibit to revive military: scholar
Sejong University professor Yuji Hosaka (right) and author Han Soosan (left), who wrote the novel "Gunhamdo (Battleship Island)," held a talk on June 29 under the theme "What's Wrong with Japan's Industrial Heritage Information Centre" at Korea.net's open studio in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. TV personality Jung Jaehwan...
[K-quarantine ①] Walk-thru booth maker eyes global expansion
In line with the global acclaim for Korea's effective quarantine response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), domestic companies are also receiving rising attention from the world. This Korea.net series features every week a "K-quarantine" company that is expanding globally through an opportunity presented by the pandemic.
Korea Kiyon is...
Talk to discuss history distortion by Japan’s info center
Sejong University professor Yuji Hosaka, an expert on Korea-Japan relations, and author Han Soosan, who wrote the novel "Gunhamdo (Battleship Island)," will hold a talk on the history distortion by Japan's recently opened Industrial Heritage Information Centre. Pictured here is the professor in August 2019 speaking on Arirang TV's current events program "Heart...
