Seoul joins int’l railway cooperation body thanks to Pyeongyang’s support
The DMZ Peace Train travels along the Demilitarized Zone. (Korea.net DB)
By Kim Tae Won and Yoon Sojung
South Korea has become an official member of the Organization for Co-operation Between Railways (OSJD), laying the foundation for the country to connect to train networks in Russia, Mongolia, Central Asia,...
Recovery of DMZ war remains is top priority: president
President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook pause for a moment of silence during the 63rd commemorative ceremony to mark Memorial Day, at the Daejeon National Cemetery on June 6.
By Park Hye Ri and Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Hyoja-dong Studio
On June 6, Memorial Day is commemorated in Korea...
Leaders of Korea, Philippines expand exchanges, work for denuclearization
President Moon Jae-in (second from right) shakes hands with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte prior to a summit at Cheong Wa Dae on June 4.
By Sohn JiAe
Photos = Cheong Wa Dae
President Moon Jae-in hosted a summit with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, on an official visit to...
Korea-UK successfully end yearlong cultural exchange program
By Min Yea-Ji and Hahm Hee-eun
Video = Korean Cultural Centre in London
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced on June 4 that, “The special year for cultural exchange between Korea and the U.K. will formally end with...
Korea, US, Japan defense ministers cooperate on denuclearization
Minister of National Defense Song Young-moo (left) holds hands with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis (center) and Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera during a Korea-U.S.-Japan defense ministers’ meeting in Singapore on June 3. (Ministry of National Defense)
By Kim Hyelin and Sohn JiAe
At the top of...
Scientists push high-tech farming
An AI discriminator can check the ripeness of each tomato. (Ministry of Science and ICT)
By Kim Tae Won and Kim Young Shin
The Ministry of Science and ICT hosted its “technology exposition for convergence research on smart farm solutions” conference on June 4 to show off some of...
Consumer sentiment rises amid improved South-North relations
A traditional market in Seoul is crowded with hungry diners. (Korea.net DB)
By Lee Yoonseo and Kim Young Shin
The Consumer Composite Sentiment Index (CCSI) rebounded in May after six months thanks to improved relations between South and North Korea after the Inter-Korean Summit that took place on April...
Liaison office between two Koreas to open soon: unification ministry
The unification ministry’s spokesperson Baik Tae Hyun explains the on-site due diligence for the opening a liaison office between South and North Korea, during a regular briefing held at the Government Complex Seoul on June 4. (Ministry of Unification)
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Kim Young Shin
A team...
Gov’t beefs up efforts to save Dokdo waters
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries carries out a project to stave off damage to seaweed colonies in the water off Dokdo Island. Pictured is a view of the western part of the island.
By Jung Joo-ri and Sohn JiAe
Photos = Korea.net DB
The Korean government is launching a...
Two Koreas implement Panmunjeom Declaration, schedule more meetings
North Korean Chairman Ri Son Kwon of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea (left) and Korean Minister of Unification Cho Myoung Gyon shake hands after exchanging a joint press statement during high-level talks at the Panmunjeom Truce Village on June 1. (Ministry...
Korean, US diplomats share plans for NK-US summit
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (left) and her U.S. counterpart, Mike Pompeo, talk over the phone on June 1 about the results of discussions between North Korea and the U.S. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
By Kim Young Shin
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-wha held a 25-minute phone...
Traditional musician hopes for inter-Korean harmony
Kang Eun Il, who plays the haeguem, a traditional two-stringed string instrument, talks about her performance during the banquet at the April 27 Inter-Korean Summit, at Dankook University in Yongin on May 30.
By Xu Aiying and Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Yongin | June 4, 2018
“The haegeum, a traditional two-stringed string...
DMZ Camp Greaves to host performances, exhibits
The theater troupe People In Backpacks performs ‘The Metamorphosis.’
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Kim Young Shin
Photos = Gyeonggi-do Provincial Government
At Camp Greaves along the DMZ, the only area within the civilian access control line that has been returned by the U.S. armed forces, there will be an...
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Jeonggangwon, a traditional Hanok compound that serves some traditional Korean food, is located in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province. (Korea Tourism Organization)
By Kim Young Deok and Kim Young Shin
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has introduced this year’s winners in its competition of traditional Hanok tour programs for international tourists.
The...
Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village wins international award
The Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, which used to be a shanty town for refugees after the Korean War, has become a tourist attraction after many years of restoration. (Busan Metropolitan Government)
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Kim Young Shin
Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village has won the “International Award...
Joseon palace plaques, ancient petitions become UNESCO items
One of the 770 Joseon palace plaques that says Geongugogung (건구고궁, 乾九古宮), from right to left, which means 'the old house where king lived,' shows the handwriting of Joseon’s 21st monarch, King Yeongjo (영조, 英祖) (r. 1724-1776).
By Kang Gahui and Kim Young Shin
Photos = Cultural Heritage Administration
The name boards...
Gov’t designates Aug. 14 as International Memorial Day for Comfort Women
President Moon Jae-in walks with ‘comfort women’ survivors at Cheong Wa Dae in January. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Park Hye Ri and Sohn JiAe
The day of Aug. 14 has been officially designated as International Memorial Day for Comfort Women.
The Ministry of Government Legislation announced on May 30 that...
World No Tobacco Day, ‘smoking is murder’
This year’s poster for World No Tobacco Day 2018 says, ‘Smoking isn’t just suicide, it’s murder.’ (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
By Kim Tae Won and Hahm Hee-eun
On May 31, the government is holding a ceremony to celebrate World No Tobacco Day and is participating in the global...
Cooling mist to chill Gwanghwamun Square this summer
Misting pipes that create a chilling spray are installed along Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul to cool the streets during the summer months. (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
By Kim Young Deok and Kim Young Shin
Pedestrians strolling through Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul this summer will be able to enjoy...
25 Korean cultural centers provide K-pop singing, dancing lessons
Students take part in a K-pop dance class at the Korean Cultural Center in London. (KCC London)
By Min Yea-Ji and Sohn JiAe
More Korean cultural centers around the world will now open K-pop Academies, providing courses in K-pop singing and dancing.
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), part...
