Gov’t to carefully consider suspending Korea-US military drills: president
President Moon Jae-in speaks during a meeting of the National Security Council at Cheong Wa Dae on June 14. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Kim Young Shin
President Moon Jae-in said that the government will cautiously consider suspending joint military drills with the U.S. as a follow-up action...
Non-Korean residents participate in local elections
Lin Chun Li, a Korean resident with Chinese citizenship, smiles after voting in the seventh round of quadrennial local elections, at Wongok High School polling station No. 3 in Wongok-dong, Danwon-gu District, Ansan-si City in Gyeonggi-do Province on June 13.
By Lee Kyoung Mi and Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Lee...
[Now in Singapore 1] Singapore still dissecting ‘Big Day’
On June 13, one day after the summit between North Korea and the U.S., the summit and its results are still making headlines on the front pages of Singaporean newspapers in English, simplified Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
By Xu Aiying and Yoon Jihye
Photos = Xu Aiying
Singapore l June 13,...
President Moon, Secretary Pompeo discuss Singapore agreement
President Moon Jae-in and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discuss measures to implement the agreement reached by North Korea and the U.S. in Singapore, at Cheong Wa Dae on June 14.
By Yoon Sojung
President Moon Jae-in and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met at...
Sentosa Agreement to help break final Cold War legacy: president
President Moon Jae-in makes an announcement about the NK-U.S. summit in Singapore on June 12. (Korea.net)
By Kim Young Shin
President Moon Jae-in has commented on the NK-U.S. summit held in Singapore on June 12, saying that, “The Sentosa Agreement will be recorded as a historic event...
[NK-US Summit] Denuclearization in the air in Singapore
In a forum titled ’Peace Talks and Korean Peninsula,’ professionals discuss prospects for the future of Northeast Asia at the Swissotel The Stamford on June 11, one day before the DPRK-USA Summit. Anna Fifield from The Washington Post, associate research fellow at Nanyang Technological...
East Sea beach opened for first time in 65 years
For the first time in 65 years, Oeongchi Beach opened to the public in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, on April 12. (Sokcho City)
By Hahm Hee-eun
Oeongchi Beach in Sokcho is now once again unveiling its beauty after 65 years.
Oeongchi Beach, which is shaped like a traditional hangari earthenware...
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Tourist enjoy traditional rice farming at Changdeokgung Palace
Tourists participate in a traditional rice planting at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul on June 7.
By Jung Joo-ri and Kim Young Shin
Photos = Jeon Han
Video = Kim Sunjoo and Choi Tae-soon
Seoul | June 7, 2018
”I felt as if I was connected to this historical site.”
Rasmas Mortensen from Denmark was speaking after planting...
President Moon to visit Russia from June 21 to 23
President Moon Jae-in (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a summit at the Far Eastern University in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 6, 2017. (Cheong Wa Dae)
By Lee Hana
President Moon Jae-in will make a state visit to Russia at the end of this month from...
US soldier Korean War photos donated to Korean army
One of the donated photos shows a military police officer directing traffic along a major thoroughfare near Daejeon Station.
By Kim Eun-young and Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Republic of Korea Army
The Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) unveiled a collection of rare photos of the Korean War that were...
Press center for US-NK summit to be set up in Singapore
A press center for both Korean and non-Korean media outlets will be open between June 11 and 13 in Singapore for their coverage of the June 12 U.S.-North Korea Summit. Pictured is the Main Press Center for the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit at the KINTEXT...
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...
